Happy Wednesday!
So as you may know, I love the color yellow!
And while pale yellow is the perfect summer go to–complementing many skin tones and brightening up any look–the winter calls for a richer, deeper shade that I’ll call marigold.
The color–a mixture of yellow, gold, and mustard–has been popping up on celebrities of late, whether on the red carpet or out and about.
Let’s take a look:
Beauties Vanessa Williams and Rachel Roy both literally light up formal events in strapless deep yellow frocks….
So as you may know, I love the color yellow!
And while pale yellow is the perfect summer go to–complementing many skin tones and brightening up any look–the winter calls for a richer, deeper shade that I’ll call marigold.
The color–a mixture of yellow, gold, and mustard–has been popping up on celebrities of late, whether on the red carpet or out and about.
Let’s take a look:
Beauties Vanessa Williams and Rachel Roy both literally light up formal events in strapless deep yellow frocks….
Celeb party girls Nicole Richie…
and Kim Kardashian….
…make the look club ready in thigh skimming, body clinging dresses.
…make the look club ready in thigh skimming, body clinging dresses.The look can be adapted for work by throwing on a fitted jacket like Vanessa Simmons…
…or winterized with a long wool jacket, a la Meagan Good…
..it’s a good look.
Brighten up your winter wardrobe with the following ‘Marigold’ items:
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Top Row: Diane von Furstenberg Quincy Knit Shirtdress, $365, www.saks.com; Gryphon Tank Dress, $128, www.anthropologie.com; City Suede Ballet Flats, $125, www.jcrew.com.
MIddle Row: Malene Berger Sloane Pleated Top, $141, www.net-a-porter.com.
Bottom Row: Lady Jacket, $37.80, www.forever21.com; J.Crew Cherbourg Coat, $275, 1-800-562-0258; AKA New York Pintucked Dress, $200, www.activeendeavors.com.
…or winterized with a long wool jacket, a la Meagan Good…
..it’s a good look.Brighten up your winter wardrobe with the following ‘Marigold’ items:
Click to EnlargeTop Row: Diane von Furstenberg Quincy Knit Shirtdress, $365, www.saks.com; Gryphon Tank Dress, $128, www.anthropologie.com; City Suede Ballet Flats, $125, www.jcrew.com.
MIddle Row: Malene Berger Sloane Pleated Top, $141, www.net-a-porter.com.
Bottom Row: Lady Jacket, $37.80, www.forever21.com; J.Crew Cherbourg Coat, $275, 1-800-562-0258; AKA New York Pintucked Dress, $200, www.activeendeavors.com.
Smootches!
Left to Right: Christian Louboutin Lapono Shoe Boots, $775, www.net-a-porter.com; Marc Jacobs Mariah Bag, $945, www.net-a-porter.com.
Fashion, News, and What Nots
*Tip: Marigold Looks Great with Plum. Use the following high brow accessories as inspiration:
Left to Right: Christian Louboutin Lapono Shoe Boots, $775, www.net-a-porter.com; Marc Jacobs Mariah Bag, $945, www.net-a-porter.com.*Deal of the Day:
…Burberry Kate drop-waist dress, $626 from $895, www.net-a-porter.com. Not much of a ‘deal’, but hey, it’s on sale!
*Fashion Blogs highlight Real Style. Why didn’t they feature the Fashion Bomb?!?! [Newsweek]
*I love this stuff…
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