11 August 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Pink top: BR Outlet
- Navy skirt: Old Navy
- Yellow snakeskin flats: SE Boutique, via DSW
End Notes:
Last time around when we experimented with triadic color schemes, S. and I both tried our hand at the Piet Mondrian-esque triad of red, yellow, and blue. S. boldly incorporated all three colors on top while I let my pattern do some of the mixing for me.
This time, I’m taking a slightly different approach, using shades of red and blue rather than the “full strength” version. This deep pink top stands in for red, and navy (which also serves as a handy neutral) stands in for crayon box blue. Paired with a bright yellow shoe, the look is definitely still full of punch without veering into grade school territory.
SE Boutique Yellow Snakeskin Flats, originally uploaded by academichic.
And can we talk about these shoes? I realize they may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am in love. I’m in a wedding at the end of this month that requires yellow shoes, and I’m tickled that I managed to find a pair of flats dressy enough for the occasion and versatile enough that I can wear them with more casual looks too. Admittedly they’re not the shoe I would normally pair with this outfit, but I think they add an unexpected exclamation point. Pun intended.
11 August 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
The shoes are fantastic- although I tend to favour slingbacks. These triads are some of my favourite ways to incorporate colour. Very unexpected, and I like it better when it isn’t a true triad. The muted tones are more natural.
1. Love the shoes
2. Great color combination
3. Didn’t you just have a baby?! Your waist is so tiny! You look great from head to toe!
Right you are, E. Those shoes are a helluva find!
Those shoes are lovely. I’ve been looking for a pair of yellow flats for ages and finally settled on a pair of Steve Madden huaraches that are pretty cute.
I would like to hear more about the wedding that requires yellow shoes!! Sounds fun!!
Seriously, if those shoes were a cup of tea, I’d pour myself a whole pot. Love the color combo!!
Nice shoes, nice combo, and let me compliment you on your genes also: you’re having an amazing baby-bump recovery! I guess it’s just the magic of motherhood :)
I didn’t have a chance to say congrats for the little one arriving. First, I thought you’d be too busy and overwhelmed to read comments, and then, I was the busy one with piles of unexpected summer work. But I just wanted to say I’m so happy for you, I’m longing for my time to come!
I love those yellow flats! Definitely nice enough for a wedding :)
You look fabulous! I love everything about this look. Especially those yellow flats! Definitely a great find!
I also recently used pink as a substitute for red in the r/y/b triad. Good call on using navy as a substitute for blue– I’ll have to try that in my next red/blue/yellow-toned triad outfit! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, everyone! Zee, the wedding-that-requires-yellow-shoes will be fabulous, and I’ll be sure to post more about that when the time comes!
- e.
I recently commented on my own blog about how surprised I was at the versitility of my yellow shoes. You will get soooo much use out of those chic little flats!