Kennedy : Lime is sublime this spring

March 4, 2004

March is the time to think green.

With spring and St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, there’s a lot to feel lucky about.

And, appropriately enough, lime is shaping up as the color - and flavor - of choice this season, in everything from handbags to hair care.

Here are a few products sure to turn your friends green with envy.

In the trenches

Trench coats are hot for spring, and this light green, cropped number is perfect for changes in the weather. Gap trench, also available in pink, light blue, beige and black ($72), green and white polka dot scarf ($16.50) and pale pink leather tote ($64).

Limes over lemons

Diet Coke with lemon? Been there, done that. Not to be left out on the green trend, new on shelves this season is Diet Coke with lime.

Scents of summer

Floris of London, the official perfumer to the British royal family, recently launched a collection of Summer Lime bath and body products for men and women. $26 to $65 at Neiman Marcus.

Curl power

The Matrix Look.Series has some juicy key lime additions. The new Curl.Life Defining System shampoo, conditioner and styling products already have found fans in celebs like Sarah Michelle Gellar and Gretchen Mol.