As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk.

Businesses are looking for natural alternatives, which experts say is a complex process. The "Gossip Girl" alum stepped out looking her best at the Jazz at Lincoln Center while donning a blue gown with cutouts along the bodice that accentuated her figure.

Health officials say the initiative will help fast-track the review of safer alternatives. They say the first two dyes out of eight are slated to be eliminated by the end of July.