In the Winter, the colors of the natural world we live in become cloudy, with stark black and brown branches covered in glistening silvery white snow. It’s not the most colorful season. That lack of color tends to cause melancholy (or the blues, which tinge the cold season in a wide range of hues). Blue tends to also a give us a calm and peaceful feeling, so it definitely has it’s upside. As the daylight shines through the clouds, there are other subtle colors of the rainbow that can shine through the ice, especially at dawn and dusk. So there is a lot of beauty in the colors of Winter.
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Color Combos, Color Series
Color, Color Combinations, Color Palette, Dress in the Colors of Nature, pantone
This is the second in a series on evening outfits. The first was “How to Wear Velvet Now for All Your Special Occasions.”
A black dress, as we all know, is good for any situation. If you don’t know what to wear that will fit into an event, choose a black dress. Then you can dress it up or down, depending on the occasion and your taste. Age doesn’t matter. There are so many different kinds of black dresses to suit any age or body type or style. Choose what you love and then make it yours with the accessories you add to it. There are infinite possibilities…
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Accessories, Color Series, Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Special Occasion
Neutral and monochrome colors give a casual outfit instant class. They are trending now because they make lounging clothes look special. This post has tips that will help you to have fun with neutral tones as you make your own classy, sexy and creative looks. Age doesn’t matter.
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Color Combos, Color Series, Inspiration, Style Inspiration
Minimalism, Monochrome, Neutral Color Combos
A color chart is a fun tool to use as a starting point when creating outfits. You can mix colors to your heart’s content to express your true self, or use the chart I have put together for you below. When using the chart, just choose a piece of clothing in a basic color and see what colors are indicated to go with it. Color is art, and art is beauty. You can consider yourself a work of art every day; age doesn’t matter. Have fun!
Angie Cox of the fashion blog YouLookFab.com commented after viewing the Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear collections, “As far as colours go, I saw it all. Colours seemed to be making a stronger statement than neutrals. From the happiest brights, merriest mid-tones and softest pastels, through to earth tones like mustard, jewel tones like emerald, and greyish mid-tones like mauve, sage green, and air-force blue. They’re remixed in all sorts of combinations, so having a high affinity to colour mixing is in your favour.”
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Checklists and Guides, Color Combos, Color Series
Age doesn’t matter when it comes to color. Choose your favorites and stick with what flatters your true self. The following color trends will give your wardrobe a youthful update.
The PANTONE Fashion Color Report provides a comprehensive overview of fashion designers’ use of color in their spring 2017 collections, as seen during New York Fashion Week. From colors that are bright and vivid to those that convey a sense of earthiness, Pantone sees the top 10 colors for this spring as reminiscent of the hues that surround us in nature. Featuring the top 10 shades seen on the runway, the PANTONE Fashion Color Report is your essential color guide to the season. Continue Reading
Color Series, Outfit Combinations
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