. . . absurdly in love with spring’s vibrant hues — lips in shades of coral & cerise and belted dresses in riotous purple, frolicsome jumpsuits in shimmery turquoise and flirtatious dresses in peach and long skirts paired with tangerine — such a wildly welcome change from winter’s grey days and suddenly, the air feels electric . . .

{images: karl lagerfeld and silvia venturini for fendi spring 2011 rtw, photography by marcio madeira via vogue}