Trend Alert: Color Clashing

Submitted by Mimi on Friday, 27 February 200913 Comments

Whoever said we have to have rules for everything? Whether in life or fashion, I believe rules are made to be broken.

I always hear people say that you can’t mix certain colors such as black and brown, orange and pink or that your shoes always have to match your belt and your belt has to match your bag. BORING! I say, get out of the box and do whatever feels right for you.

This Spring break free of all the rules and go a little crazy with colors! Try new combinations and variations of hues that you wouldn’t normally put together. Confidence is always the key, so if you don’t feel comfortable take it off. Coco Chanel once said that “the best color in the world is the one that looks good on you.” So, play around with the colors until it feels right.

Some of my favorite color combos are: blue/ red/white/ gold OR indigo/ fuschia /yellow/silver.

In the meantime get inspired by these Spring 09 runway looks created by brave and talented fashion designers who are not afraid to play with a bit of color.

Image Source: Style.com

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13 Comments »

Kelli said:

I LOVE experimenting with color! I am glad you are encouraging women to do so. Also, the collage looks great, props to your BF!
Bisous!

- 27 February 2009 at 2:24 am

sharon rose said:

Hi there-I really love the Wang colour clash, pastel pink and pastel orange is gorgeous together!!

- 27 February 2009 at 2:47 am

Eeli said:

Mimi you are so sweet. I think you must be one of the kindest person aound on the blogosphere. Your comments are always so lovely and relevant to each person.

I gush now because it is so true

I agree, one shouldn’t feel contrived when dealing with expressions of style. Any colour goes i say! The repetitive use of pastels is super alluring. And with Wang adding that block of black it is just magical.

I hope your weekend goes well dearie.

xoxoxo

- 27 February 2009 at 8:05 am

janettaylor said:

Hi La Mimi,

U are so really nice, thank U very much Ur lovely comment… :*

Neccessary it is to break the rules in the fashion. this will be exciting and unique. I observe it and not too. Let the experimentation live. I adore the vibrant colours. I am brave and I am wearing it in winter. Mostly fuchsia. The purple one and the orange are strange but so much great combinations. Coco Chanel the largest expert.

Have a great Friday: Janet

- 27 February 2009 at 10:08 am

Emily said:

Those are fantastic outfits =) I’ll try them after midterms! hehe

- 27 February 2009 at 10:22 am

issa said:

i’m slowly trying to experiment with color.. but still a bit weary.. love these though!

oh and for the solid skirts it takes me about an hour or so to make.. the pocket and striped skirt take a bit longer though…

- 27 February 2009 at 1:22 pm

The Seeker said:

Well… you know me dear
I’m for colour clash and you know I’m brave enough to wear it. That orange and purple and violet and maybe gray are mixing wth me…
But smetimes is good to know that if you want to be matchy no one would say “You’re too matchy matchy”, like I was told one day, and I had black/red/cobalt blue. Yes, this was something I never forgot, because I said if I’m matchy matchy how should I dress not to be????

Well dearest, I’ve not done my nails yet

Hope you’ll have a blast of a weekend.

xoxo

- 27 February 2009 at 4:17 pm

Farida said:

Oh i am a queen of mixing. I don’t care what ppl think of me or my style. I dress the way i like and i mix colours they way i like.
Matching shoes with bag is so overrated it’s indeed very boring ))
Gotta look natural and not like u spent 3 h trying to match shoes and with your bag and little ear rings
Props for the post !

- 27 February 2009 at 9:58 pm

Leyla said:

I love that you made a post on this trend, daring people to be free to experiment. Every colour looks different on everyone, based on the skin colour and complexion, so it comes down to experimenting with colours and being bold. I agree with you completely – you have to be comfortable wearing something, because when you comfortable, you gain confidence and in turn you feel good & therefore look good as well! Love this post – because it’s encouraging to everyone to push the boundaries & live on the edge! =)

- 27 February 2009 at 11:13 pm

franco said:

omg your are SO right! I rember when my mom uised to buy me those red or oranged shiney nike basketball sneakers and I was like MOM! THOSE LOOK RIDICULOUS! TOO TACCY! know that i think back I’m like, those woulda look cool.

- 27 February 2009 at 11:36 pm

Marian said:

Sweetie did you go dfor your dr’s appointmemnt.hope it went ok!loving this post as i adore colour clashing. love how LV did it the best here! happy wknd to you and your boo.
xx
Marian

- 28 February 2009 at 8:46 am

Katie from Zombie Lace said:

Yes! I am all about the color clashing, I love putting things together that don’t usually “go”… my favorite lately has been mixing reds and pinks! Clashing is fun.

- 28 February 2009 at 12:06 pm

Catherine said: