Friday, September 16, 2011

Guest Post: Color Fix

This guest post is by Yelena Starikova of Glamthings.com.
So happy to write a guest post for one of my Favorite Bloggers, Miss Couture Carrie.
Today we'll talk about how to mix basic neutrals with fun colors!
I have a friend and she is very beautiful girl, but she is afraid to experiment with color. Her wardrobe is full of blacks and grays, which is fine, but it's soooooo boring!
If you want to spice up your closet without drastic changes, add some scarves, belts, T-shirts and jewelry in fun colors.
Let’s talk about your Basics and how to make it fun!
*Black. Good news black goes with everything! Try it with bright, jewel-toned shades of red, blue or green for exciting combinations. Mix red with black for seductive vavavoom effect.
*Navy and gray looks very elegant. Navy and yellow grabs attention and looks youthful.





Mix navy and white when you go sailing or want to look summery.
*Brown looks great with mellow yellow and deep purple.
*Grey and Dusty pink looks Elegant. Light Grey and Moonlight Yellow or Aqua looks Young & Intelligent.
*White and pink combination is very feminine, flower like. Add blue ~ seaside stories.
Rule to remember: One hot statement is enough!
Example: red dress + red lips= Good
red dress+ red shoes = too matchy matchy.
Yelena Starikova is an Image Consultant who writes about style and color on glamthings.com.


Thanks, Yelena darling!
xoxox,
CC










61 comments:

  1. Grey and dusty pink is one of my favorite color combinations! :)

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  2. Great post :) I love colors! I could not survive on a closet of just black!!

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  3. I'm in love with the purple clutch! have a beautiful weekend, darling! xo

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  4. Love this post! Navy and grey seems gorgeous. I will definitely be trying this! xx

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  5. Great post!!! good advices!
    Have a good weekend!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela

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  6. I love gray and yellow together! Gray and dusty pink is also a flawless combination. I see it at a lot of weddings. :)

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  7. Loving that great big purple clutch! Although I do think all-over color like red dress, shoes is on trend right now.

    xo Mary Jo

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  8. Love the chevron striped dress! Thank you for the wonderful dose of style inspiration.

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  9. Loving LC's outfit & that last outfit :)

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  10. A pop of color does so much for a more basic outfit - I'm a big fan of neutrals with an unexpected and bright colored bag or shoes. Great post! :)

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  11. very nice dresses .. i love 2nd one ...
    http://fashionstyle-pk.blogspot.com/

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  12. wow! I cant choose one, all the dresses are gorgeous

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

    Have a great weekend! :)

    sBt

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  13. love Yelena 's blog! very nice post! have a great week-end!!! xooooo

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  14. love unusual color combos every now and again.

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  15. Definitely a fan of LC's look. That blue is beautiful!

    xo
    jess

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  16. The Grey dress is to die for! Love the softness of it . . .

    amy
    http://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  17. The gray with the yellow is so good!

    Love Grace.

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  18. Dear Carrie! Thank You for an opportunity to be Your Guest Blogger! You know how much I love your Blog and sense of Style!


    Warm Regards,
    Yelena

    GlamThings

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  19. I think the last outfit is my favorite.
    The dresses are so pretty.
    xx

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  20. Grey and dusty pink are fabulous but they might look too washed out together! I am more about mixing something dusty with some exuberant colors!
    Love this post though! Great idea!


    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  21. totally loving lauren conrad's look! she's fantastic!

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  22. I like combination of white & pink!!^.^


    xoxo
    Antonia

    FASHION IMPERATIVE

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  23. I love that little striped dress.

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  24. What an interesting post!!! Very helpful to mix the new fall colours.

    Hope you're having a nice weekend, beautiful CC.

    xoxo

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  25. Fabulous guest post! I love Lauren Conrad, yellow flowers, and the striped dress. :)

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  26. thank you for your lovely comment love your blog so cool . so fun :)

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  27. So lovely to see Yelena here. Loving the dusty pink ever so much. Take care Carrie.

    Lisa x

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  28. I like your blog. If you want, we can follow each other ;)

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  29. Love it all very nice. I love the great colors and i love the purple clutch :)

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  30. i love the pink and white and the white and navy!
    xo
    MosaMuse

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  33. Great post, great guest blogger and great host! Perfect!:)
    xoxox
    Jelena (http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/)

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  34. Lovely photos, everything's so elegant and chic! Grey is actually such a fashionable colour - goes with everything perfectly.

    xxx
    Daria

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  35. So pretty dresses <3

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  36. Beautiful black and white stripe dress! very inspiring..

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  37. grey and yellow are two of my fave combos. Fabulous darling xxx

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  38. wow so nice dresses ...
    http://fashionstyle-pk.blogspot.com/

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  39. wow so nice dresses ...
    http://fashionstyle-pk.blogspot.com/

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  40. Great post, Yelena. Thanks for sharing the tips.

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  41. great article on basics. i really like the white and pink combo.

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  42. Some great ideas here! I love the grey with the dusty pink in particular!

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  43. I L O V E your blog, thanks for being so fantastic and inspiring!

    XO Leslie

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  44. I agree with you, if someone wear all black and neutrals, it is very easy add colours or leopard print, and have fun with accessories. Great post.

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  45. What a great post...

    I really do love pairing black with some happy and striking colors and it always look good ♥

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  46. i love these inspirations!

    Vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

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  47. Love her great color combinations
    perfect <3

    Warm Love,
    Pinkie Anggia

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  48. Does anyone know where the grey dress pictured with yellow flowers came from? adore! thanks

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  49. does anyone know where the grey dress shown with yellow flower came from? adore! thanks

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  50. Hi Kathleen,
    Unfortunately, I do not know who designed the greay dress...

    xoxox,
    CC

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