Although I dislike the concept of my dressing being literally dictated by the trends on the runway (I don't care if Prada did it, flatforms will never be okay in my books), I do tend to find a one or two things that I like immensely each season and run with it. Last fall it was leopard (seen here, here and here just to start), and this spring I just can't get enough of colour blocking. Here are two looks that I wore this past weekend to brighten up the mostly dreary and rainy weather we've been having.
- 35 comments
- Share on Twitter, Facebook, Delicious, Digg, Reddit
35 comments
Love that first photo, and then the yellow shoes :)
xx
heydoll16.blogspot.com
by Kayla on April 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM. #
I love the scallop detailing of the first dress and I love the green and yellow combo in the second. Lovely!
by Gloria on April 4, 2011 at 4:41 PM. #
Is that orange skirt from Forever21? I had that in my basket, but it unfortunately sold out, :(. Love the blue and orange combo!
by xJOLE on April 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM. #
i heart the scalloped edge on your skirt!!
and your yellow pumps are sooo freakin' adorable!
and i agree.. flatforms don't flatter ANYBODY!!
by Lisa on April 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM. #
My outfits are usually so bland, but I've been experimenting with colour blocking lately! Just haven't put it on the blog yet. tehe You look fab, as always. Well, the bottom half of you anyway ; )
by The Little Dust Princess on April 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM. #
I'm totally loving all of the colour blocking this season as well! I feel like it just puts you in a better mood too! haha.
Bubbs...
www.paris-on-my-mind.blogspot.com
by Bubbs... on April 4, 2011 at 5:31 PM. #
i'm in love with the color blocking trend too! that scalloped skirt is so pretty and i love the yellow shoes!
cute & little
by kileen on April 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM. #
Loving all of the festive colors! :))
xo Lynzy
http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com
Oh, and flatforms will never be OKAY in my book either! ;)
by Lynzy on April 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM. #
i love that skirt!!! soo pretty :)
katslovefashion.blogspot.com
by Kat on April 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM. #
Love this! I am so with you, flatforms are so not cute.
by Kirstin Marie on April 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM. #
Love both of your outfits. They're so fun. Where did you get the green skirt? I love it :)
by PetiteLittleGirl on April 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM. #
LOVE both looks. Total inspiration. Thanks for sharing! :)
A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984
by A.Co on April 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM. #
I spy a beautiful F21 scalloped linen blend skirt that lots of petite ladies wanted! Or maybe it's a different one? It fits way too nicely on you to be the same frumpy one I checked out in-store last week!
by PetiteAsianGirl on April 4, 2011 at 7:56 PM. #
I especially love the second look! Where are those amazing yellow pumps from?
xo, alison*elle
by alison*elle on April 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM. #
love the green skirt! i need to try the color blocking trend!
by Leena on April 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM. #
To be totally and brutally honest, I've never seen anything uglier than flatforms haha. I can't ever imagine ANYONE wearing it. It took me awhile to get into colour blocking but you totally changed my opinion of it - I love the colours you choose to blend together into an outfit. It still shows your classy, feminine style through all the bright colours!
by Aney on April 4, 2011 at 10:34 PM. #
Love these photos!! The colours really look so sunny and cheerful. I have not tried colour blocking yet, I think I will soon!
Jacquelyn
www.styleworthwhile.blogspot.com
by Jacquelyn S. on April 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM. #
ugh. i agree, flatforms are just no.
love the colors, you paired them beautifully!
oh and thanks for the recommendation on pinterest! I've been on there for a few months now and totally addicted. Here's my board http://pinterest.com/tiffanyish/, let me know what yours is so I can follow you! :)
by Tiffany - I am Style-ish on April 4, 2011 at 11:29 PM. #
No flatforms for me either! Awful, just awful!
You're mixing all these colours perfectly, wish I was brave enough to play with this trend... :o)
x
by Style-Pursuit on April 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM. #
I love the recent trend which is colour blocking. Love the first picture that skirt is so adorable!
xx
http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com
by Rosalinda Tjioe on April 5, 2011 at 4:22 AM. #
I love the money green skirt. but agree with you in terms of not following trends...I do have to say though I need to get out of my own comfort zone and start wearing more colour!
by A Fine Balance on April 5, 2011 at 5:54 AM. #
Color blocking can look tacky, but you always make it look very tasteful and elegant :) I love that scalloped hem skirt. Forever 21, right? I would get it in a heartbeat if it wasn't too short for my office wardrobe :( And yes, I'm not feeling the flatforms either!
www.monochromachic.com
by Kristy on April 5, 2011 at 7:48 AM. #
I really need to get some tips from you in color blocking. I have NO color in my wardrobe currently.
You always do everything so gracefully.
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
by thereafterish on April 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM. #
These are both such pretty looks! I like your approach of picking one or two trends that work for your taste and going all out on them. It's a smart way to stay on top of trends without sacrificing your sense of personal style.
by lisa on April 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM. #
I have tried this trend, and unfortunately it just isn't ME, but you look ADORABLE in both looks. Love the yellow shoes.
and the scallop hemline of the orange skirt is fab.
C
by Carly on April 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM. #
Love your outfits and I love this new trend :)
I made some bracelets using the colour blocking Check `em at http://shayashaya.blogspot.com/
by Shaya on April 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM. #
I love the stripes and bright green skirt! Great styling!
http://www.stylethroughhereyes.com
by Jenmarie on April 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM. #
oh you look fab. i honestly couldn't tell you which look i like better because they are both great! you definitely know how to color block!
by Oh to Be a Muse on April 5, 2011 at 8:17 PM. #
I looovvee these bright colors! They are happy, fun..and you are bound to get noticed (in a good way) when you walk down the street in these great clothes! <3 H
by heidihastings on April 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM. #
i love the way you have color blocked in both pictures. great outfits!
by natasha saheb on April 5, 2011 at 10:38 PM. #
I love that scalloped red-orange skirt as well as that green one! And I agree, flatforms are/always will be horrible. I don't understand why they are a trend!
- Meanz (Koi Story)
by Meanz on April 5, 2011 at 11:07 PM. #
Very nice colour clash.
You have a really interesting blog.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
by sacramento on April 6, 2011 at 3:29 AM. #
I'm excited about color blocking since we're not really allowed to wear prints according to our corporate dress code.
I love both of these outfits! The bright colors are so much fun!
And I totally agree with you about the flatforms - NO. Not ever. Not. Ever.
Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet
by Melissa on April 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM. #
pretty! I like your choices.
by kittenhood on April 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM. #
Color blocking is a forgiving trend, it looks good on all shapes and sizes.:D
***** Marie *****
allthingsmarie.com
by Marie on April 10, 2011 at 2:06 PM. #