 Brighten up, soften up: Lighter-weight versions of bold primary colors beautify a bronze glow and liven up ensembles, from tank tops and sandals to beaded evening chiffons. This summer's best styles are infused with fruit-inspired appeal: With nicknames from Fiery Red (Diane von Furstenberg) to Cherry Pie (Juicy Couture), this revamped red packs the same punch as the original, with added sweetness.
Leave classic red to the famous carpet; this warmer option complements sun-kissed skin better than cooler lipstick shades. Fair-skinned divas, fear not: the look is showstopping on pale complexions, without appearing harsh. Hollywood glamour, relaxed.
One of this color's main assets is versatility; Dolce and Gabbana's Summer 2008 collection offers cherry-red blazers, Bermuda shorts and shift dresses paired with crisp white button-down shirts. While blinding neon brights do not fare well at the office, this classy palette is a stylish yet professional option. Vice-versa: A loose-fitting cherry cami or cotton blouse pairs great
white pencil skirt with a cherry belt; the Italian fashion house also matched red patent belts and platforms as accents to their purple satin dresses and skirts. Handbags complete this color patent leather to crepe satin, when creating these daring jewels of the footwear Nile. Carrie with white slacks; Dolce's red-and-white leather stacked heels finish the look. Accessorize a Bradshaw would approve; paired with a little black dress, these high heels are unabashedly craze, from oversize leathers to patent totes, many with gold- or silvertone hardware.
Cherry dances into the night with Miu Miu's fun, flirty patent Teacup Mary Jane-- NOT for the faint of heart (another strapping choice: Dior's gold-studded t-strap red sandals). Footwear royals Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin also used the newest red shades, in materials from sexy, not streetwalker. Universally gorgeous eveningwear choice: Blumarine shows utmost fashion instinct with a flowing red leopard-print jeweled halter dress, lightly beaded and broached. Evening bags follow suit, with colored clutches in fun fabrics and irresistible shapes.
This is also a staple shade regularly found on boutiques' tables in the form of tanks and assorted tops. This year, jersey dresses did much to premiere this red to the contemporary
sets: Lux created an ultra-simple drop-waist tank version. Juicy's newest ruffled one-shoulder and strapless frocks, offered in an array of alterna-reds, are sure to be coveted everywhere from Soho racks to Hampton's beaches. Making the most of this season of leisure, the label also uses the color for their trademark terrycloth dresses and new crystal-adorned patent red slides. In addition, Lux's toned-down red bikini looks great with D&G's heart-printed red patent beach tote and coordinating coin purse. Great for sipping Mai Tais and looking out to sea...  Now is the time to indulge oneself!
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