A Pop of Color

If you’re an avid FTF fan, you know that I’m a huge fan of almost every color! Color doesn’t scare me and the brighter and bolder the better! However, some people are intimidated by bold colors so I suggest just adding small doses of color to your outfit of choice. A fail safe way to give color a chance is by adding a touch of color in your accessories! Therefore, I purpose you consider adding touches of color in your:

• accessories
• shoes or boots
• belts
• purses

Start with a Monochromatic Look

To get started, I opted for this casual look consisting of a graphic t-shirt in gray and white, animal skin print gray moto jacket, grayish/black jeans and a black belt and wedges. This is a look that is easy and safe to put together. I did wear it out exactly like this on a day date to Top Golf with Mr. FTF.

Red

Switching out the belt and shoes were easy in order to add a pop of red. Both of these items were already in my closet and red seemed like a perfect match with gray/black. The adding of color and switching out casual shoes to pumps elevates the look and adds some visual interest.

Next, I added my red purse! I found it interesting how my attitude and feelings about this look changed by simply adding the red! Color always lifts my mood and puts a spring in my step! Is there any other items of red I could have added? Yes! Red earrings or red bracelets would have been an easy add! Do you notice my red lipstick?

Yellow

Did you know that the Pantone colors for 2021 are gray and yellow? The official colors are called Illuminating (yellow) and Ultimate Gray. That is one of the reasons I elected to start with an all gray look. Yellow is one of my most favorite colors to wear so it made sense to add a pop of yellow!

Similar to my pop of red, I simply traded out the belt and shoes and added my yellow purse. All of these items were in my closet. This is also a simple way to update your wardrobe and add trend colors.

You could also add yellow earrings and bracelets. I happen to have a yellow headband so I added that…stayed tuned next week as I’ll be talking all about and sharing hair accessories!

Yellow always makes me happy and similar to red (really all colors) puts a pep in my step! I like to wear yellow year round and don’t really care if it’s the “it” color or not!

Always remember: If you love it, wear it! You’ll look fabulous no matter the trends!

Which color do you like the best? Are there any other colors that you would add to my look? I really wanted to do a pop of pink! You could also do a pop of blue, green, orange…maybe there isn’t any color that wouldn’t work!

SHOP COLORED ACCESSORIES

Pop of Color Looks of My Fellow Lifestyle and Fashion Blogging Friends from Around the World

Amy – Amy’s Creative Pursuits –  ‘What’s better to wear for a color challenge than a “Colorblock Sweater”?  I added even more pop of color with a bright bag!”

Suzanne – Ask Suzanne Bell – “Adding a pop of color, shine, sparkle, feathers, faux fur, or an unexpected print is a simple way to breathe life to any outfit. Stop by the blog for simple tips on how to work with your existing wardrobe and break out of your Pandemic style rut.”

Nina – Sharing a Journey – “We rightly think a pop of color on a neutral background adds interest, drama and elevates an outfit.  Well today I’m the pop of color.  I just couldn’t resist a bright spring dress to blast us out of the doldrums!”

Nancy –  Nancy’s Fashion Style – “I love lilac! But the color doesn’t look good on when it’s next to my face. This skirt was actually a bit to tight and I sold it. But the color and the fabric, it looked a bit like tweed, were fabulous. I like to wear lilac with purple, or with pink , or like here with orange. I am on the hunt for a new, or pre loved, lilac skirt! One that fits!”

Andy – Pearls and Pantsuits – “Like most of my Stylish Monday sisters, I LOVE color and am not ashamed to wear it, and just adding a pop of color to an otherwise neutral palette is a fun little trick to add to your repertoire if you’re not comfortable with wearing too much color. Pop on over to my blog for a peek at today’s outfit, and more style tips for adding pops of color to your wardrobe.”

Nicole – High Latitude Style – “Seven months of snow means white and black everywhere. Occasionally, a hint of yellow. The sky is either dark with white pin dots and green stripes, gray with white polka dots, pink or orange, or steel blue (my favorite). Not much color. Thus, in the cold season you have hunger for color. So even though red adds a lot of weight (not actually, but it gives the illusion of being heavy), it’s one of my weapons to fight the winter blues.”

 

Emma – The Style Splash – “I adore bright colours, especially orange! Wearing bright orange always makes me feel happy, energetic and optimistic. I’m a big believer in colour therapy!”

Shelbee – Shelbee on the Edge – “Green is my forever favorite color and the month of March really makes me want to wear all of the green things as I impatiently await the arrival of Spring. This outfit has a few more layers to beat the Winter chill and another print to create extra interest. Won’t you stop by to see more of this outfit and how it came to be!”

Ada – Elegance and Mommyhood – “Green is one of my favorite bright colors, especially Kelly Green. It’s also one of the most popular Pantone Colors of 2021. I wore this cute outfit today on a 47° sunny day (it felt warmer than that) and my beautiful daughter took these photos. I decided to pair this Kelly Green Eyelet Blouse by J. Crew with these Olive Green Skinny Jeans by Old Navy. Even my net socks are green (and black). They look great under the peep-toe booties.’

Michele – On Instagram as Seechele_styles “My neon pink cardigan was thrifted, and are styled with Camo joggers. I  paired the outfit with a zebra print tote.”

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Hopefully you’ve gotten some ideas for adding color to any outfit! In addition, how to add trend colors to your existing wardrobe or simply have fun and wear all the color that you love, brings you joy and happiness! Who doesn’t want a pep in their step? What’s your favorite color to wear? Leave us a comment! We love to hear from you!

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