Sunshine, Lemonade, Minions - It’s All About Yellow! 

Maybe it's the influence of Beyonce’s Lemonade as celebs in the last couple of weeks can’t seem to get enough of the shade. From red carpet events to casual sightings, different shades of yellow seems to be the “in” color of choice, as stars opt for a little sunshine to brighten their lineups. 

Fashionistas everywhere are seeing a sunnier disposition with the abundance of yellow in their wardrobes. From pale buttercup to rich marigold, there's nothing as on trend as this particular hue. Yellow (in its multitude of hues) was a favoured palette for many a designer’s SS16 collection and it continues to be the colour du jour for fall with pairings with the Pantone colour of the year rose quartz. Often regarded as a tricky hue to pull off, it comes in a spectrum of shades, from soft buttercup to hot marigold, so there’s certain to be a yellow to suit everyone. 

Actually yellow is easier to wear than you think. It's easier, for example, than beige. Which can make some of us look cadaverous. Or pastels which can sometimes give of an auntie vibe if not done right! Lemon and other shades of yellow are not only relevant and fashion forward, they’re fresh and cheerful without being jolly or gung-ho. 

It’s a colour that will work on the party circuit and  will also work forever on a balmy tropical evening by the sea with a cold cocktail and a warm breeze - so there's no need to panic about the initial investment. 

All of the tones work well with crisp white separates and pared-back denim and they’re all you need to bring a little sunshine to your wardrobe line-up. 

There is an abundance of sunny pieces destined to make a statement in Colombo’s high street stores, here are a few of my faves! 

Courtesy Fashion Market.lk 

Courtesy Charles & Keith 

Text by Minoli Ratnayake