COLOR BLOCKING 101

Color blocking isn't for the faint of heart; it also isn't necessarily for the short of stature.

  Blocking takes bold opposites on the color wheel i.e complementary colors and putting them together for the widest contrast possible.  The only other extreme color block combination is black/white. 
  Primary colors on the color wheel are red, blue and yellow; secondary colors are purple,green and orange . The optimal color block scheme would be to take a red, mix it with a green, and add a third color.

Ways to get the color blocking right :


1. Cheat your way to a great look.You'll look like a fashion genius without putting any thought into it if you simply buy a color-blocked dress.It gives you an edge and fashion millage.

 2.Pair separates. When it comes to color-blocking with separates, the easiest way is to pair a bright hue with a nude hue. Then you can graduate and can try to pair two bold colors.As seen below :

 3.Kick it up a notch. Once you've got your neutral and bold hues covered, it's time to add one more.Think of pairing a deep turquoise or cobalt top with a pastel, or bright pants with a rich jacket. For a bright purple shirt, we love a soft-hued cardigan.

 4.Becoming a pro. Once you've got your outfit in check, now try the same with accessories. If you've got a deep-hued top, skirt or dress, pair it with bright accessories and vice-verse. A bright yellow top looks great with cobalt blue bracelets, and a deep purple skirt pairs nicely with bright pink shoes.

 Opposites attract. There are a few things to remember when it comes to color-blocking with the right colors. Make sure you only have one neon color. While it's totally okay to rock three bold colors, only one of them should be super bright. We like this formula: one bright, one bold, one neutral.

 Also, remember that neutral doesn't have to mean nude. Use white, grey, brown and black to hold your outfit together. And an easy way to make sure you get the trend right, even without a neutral? Stick with different hues of the same color.

Here are some more colors that go great together:
1. Cobalt Blue, Yellow, Orange
2. Chocolate Brown, Pink, Peach
3. Purple, Bright Blue, Teal
4. Deep Blue, Bright Pink, White
5. Coral, Grey, Ivory

 Sources :http://www.quora.com/Fashion-and-Style-1
              :Google images

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