Color has been a popular theme on Behind the Seams. Read on for more vibrant stories from our blog:

• Jessica Alba may have chosen these Melissa Joy Manning cavansite earrings because the bright teal matched her dress, or because of their ethical pedigree (the gold is recycled!). Either way, the look is a home run for the can’t-miss star.
• Vogue Italia’s website, Vogue.it, redesigned its home page with new sections featuring black and curvy models. But does setting them apart from the other features render the idea less inclusive, instead of more?
• Late last year, American Apparel launched a nontoxic nail-polish line made by a family-owned business in New York City. And with 18 shades to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
• Mattel has released a new batch of ethnic Barbies, this time with facial features that more accurately reflect the racial groups they represent. Only one problem: Why do all Barbies come with the same straight hair?
• Planting your garden soon? Why not read up on home-grown textile dyes and see if there’s not room for a few vibrant blooms in your vegetable patch after all.