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The Perfect: Yellows

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Welcome to "The Perfect," ELLE.com's weekly roundup, where we lay out exactly what you'll need for the perfect outfit, shopping list, Saturday night, or whatever it may be. In a shopping landscape where the options are endless, consider it a complete snapshot of must-haves.

Cheerful yellow was this season's runaway runway trend. If a full-on look isn't your thing, you won't be left out of the fun. Find your own personal ray of sunshine via accessories, home finds, and more.

1

Dress

<p>A sunny hue is the perfect backdrop for a scattering of flowers.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Privacy Please x Revolve Dress, $178; </em><a href="http://www.revolve.com/privacy-please-x-revolve-delta-dress-in-mustard/dp/PRIP-WD216/?d=F&amp;sectionURL=Direct+Hit" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">revolve.com</em></a></p>

A sunny hue is the perfect backdrop for a scattering of flowers.

Privacy Please x Revolve Dress, $178; revolve.com

2

Bag

<p>Trend-driven accessories are best done small. Carry your yellow to off-duty events this season.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Simon Miller Birch Mini Tote Bag, $435; </em><a href="http://www.barneys.com/product/simon-miller-birch-mini-tote-bag-505014841.html" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">barneys.com</em></a></p>

Trend-driven accessories are best done small. Carry your yellow to off-duty events this season.

Simon Miller Birch Mini Tote Bag, $435; barneys.com

3

Earrings

<p>Add a pinch of color with stacked earrings. Turquoise-hued stones provide&nbsp;an extra splash.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">BaubleBar Kiki Drops, $42; </em><a href="https://www.baublebar.com/product/30252-kiki-drops-earrings.html" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">baublebar.com</em></a></p>

Add a pinch of color with stacked earrings. Turquoise-hued stones provide an extra splash.

BaubleBar Kiki Drops, $42; baublebar.com

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4

Jar

<p>Allow some sunlight into your kitchen or shelves with a high-shine catch-all.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Jonathan Adler Mykonos Canister, $98; </em><a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/dining/tabletop/cookie-jars-and-canisters/mykonos-canister/20-2400013.html?dwvar_20-2400013_color=Yellow" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">jonathanadler.com</em></a>&nbsp;</p>

Allow some sunlight into your kitchen or shelves with a high-shine catch-all.

Jonathan Adler Mykonos Canister, $98; jonathanadler.com 

5

Plates

<p>Brighten up your tabletop with lemon slices.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">One Hundred 80 Degrees Plates, $21 for 4; </em><a href="https://tnuck.com/products/lemon-drop-plates-set-of-4" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">tnuck.com</em></a></p>

Brighten up your tabletop with lemon slices.

One Hundred 80 Degrees Plates, $21 for 4; tnuck.com

6

Bikini

<p>A sporty, high-neck swimsuit makes a super strong impression in saturated marigold.&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Boys and Arrows Teagan Bikini Top, $136, and Scout the Scallyway Bottoms, $110; </em><a href="https://boysandarrows.com/" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">boysandarrows.com</em></a></p>

A sporty, high-neck swimsuit makes a super strong impression in saturated marigold. 

Boys and Arrows Teagan Bikini Top, $136, and Scout the Scallyway Bottoms, $110; boysandarrows.com

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7

Rug

<p>Your private space feels sunnier, regardless of the forecast, with fresh stripes.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Pottery Barn Recycled Yarn Rug, $159; </em><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/kilner-stripe-rug-yellow/?pkey=e%7Cyellow%7C28%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C48%7C%7C4&amp;sku=5326806&amp;group=1&amp;cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">potterybarn.com</em></a></p>

Your private space feels sunnier, regardless of the forecast, with fresh stripes.

Pottery Barn Recycled Yarn Rug, $159; potterybarn.com

8

Sandals

<p>Color goes the furthest wherever it's the biggest surprise. Swap neutral slides for bold yellow.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Topshop Fran Fringe Sandals, $75; <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/fran-crossover-fringe-sandals-6525678?bi=0&amp;ps=20&amp;Ntt=yellow" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">topshop.com</a></em></p>

Color goes the furthest wherever it's the biggest surprise. Swap neutral slides for bold yellow.

Topshop Fran Fringe Sandals, $75; topshop.com

9

Tequila

<p>The blue agave tequila itself isn't technically yellow, but the artistic bottle counts for something (and looks good on a bar cart).</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">KAH Day of the Dead Tequila, $60; </em><a href="http://www.aveniubrands.com/spirits/kah/" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">aveniubrands.com</em></a></p>

The blue agave tequila itself isn't technically yellow, but the artistic bottle counts for something (and looks good on a bar cart).

KAH Day of the Dead Tequila, $60; aveniubrands.com

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10

Card

<p>Brighten someone's day, old-school style.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Rifle Paper Co. Card, $16 for 8; </em><a href="https://riflepaperco.com/hello-sunshine-greeting-card/" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">riflepaperco.com</em></a></p>

Brighten someone's day, old-school style.

Rifle Paper Co. Card, $16 for 8; riflepaperco.com

Headshot of Leah Melby Clinton
Leah Melby Clinton
Leah Melby Clinton is a writer, editor, and serious shopper who loves discovering new labels, detailing the best ways to build a wardrobe, and interviewing interesting people.

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