Showing posts with label tone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tone. Show all posts

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Color Block Party

I recently wrote an article about 2-fer tank dresses. Many of the dresses I featured were in colorblock and two tone patterns. A two tone pattern is when there are two different colors (eg: black and white) combined on to one garment. A colorblock pattern is usually a mix of more than two colors. Two tone and colorblock styles are perfect for the fall because they are an appropriate representation of the leaves changing colors. Take a look at some of my finds below.

Boundless Loop Headband, $38.00, anthropologie.com

Large Beaded Teardrop Earring, $24.00, ardenb.com

Two Tone Flower Anywhere Pin, $14.00, shown in chocolate; also availble in olive, ardenb.com

Belted Two-Tone Top, $19.99, available in sizes S and L, charlotterusse.com

Satin Colorblock Pumps, $26.99, shown in teal; also available in red and gray, sizes 6-10, charlotterusse.com

Tiered Colorblock Platforms, $26.99, shown in black; also available in blue, sizes 7-10 (black only available in 8), charlotterusse.com

Two-Tone Belted Corset, $21.99, available S-L, charlotterusse.com

Two-Tone Dress, $28.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Two-Tone Over-The-Knee Socks, $6.99, charlotterusse.com

People's Liberation Two-Tone Tunic, $37.99, available in sizes XS-L, charlotterusse.com

Two-Tone Ruffle Halter, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Banded Colorblock Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Colorblock Padded Top, $17.80, available in sizes XS-L, forever21.com

Colorblock Ruffle Dress, $24.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Colorblock Top, $.8.80, shown in royal; also available in cream, jade, and cocoa, sizes Small-Large (small not available in royal and jade), forever21.com

Lace Trim Colorblock Dress, $17.80, availble in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Metallic Bust Colorblock Top, $14.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Shoulder Bow Dress, $36.00, shown in black/wine; also available in green/grey, sizes X-Small and Medium, forever21.com

Strapless Tier Colorblock Dress, $22.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Diagonal Bangle, $19.99, shown in ivory/black; also available in turquoise/coral and ivory/navy, frenchconnection.com

Sunshine Clutch, $29.99, shown in emma pink; also available in navy, frenchconnection.com

Candie's Two-Tone Multistrand Pearl Necklace, $10.72, kohls.com

6 Degrees Sleeeveless Ruffled Color-Block Dress, $24.99, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

American Rag Color-Block Drawstring Dress, $27.00, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

American Rag Color-Blocked Smocked Tube Dress, $21.00, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

American Rag Color-Blocked T-Back Knit Maxi Dress. $29.40, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

American Rag Sleeveless Color-Blocked Racerback Knit Dress, $27.00, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

Appropriate Behavior Color Blocked Dress, $33.99, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Miss Chievous Dress Color Blocked Tube With Pockets, $39.00, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

One Clothing Dress Knit Two-Tone Sleeveless, $27.99, shown in dusty blue; also available in dark blue and black, sizes S-L, macys.com

Trixxi Two-Tone Strapless Dress with Tullle, $61.99, avaiable in sizes 3-13, macys.com

Hot Temper Colorblock Maxi, $14.99, available in sizes Small-X-large, sears.com

La Belle Colorblock Rouched Dress, $29.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

80's Two-Tone Sunglasses, $10.00, shown in bluegreen; also available in pinkblue and greenyellow, urbanoutfitters.com

Colorblock Kanga Top, $14.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Colorblock Cross Back Top, $17.50, available in sizes M and L, wetseal.com

Contrast O Ring Top, $16.50, available in sizes M-XL (cobalt only available in L), wetseal.com

Surplice Colorblock Dress, $24.50, available in sizes M and L, wetsseal.com


Tiered Colorblock Skirt, $10.99, shown in blk/blue; also available in black/white, sizes S-L, wetseal.com


One Shoulder Dress, $29.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

As you can see from this and other recent posts, contrast is what's in style right now. You will definitely see people doing a lot more mixing than matching when it comes to styling their outfits this season. You can join in on this fun trend too. Try pairing a two-tone or colorblock piece with another color that is not in the item you're wearing. You can also wear two-tone or colorblock patterns with fun prints such as plaid, polka dots, stripes, houndstooth, tribal prints, and animal prints. You can even pair these colors with floral and butterfly prints. Sure, spring may be long gone by now, but that doesn't mean the spirit of spring can't still remain in your heart and style. Besides, wearing a spring pattern may make the chilly fall days feel just a little warmer. If you have any more suggestions on how to wear two-tone or colorblock shades, let me know.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Going Au Natural

What color is perfect to wear while making the transition from Spring to Summer? Anything is a nude hue! Natural tones are just as in as neon colors are right now. What's also perfect is that these natural shades are neutrals, just like black, white, gray, etc. This means you can match a nude tone up with just about any color. Take a look below to get some ideas.

Sequin Chiffon Top, $9.99, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com

Straw Fedora, $29.50, anntaylorloft.com

Lace Ruffle Halter Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Refuge, $10.99, charlotterusse.com

Striped Straw Fedora, $10.99, charlotterusse.com

Selma Espadrille Platform, $19.99, available in sizes 7 1/2 and 10, delias.com

Mesh Tiered Dress, $36.00, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Saharan Sand Nail Lacquer, $2.80, forever21.com

Satin Tiered Tunic, $32.00, available in sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Valley Straw Hat, $10.80, forever21.com

2 Pocket Button Front Jacket, $24.00, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Converse Double Tongue Ox Plaid, $33.74, available in sizes 6 and 7, mandee.com

Crochet Long Vest, $10.00, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Pointy Toe Patent Pump, $10.99, available in sizes 6.5-7.5, mandee.com

Snake Thong, $39.99, available in sizes 5.5-10, mandee.com

O'Neill Love Street Bag, $32.50, pacsun.com

Organic Large Tote, $45.00, ralphlauren.com

Organic Mini Tote, $45.00, ralphlauren.com

Mia Amore Jasmine, $14.99, available in sizes 5.5-11, sears.com

Unionbay Aphrodite, $44.00, available in sizes 6-10, sears.com

Embroidered Skirt, $29.99, available in sizes 0-14, victoriassecret.com

Natural Skinny Jean, $24.50, available in sizes 0-15, wetseal.com

Rings & Shells Necklace, $8.00, wetseal.com

Try matching a nude colored dress, tunic, or skirt up with a pair of black leggings or tights. A natural toned top would look great paired with some colored jeans. Nude pants or skirts would look good paired with a shirt that has a fun print like polka dots, sublimation, ect. Pair some nude shoes with either a dress with a fun print or colored jeans. Carry a natural hued bag on the beach with a printed swimsuit. Wear a nude colored jacket or vest over a neon top. Pair one of the natural colored straw hats with a plaid shirt, some ripped jeans, and a braided belt for a western-inspired look; also, be sure to have fun with your make-up. Try some blue eyeshadow, red lips, purple nail polish, ect. Try mixing and matching some of my ideas, or even better come up with some of your own! Like I stated before, you really can't go wrong with this hue. The only thing I would suggest not doing is wearing a nude color from head to toe. Otherwise, you might end up looking like you're nude yourself. Tell me if you have any more suggestions on how to wear this shade. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.