Summer tends to saturate everything in bright, vibrant colors, and this week on Pinterest I found myself pinning plenty of hot pinks and bright yellows.

Clockwise from top left: 
This house featured on The Design Files is bright and inspirational, and this children's desk space is no exception / Designer Anne Hepfer makes great use of bold pinks and greens in this Miami Beach House / American Apparel brings their new polishes to good use by creating a fantastic rainbow ombre manicure / Set sail in hot pink with this boat, captured by Chris Boynton / This street style look featured on Harper's Bazaar, seen outside the couture shows in Paris, features a fabulous hot pink maxi / DIY wedding backdrop takes the form of colorful triangle inspiration at Martha Stewart

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Me, on my way to the WALK THE MOON concert with colored hair and war paint

For someone who vows to never dye her hair and thus change it from its natural blonde state, I sure do love colored hair. There are times when I wish I had been born with boring, mousey-hued hair; if only so I could wake up one day and decide to dye my hair pink if I so desired. Don't get me wrong, I love my gorgeous flaxen tresses (if I may toot my own horn) but sometimes I yearn for a little excitement.

When the whole dip-dye trend set in I was getting really antsy. Finally, something where I could dye part of my hair and then just cut it off when I was over it. But I was still scared to do that!

And finally, I found the solution: hair chalk. My friend had told me about the magical invention, a way to very temporarily (it washes out in the shower) color strands of hair. Perfect for going out and concerts (above, I added blue and red streaks for the WALK THE MOON concert on campus) hair chalk provided me the opportunity to color my hair without the risk of any permanent hair damage or loss of natural color!

Chanel; Diane von Furstenberg; Matthew Williamson; Valentino; Oscar de la Renta

It looks like the deep emeralds of fall are going to transition into soft pastel mints come resort season. Every designer from Matthew Williamson to Oscar de la Renta is showcasing this cool color in their Resort 2013 presentations.

I personally enjoy how DVF did it best. To avoid looking like a prissy mother of the bride, go for baggy sweaters, tailored shorts, or sleek sandals when picking out minty-fresh items.

Will you be sporting mint this winter?

FROM LEFT: Rag & Bone; Mother; 7 for all Mankind; Current/Elliott; J Brand; Current/Elliott

We have recently witnessed a denim revolution of sorts. What used to only be offered in a variety of blue washes now appears in every color of the rainbow. Feeling bright and bold? Try a hot pink pant. Going for a monochromatic lavender but wanting the feel of your favorite worn-in jeans? I think that is what I most enjoy about these sorbet-hued pants- they are as reliable as your usual pair of jeans and yet they give you the sleekness of a dressier pant. In a world where denim pants reign supreme, it is important to learn to adapt these pants for any and all occasions, and it does appear that the colorful jean is the latest and greatest invention of the denim industry.