Beyond Blue

Denim is a staple in everyone's closet. Finding a way to update your jeans can be challenging, but celebrities have brought attention to this season's newest denim trend. Brightly colored jeans in every shade of the rainbow are being seen on celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Sarah Jessica Parker. These colored skinny jeans look best paired with neutral tees, ballet flats or heels.

Favored by celebrities, the brand Current/Elliott has bold colored jeans for $167 at revolveclothing.com. For a celebrity steal, delias.com has vibrant denim for $9.99! Who knew it was that easy to achieve summer's "brightest" trend?

—CARLY HILL

Inexpensive Summer Updates

Looking for tips on how to update a tired space for the summer season? There are many options that are cheap and easy to install in your space that will give it life for the upcoming warm season. Here are some tips on how to lively up your space:

1. Add color: Adding color is always the best way to add life to a space, no matter how it is incorporated. Painting can be tough to do in a leased space, so get creative and make some artwork to decorate your walls. No time for painting? Buy a decorative frame and fill it with greenery or a vintage scarf you find at a local shop or flea market.
2. Bring the outdoors in: Incorporating outdoor elements can bring a breath of fresh air to the indoors. Fresh flowers are always an obvious choice, but they can be pricey for the little amount of time they last. Fake flowers are a great alternative for they give the same amount of liveliness to the space. Love flowers more for fragrance than beauty? Diffusers are a great way to give great fragrance and elegance to a space.
3. Change out your decorative elements: Adding new decorative elements in your space can emphasis the changing of seasons. Summer brings out a lot of bright colors, so reflect them in your decorations. Bright blue or green vases will add interest and mimic the colors outdoors. Changing out your kitchenware is a great way to bring out the feel of summer as well. Fill your cabinets with cheap, bright cups and plates that will make you feel like hosting an outdoor summer party.

Ways to Go 'Pink'

Pink isn’t just for Valentine’s Day anymore and can be a great way to brighten up your space, something that's always important during the dreary winter months. Even the smallest amount of color will draw attention and please the eye.

Scared of that much color?
Try using a muted coral or blush. From a piece of furniture to a single flower, pink can give life to any space you put it in.

Emma Stone Goes Blonde

The famous redhead and star of soon-to-release Easy A, Emma Stone, has recently traded in her festively colorful locks for a new look: blonde! Though she did it for her new role in the upcoming Spider-Man flick, we must say we don't hate it and it partially inspires us to be a little crazy with our hair for the new year.

Thoughts?

Interior Design: Color Forecast Part Two

Trend to note: Native American Inspiration

Design is always a great way to express one’s cultural interests. No matter where you live it can always be fun to be inspired by different people and places. This color forecast takes a look at the culture of Native Americans and their bold color palette that’s inspired by their natural habitat.

The color palette associated with this culture is very vast, but is always recognizable. Bold colors like turquoise or orange are great accents to pair with more subdued natural tones. Bright colors placed near one another will help reflect this unique style. Purples, yellows and reds are all suitable colors as well because of their connection to nature.

Native American culture is very centered on symbolism and distinct patterns. Mixing and matching different patterns is an important element in achieving this very original style. Geometric and ikat designs (see pillows above) are probably some of the most recognizable patterns true to this culture. Incorporating some natural influences like that of wildlife or landscapes can also enhance the appeal of your space. Pick out a piece of art or an accessory that reflects these objects to fully incorporate this style.

So don’t be afraid to take inspiration from this historic and beautiful culture. After all, it is the month of Thanksgiving!

-Katie Munks

Interior Design: Trend Forecast 2011

Design, just like fashion, is all about looking forward to upcoming trends. Fabrics, upholstery, furniture and paint colors change every season. For 2011, a lot of the color trends are fashion inspired. From light pastels to bold colors, upcoming trends are spanning many different styles, such as eclectic or traditional. You can find your perfect style match with any of these colors. When you know what the next great thing will be, your design will be ahead of the rest.

Trend to note: Natural Inspiration

The “green” movement isn't limited to promoting environmental friendliness; nature is also helping to inspire new color trends. Nature has always been a source of inspiration for design, but now it is really a great source from which to choose colors.

A great amount of inspiration for color is coming from the Earth, like that of mossy greens and botanical inspired bright colors. Dark greens, purples, reds and yellows are going to be popular in the coming season. Along with these vibrant colors come neutrals that are a perfect way to subdue that pop of color. To accent any of these colors in your space, you can also use natural printed fabrics, like that of an animal print or a leaf or floral design.

The main point of this nature-inspired trend is to have balance between your space and the outdoors. By mixing these neutrals and pops of color, your space will mimic nature in a way that is comforting as well as chic!