Hey Hauties,
Today's post is all about COLOR. I know a lot of us shy away from bright colors and stick with good old black. Don't get me wrong, I love black. I'm definitely guilty of living in blacks and greys, and I'm 100% okay with that about myself. Every now and then though, a splash of color is nice, but it can be intimidating if you are not used to dressing in color.
A good place to start for color inspiration is with a piece of art that you like. Maybe you like the shape and the detail of the artwork, but probably the color palette is the first thing that caught your eye. Color is a big deal. It establishes mood, triggers emotions, and it can make or break a great idea no matter how well that idea is otherwise executed. Many artists are experts at creating a pleasing color palette. So, if the colors look great in the artwork, they'll likely look great in an outfit!
Take this Banksy from Yankee Stadium for example...
We have bold blue contrasted by bright yellow and balanced with grey, black, and white. For a casual street-style look, I paired a slouchy yellow tee with high-waisted straight-leg blue pants. The blue beanie and satchel ensure the blue is prominent while the grey-scaled cardigan, scarf, and smoking slippers mesh the look together.
Another thing to keep in mind is the ratio of colors. The artwork is mostly blue while yellow is just an accent. For this next look, I went with a statement blue coat and matching booties. This shift dress under the coat will give a peek of grey and a nod towards our feline inspiration. The handbag is always a good place to put your accent color, so I went with a yellow cross-body bag. Blue and jungle-themed jewelry polish the look.
At the risk of sounding like a middle school sex-ed teacher, I hope this was helpful and informative! It's most important to just have fun with your outfits and to wear them with confidence.
Thanks for reading! xoH
