As the city springs into blossom, Vancouver designers have got your style needs covered. Put aside drab raincoats and black wardrobe staples. This season, its all about colour. From bold brights, to pretty pastels, and pop accessories, here are some easy ways to wear the spring 2013 colour palette.
Bright Out
Head-to-toe brights are the look of the season. What should be your favorite colour? According to Pantone, the world colour trend expert, its all about emerald green. Going by the runway, youll also want to integrate cobalt blue and citrus yellow. Even raincoats have gone bright. Shake off the winter doldrums with Allison Wonderlands spring 2013 Mcintosh ($248) in jade. Fittingly, Vancouver designer Allison Smith was inspired to design the coat during a spring walk in the park. Plum Boutique has a feminine, lemon yellow dress with a peplum waist ($129) in their Simone collection this season. Plums Simone line is designed and manufactured in Vancouver.
Pretty Pastels
If you prefer pastels to primary colours, take your inspiration from Vancouvers 40,000 cherry 
trees and opt for pale pinks.
Aritzias Lelia Dress ($145) is perfectly blossom. Too girly? Move on to light mints, grayed jade and dusky blues. Vancouver label Dace has useful mint green separates including the above-the-knee scamp skirt ($180) and flirty bambi shorts ($140) in cotton. Even lululemons neon workout gear Power Y Tanks ($52) and the Street to Studio jacket ($98) has faded into parfait pink, bleached coral and mellow lemon.
When it comes to bags, Vancouver-designed Herschel Supply Co.s heritage rucksacks and totes (right) now come in vibrant cobalt, purple, teal and daffodil this season.
Pop Accessories
The easiest way to add a pop of spring colour, without investing big bucks in the head-to-toe trend, is to update your accessories. Vancouver designer Mona Sultans spring 2013 silk chiffon scarf collection ($175 each) features gorgeous color-blocking in rose, teal, royal blue and citrus yellow. Wrap a bright print scarf around your neck to transform a neutral outfit into a statement. Alternatively, be brave and wear it bandana-style.
Pattern on
For footwear, were loving the striking embroidered colour panels in the tan leather Hudson Coachella Multi ankle boot ($295), a vibrant take on the festival boot, available at Gastown footwear boutique Rowan Skye.For the ideal day-to-night heel, try the primary yellow Filippa wedge sandals ($175) at Camper a longtime friend to womens feet.
As for our cover girl, Brittany, here's how to get the look:
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Herschel Supply Co. Little America backpack, $89.99, Hercshelsupply.com
Allison Wonderland Jade McIntosh Raincoat, $249, Dream, 311 West Cordova St., 604-683-7326
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Mona Sultan Le Rectangle Sheer in Blazing Blue, $175, One of a Few, 354 Water Street, Oneofafew.com
Hudson Coachella Multi ankle boot, $295, Rowan Sky, 334 West Cordova Street, (604) 568-2075, Rowansky.com
Plum Simone Peplum Dress, $129, Plum Boutique, 2290 West 4th Ave., (604) 733-0603, Plum.ca
Turquoise bib necklace, $36, Plum Boutique, 2290 West 4th Ave., (604) 733-0603, Plum.ca
