The Yellow Stuff

Have you ever said ‘I don’t look good in yellow’? Too often? Please ditch that thought girls! There are many shades of yellow to choose from – Pale Yellow, Mustard, Marigold, Canary – there’s always a shade that complements your skin tone. I love yellow and I am majorly obsessed with it ATM. Yellow gives me positive energy. Yellow makes my mood lighten up. Yellow is the colour of happy things – of sunflowers and dandelions; of lemons and lemon tarts; it’s the colour of juicy mangoes and of emojis too!

And why are we talking about yellow? That’s because ladies, if you want to look hot this season, yellow is the colour you need to worry about. It was one of the most seen colours on the fashion runways and countless designers, including Gucci, Hermes and Valentino, used this tricky hue in their collections. Take a look at some of the celebrities rocking it in the colour du jour.

Buttercup happens to be one of the top ten colours of the Pantone Colour Report 2016. 

Let’s take a tour of what some of the best labels in Pakistan are doing with the colour of sunshine.

BOHO by Sania

Soft, minimalistic and chic, this one’s a must have for the season. The fringe on the daaman and sleeves wins the super cute top extra style points! Pair this with boot cut pants and sport the super in look.

Daaman

Daaman never fails to impress. It is my go-to store for last minute casual kurta requirements. Take a look these yummy designs in yellow – a cheerful kurta in neon yellow, a simple, block colour kurta in pale yellow with chikan on the daaman, a digital print kurta with sprays of canary – they’ve got it all. 

Farida Hasan

We all all know Farida Hasan is beyond amazing – and that is exactly what this lemon yellow outfit proves. It is stunning and the silver handwork on the organza belted cape makes this piece a jaw dropper. I am totally wearing this to the next wedding I have to attend!

Misha Lakhani

Fly to a happier place with this cute lemon top! It is just ideal for Eid. Don’t you agree? Paired up with a tulip shalwaar, this one’s going to make quite a few heads turn, I bet. I love the super loose cut – what more could one want for a July Eid?!

REMA By Rema and Shehrbano

Okay, so I am torn between this gorgeous pale yellow piece and the one by Misha Lakhnai for Eid. Would it be crazy to wear yellow on the first AND the second day of Eid? Probably yes – help me choose?

Another stunner in yellow by REMA is this one. I love the knotted sleeves, the fabulous gold belt at the waist and the lavishly embroidered boot leg pants the top is paired with. What a fresh way to wear yellow. DROOLING.

SUFFUSE by Sana Yasir

If you’re into florals and delicate embroidery, this one is the one for you. I love SUFFUSE – their skill at combining laces and fabric and using intricate embroidered details to adorn their outfits is just amazing. This one is super summery and the organza detailing on the daaman with little silver sparkles adds the cherry on the cake. You are bound to radiate happiness in this dress.

Sana Safinaz

This Sana Safinaz top is trendy, cheerful and just right for those casual summer days. 

Wajood

Wajood gave us some extraordinary designs at their Eid Exhibition last month. Here are the two yellow kurtas we adore from their collection. The embroidered motifs are exquisite.

Still a little hesitant to be clad in yellow? Do not worry, we have solutions for you!

How about accessorizing with these funky yellow shoes? Any of these pairs would look great with an all white ensemble or can even be paired with a neutral top and jeans. Here are some of the truck-art inspired yellow shoes we love, with love, for you.

Another way to show that you are up to date with the fashion trends of SS’16 is to carry a statement yellow handbag. The coolest part is that you don’t have to run to London or Dubai to get your hands on the perfect one – you can get them right here, in Pakistan, from NinaNeri. Have a look at these wonderful handbags in shades of yellow. Just let that one accessory pop!

Soooo.....nice trip down the sunny road? Are we ready to say hello to yellow this season? I certainly hope so! Be bold, embrace the brilliant butter hue and sport some yellow like a boss!

*This article was published in Women's Own Magazine with changes