Victoria Mansfield talks on the phone along Free Street in Portland.

Emily Armstrong a senior studying ceramics at MECA

Abbeth Russell, 27, said she's had brightly dyed orange or pink hair since she was 20 years old. "I gravitate even more towards bright colors, especially now, to brighten up all of this grayness," Russell said, in reference to the snowy winter weather.

Victoria Mansfield and her brightly colored manicured nails on Free Street.

Jacob Verrill stands outside an apartment building parking lot, where he was plowing snow in Portland.

"When I turned 40, I made a rule for myself that I can't wear solid black or grey coats," Steph Mazerolle said while standing on Congress Street.

Natalie Thomas stands near the Maine Health building on Oak Street in Portland. "This coat is my little piece of sunshine," Thomas said.

James Walters waits for the bus in Portland.

Leo Clark stands on Congress Street in Portland. "I bought this hat in the fall for this winter. I like the way it looks like Christmas colors," Clark said.