Mister Brightside

Since summer’s officially over, indulge in a little spring time color to banish rainy day blues. Bright playground hues in primary colors are back! From punchy cyan to easy-on-the-eyes mustard, color, in its basest, most unadulterated form, has returned from the ‘80s to brighten the latest accessories.

While jelly-like hues in incredibly juicy colors are back, there’s no need to toss out your dark-colored accessories into the rain. Hold onto your plum-colored pieces and berry-shaded shoes. Burgundy tones are key for fall. Just be sure to break up your outfit with at least one bright color. Just because it’s raining outside doesn’t mean you should blend in with the muck.

The latest bags, in shapes that range from prim purses for church meetings to loose hobo totes for buffet marathons, come in colors bright enough to shame even the most color-obsessed street hooker. Aqua, orange, and fuchsia are just a few of the outrageously fun colors available.

A bag perfect for the stormy weather is a green tote made of plastic. Cast in a large roomy shape, big enough to fit clothes for an out-of-town trip or stash loads of paperwork, its cheery shade and modern material make it look like something out of a fun Japanese catalogue. But with a price like P199.75, the price is far from imported.

Sure, shopping for spring time pieces during the rainy season may strike some people as odd, but how else can you break out of the monotony of gray weather and even grayer moods? Effegi’s bright two-tone sandals come in woven native material in shades like green and plum. The best part? Even the heel comes accessorized in the same unapologetically fun hues. While many people pump in caffeine and other stimulants to work up a little energy, just one peek at these brightly-colored pieces should work just fine.