LOOKS I LOVE...COLOR LIKE NONE OTHER

     Upon seeing this collection of rich colors that I would touch frogs and lizards to be able to own, I began to drool slightly from one side of my mouth (KIDDING). But honestly, if I was going to drool over anything (and I cannot stand saliva) it would be on all of THIS. Gucci's Fall 2011 collection has left me in a state of absolute awe. My jaw has already fallen to the ground and is staying there for awhile.
     The collection began with a luxuriously colored teal feathered coat and slowly begins to incorporate flowing, piecey dresses with many a slit up to there. Gucci took usually neutral colored furs and matched them to make them equally as drool-worthy as the other color saturated pieces. The combination of deep mustards with gray and shades of purple brightened up the fall palette. Last season, everything fall was black, black, and black. Though I absolutely loved all of it, somebody needed to take us up to the crazily colored heavens for a fresh, new season!
     Let's discuss the dresses in this collection for a bit. Yes, I do realize they may not be practical to wear to formal events that many would normally wear a "fuller coverage" dress to, but if given the opportunity to sport flowers or fur on a dress that billows so beautifully in wind or in air conditioning, I would recommend doing so. They all bring emphasis to the waistline and are made in a fabric that is flattering on any mammal in the book (yes, I do believe elephants would look nice in these ensembles). Of the dresses, my favorite is the last one-the combination of goldenrod and black makes me MELT (then again, any saturated shades make me sigh wishfully). I even like the polka dotted dresses. Polka dots in 98% of forms are a no-no for me, but in this case, how could I help myself?
     And those coats! Who said blacks and greys had to be just that? Why not throw some gorgeously dyed feathers, crazily colored furs, and tantalizing textures into the mix? Pairing colors of similar families in the same ensemble is a trend that I am absolutely loving. Each color plays the other one up and gives the wearer a multidimensional POP. Even us regulars can try this out! I did it just the other day with some red cigarette pants and a purple top! Though I received a few odd stares from those unfamiliar with the idea that yes, this is an acceptable concept to be trying out in public, I felt incredible dripping in color as I walked to class alongside a sea of students who just rolled out of bed (attractive).
     Try some crazy combos like Gucci did this season! No matter how odd you may feel initially, you will always look better than the guy wearing a raggedy t shirt and improperly fitting jeans next to you :)