The '30s. Elsa Schiaparelli's Hot Pink has inspired me forever!

Wear what you love. Confidence is the best color any women could wear!

Historically, I think the '90s were amongst the most interesting. Huge "mood swings" in color. Grunge in the early '90s, shifting to glitz and glamour as the economy improved. The brilliant introduction of iMac® in an area where color had never been seen before, your father's "Hush Puppies" suddenly turned Citrus Green, the rise of Japanese "Anime" in a fabulous juxtaposition of colors, African influence on color and design, and the "Zen" of spa-like Blues and Greens. So much change and creativity.

Start with the classic colors and the hues you really love but keep your mind open to change and try not to settle into too much color "dogma." Be creative, open and allow yourself to have as much fun with color as you did when you were a child.

Color inspiration for me is more about intuition than looking back. Of course I look a lot at the various art movements including modern, Bauhaus to CoBrA and contemporary, but ultimately it's about the here and now.

Play with contrasting colors and do not hesitate to combine your brights or your pastels with Black or neutrals. Ultimately what counts is that the color you are wearing brings you joy and comfort!

I think our childhood memories are always the most profound. And as an extremely visually-oriented person, I have fond and vivid memories of the colors of that time, the '70s!

While you might think that I'm going to name the late mid-century palette that informed the set direction and fashion design of the era (think The Brady Bunch living room and Carol Burnett's Bob Mackie-designed show stopping evening gowns — both of which I LOVE), I was actually influenced by a more traditional color palette.

During the '70s I was lucky enough to be spending a lot of time with my grandparents in Kentucky. They were involved in the horse business, so I was lucky enough to visit the Keeneland Racecourse and I was not only taken by the history and grandeur of the sport but with the fashion, too.

For fall '13, the color story for my women's ShopNBC sportswear collection is based upon those exact memories: the "cherished shades" of racing colors (the silken wardrobe of the jockeys based on their stable's official registered colors). Memories of thoroughbreds and their riders in the cool fall air in Kentucky can be found in the Subtle Khaki, Gold, Silver and Terracotta pop against the brights like Cerise, Lime Green and Aquamarine.

You couldn't have made it through the '80s without all the jewel tones and neon colors forever warping your color psyche. The grownup me, who tends toward neutrals, fights every day with the 20-something me who still wants to wear Bright Pink jackets or Sapphire jumpsuits. I associate those bold colors with the power, affluence and creativity that marked the decade.

I've always loved the Victorian and Art Deco Eras because of their opulence and grandeur, but of the more recent decades, the bright pop colors of the '80s have made their way into collections such as our Love Knot Ring collection, with its Pink Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Love Knots. At the same time, I've also been influenced by the more muted tones that have been popular in the past decade. The Soft Corals and Moonstone within the collection are examples of those influences.

If you are intimidated by committing to all over color, remember that just a pop can have as much dramatic impact.

As a warm blooded Cuban, I would say that the color which identifies me most is Red. It's the color of passion, emotion and drive. As a curator for eBay's The Inside Source, I find that Red is always in fashion whether I'm writing about the classic Red lipstick of the season or a solid pair of Red pumps, because wearing Red will always evoke strength and power. There's a reason stop signs are Red too — watch out! Let's just say it's also my lucky color when I drop a bass heavy set while DJ'ing in New York. Hail to Red, she'll never do you wrong.

The '60s have always been influential in the colors and silhouettes I choose for my designs. My jewelry is known for its rich stones and textures in bold color mixes, and both fashion and pop culture of the sixties epitomized this. The '60s mod fashion was all about bright colors and vivid patterns, from Turquoise to Hot Pink to Yellow, and these colors have always had a major presence in all of my collections. There was a sense of carefree fun and excitement during this time, as people vacationed in places like Palm Springs and Copacabana, and this was also reflected in the fashion of the time. My latest collection infuses my classic, bright-colored stones with intricate, and palm etched metal silhouettes, giving it a '60s tropical chic feel. People during that time period were shifting away from the conservative fashion that preceded them and learning to express themselves through fun, colorful fashion. The decade was bold, expressive and people weren't afraid to try new things. As a designer, I absolutely love that!

Don't be monochromatic. Find a way to add color to your look everyday! Be bold and pair opposites on the color wheel like Orange and Turquoise, and Emerald and Pink. Never wear Black on Black! Whether you put on a splash of Emerald, Turquoise or Red, there is always a way to add color to your neutral looks. While I always encourage my customers to be daring, it's also important for them to stay true to their personal style. Color can be used to express style, no matter your preferences. One of the best and most affordable ways to do that is through accessories. Rather than buying clothing in every trending color for the season, invest in jewelry, shoes, handbags and other accessories that you can pair with your staples. This helps to stretch your wardrobe and keeps it timeless.

The style and colors in the '20s are a constant inspiration for me. I always swoon over a rolled stocking, or a shift dress with beads and rhinestones and fringe.

I find that when I am working on fashion illustrations, pulling my style picks and even getting myself dressed in the morning, I am always mixing a contrast of colors with a little bit of embellishment. The lights and darks paired in that decade always seem glamorous to me. I like the very Light Cream shades women were wearing paired with Deep Black details. And that shade of barely-there Pink always made their pearls looks even more alluring.

Each decade had its own particular beauty associated with it. I suppose I am drawn to the glamour of the '30s and think of charmeuse bias-cut gowns in lovely powdery pale shades. I also love the "pop" of the '60s and have a hard time resisting the vibrant colors of a classic Pucci print, especially Pinks, Purples and Turquoise.

Wear what flatters you, not necessarily what's the trendiest at the moment. This will ensure that you'll look good and feel good and will wear something more than one season.