Los Angeles - March 08, 2006

Where the Wild Things Are

The Tart Collection

Actions speak louder than words.

And nothing can top the voluminous boom that shook the windows of your soul when that lady walked into the nail salon wearing a getup comprised entirely of animal prints native to the Serengeti.

Since then, you’ve been searching for a collection of easy-to-wear silhouettes that rely on pretty colors and subtle details to stand out. Well, meet Tart.

Cotton modal jersey one-pieces like the Butterfly and the Pamela get dressed up with tiny pleats and gathers. The Brigitte and Carmen dresses in bright cotton voile are delicately trimmed and ready to work around the clock. Casual basics like the baby doll top are comfortable enough to live in without daring to double as gym clothes or jammies.

With such options, it’s easy to know what to wear.

And even easier to resist the call of the wild.

Available at Intuition, 10581 West Pico Boulevard, between Manning and Proser Avenues, Culver City (310-838-4236); Planet Blue, 800 14th Street, at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica (310-394-0135). To see styles, go to tartcollections.com.