Color blocking: test your skills with these fab spring pieces
by Yaya.
Color blocking is not tricky at all. In fact, we predict this trend will simplify your morning routine like no other. Just get yourself a few key layering pieces in solid colors and get ready to mix and match to your hearts desire. One of the reasons we love color blocking is because its one of the trends with minimum effort and maximum payoff. It will make you look great on a good day. It will make you look great on a bad day. It will make you look edgy and put together no matter what. If you aren’t really sure you can pull it off get the rules of color blocking straight first!
These are some of our picks for color blocking this spring:
ASOS yellow flared spring dress $45
This dress is perfect for spring: the fabric and the short sleeves make it warm enough for a breezy day, while the length is perfect for showing off some legs. Throw on a cardi and grab your trustworthy neon clutch.
This dress is perfect for spring: the fabric and the short sleeves make it warm enough for a breezy day, while the length is perfect for showing off some legs. Throw on a cardi and grab your trustworthy neon clutch.
Free People purple knit dress $60
The A-line dress looks great on any type of body, its super flattering. This Free People version looks pretty comfy as well. To balance the shape look for a structured blazer made of stiff fabrics.
The A-line dress looks great on any type of body, its super flattering. This Free People version looks pretty comfy as well. To balance the shape look for a structured blazer made of stiff fabrics.
Urban Outfitters red tiered dress $99
We really have nothing to add to this picture. This dress is effing perfection.
We really have nothing to add to this picture. This dress is effing perfection.
ZARA fuscia knit dress $30
This dress is for showing off your figure. If you are part of the genetically blessed, those creatures that can pull off the shortests of shorts and the deepest of cleavages, this one has your name on it. It might not seem like the sexiest dress on a first look, but trust me, that supertight fabric and bold color will make every head turn.
This dress is for showing off your figure. If you are part of the genetically blessed, those creatures that can pull off the shortests of shorts and the deepest of cleavages, this one has your name on it. It might not seem like the sexiest dress on a first look, but trust me, that supertight fabric and bold color will make every head turn.
MANGO yellow cardi $60
Soft, just the perfect length, and a bit boxy. It has everything that is good about a spring cardigan. It’s also available in tangerine and its a key piece for color blocking (just throw it on over any dress and you’ll see)
Soft, just the perfect length, and a bit boxy. It has everything that is good about a spring cardigan. It’s also available in tangerine and its a key piece for color blocking (just throw it on over any dress and you’ll see)
Free People emerald shorts $110
Whenever I see a flared pair of shorts with soft fabrics I go weak on the knees. These seem to be quite versatile, and we can picture them with almost every single trend this season. You can use them for color blocking as well, that custard green color is lush!
Whenever I see a flared pair of shorts with soft fabrics I go weak on the knees. These seem to be quite versatile, and we can picture them with almost every single trend this season. You can use them for color blocking as well, that custard green color is lush!
Topshop purple mini skirt $40
This skirt is packed with Jill Sander s/s 2011 vibez. We love it. If you want to do it his way pair it up with a white tee and color block your way through the accessories.
This skirt is packed with Jill Sander s/s 2011 vibez. We love it. If you want to do it his way pair it up with a white tee and color block your way through the accessories.
Urban Outfitters canvas wedges $48
These wedges are up the swedish hasbeens alley and the tangerine color is a delight.
These wedges are up the swedish hasbeens alley and the tangerine color is a delight.
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