HOW TO | POPSICLE HUES

I won't lie: The world of colorful dressing can be perplexing.  It isn't always formulaic.

I used to wear a self-imposed uniform of black, myself.  I have always envied those women who were able to master color effortlessly.

The most important thing everyone should learn early about cultivating your own sense of style is to give up your certainty that some things just don't go together. You must try it on and see all of the elements working as one.  You can't imagine.  Throw your imagination out the window.  No pictures, paper dolls, or what-have-yous.  Nothing comes close to actually trying something on and literally seeing what happens.

BUT, A Few Guidelines Might be Handy... 

1  //  Balance colors and shapes.  If the colors are bright, keep the silhouettes simple and classic.  If you go crazy in one area, you must stay tame in another.  

2  //  NO Polyester.  Bright things can look cheap more easily than neutrals.  Stick with natural fibers like silk, cotton, cashmere, or rayon.  Yes, I consider rayon a natural fiber since it's made from wood pulp.

3  //   Keep bright colors within a similar range of intensity OR within a similar hue, i.e. tertiary colors, in which case the intensity (brightness and darkness) may vary.

4  //  Give yourself a quick and painless study of basic Color Theory.  

You might also like to have a go at Color Scheme Designer, to get some ideas of where to start in your own wardrobe. 

Good Luck!

Chloe Saffron Silk Blouse - net-a-porter.com

Equipment Aqua Blouse - mytheresa.com

Malene Birger Floral Print Blouse - my-wardrobe.com

Lanvin Gold Skirt - marissacollections.com

Sophie Thieallet Fuchsia Skirt - stylebop.com

Michael Van Der Hamm Purple and Yellow Skirt - net-a-porter.com

Kate Spade Bow Sling Backs - jildorshoes.com

J. Crew Peach Flats - net-a-porter.com

Zara Fuchsia Pumps - zara.com