Sources:
- Eyelet top – thrifted
- Jean skirt – Urban Outfitters
- Yellow flats – Target (I totally copied A!)
- Pendant – Anthropologie
- Ring – Lala B Jewelry
- Bike – Electra Hawaii Cruiser
- Helmet – Nutcase
Endnotes:
Remember our home-made color wheel? It seems so long ago that we made it, gathering colorful clothing at my little condo and stuffing them into plates for our photographic project. I had no idea how much of a staple in my getting dressed approach that little installation would become. But since constructing that color wheel of clothes and getting dressed more color-consciously, I’ve developed a much greater appreciation of color theory and aesthetics.
So I’m excited that we’re revisiting our color modules this summer, taking a little refresher course with the newest member of our site, L. This week we’re focusing on Neutrals (with a pop). Since our last color course, I’ve come to embrace neutrals much more and so this week’s challenge is really no challenge at all. I pulled out a creamy eyelet top (so wonderful in this heat!) and my jean skirt (jeans count as neutrals in my book) and added a pop of color with a yellow shoe.
Such a subdued outfit presents the perfect palette for some statement jewelry. Enter my Lala B Jewelry ring that I’ve been wearing a lot lately. You probably noticed E’s Lala B ring, which she wears quite often as well. We got to choose a ring from Lala B and were asked to review them for our site, and I wouldn’t say this if I didn’t stand by it: their company and products are wonderful. While a bit pricer, their jewelry is well worth the investment because it’s not only beautiful but also hand-made my women artisans in Nepal. The feminist in me can’t help but love a company whose mission statement reads:
LA LA B Jewelry creates opportunities for poverty-stricken women to generate sustainable income in Nepal. Our mission is to bring about social and economic change by giving women the opportunity to participate financially in their family and society. [...] The Collection brings employment to over 150 artisans within the Kathmandu valley. Women’s lives in Nepal are dramatically elevated in society when they bring sustainable income into their families. This is exactly how LA LA B is helping.
So if you’re looking for a special gift for someone or just want to treat yourself to a unique and durable piece of jewelry, consider something from Lala B’s line of rings, bracelets, or necklaces. Not only will you be helping this socially conscious company help women in Nepal, but you’ll also be adding one heck of a ‘pop’ to your outfits. S.
The neutrals with a pop look is fabulous. And um, I’m a little in love with those Target flats that you and A have!!
I love yellow shoes–I have a pair of flats (similar to yours but with a bow) and now a pair of 50′s looking short heels–I’m always surprised by how versatile they are!
Thanks for sharing the information about the jewelry makers. I try to support businesses like that as much as possible, and usually their products, style and price are better than the usual corporate competition.
These yellow shoes look like they’d go with anything. Very nice.
Your home-made colour wheel is printed out and hanging on my wall. It’s been there for . . . oh . . . ages!