DIY

We're absolutely loving Solar Power, one of the Pantone Top 10 colors for Spring/Summer. This bright yellow color radiates bold warmth and calls out for attention. Whether it's worn as a simple, yet powerful, accent shade or overall color statement, there's no way you'll overlook this season's hot color.

This super-intense shade is making a splash all over the fashion landscape from studded pencil suits -  to accented pump toes - to color pop nail polish.  Just check out how designers, Versace, Proenza Schouler and Burberry Prorsum are rocking the yellow power. Pretty, hot, right? Even Hollywood is getting into the action. Elizabeth Banks was positively sizzling in a Bill Blass sequin'd gown for the Hunger Games premiere this spring. 

• #593 Sweet Lilac 
• #476 Margarita 
• #594 Driftwood 
• #572 Cockatoo 
• #98 Tangerine Tango 
• #592 Sodalite Blue 

Now you can make your own Solar Power yellow sensation with our custom recipe #59 using Rit Petal Pink and Lemon Yellow dyes. Ready to get started?

Here’s the tutorial:

OK, so it's not a rodeo wedding theme but we're just having fun getting into the spirit of creating unique and memorable events for your special day. Whether you're going the simple and sweet backyard wedding route or planning an over-the-top, elegant affair, we've got a few ideas to get you started. Wanna see?

How about this ingenious concept to decorate with inexpensive coffee filters that are dyed in yummy sorbet shades to make...

Floral Centerpiece

Garland

Flowergirl Headband

Or, if your accessories are made of dyeable fibers, you can color coordinate your garter, headband, and gloves...

Maybe you're planning to have your lovely bridesmaids adorned with princess-worthy fascinators...

Then again, perhaps it's your fabulous shoes you'd like to spotlight...

You can plan a peek of color under your wedding frock with a dyed crinoline...

And what happens to those bridesmaids dresses after the wedding?

Well, Marisa Lynch of New Dress A Day has some fun ideas. Check out her Oscar-worthy refashions...

We're happy to announce the launch of Vans x RIT|Era Classic, a really fantastic collaboration with Vans Apparel. They've paired their classic boardshorts with Rit Dye to create a kit so surfers can DIY their own design for a signature look. Here's the inspiration from our friends at Vans...

"In the early days of Vans, anyone could walk into their local Vans shop to design their very own pair of custom shoes from a stock of fabrics, prints, materials and colors. In modern times, this right of personalization has fallen to the wayside in favor of mass production. This generic approach, created a backlash in the form of do-it-yourself ethos that defines surfing, skateboarding and punk rock. The Vans x RIT|Era Classic is our effort to once again share our custom culture with consumers. This spring we are excited to present the opportunity for you to turn a timeless boardshort into your own creation with a few dye packets, some creativity and a DIY attitude. The package includes one pair of white Era Classic boardshorts as well as four packs of RIT dye (red, blue, yellow and black) and a formula guide - combine that with your own imagination for a one of kind boardshort creation!"

Sounds like a serious blast, right? Well, it certainly is and that's not half the fun. If you're anywhere near Laguna Beach, CA tonight you can join the Vans gang for an offical launch party at  Thalia Surfshop. Everyone else can join in by heading to their local Vans shop or picking up a pair online. Be sure to check out the lookbook on the Vans site for cool inspiration and technique suggestions for your new boardshort creations.

Darice, with the help of wedding planner and reality TV host, David Tutera, kicked off an extensive line of wedding accessories. Now you can add your own personal touch to every aspect of your wedding-- from what you wear to the lighting, floral arrangements, reception and favors.

The collection includes pearl and crystal crown picks, LED lighting, self- stick crystals and rhinestones and so much more!

Love these shoes - might just need a little color, though - don't you think?