Flavors To Follow – Color Blocking

Posted 1.26.2012 by Sandy a la Mode in Flavors to Follow :: 17 comments

Hi friends! I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve been a Flavors To Follow but don’t worry, I didn’t forget about it.  In my two year blogiversary feedback, many of you said that you loved these posts so I felt like it was about time I owed you one.  This week’s current obsession is color blocking.  This trend has been around for a couple months now but I’ve finally just got around to embracing it.  It’s basically where you pair a few bold colors and wear them together, or the colors can appear in a single item.  There’s so much you can do with this as the color combinations are endless!  Some of my faves are turquoise + aqua, black + white + coral, cobalt + turquoise, neons + neutrals and green + yellow!  Here’s a few items I have found and love!

1 These DSW black pumps with a touch of red (and blue) hot!
2 Loving the yellow and green pairing of this Nine West satchel.  I think it’s about time I buy a new bag, don’t ya think? Who’s with me?
3 This Ayca knit scarf is quite the beauty and sure to keep you warm too in these cold winter days.
4 What a gorgeous pairing of coral with black and white in this LaPetitPaillette necklace, what a great contrast!
5 Go bold with color blocking in this Asos skirt.
6 Or be a little more subtle and sweet with this Shopkempt dress!
7 Be comfy casual chic in this flowy Forever 21 top.

P.S. The winner of the Fresh Tangerine earring giveaway is Kait from Pretty Things!  Congrats girl!  Please email me at sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com with your mailing address and we’ll get the earrings sent out to ya!

What are your favorite colors to color block together?

Comments (17)

  • Krysten says:

    Well I like that purse!

  • jessica says:

    tangerine and mint!

  • Kim says:

    Haha color blocking has been in full force since last spring friend! But I live these picks nevertheless ;)

  • ilene says:

    i LOVE #5 soooo much! color block is totally my fave!!!!!

  • Love your picks! I love color blocking but I have yet to try it out for myself. Must do soon for I love what I am seeing so far.

  • steph says:

    Mila’s color blocking on the Project Runway Allstars episode tonight –

    http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway-all-stars/season-1/rate-the-runway/episode-4#id=8

    Thoughts?

    Miss you!!

  • Jenna says:

    That blue/red skirt is amazing! We need asos is South Africa!

    xxx
    Jenna

  • Ms. Megan says:

    I love that Asos skirt!!!

  • jasmine says:

    hey, sandy! great colorblocking style picks. i absolutely adore the shoes and the shopkempt dress! hope baby and mom re doing well, and hope you enjoy your weekend, sandy. :)

    xoxo
    jasmine

  • jasmine says:

    i forgot to say that i love brights with darker shades. i love colorblocking with navy…. with yellows… grays, pink… lavender.. a bright color always has to follow a darker shader. i am getting older and can’t get away with just brights. :)

    jasmine

  • Love this post and your blog! My favorite colors right now are orange and turquoise. I’ll definitely be doing an outfit post with the colors in my future Pantone inspired posts! xx

  • alyson says:

    oh my gosh… so many fun finds here! happy friday.

  • Bonnie says:

    Beyond in love with that ASOS skirt. Love the colors that are used!

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  • Pilar says:

    love all the vibrant colors, my favorite is the skirt in #5, gorgeous! have a fantastic weekend lady :)

  • Morgan says:

    Love all of these! I want those DSW heels! I saw some similar ones at Target, but I just don’t think I’d get much use out of them. Sad!

  • Hanna says:

    I’ve had my eye on that dress from Sop Kempt for ages now! Love it:)

  • I love color blocking aquas and blues with yellows as well as corals and yellows. But even then color blocking still scares me a little. haha

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