Within the past six months or so I wrote about buying more neutral tones for my wardrobe. I picked up a lot of black and gray and some beige and, well, I'm regretting that a bit right now. I didn't realize how bad it was until I wore a pale pink blouse to work one day.

"Wow, I didn't know you had color in your wardrobe," a coworker teased.

Eloquii capelet dress: You have to see this dress from the back, it's incredible. It comes in a few colors and would be a good choice for a wedding or other semi-dressy occasion.

Lands' End cropped chinos: These wardrobe basics come in a variety bright colors. I'm tempted to take a break from my Old Navy Pixies and give these a try.

Land' End shirred blouse: It's simply a fun, sunny shirt.

London Times shift: When you need a dress for work when you'd rather be at the beach.

Talbot's blazer: Another wardrobe staple that comes in seven colors.