Monday, May 16, 2011

Block it & Rock it

The the other day I wore electric blue suede shoes with my black pencil skirt and black skinny jumper to work. My boss was horrified. He said - "You don't match!" I love colour blocking - although I have to admit I usually only mix 2 colours. A nice cherry red bag with a black outfit. But I love combos like parrot-green and pink, or electric blue and purple. I just attended a wedding and my friend looked fabulous in a full length scarlet red slip dress with electric blue shoes and leather gloves, and a purple jacket, paired with matte red lips. If you aren't quite as daring as Karen Elson & co below, try easing into it - pair a muted outfit with a pair of bright coloured shoes, a scarf, opaque stockings, or a hand-bag. NZ is finally starting to dip it's toes into colour - it's hard to find saturated brights amongst the racks of grey, black and dusty pink - but it's out there! This Winter I plan on scouring the stores ( - likely to be online) to add some more brights to my wardrobe. Here is some inspiration...
Stella for Vogue Italia, May 2011
Gala Magazine, May 2011

ELLE Ukraine, March 2011
Harpers Bazaar Australia, March 2011
A splash of colour in Vogue Australia, May 2011
Gucci-licious, Spring/Summer 2011Mrs Brand does Gucci on the cover of ELLE US
Queen B Leighton Meester for L'Officel

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