hills like white elephants

Celine resort 2011

Givenchy resort 2011

Lanvin resort 2011

Continuing on my discourse on the gravitation toward lighter colors, white is becoming more of my hue of choice. It’s association to purity and demureness could be part of the reason but not entirely. I think it’s beautiful on the body, no matter the complexion or skin tone. Just like when wearing black, wearing white makes you pay attention to shape and silhouette of the garment because there aren’t any distractions. 

The lightness of white is always refreshing. It echoes nonchalance, but also a savoir faire at the same time. It’s interesting that a color can connote different things the way white does

I’m looking forward to incorporating more white in various silhouettes into my wardrobe for the summer. 



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taupe, bone and earth tones

Celine SS2010

Damir Doma FW2010

Vanessa Bruno FW2010

Undercover FW2010

The color black plays a prominent role in my wardrobe. Sometimes it acts an anchor when I incorporate other colors, but for the most part, it usually stands alone. But, with that being said, I’m not pigeon held to it as others might be or think I might be. I enjoy wearing white and all kinds of grays, not much of a stretch I know, but I like to stay in a neutral zone. Lately, I’ve been gravitating towards earthy and neutral hues: taupe, camel, mauve, bone, et al. These are colors that are not too much of a departure from what I normally wear, but different enough to feel fresh, like a bit of a revitalization. Black is always safe and also alluring, but can be very one note when worn everyday. 

The earthy colors can easily compliment and accent other colors effortlessly (and vice versa) in the same manner that black does. They give off a relaxed effect but can still maintain an expensive, chic look. I like that balance. Not saying I will abandon ship and stop wearing black; that’s kind of impossible for me and I’m assuming for most people who live in cosmopolitan cities. I am just expanding my color palette a bit with colors that will compliment my aesthetic, my skin tone and what I already have in my closet.

images via: WWD



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