Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Fall for Yellow


As you know yellow is one of the most popular colors in fashion for fall. I think a yellow coat is so crisp and fresh. A pop of color is enough to brighten up even the chilliest day. Sometimes I'll fall into a routine of wearing black pretty regularly. I feel like I'm secretly a New Yorker living in D.C. I look in the mirror and even my handbag is black! That's when you know it's time to add a colorful detail. While black looks cool and classic on its own adding a splash of color can do wonders for your ensemble. It can make something old look new again. Pairing yellow with black or navy brings a little personality to your wardrobe. If you're feeling adventurous throw on a yellow coat with purple tights. If you like bright colors but they make you a little nervous wear mainly dark hues but add a mustard suede belt. It's a simple but stylish way to revitalize your look. A key idea to remember is not to underestimate the chicness of color in one's wardrobe. 





I love the idea of pairing a yellow shoe with navy, grey, black, or purple. Yellow isn't typically a color you see too often in footwear so these darling shoes are quite the pleasant surprise. 

20 comments:

  1. I'm so happy yellow is the color this year - I wear it every year, regardless of popularity! I don't wear as much black in the winter... the all around darkness gets me down, so I choose soft grays and really REALLY dark chocolate browns as neutrals, and then pair with a yellow, emerald, or apricot with gold accessories. My other favorite trick is lining dark coats with amazing pops of color. I re-lined a classic J.Crew knee length black coat in emerald green silk and it's such a happy surprise!

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  2. Love the opera coat with the two buttons. It's always black, black, black, or purple for me. So hard to find anything in the closet when everything's black!
    Catherine

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  3. The ruffled suede pumps are gorgeous. This mustard color always reminds me of my BFF, who looks amazing in yellow!

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  4. I am definitely falling for yellow after seeing this fabulous post, darling! Especially love the jackets you chose!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  5. Yellow*Yellow*yellow* you stole my idea !!! ;-) very good post actually. I will pick another one***°°°***

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  6. OMG! Crazy about all of it! Too bad I have no use for one of those fab coats :( But the flats, now that's something I could work with...

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  7. Sanity Fair- Your fall colors sound perfect. And I like beautiful lining in coats and handbags very much.

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  8. A Thousand Clapping Hands- I know how you feel about black taking over the closet. The opera coat is a dream.

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  9. Kitty- I love ruffles and the shoe is very lady-like and proper.

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  10. CC- Thanks so much. The jackets are such lovely pieces.

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  11. Noemie K- Haha, great minds think alike. Thanks!

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  12. MyLittleHappyPlace- A yellow flat would be so chic with jeans but equally adorable with a pretty dress.

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  13. That Lasata jacket NEEDS to make its way into my closet when the weather turns chilly. It's fantastic!

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  14. P.S. Love the Carrie Bradshaw cape!


    xoxox,
    CC

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  15. How I love the sunny quality of yellow! thanks for your nice comment on my chair, Beth!

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  16. Semigloss Chic- It's even cuter in person and on. :)

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  17. annechovie- It's an instant mood lifter.

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  18. Love yellow! Very happy color. Looks terrible on my, so I'm sticking with a yellow bag for now.

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  19. Southern Aspirations- Same here. I can do a yellow headband, tights, bag, or shoes. I'm a fair blonde so I have to stick to yellow accessories.

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