Pantone is at it again. The trendy color gods recently released its 2016 spring color picks. To help your seasonal clothing stay colorfully current, we’ve rounded up 5 looks that incorporate Pantone‘s vibrant hues.

1. Lilac Gray Dress and Iced Coffee Espadrilles

The day you can comfortably wear gauzy dresses and airy espadrilles is almost-almost-here. Make sure you’re prepared for that unseasonably humid day by buying this affordable (priced at $68) dress. The smock is made from semi-sheer, lightweight beach jersey. This casual but sexy dress will look great with a pair of espadrilles. We like the shoes pictured above because of their delicate cutouts, flirty ties, and trendy Pantone-like color. Priced at $78.

2. Fiesta Red Dress and Snorkel Blue Shoes

Putting on a red dress can make even the dreariest days bright. We suggest buttoning up this great buy (priced at $34.99) on a day when there’s a 100 percent chance of rain. And although the above shoes may not be the best stormy day choice, we think you should, at the very least, pack these in a bag so you can change into the beautiful blue shoes and out of your rain boots once you arrive at your destination. Priced at $148.

3. Iced Coffee Shorts and Limpet Shell Shirt

Browns and blues go so well together-that’s why the sand and ocean are, like, BFFs. So, it felt natural to pair this light blue top (priced at $38) with these muted-brown shorts (priced at $68). I don’t think a more perfect picnic in the park outfit has ever existed.

4. Snorkel Blue Dress and Buttercup Necklace

Going on a date? This is a great outfit choice. The dress’ (priced at $59.99) beautiful blue hue will make this yellow necklace (priced at $19.99) pop, bringing attention to your totally gorgeous face. And there’s nothing wrong with this dress’ strategically placed keyhole, either…

5. Peach Echo Top and Limpet Shell Skirt

Errand days… No one likes ’em. Instead of pulling on your ratty grocery store leggings, why not wear something that’s just as comfortable, but a heck of a lot more fashionable. This shirt (priced at $48) and skirt (priced at $88) combo is simple and attractive, and will allow you to travel from place to place with ease.

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Spring really is just around the corner. It may not seem like it, but it is. To make sure your beauty routine is ready for blooming flowers and sunshine-filled days, we’ve rounded up 4 spring-inspired liquid lipsticks that are as vibrant as you are.

1. Matte Lip Tar in Rollergirl (vibrant lavender purple)

I love a bold purple lip any time of year, but this dainty, light purple hue seems especially appropriate for late March or early April. It’s a perfect color to paint on when it’s a cloudy, rainy day, to remind you that yes, indeed, April showers DO mean May flowers. From Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (all of their liquid lipsticks are vegan and cruelty-free), priced at $18.

2. Melted Liquefied Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Ruby

Red is always a great color: It doesn’t matter what time of year it is. However, when a red liquid lipstick is paired with a clean face, and just the slightest brush of mascara, it can warm any spring picnic up. Priced at $21 from Too Faced.

3. Liquid Lipsticks from Lush, in Charm (babydoll pink liquid lipstick)

Sometimes you just want to wear light colors, and this liquid lipstick delivers just that. It’s light and whispy – a perfect compliment to a pastel Easter basket. Priced at $18.95 and completely vegan. (If you’re looking for bolder liquid lipsticks, check out the rest of Lush’s shades. They’ve got a few other pink hues that are incredibly striking.)

4. e.l.f. Essential Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Strawberry

You know we had to include a cruelty-free, drugstore brand for the animal-loving frugal women out there. Eyes Lips Face (e.l.f.) has a line of liquid lipsticks that are simple and cheap – they are $1 a piece. This incredibly light orange liquid lipstick is subtle and perfect for a patio brunch.

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Trench coats never go out of style. We’ve picked out five to wear this spring.

The trench coat is one of those classics that never really goes out of style. This spring, however, it’s a very on trend garment that you can wear with anything from cropped jeans to a cute dress. A good trench is an investment that will last for a very long time. You could always go for a classic beige one, but consider choosing from other fun variations of the trench offered right now – with colors and unexpected details giving new life to this beloved wardrobe staple. We’ve picked out five eco-trench coats that we think would make excellent additions to your spring wardrobe.

