Dazzle with Contrasting Colors this Summer!
Colors are absolutely delicious near the tail end of summer. Think contrasting colors in vivid shades that are far from being in-your-face. Bold shades are matched with pastel hues, and the resulting combinations are a soft if not sorbet ode to the warm days of summer. Popular color combinations hot off the runways are: sky blue and yellow, purple and fuchsia, and peach and red. These scrumptious colors are often seen in soft, sheer or satiny fabrics that are meant to show movement as you walk. The resulting fashion fare is an ethereal yet sensual array of colors and textures.
- Alberta Ferretti combines striking colors and textures in summer separates for 2012. The pared down silhouette keeps the mood restrained yet vibrant. The interesting lace skirt in red is an unusual style statement that keeps the outfit interesting.
photo credits:mankx.blogspot.com - Stella McCartney is inspired by the crispness of summer whites, and the clean intensity of cobalt blue. This outfit seems inspired by the summer island of Santorini where this intense combination is seen in the whitewashed cottages clinging to the rocks, and the intense blue of the Aegean Sea. The wavy curls that line the décolletage and hem also seem to channel gentle wavy sea froth.
photo credits: ellecanada.com - Antonio Marras fixates on fuchsia in combination with cream and faint splashes of grey, in this soft, lounging attire that can take you from afternoon tea to dinner. There are no hard edges to this summer outfit. It is an outfit that you can shrug on and off with relative ease. The soft fabric is hardly restrictive either. It is softness in motion.
photo credits: marieclaire.co.uk - Carven RTW collection features crisp color combinations that are sharp and bright. The colors aren’t watered down. They’re true-blue yellow or fuchsia. They’re unafraid, and scarily young. The silhouettes reflect the undiluted colors with clean lines and an almost sterile aesthetic.
photo credits: thestar.com - Christian Siriano experiments with color, texture, and prints for his summer 2012 collection. This frothy summer combo in blood orange is a perfect example of how color, texture, and prints come to play. The casual stripes contrast with the frothy organza in a bright solid color. And the softness of the striped top provides a counterpoint for the fluffy texture of the voluminous skirt. Christian Siriano presents a summer collection that is a study in contrasts.
photo credits: Getty images - Vera Wang channels an ethereal butterfly for this outfit from her summer 2012 collection. The navy blue background color provides a striking canvas for the splashes of colors and prints that play up the attire. The colors are distinct, yet blend together to create a Bohemian air. The sheer fabric also adds to the overall softness and gossamer quality of this summer collection.
photo credits: natasa-nataly.blogspot.com - Mary Katrantzou unabashedly combines prints and color in a luxurious interpretation of summer fashion. This dress with train is a perfect example of how colors and prints can transform a basic silhouette into haute couture. The rambunctious prints are calculated to blend despite the riot of colors and designs. The secret to keeping prints and colors aligned? The deep purple triangular panel on one side of the dress that connects the shades.
This summer, feel free to experiment with color combinations and prints. Summer is the perfect time to let your imagination run wild! These haute couture items will help you put your dazzlingly colorful wardrobe together for the last few weeks of summer!
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