Winter Brights

In spite of forecasts that the weather will warm up this weekend, I'm in need of some cheer now. This perspective was reaffirmed when I noticed that the color of my pedicure yesterday was a slightly darker shade of the clouds outside.

Being from Florida, I am a firm believer that something colorful, no matter how small, can often lead to a smile. Here are some of my favorite items that definitely qualify as beat-the-blues brights.

Stud Earrings, Kate Spade New York, $38. 

Available at http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/kate-spade-new-york-stud-earrings/3397197?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=ORANGE%2F+GOLD&resultback=0

Sculpted Bow iPhone 4 Case, Kate Spade New York, $35. 

Available at http://www.katespade.com/sculpted-bow-iphone-4-case/PSRU1040A,default,pd.html?dwvar_PSRU1040A_color=947&start=6&cgid=laptop-phone-cases

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Classic Q - Little Ukita' Shoulder Bag in Rock Lobster, $428.

Available at http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-classic-q-little-ukita-shoulder-bag/3359621?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Rock+Lobster&resultback=0