I was more than thrilled to see my favorite color in all its glory at Leanne Marshall's Fall 2009 Fashion Week show a few weeks ago (as shown here), and I'm already seeing purple take center stage in spring looks. No longer a regal "jewel tone" relegated to the holidays; purple and violet (and everything in between) is officially a wear-all-year color, and I'm loving the range of looks: from low-cut V-neck T-shirts to comfy cardigans to spring-break-ready one-piece bathing suits, my beloved purple is here to stay.