All of yellow's shades, from neon lemon to deep mustard, are on display this summer, along with sea- and sky-inspired blues. These vibrant colors join with the season's light fabrics — silk, satin, lace — to create looks with strength, softness, form and flow. You'll find all sorts of special effects, too, from bell sleeves to patch pockets to pleated tops. Let the colors, textures and extra touches add joy to the warm days ahead.
Bell-sleeve top, $35, nordstromrack.com
Harem pant, $40, zara.com
Lanvin satin low tops, $465, farfetch.com
Earrings, $15, hm.com
Hair and makeup artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Asymmetrical pleated top, $1,131, rochas.com
Pleated skirt, $850, driesvannoten.com
Fishbone earrings, $13, nordstromrack.com
Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Tory Burch slip dress, $199, tjmaxx.com
Blue linen wrap, $112, infavorof.com
Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Nude lace dress, $80, nordstromrack.com
Vintage Marni blue flats, $350, studiobstyle.com
Gold drop earrings, $10, tjmaxx.com
Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Rokh pinstriped dress, $1,019, farfetch.com
Rochas pumps, $305, farfetch.com
Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)