O‘ahu Designer Florencia Arias: How to Wear Yellow With Confidence
O‘ahu designer Florencia Arias’ Spring ’15 collection falls right in line with one of the season’s boldest trends—yellow. So, she was an obvious choice to tap for expert advice on how to wear the sunny color with confidence.
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O‘ahu designer Florencia Arias’ Spring ’15 collection falls right in line with one of the season’s boldest trends—yellow. So, she was an obvious choice to tap for expert advice on how to wear the sunny color with confidence.
Aesthetic: Flowy fabrics cut into simple, clean silhouettes. Playful, all-over patters and solid-hued separates.
Key Pieces: Maxi dresses, halter-style rompers, draped cover-ups and low-waist shorts.
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TIP: DON'T BE AFRAID TO MIX AND MATCH. BRIGHT YELLOW WORKS ESPECIALLY WELL WITH OTHER VIBRANT COLORS.
PHOTO: ODEELO DAYONDON, MODEL: JENNIFER REYES, WILHELMINA HAWAI'I; HAIR AND MAKEUP: RISA HOSHINO
Florencia Arias Mara cardigan, $62. Mara Hoffman Supernova swimsuit, $254, Rachel Pally Dean pant, $190, Carrano leather sandals, $190, Mikinola.
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TIPS: FINDING THE RIGHT SHADE IS KEY. LIGHT YELLOWS POP ON TAN OR DARK SKIN TONES WHILE VIBRANT YELLOWS STAND OUT ON FAIRER COMPLEXIONS. BALANCE A BOLDLY PRINTED BOTTOM WITH A TOP IN A CLASSIC COLOR AND SILHOUETTE FOR A SOPHISTICATED TAKE ON THE TREND.
PHOTO: ODEELO DAYONDON, MODEL: JENNIFER REYES, WILHELMINA HAWAI'I; HAIR AND MAKEUP: RISA HOSHINO
Florencia Arias Kai tube skirt, $62. Bailey 44 Anagram top, $134, Mikinola.
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TIP: WHEN WEARING YELLOW FROM HEAD TO TOE, KEEP THE ACCESSORIES SIMPLE—GRAY OR TAN ADD-ONS WILL NICELY COMPLEMENT THE OUTFIT.
PHOTO: ODEELO DAYONDON, MODEL: JENNIFER REYES, WILHELMINA HAWAI'I; HAIR AND MAKEUP: RISA HOSHINO
Florencia Arias Evie Palm dress, $125.
Select Florencia Arias pieces are available at Mikinola, Koko Marina Shopping Center, 721-3520; The Butik, 1067 Kapi‘olani Blvd., #A3, 593-4484.
