Guest Post: Garden to Fashion by Starlet

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?

1. Giambattita Valli color-block dress $1635 $818 from My Theresa 
2. Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique S/L Drape Sleeve V-Neck Color Block Dress $80.99 from 6PM 
3. Runway Zuzanna color-blocked dress $478 from BCBG 
4. Reverse Color Block dress $62 from Singer22 
5. 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

1. DVF Mimosa Snake Embossed Clutch $475 from Nordstrom 
2. Irene Color Block Hobo Bags $148 $88.80 from Hobo 
3. Asos Priscilla Platform Color Block Leather High Shoes $146.59 $72.43 from Asos
4. Gianvito Rossi yellow purple contrast-trim suede shoes $1016 $847 from Matches
5. Genuine Rare Ametrine Diamond Ring $1799 $949 from FineJewelers super popular (other style has been sold out, and I can definitely relate why!)
6. 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?