color blocking

In the Lapis of Luxury

Fashion, Luxury, Style

Blue may be the hardest color to find in nature, but this season’s runways told a different story. The rich hue is a current favorite of fashionistas worldwide and is easy to work into your wardrobe. It’s more versatile than it appears, especially with the color blocking trend still going strong. Some of my favorite colors to pair it with are black, maroon or oxblood (another color of the season), deep, rich greens (think forest or even emerald if you’re feeling bold), mustard, and tan.

In the Lapis of Luxury

1. AIKO sweater / 2. STELLA MCCARTNEY blazer /  3. A.L.C. top / 4. NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD booties / 5. SOPHIE HULME tote / 6. PROENZA SCHOULER clutch / 7. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI booties / 8. VERSACE leather skirt / 9. CURRENT/ELLIOT velvet jeans / 10. DSQUARED2 dress / 11. JOSEPH pants

This isn’t only a trend for the rich and the super rich. It’s an accessible way to pervade your wardrobe with the trendiest clothes of the season. More affordable pieces are soon to come.

Obsessed: Color Block Pumps

Fashion, Obsessions

Color blocking is very trendy right now, so why leave your feet out of the loop?  Check out these awesome color blocked pumps:

Color Block Pumps in Luxury

1. Pierre Hardy Color Block Suede Wedge $1,380

2. Charlotte Olympia Striped Suede Platform Pump $925

3. Diane von Furstenberg  Olivia Wedge Sandals $295

4. Jean-Michel Cazabat Isola Collared Pumps $295

5. Versace Color Block Suede and Leather Pumps $775

6. Manolo Blahnik Color Block Suede d’Orsay $725

7. Giuseppe Zanotti Crystallized Color Block Platform Slingback $1,495

How amazing are those Charlotte Olympias.  And there’s something so special about the Diane von Furstenbergs…they’re very unique and understated.

Color Block Pumps in Reality

1. Tinley Road Raeleen $49

2. Charles David Color Block Pumps $116 (20% off here!)

3. Jessica Simpson Vadio Pumps $98

4. Qupid Neutral 99 $49

5. Steve Madden Shazamm on sale for $110 at Piperlime.com

6. Promise Davinci Orange Multi Color Block Platform Pumps $46

Who says color blocking has to stay within the rainbow?  I love 5. and 4. because they combine two trends: color blocking and animal prints!  The Charles David’s are definitely my favorite though.  Love them!

Steal That Look: Sarah Jessica Parker

Fashion, Style

I love this Prabal Gurung ensemble that SJP sported to the “Late Show with David Letterman.”  Here’s one way I would wear her amazing top:

I love the color blocking theme that she chose.  Pairing bold colors with classic shapes and accessories can make you look elegant yet funky and fresh.  I love bold colors!