Monday, June 20, 2011

Color Block & Color Theory

Color Block
Here's an everyday Color Blocking outfit with jeans!
You can have an easy and instant color block trend effect for that casual everyday outfit, just playing with the basic primary color palette used for mixing pigments and dyes (as in graphic arts and fashion!). This is: Cyan, Magenta and Yellow; or as we use to talk about these colors in fashion: turquoise blue, hot pink (or fuchsia), and canary yellow. These are said to be 'pure basic' colors in Color Theory, a starting point for mixing and creating a nice vibrant contrast. So, you can go 'basic color blocking' just putting your favorite jeans on and trying this combo mix on the top layering, shoes and accessories. It's a little bit more 'discreet' than wearing color blocks from head to toe because of the 'neutralizing' effect added by the jeans on the bottom part, but it keeps the trendy vibe to it.
Great for busy weekends full of physical activity!


Color Block Nails
...And don't forget about 'Color Blocking nails'!! ;-)
A cool touch for the whole outfit is to paint your nails in different color blocks matching the ones you're wearing. You can even try to paint them half and half in two shades (I did it only on my thumbs!), or making colorful stripes, but if you're in hurry, just paint every other nail with your fave ones!


Color Block Accessories
Look also for original and playful accessories to match the contrasting CMY pallette, and have fun incorporating this trend to your daily style!


Color Block Accessories
Enough of color blocks?
Voilà! Go and spread the good mood around! :-D


Color Block Nails

♥ Cyan (turquoise) tee, Ardene.
♥ Cyan (turquoise) - yellow pendant necklace, Wendysigns.
♥ Magenta (fuchsia) top, Pull and Bear.
♥ Yellow cardigan, Zara.
♥ Magenta (hot pink) sneakers, Nike.
♥ Light blue jeans, Pull and Bear.

* More on Color Theory and the art of making beautiful contrast by the use of complimentary colors, coming soon on next posts! ;-)


♥ Have a great day!!! ♥ ;-)

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