Thursday, 25 August 2011

Staying Fab with Colour Blocking

We all get bored with the same combinations time after time. Now it is time to think out of the box. As the old saying goes: “a change is as good as a holiday” just what we need after a dragging winter.
Colour blocking brings a splash of fabulosity to your outfits. But can anyone pull it off? Here are some tips to follow this trend:
-          Use two or more blocks of colour in the same outfit to create some fun. The more colours, the more daring you are! Just make sure you still look well put together, especially when trying this new look for work.




-          Keep the silhouette simple when adding lots of colour. This will keep you looking stylish. An over the top silhouette and too much detail will not go down well with all the colours.

-          Go for neutral or softer colours if you are still getting used to wild colours, as colour blocking is not restricted to loud colours only. Black and white looks great in this look too.


-      If you have something to hide like bigger hips, make sure the colour in that region is darker. Try a dark or black bottom half and a light or bright top half, to draw the attention to where you want it and away from your hips. Same rule applies if you have a bigger bust, keep the bust area dark and simple, and draw the eye to other regions with brighter colours.



-          Create an illusion with interesting shapes on the dress. This might be very handy for those with a boyish figure to create some voluptuous curves in all the right places.  Girls who want to look slimmer can choose an outfit with shapes (such as the left dress on the picture) to draw the eye to a slim line down the centre of the body. Choose smart and ask a friend’s opinion before buying.
                       

-          Do not restrict the trend. This look can be worn at every occasion by simply rethinking the colours and the style of the garment to suit the occasion. Even try it out in the gym or during training to be super fashion forward, everywhere you go!

Have fun with this new trend. There is a colour blocking style to suit every fabulous girl!

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