{On the Same Wavelength}...Contrasting Colors

Something I've always been attracted to is contrasting colors. I am so fascinated by the way colors cooperate. The color wheel is so much fun to play with. The the experimenting available is endless! A never fail standby is the classic blue and orange combo. (Green and red can look pretty christmasy, and purple and yellow looks like your a MN Vikings football fan.) Blue & orange can be worn any season and adds dimension to your wardrobe or table setting! Next time you throw a dinner party, throw out the standard black dress and china. Go crazy! Use these plates and entertain in this dress. I promise you'll be a colorful knockout!

{On the Same Wavelength}... Geometric Pink + Gray

Who says your outfit can't match your handbag? Now I'm all for mixing and matching! But... Sometimes, we all need some good ol' fashion coordination in our lives.  What I love about this look is that it has the same great papaya pink with beige and slate in a bold geometric design in both the dress and tote. However, they are so different and complementary because the dress is a pretty busy whimsical pattern of circles and the tote is very minimalistic with a single bright stripe for accenting. The tailoring of the dress makes it appropriate for work, brunch or a graduation party. The tote is roomy enough to hold all your transitional essentials like flats and lipstick. Whatever your schedule dictates, this summery geometric ensemble is perfect. 

Dress / Tote

{On the Same Wavelength}... Stripes

Kate Spade New York & Equipment must have had the same stroke of genius when they created this bag & this blouse. The spearmint color gives these items so much fresh vibrancy. They both are brilliantly paired with a neutral like black or deep midnight navy to keep it sophisticated & prevent it from getting too overwhelmingly juvenile. I know that pastel citrus is the trend for Spring 2012, and I couldn't be a bigger fan. But for days that I'm feeling a little different, these would be great alternatives while still being springy.

1. Kate Spade Satchel 
2. Equipment Blouse