Hi everyone, my name is Starlet, and I am guest posting on The Marin Scoop today.
I blog at
Can You Come Home and I run an online handbag shop,
Meridian110. I write about garden to fashion where I take elements from the garden
and bring out the fashion in them. I love connecting the two worlds, nature and fashion, as a part of our lifestyle.
Today I want to share with you a rich and fun fashion trend that I spotted in the garden. Or rather, a wonder of nature spotted in our style world =)
One color blocking, so many ways!
When I saw this adorable mini pansies in the Berkeley Botanical Garden, I immediately knew that I had to do a fashion spread for it. Another proof of nature being the inspiration of our fashion trend! So cool, no?
Do you dare dress up in color block?
- Giambattita Valli color-block dress
$1635 $818 from My Theresa
- Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique S/L Drape Sleeve V-Neck Color Block Dress $80.99 from 6PM
- Runway Zuzanna color-blocked dress $478 from BCBG
- Reverse Color Block dress $62 from Singer22
- Coco Love Pleats Excuse Me Dress $57.99 from ModCloth my pick!
I love the bold contrast between the purple and electrified yellow. It's so fun and unexpected. While BCBG is always my go-to, in this round up, the pleat dress from ModCloth is my favorite. It's an effortless and cute way to take color blocking from day to night.
Accessorize in Color Block
- DVF Mimosa Snake Embossed Clutch $475 from Nordstrom
- Irene Color Block Hobo Bags
$148 $88.80 from Hobo
- Asos Priscilla Platform Color Block Leather High Shoes
$146.59 $72.43 from Asos
- Gianvito Rossi yellow purple contrast-trim suede shoes
$1016 $847 from Matches
- Genuine Rare Ametrine Diamond Ring
$1799 $949 from FineJewelers super popular (other style has been sold out, and I can definitely relate why!)
- Purple and Gold Stripe Self Tie Bow Tie by Elite $45 from Ties.com
To ease the fear factor of working with bold colors, you can inject them in limited amount with accessories. Match with any neutral colors or pair with same-family-hues, you can create a gorgeous ensemble that will catch the eye.
There you have it: color blocking in garden inspired fashion. Thanks Sophie for having me today. I really enjoyed hunting these fashionable pieces, there were plenty that it was hard to narrow it down! (Plus, I cannot say no to bold electrified hues!). So, let us know, which one of these contrasting color pieces is your favorite?