Friday 29 June 2012

Neon Color Blocking

Posted by FeistyCat at 03:02
The neons are sooo in fashion these days and color blocking is the hot trend when it comes to wearing neons. But sometimes most ladies don’t know how to color block and they end up looking like a clown so to save you from these happenings I’ll be giving you people some tips and trick.

  1. Start With Two Colors

    The first step to colorblocking is choosing a color palette. If you've never colorblocked an outfit before, start off with two colors -- a neutral and a bright. Neutral shades will allow you to create a palette that you feel most comfortable with. These colors include black, gray, white and taupe, which work best with the bolds and brights commonly used in colorblocking. Ivory and beige are considered to be neutral as well.

    Choose a bright color like fuchsia, kelly green, cobalt blue, purple or orange. A neon would be a "highlighter" version of a color, such as neon pink, green or yellow. You can also opt for jewel tones if you feel that these shades will be more in your comfort zone. Jewel tones include deeper, richer colors such as eggplant purple and maroon.
  2. Add a Third or Fourth Color

    While you can work with just two colors, you can take it up a notch and add one or two more colors to your palette. One way to do this is to choose a color that's a different hue of your non-neutral shade. For example, if you're wearing white and orange, try adding a coral piece. If you chose fuchsia, you can bring in a shade of purple or pink. Bright blue works well with navy or baby blue. By choosing a different hue of a color you're already using, you'll create a cohesive look.
  3. Use Accessories

    When it comes to colorblocking an outfit, accessories are an absolute must. With the right belt or clutch, you can bring your entire look together. After choosing your color palette, select a few accessories to compliment the outfit. They can be one of the colors already in your palette, or an entirely new color that coordinates with what you've already chosen. For instance: a bright blue dress with a black blazer would work well with a turquoise clutch and turquoise heels. STAY AWAY FROM ACCESSORIES THAT ARE EMBELLISHED AND DETAILED. After all, colorblocking is all about stylish simplicity.
  4. Stay Away From Prints Colorblocking is exactly what it sounds like -- blocks of color. Prints aren't the best option for this styling method, as they would take away from the "blocked" visual. Stick to clothing, accessories and shoes in solid colors, in order to fully achieve that colorblocking effect.
  5.  Wear Separates

    Colorblocking an outfit is easiest when you wear separates. Wearing a skirt and a shirt instead of adress will give you a chance to colorblock with ease. If you would rather wear a dress, top it off with a blazer or cardigan, or wear a pair of tights. Using several pieces of clothing and accessories will let designate one a color to each piece, creating the colorblocked look.
Celeb look:I Love Katy Perry. She's the one who works out neon very well. Did I tell u that I love her hair color?? :D















 My Polyvore Dedication: I truly heart the belt in the set
Neon Color Blocking

Start color-blocking but remember,
“KEEP IT SIMPLE, STAY STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE.” :)

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