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Neutral Color Blocking

January 30th, 2012

Balenciaga Sunglasses, J.Crew Sweater, Zara Skirt, J.Crew Pumps, Reed Krakoff Bag, Maybelline ‘Coral Crush’ Lipstick

I love color blocking since it makes it okay to combine shades that normally wouldn’t work together (tangerine/pink, blue/green, navy/black). The same can’t exactly be said about this sweater, since it merges three very neutral tones, but the execution was too perfect to pass up. I bought it as a great layering piece for New York Fashion Week, but decided it would be just as useful worn yesterday afternoon, once the heat finally let up.



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  • http://savoryandsuede.blogspot.com/ Rachel

    Love that top! It will be so versatile for future outfits. Those sunglasses are amazing as well! Love your taste!

    xx,
    Rachel

    http://savoryandsuede.blogspot.com/

  • http://polkadotka.blogspot.com Polka dot.

    The sweater is to die for! And you look stunning- simple and girly! Just perfect. :)

    Polka dot.

    http://polkadotka.blogspot.com

  • http://hotpinkcouture.blogspot.com/ Olga

    That sweater looks so cute and cozy – I love it! I also like the pink shoes for this outfit, great touch!

    xoxo Olga
    http://hotpinkcouture.blogspot.com/

  • http://191orchard.blogspot.com/ 191orchard

    I have and LOVE this lipstick color.

    http://191orchard.blogspot.com

  • http://ellaetcetera.blogspot.com/ Ella

    what a brilliant idea! the sweater is great, and the three neutral shades look great together. plus, you can wear it with whatever color you want, it goes with everything!

  • http://kallalilyskyfashion.blogspot.com Horsin’

    Cute shoes, Emily!

  • http://materialfixations.blogspot.com/ Material fixations

    You could not resist a touch of pink with your shoes though!
    Love neutral color blocking, it’s a simple uncomplicated choice to make early in the morning.

  • http://whimsicallittlethings.wordpress.com/ Stef

    you always find the best zara pieces!

  • http://leopardandsalmon.blogspot.com/ bobi

    cute bag and heels ;)
    xoxo

  • http://taktomyshoes.wordpress.com talktomyshoes

    I’m liking this look- a little inspiration for tomorrow!

  • http://www.biologadesalto.com Janine França

    Gorgeous the skirt
    xoxo

    biologadesalto.com

  • http://Heartsarefloating.blogspot.com Missy

    So simple and pretty. I love the pop of pink with the J Crew pumps.

  • http://joliejouel.blogspot.com ashleigh

    looooove that sweater! I think I just might have to go look for it!

  • http://blurbageness.blogspot.com A.

    Love, love this outfit, Emily! Never thought of color blocking with neutrals! -A

    Blurbs|Blog

  • http://www.aroseandherclothes.com Anna Rose

    I love the sweater!! Color blocking is such a universal technique and you really make it look great!

    xx Anna Rose
    http://www.aroseandherclothes.com

  • http://www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com veronika

    i simply adore your bag!
    veronika
    http://www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com

  • http://beingvogue.wordpress.com caroline

    i love the pop of color from your shoes – fantastic!

    http://beingvogue.wordpress.com

  • IRene

    love it.. :)

    Irene Wibowo

  • Crystal

    One of my favorites! Just ordered the same sweater a few days ago, it was too striking to pass up.

  • http://nineteeneightyfiveandlife.blogspot.com/ amy

    love the pop from the pink shoes and the nail polish :)

  • http://lesthetiqueblog.blogspot.com tiana

    those heels are so gorgeous! you always manage to look simply amazing :)

    - tiana of l’esthetique

  • http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com Chelsea Elizabeth

    Love how you threw the pink in! That outfit is great!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

  • http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com molly beth

    I have similar pieces. I plan on copying this look :] Thanks for the inspiration! Love the pop of pink!

    xo.
    http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com

  • http://peoniesandpaper.wordpress.com Emily

    those shoes are perfection. your style always amazes me!

  • http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com Maria @ Cheeky Pink Tulip

    You say the heat finally let up but you’re still stocking-less! I actually really do love this combo and especially the pop of pink from the shoes. Great legs too!

    Maria xx
    http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com

  • http://www.tele-pak.com/ TelePak

    I love neutrals. It’s great how you broke the plain-ness of color with the pink shoes.

  • http://www.cardprinting.us/ plastic cards

    Love that outfit from your glasses to the shoes.

  • http://www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com Michelle Lee
  • http://underbluelights.blogspot.com Kate

    This is stunning. Beautiful lips and nails!

  • http://beautyfollower.blogspot.com/ Beauty Follower

    Love your style, great sweater.

  • http://insidethebelljar.blogspot.com Han
  • http://eatthesweets.blogspot.com/ Eliz

    I love the way you brighten up your outfit with pink heels!

    http://eatthesweets.blogspot.com/

    x

  • http://www.madforfashionforless.com Berty Morales

    Beautiful Emily and I love how you brought the outfit more to life with the shoes.

  • http://candyandtreats.net Liesbeth (candyandtreats)

    This really is my dream bag! Love the sweater too, curious what you will do with it whilst layering it for Fashion Week!

  • http://juliakristina.com Julia

    LOVE your nail polish. So inspired by you to add more unexpected pops of colour to my daily do.

    Thanks Emily.

    http://juliakristina.com

  • http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com Heather

    I love that color blocking is back for spring!!!

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

  • http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com Eva

    Great look! Love the combination of materials and every piece of the look!

    http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com

  • http://www.lissybella.com/ Alyssa

    Hey emily i really lliked how u matched ur nails and lips u gave me an idea for my blog thanks

  • http://asuwishclothing.com Melissa

    Love you nail polish! What brand & color is it??

  • http://www.darkbluestripes.com/ Christie (Dark Blue Stripes)

    I love how you colour blocked these great neutral pieces. I am in love wit the sweater.

    Christie

    Dark Blue Stripes

  • http://tidbitsofaddiction.blogspot.com Mary

    nice basics and great pop of color on the shoes!

  • http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/ Kathryn

    Those shoes are adorable!

    XX Kathryn

    http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/

  • http://cjvzheartsyou.com/ Chloe

    Lovely outfit!

  • http://www.callme-jo.blogspot.com Joana Caldeira
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  • http://barneybelle.blogspot.com/ Lucy

    This is the best styled outfit I have seen anywhere in ages. Absolutely love it. And want all of it.

    http://barneybelle.blogspot.com/

    xxx

  • Gabby

    I second Melissa – what is the nail color?

  • Emily

    Gabby and Melissa, the colors are the same from my half and half manicure from last week – both of which are by Orly (one’s “Hottie” and one’s “Holla”). I hope this helps!

  • http://www.jessicajanuary.com january

    i LOVE that jumper.
    january, x
    jessicajanuary.com

  • http://forelyse.com Elyse

    Super cute color blocking as always! :)

    -Elyse
    For Elyse Clothing Online

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