Color is always front and center for spring and summer, but, now, it brings edge and a lot of twist. The color- blocking craze can be achieved by combining two complementary colors such as violet and orange or similar colors like violet and blue to create a very fresh and bold look. Celebs like Kanye West, Solange Knowles and June Ambrose are guilty of color blocking and making it look fabulous. Follow the color guide below to help you mix the perfect combination of hues to pull together your new summer look. –mckenzie harris
1. Colors directly next to each other (i.e. yellow and yellow-orange; yellow and yellow-green; violet and blue-violet)
2. Colors that form 90 degree (L-shaped) angles with each other (i.e. yellow and red-orange; blue and violet-red)
3. Colors directly across from each other (i.e. yellow and violet; blue and orange; red and green)
4. Colors that form a T (i.e. blue, orange and violet-red; yellow, violet and red-orange; yellow, blue-green and red-orange)
5. Colors that form an X (i.e. blue, orange, violet-red, and yellow, violet, blue-green, and red-orange)
Accessories
If you can’t commit to a full outfit of three brilliant colors, try colorful bangles, some tri-colored footwear or a striking handbag to get a hint of the look.
Clothing
No need to spend your paycheck on pieces just to try this trend. Zara has an abundance of excellently designed and affordable separates to create your spring color-blocked outfits.
