I'm feeling very Spring-y! To celebrate the return of warm weather, I styled a summer dress for y'all. I worked with a vibrant color scheme for today's post: violet + magenta + white. Do you guys like wearing bright colors? Which hues do you shy away from and why? I used to hate wearing brights. I only wore neutrals because I didn't want to call too much attention to myself, haha. As y'all know, that changed (understatement of the year).
1. Incorporate pops of it. Don't try to go all out at once especially if you don't normally wear a lot of color.
2. Wear colorful jewelry! This is a really easy way to sport color in casual & formal wear. Brighten up a neutral outfit with vibrant statement pieces. Here's an example for y'all; statement earrings or necklace (depending on the neckline) with an LBD. Because of the LBD's all black canvas, you can sport whatever color/s you'd like!
3. Color block like a pro. If you're new to this technique, start with two colors to keep things simple and follow this formula: bright shade + neutral shade (black, gray, white, taupe, etc.). If you want to bring in a third or fourth color, try using a different hue of a color you're already wearing for a cohesive look.
4. Experiment with neon. Neon accessories add so much personality! Try wearing a pair of neon heels with your jeans/graphic tee or belting your basic black skirt/neutral blouse with a hot pink belt. A neon bag can do wonders as well! I own a really cute version from Rebecca Minkoff (This in neon yellow).
5. Try wearing colored denim. I own SO many pairs of jeans. I probably have about twenty pairs in different colors and prints. If you're nervous about wearing neon bottoms (which I love BTW), stick with a pastel hue. Style them with a neutral top (like an ivory blouse) and throw on a pair of beige heels.
I have a billion other ideas, but I'll stop there! I don't want to bore you guys. Let's get back to today's OOTD.
A closer look at my jewelry courtesy of SoCal Gems - so beautiful! They're def. my current fave pair of statement earrings! TIP: when sporting bold earrings, keep everything else simple on the jewelry front. If you really want to accessorize, try wearing a dainty necklace or thin bangles!
Yay for matching accessories. My shoes are available HERE for $16.99 (originally $24.99). Although these heels are hella cute - the mesh inserts are ridiculously adorable - they run large. I recommend going a half-size down! Also, these babies are surprisingly comfy for 4 1/4 heels, ha.
My magenta Givenchy's new! I found it at TJ Maxx Runway *pumps fist* I freakin' love that store. Who else shops at the Maxx? Have you guys found any designer gems there?
A full body shot for you guys!
Bag: Givenchy via TJ Maxx Runway
Shoes: c/o Pink Basis (on sale for $16.99)
Dress: c/o Charlotte Russe
Blazer: H&M
Earrings: c/o SoCal Gems ($18)
