Color Review Symposium Part 2

Posted on | October 22, 2009 | 12 Comments

A while back we posted a CFP for your best color combinations following our reviews of the color modules. We received some wonderful submission for the first part of our color symposium and we are excited to present you with the second part of the symposium below:

Cinderella’s Folly sent us this lovely green – purple- and -orange triad combination, with the orange coming in subtly through the brooch. We love many of Cinderalla’s Folly gorgeous color combinations and professional outfits and think you, too, should check out her Flickr set.

For a monochromatic combination, we received this lovely submission from Lana in a rich chocolate brown. Lana’s attention to the details – the lace trim on the top, the sheer layer and lace detailing on the skirt – gives this monochromatic outfit added interest and depth. Great job!

Rose of From Sneakers to Stilettos sent us this beautiful analogous combination of teal and olive green. Rose tells us of her long running love affair with this particular combination and we couldn’t agree more: it’s lovely! Rose was also inspired by A.’s self-made flower belt to recreate a similar one using her olive green flower brooch and a ribbon tie.

Meanwhile, Christina of The Story of Wonderful tried her hand at a triad, using a slight variation of the straight red-blue-yellow mix, and opting for a subtler pink-blue-yellow triad instead. In her own words: “I also convinced myself that I’m channeling S’s very inspiring “preppy romantic” style by incorporating a full floral skirt with a more traditional cardigan and loafer.” – Well played, Christina! You’ve definitely nailed the Preppy Romantic Look here!

Missy P sent us this lovely monochromatic mix of denim and blue. Not only is this a great monochromatic ensemble, but we also love the idea of using a vest as a way to create a waist and give definition to a tunic dress. If you’re less enthusiastic about belting, then make sure to bookmark this clever idea!

Sharon of The Other Side of the World also constructed a monochromatic blue outfit, using jeans with varying shades of blue to create this rich and anything but monotonous monochromatic outfit. We think Sharon may be giving our own queen of layering, A., a run for her money! The tube top worn as vest over the button-down looks great!

Camera shy Lauren sent us an analogous color combination of purple and blue. The scarf of blues and purples brings this already lovely combination seamlessly together. And we also love the subtle pattern mix of the floral lace on the cami and the abstract print of the scarf.

The always glamorous Bella, a favorite wardrobe remixer of ours, sent us a monochromatic combination of neutrals. Yet another great vest look and definitely an academic ensemble far from the polyester suit. We love the sophisticated elegance created by the pale colors and slim lines.

Mariel of Preppy with a Twist constructed an analogous combination of red and magenta. In her words: “I definitely wouldn’t have paired red and magenta together before, but after the color review I’m seeing my closet in new ways. In this outfit, I was super comfortable yet felt stylish fabulous at the beach”. This outfit is Fabulous with a capital F, Mariel!

Wardrobe remixer Wearabouts Town has created an entire Color Review Symposium Set on Flickr, showcasing her many great triadic, analogous, split-complimentary, and monochromatic ensembles. With so many wonderful choices, we had trouble selecting our favorite but this look won out due to its subtle analogous mix of purple and blue. We also loved the preppy touch of the tied oxford shirt and the lovely nude wedges.

Thank you, all, for your wonderful submissions! As always, we love being inspired by our readers just as much as we hope to provide inspiration in return with our Color Modules and Pattern Workshop!

Comments

12 Responses to “Color Review Symposium Part 2”

MissWiniW
October 23rd, 2009 @ 5:10 am

Thanks to your colour reviews, I now read too much into people’s outfits! But it also helps me appreciate outfits on campus in a whole new way :)
AJ
October 23rd, 2009 @ 5:52 am

Thanks A, E & S for including me in your symposium! As you can tell, you three have got me excited about adding and mixing color into my wardrobe! Your site was the catalyst to my thinking outside of the safe neutral zone. :> Many thanks for starting and maintaining this site!!
kristophine
October 23rd, 2009 @ 8:48 am

I love Bella’s outfit so much–I’ve been experimenting with vests lately, and that color scheme is startling rich for its bare-bones approach.
mariel
October 23rd, 2009 @ 10:18 am

thanks for including me! it’s always cool to see how everyone interprets these color guidelines with their own closet.
laniza
October 23rd, 2009 @ 1:44 pm

Thank you for including me! It’s so exciting to try new color combinations and play with textures and tones :)!
Such an Honor « from Sneakers to Stilettos
October 24th, 2009 @ 5:19 pm

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Rose
October 24th, 2009 @ 5:50 pm

Thank you A, S, and E!! The three of you are continually inspiring me and I have learned so much from your posts about colors, patterns, and structures. You have made me rethink not only how I style things, but also have influenced my choices of color when decorating and scrapbooking! Thanks ladies. It is truly an honor being on your site.
Sharon
October 26th, 2009 @ 5:22 am

Wow, thanks for including my submission!!
I feel really honoured to be featured with such lovely ladies and I wish I had noticed it earlier, but I’ve been slightly overworked.
Nadine
October 28th, 2009 @ 12:31 am

Like Sharon, I’m a bit slow commenting here (holiday weekend in New Zealand). Thank you for including me with such stylish gorgeous people – I’m especially loving Bella’s neutrals. I know you ladies are scrupulous about such things, but it’s OK for you to use my real name. Hi world! I’m Missy P! ;)
Cinderella's Folly
October 28th, 2009 @ 8:30 am

Thanks for the shout-out, academichics! It was great to come back from holiday and see myself featured in the blog – it will give me incentive to keep freshening that Flickr set ;)

Loved the other inspirations, especially the olive and teal colour combo…I’m already trying to think up ways to incorporate it from my own wardrobe!
DenzelWBub
November 2nd, 2009 @ 2:29 am

Dear Friends, Happy late Hallowen(: !
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