Green sprouts as spring’s “it” color for women

Shoshanna

Lafayette 148

All the recent eco-conscious talk about “going green” conjures images of fuel-conscious vehicles and recycled grocery bags. Allow us to go literal for a moment about Mother Nature’s signature color, one that symbolizes health, fertility, renewal, regeneration, vibrant new life.

Green is spring’s it color, from natural shades such as grass, jade, emerald and moss to the more appetizing hues of lime, mint, pistachio, olive and avocado. Of nearly 10 million colors distinguishable to the human eye, green has the widest range and, as such, is the most complex and versatile of colors. In nature, green can be inviting or revolting. In home décor, it can be relaxing or stimulating. And in fashion, it suggests a grounded stability yet a determination to soar.

Miss Trish of Capri for Target

Pamella Roland

Green is always in, and there’s a hue or shade to complement every skin tone. But this season’s trendiest variations range from loud lime to chic chartreuse. They are accent colors best worn one or two pieces at a time against a palette of white, tan or some other neutral.