| Yellow has been hailed as the main colour of | | | | by wearing it combined with other colours. There |
| 2009, although it is followed closely by other | | | | are some fab dresses with yellow matched with |
| important colours. | | | | other colours, or step gently into yellow to begin |
| Following Michelle Obama who has quickly earnt | | | | with only accessories. |
| herself a good fashion reputation, she was seen | | | | One thing is for sure, it's almost impossible to |
| wearing a yellow shade delicately for the | | | | wear yellow and sulk! Once you put on yellow you |
| inauguration ceremony on 21st January 2009. She | | | | have to be in a good mood, it's unavoidable. |
| wore a lemongrass wool coat with a matching | | | | There are some shades of yellow that are more |
| dress of wool guipure lace, with softly playful hues | | | | suited to certain skin tones. A buttery yellow |
| of yellow. | | | | dress will look great on someone with a medium |
| Yellow is the colour of optimism and new | | | | tan for example. But regardless of shade teamed |
| beginnings. Never underestimate the power of | | | | with right accessories yellow can look good on |
| colours and the clothes that we choose to wear. | | | | most people. |
| Yellow can make you feel open to new ideas, | | | | Even though its quite a few years ago, an |
| while making you feel confident and happy. It is a | | | | example of this would be when Cate Blanchett |
| great colour to wear when learning or trying to | | | | was voted the best-dressed at the 2005 Oscars. |
| absorb new information. It makes you feel warm | | | | She wore a pale yellow Valentino gown which |
| and alert. | | | | was an exact match to her hair colour, but added |
| This colour injects a new energy into fashion this | | | | a crimson sash and bright lips for the wow factor. |
| year, and comes in yellow dawn glow shades, | | | | Canary yellow is a colour that actually looks great |
| buttercup golds and citrine yellows. | | | | on everyone. You can wear this matched with |
| The Pantone selected shade of yellow is Mimosa | | | | white stripes or print, or go for a bold solid yellow. |
| Yellow (14-0848). It is a warm, golden shade of | | | | Match solid canary yellow with white accessories, |
| yellow that suits most skin tones. | | | | chunky necklaces and bracelets, white bags and |
| It's a great colour after a long and dreary winter, | | | | shoes or sandals. |
| to dress up as bright as sunshine. | | | | Yellow with silver shot through it is also a |
| Yellow is being combined with geometric shapes | | | | wonderful option, and especially good for showing |
| and metallic shades for this seasons' hottest looks. | | | | off a tan. |
| Celebrities such as Kerry Washington, Jennifer | | | | Another shade of yellow is marigold which is a |
| Lopez and Paris Hilton have been seen wearing | | | | darker shade of golden yellow, with autumn hues. |
| the sunshine look. Jennifer was photographed in | | | | Marigold is a colour to be careful of with paler |
| spring leaving a Miami hair salon with a lemon | | | | skins, tone it down with accessories for balance |
| yellow frock. | | | | and fashion success. |
| Some people look at yellow when it is on the rack | | | | As with any fashion shopping, be realistic about |
| and feel a bit like "Could I wear it and carry it | | | | the shades that suit and enhance your features. |
| off?" | | | | Choose accessories for effect, and feel happy to |
| You can always try to ease your way into yellow | | | | wear yellow. |