Monday, September 19, 2011

16 Day Skirt Challenge: Day 5 + Colour Blocking + Bright Shoes

I've always loved the idea of putting two brights together.  My favourite combination = pink + orange.  I've been trying to stay away from black as far as I remember.  When I do wear it to work, people have commented that they usually don't see me in black.  I do like black for an occasional dress, but it has to have some detail to make it interesting. Black dress pants are obviously a staple and easy to pair with anything in the fall/winter, especially on days when you're rushing out the door (which I am, a lot).  I usually focus on skirts and pants, so I tend to wear a lot of black sweaters and turtlenecks in the winter.  Again, because I'm usually rushing in the morning and it's the easiest colour to throw on (besides white of course) and not worry whether it matches said skirt or pants. Colour blocking isn't new this season but I've been excited to try the trend for fall.  It doesn't necessarily mean two brights together but, to me, that's more exciting.  In the summer, I paired bright orange sunglasses with bright blue pants but I've decided to take it one step further, using a bright yellow skirt I bought this summer.  Transitioning a summer skirt into fall = bonus points!  (Will pair the skirt with tights for winter = triple points!)  If I didn't stop to actually think about it, I never would've thought this skirt would take me through 4 seasons.

Skirt: Zara; Blouse: H&M; Sweater: Forever 21;
Loafers: Nine West


My inspiration for going bold - Sarah Jessica Parker x 2 in red + pink!

 

Sarah Jessica Parker


Other great combinations = purple + orange, purple + green, orange + red,  orange + pink

811 Mid-Rise Skinny Leg: jbrandjeans.com

Talula Jennie T-Shirt: aritzia.com

AG Stevie Cords: anthropologie.com

Short Cardigan Without Buttons: zara.com

Wilfred Chester Shirt: aritzia.com

Nicoleta Blouse: anthropologie.com

Alice + Olivia High Waist Wide Leg
Pants: shopbop.com

Luella Blouse: Guess by Marciano

Dropped Shoulder Sweater: Gap

Alice + Olivia Arthur Pants:
shopbop.com

Oversized Jocelyn Sweater: juicycouture.com

Colored Rolled Jean: juicycouture.com


Colour blocking done for you.

Thread Social Colorblock Turtleneck
Dress: shopbop.com

This sweater is under $60!

Color-block Sweater: mango.com

Christian Louboutin Leather Lace-Up
Colorblock Peep Toe Ankle Boots: saks.com

Colorblock Turtleneck Sweater: vince.com

Natalie Combo Dress: millyny.com

Isabel Marant Colorblock Jersey Tunic: barneys.com

Magaschoni Colorblock Cashmere Dress:
neimanmarcus.com


Two brights in an outfit too much?  Try pairing one bright with bright shoes instead!

Aldo

B Brian Atwood Bambola Pump:
nordstrom.com

Dolce Vita Rosetta Pump: revolveclothing.com

Alexander McQueen Skull Suede Platform Pump:
neimanmarcus.com

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