Cheers to a New Year of Color in 2012

Finally - a new year! As fast as 2011 flew by, it also seemed as if 2012 would never come. Aside from the ridiculous "world-ending" drama swirling around with the rest of the new year buzz, this January brings hope for yet another season of to die for fashion. As per usual, there are some new colors to add to your wardrobe - or pull out of boxes from years past. XX

Grandma's Kitchen. Brassy golds, dull greens and ashy browns have an earthy 70's quality that's easy to love.

Damir Doma spring '12, Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Thakoon Addition pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Thakoon Addition; Balenciaga spring '12, Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Jenni Kayne pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Jenni Kayne.

Neutrals, Neutrals, Neutrals. I personally can't get enough of this. Probably because most everything I own is a sister, brother, or cousin to the ever-beautiful neutral family. Layering grays, browns, and soft nudes creates awesome, easy to wear texture.

Anne Valerie Hash spring '12, Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; TSE pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of TSE; Burberry pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Burberry; Thakoon pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Thakoon.

Pastels, Baby. Girly and fresh, these feel good hues will definitely give your eyes a break from the neon trend of the Fall. Lighten up your outfit in a different way this Spring - with a softer, feminine palette.

3.1 Phillip Lim spring '12, Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Rachel Roy pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Rachel Roy; St. John pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of St. John; Reed Krakoff pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Reed Krakoff.

Geo-Graphical. Blackest black and stark white, bold geometrics, and splashes of color will add stunning interest to your closet in the upcoming season. A slight ode to the color blocking trend, think big with stripes and graphic patterns.

DKNY pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of DKNY; Ports 1961 pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Ports 1961; Chanel pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Chanel; Zero + Maria Cornejo pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Zero + Maria Cornejo.

Mean Tangerine. Well, maybe not so mean. This shade of orange looks great on nearly everyone and is definitely thee color to covet in 2012. It's sunny, bright, and trendy. Wear just a pop, or devote an entire outfit to this perfect-for-all-seasons hue.

Chloe spring '12, Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Jason Wu pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Jason Wu; Cacharel spring '12, Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Thakoon Addition pre-fall '12, Photo: Courtesy of Thakoon Addition.