Grommet Detailed Trench Coat by Edun
This cool yet classic trench coat from Edun is made from a blend of organic cotton, polyester and hemp. The grommet details add some interest to this otherwise simple piece, making it edgier. Avoid the head-to-toe black look by pairing it with white denim, a bright-colored top and heels.
$598, Edun

Linda Loudermilk Siren Coat
This 100% organic cotton lace coat by eco-designer Linda Loudermilk is gorgeous, timeless and graceful. It’s also made in the U.S. With this trench coat you’ll hit two of spring’s biggest trends – white and lace – in one shot. Wear it with a white or pastel-colored dress or toughen it up with distressed denim.
$575, Juno & Jove

Organic by John Patrick Double Breasted Trench
This classic, double-breasted trench coat by Organic by John Patrick features a slightly relaxed silhouette with tie belt at waist. It’s made from 100% recycled cotton and fully lined in Cupro. The utility-green color is a good complement to many of springs other trends, like color blocking, patterns and pastels.
$550, La Garçonne

Mini Soft Trench by Prairie Underground
Part of Prairie Underground’s Spring 2012 collection, this oyster white trench has a simple cut which makes it a timeless addition to your spring wardrobe. If you want to add a bit more visual interest, swap out the belt for a wide, patterned or colored one.
$248, Show Pony Seattle

Vintage Belted Wrap Coat
This vintage belted wrap coat is part of Kaight’s Vintage Shop in a Shop, where the NYC-based eco-boutique is now featuring some of our favorite pieces from the shop online. Made from 100% wool, this mint green coat has pockets and is the perfect length to wear as a dress jacket.
$150, Kaight

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Mint green is one of spring’s hottest colors. Here are six chic ways to wear it.

One of spring’s hottest hues also happens to be one of the freshest – minty green. It’s a breeze of fresh air in your wardrobe and combines well with staples like black, gray and white as well as with spring’s other pastels. Wear all solid basics or combine them with patterned pieces for a more layered look.

Capucine Bubble Dress by IDEO in Jade
This cute Ideo bubble dress features short pleated sleeves, a V-neck and elastic bubble hem. It’s ethically made in India, under fair labor standards using a light 100% organic ECOCERT labeled cotton jersey and dyed using water-based dyes.
$24, Fairtribe

Reuse Jeans Colored Skinnys
These bright, minty-colored skinny jeans are made with 70% recycled cotton 28% new cotton and 2% spandex and features Reuse jeans’ 4-way stretch denim, which ensures this jean will hug you in all the right places.
$95, Reuse Jeans

Lina Rennell Snap Top
This green top by eco-designer Lina Rennell features a check print, enclosed seams, brass snaps down front, 3/4 sleeves with cuffs, and an asymmetrical hem. Ethically made by hand, from 100% silk crepe, in Northern California.
$290, Beklina

The Beth Loop Scarf by Njabini
This Seafoam green double loop scarf by Njabini will keep you warm and toasty through cold spring nights. It’s hand knit in Njabini, Kenya. 50% of the sale price is put back into the hands of the women Njabini employs, stimulating the local economy, while 20% is donated to non-profit Flying Kites Global, which operates a children’s home and primary school in Njabini.
$36, Njabini

Jeffrey Campbell Rumble Boot
These mint green boots, part of Jeffrey Campbell’s exclusive vegan collection for Convert is the perfect way to add a touch of mint to an otherwise casual outfit. Pair them with jeans, a tee and a pattern scarf in minty tones and you’ll be on trend all through fall.
$155, Convert

Priti NYC Polish in Dusty Miller
The minty fresh hue of this polish is obtained without the use of any toxic ingredients, including formaldehyde. Priti NYC uses ingredients derived from organic compounds that are not only safe for humans but often used in food as well. All colors have been approved by the FDA.
$12.50, Priti NYC

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Add color and interest to your white walls without jeopardizing your security deposit.

A freshly painted apartment with white walls is a clarion call for new beginnings. It’s also a deafening reminder that you’re a renter, not an owner. Because if you owned the place, you would be doing some serious color slinging to offset that clean (almost institutional) look of your newly leased property. You needn’t fly over the cuckoo’s nest, not with these five solutions for livening up your rental.

Framed Colorblocks

Here’s a great idea from the renovation blog Young House Love. Look at how stark those white walls were when they moved into their most recent renovation project. Using framed colorblock posters, the room was completely transformed.

Another option is painting large pieces of wood or canvases the Pantone shade of your dreams, as per this clipping from Elle Décor.

Tagging

Street artists often tag buildings with a special type of goo called “wheat paste.” Do not put that on your own walls. Portal stickers, screen prints and posters from the art collective called Wheatpaste (in homage only): yes.

Rocking Vinyl Art

A London-based company of the same name sells album frames for displaying record covers as art.

Exposed Circuitry

Globs of plugs and wires bunched up around power outlets is another giveaway that you’re leasing, not owning, because if you did you would put the necessary resources into de-uglifying that mess. Compliment exposed circuitry with these abstract information giclée prints from Brooklyn-based graphic designer Eric Frommelt.  

Traditional Prints

Dwight Hwang of Fishing for Gyotaku creates original and reproduced prints from rice paper rubbings of fish, most of which he caught himself. His technique is based on the traditional art of Japanese fish printing, the fisherman’s way of memorializing his (or her) best catch without taxidermy. His prints can be had for a decent price, and add a touch of intentional Japanese minimalism.

Images: Al&Koko; Michael Cuffe

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