This summer, yellow fashions are very trendy, from bright yellow handbags to pale yellow summer dresses. I used to steer clear of wearing yellow. The bold yellows always seemed to bright, while the pale colors made my skin seemed washed out. However, this season I'm embracing the yellow trend with yellow fashion accessories.

Though, a bright yellow dress or top might be "too much," you can add a splash of color to your summer wardrobe with yellow handbags, shoes and other accessories. If you have a light, sallow complexion, steer clear of light yellow and wear brights instead. Those with an olive complexion look great in mustard yellow, while skin with pink undertones looks terrific in both pale and bright yellow.

Add a pair of yellow patent sandals to your wardrobe. These Franco Sarto sandals pictured here offer a simple silhouette but lots of style. You can wear them with just about everything from a summer dress to jeans. Patent leather slides are also popular and perfect to wear with shorts this summer.

Yellow bangle bracelets can take your outfit from drab to fab. Whether you choose a thick enamel bracelet or a stack of thin bangles, it's up to you. But make them colorful!

I have a huge collection of handbags, but until recently had no yellow bags. Yellow patent bags from clutches to tote bags are popular right now. I have found that bright yellow handbags look great with everything, but particularly with an all black or all white outfit. With black, the contrast is very dramatic.

If you are headed to the beach or pool, a yellow sun hat or cover-up is just perfect. Protecting your skin from the sun is vital. A wide-brimmed hat can protect your face from the sun's harmful UV rays while still looking stylish.

Apply sunscreen often if you are spending an length of time outdoors. May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, over a million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2008. Those numbers are staggering. While looking stylish this summer, keep skin protection in mind. In addition to sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and other protective clothing should be worn.

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