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New colors on the Block


This summer there are many trends popping up on celebs and fashionista’s alike but one I am particularly feeling is bright colors and color blocking.  Many bright colors are popping up in pants, shorts, and dresses like spring flowers. Mint and turquoise are making a huge come back and often seem to be paired with coral or pink.  Another popular look are bold colored pants like red or cobalt blue, these colors can easily be paired with white or black tops. Celebrities like Lucy Hale, Bethany Frankel, and even the Duchess of Style Kate Middleton have been rocking brightly colored pants, dresses and accessories. Furthermore here are my picks on what to buy now!

These super cute pink pants are from jack wills. Jack Wills is a really cool company that’s a cross between Vineyard Vines and Abercrombie & Fitch.  They embrace current trends while maintaining a classic look and British flair. These pants in particular are actually colored skinny jeans mostly cotton with 2% elastic will make them comfy enough to wear every week. This color is my favorite but these pants come in a bunch of other bright colors, and jack wills actually has a whole section on “super brights” that follow this trend, check it out at jackwills.com. I would wear these jeans with a black cotton top or navy tank. Those colors would really play up a contrast and bring out the soft pink. To get a more romantic look pair these jeans with a looser tan, cream or white blouse with pearls or gold jewelry. 
This mint and white stripe sweater is from nastygal.com.  Nasty gal is a website that has a variety of fashionable clothes, accessories, shoes and vintage finds.  I picked this particular sweater for a couple of different reasons. First, the color mint and white is really fun and could be worn with the pink jeans above or regular denim skinnies, white shorts, khakis, etc, the choices are really endless.  The sweater itself is a looser knit so you would likely need some underpinnings like a tank top, bodysuit or bandeau.  This sweater would be great for spring, cool summer nights and could even be layered on chilly fall/winter days. It’s a loose fitting look and to top off the cuteness factor it has a big pocket on the left chest. 

This bright orange dress I found on shopbop.com and is Milly brand. Shopbop is an incredible website that features a large assortment of high ender designer brand names. I originally started shopping on shopbop because they carry juicy couture and I kept shopping there for their variety. This dress is right on trend with the bright color but the lines of the dress are retro classic. The belted waist with a sweet bow will be flattering on most every body type, and the fabric is medium weight meaning the dress will maintain its structure.  The puff sleeves add a ladylike element great for work or brunch. The slit neckline brings attention to the collarbone which means no need for excessive jewelry. This dress could easily transition into the fall with a jean jacket and textured tights! This dress is a little more expensive than the other pieces but great wardrobes are made by mixing high and low pieces.  Also, most all dresses are investment pieces because they act as both top and bottom, no need to decide on matching, fit, lines, etc. This dress could really be dressed up or dressed down depending on the shoes and accessories you pair with it. 

Finally this purse is a perfect touch of bright colors.This bad is from Lulus, a 
really fun website carrying lower priced items and alternative chic brands like RVCA and billabong.  Lulus is a website that moves product fast, so if you see an item you like buy it because they will be out tomorrow! A cult favorite for the past year was a one shoulder dress with a quarter length sleeve. Each season launched different colors according to trend with the same silhouette and they sell out like hotcakes. If you’re not daring enough to rock red pants or color blocked sweaters this bright clutch would be great for you.  This bag is really a statement piece. The way the colors are arranged on the bag reminds me a of a Pucci print scarf. Plus, you can carry this clutch as a bag with the chain or tuck the strap in and carry it in hand like a clutch. Believe it or not this clutch is pretty versatile, it could go along with a bright color blocked outfit, or an LBD (Little Black Dress), or with a simple jeans and white shirt combo. 

Are you loving this trend? Do you own any of these pieces? 







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