“If you are in a place where everyone is like, ‘I’m too cool to wear a color,’ then Tibi just doesn’t fly there,” Smilovic said about her vivid pieces.

Florals and abstract graphic prints contribute to Smilovic’s signature punch of pattern for her Spring 2010 collection. Combined with pops of neon yellows, electric blues and hot pinks, contrasted by starch whites, the look yearns for warm weather and tropical spring break destinations.

“My favorite part about the Spring 2010 collection is that it is very feminine and minimal, but still very cool,” Smilovic said.

A mix of delicate feminine aspects, like floral and pastel purple frocks, and simplistic solids in figure flattering shapes infuse the collection. The inspiration for her spring designs came from “Great Expectations” –but not the Charles Dickens’ classic– the 1998 film starring Gwyneth Paltrow. More

The dress to the left is by Shirin Askari and retails for $325.