It’s always great when fellow blogger Anja is in town, as she likes to photograph and always manages to take some good photographs of me. And I’m particularly pleased with how these pictures turned out. Another great thing is that Anja also enjoys reading my blog, so it’s funny that when I meet her for lunch, she dresses completely according to an article of that day, which was my article on the black and white trend. I will show you some of the pictures I took of her later this week.
I too was inspired to do something with black, white and colour and try my own tips of combining all 4 suggested elements into one outfit. Alas, I’m still in colourful mode, so couldn’t resist adding more than one colour to the mix. Instead I used a big patterned black & white bag to add that element, as well as mixed patterns, 2 highlight colours, a hat and red lipstick!
You have the mixed pattern of my bag, the stripes of my hairband, my graphical silver & white watch, the red and black of my hat and the polkadots of my belt. Even though I have used more than just black and white and added 2 extra colours, it’s still a simple colour combi and putting these all together gives it a graphical feel. Of course I would have liked to add the lady like look into the mix, but couldn’t find a good dress for the occasion. So instead I really splashed on the lipstick (inspired by Isabella Blow) to give the look a little bit of a lady-like feel.
Top: MPhosis
Trousers: Mango
Necklace: Alldressedup
Shoes: Ecco
Sunglasses: Furla
Watch: Bruno Nimaber
Thanks so much to Anja for taking the photographs. Unfortunately, she is off to Holland again so no more lunches for a while, but she can still be found at totally wowed and Double Dutch in Singapore.
How about you? Have you been having fun with patterns, colours, black & white, hats and Jewelry this weekend?
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What a fun, vibrant look!
Thanks. I still love the photos and outfit too. It just pops!
I am part way through the Dressing Your Truth intro videos and I have learned a lot about my own style. I think I am a type 2 with a bit of type 4. I feel so comfortable in ladylike clothes and soft, rounded hats (2) or striking color combinations (4). Listening to Ms. Tuttle’s advice has helped me accept the fact that not all trends work on all people. The image I cannot get out of my head is how uncomfortable and ‘wrong’ some ladies look in their bridesmaid gowns. Classic case of dressing a type 3 in a type 2 gown and hair.
I know. That’s why they are often so bad. Much better to have those dresses in a similar style or same colour but slightly different design for each woman! Good luck with the rest of the course.
I wish I looked that good in hats!
I’m sure there is a good hat for you as well. All kinds of shapes suit different heads!
Love this outfit! From the vibrant hues down to your accessories you look flawless!
Thanks!
Love your colorful outfit! I have to say I’ve been toning down the color recently. I don’t know why exactly, but I think the cold weather has omethingto do with it.
Still it’s funny how we always do that. Less colour when the weather is bad, but that’s actually the time when we need it even more!
Hi,
congrats on making the Links a la Mode!
Best, Jenny
http://www.dresscodehighfashion.com/
Thanks Jenny!
I love your looks!!
Great blog.
Best regards from germany
http://mariposa-world.blogspot.de
Thanks Clau!
Love your gorgeous red trousers and matching red hat. The blue just sets everything off so perfectly.
Thanks Megan. Blue and red always a perfect combination!
bright and fabulous, i love it.
Thanks Megan!
I love this combination! Your lipstick really balances it all out too and an important element to the entire look. The pants fit perfectly! Right now I’m working orange into my wardrobe. Exhilarating!
Thanks Joni. Orange is a lot of fun too. Good luck with that!
Wow!!! Love the colors Sylvia…..you rock!!!
Thanks Rebecca!
You really pulled off this complex ensemble with aplomb. I love the red lipstick inspired by Isabella!
Red lipstick is actually really good for someone like me who wears very little makeup. Just put red lipstick on and you instantly look ‘made up’.
This is a pretty daring look!!
Still I felt very comfortable wearing it. I’m getting braver….
Wow! Talking about confidence. This is awesome! I actually love it. I want red pants! 🙂 Love this whole thing!
Thanks Adin. Red pants are super versatile. They are becoming a real favorite!
I love the blue and red together. The mix of polka dots and stripes is also a great addition to the look.
thanks Rachel!
Love the hat! Just bought one today to wear to miami!
Hats are great. I will be on the hunt for some good summer hats this season!
Love the touch of polka dots in the belt!
Niki
http://www.fashionatforty.blogspot.com
Thanks! It’s those little things that count!
I really love that top! It looks great with your red pants. Cute!
Thanks Alicia!
you’re stunning, Sylvia, with your red lips, pants and hat! So creative and vibrant. You inspire me to try red lipstick today.
Good luck. It’s not always that easy to wear and requires regular maintenance. But it is certainly fun and you WILL get noticed!
These are great pictures!! I love the necklace, hand bag and top…great look!
Thank you Pam. I’m also loving that bag. It was a great find. Great for bringing all my stuff!
I have put my orange or red/white/blue outfit on your Forum Sylvia. Perhaps I could have made it more interesting like you have with your black&white and more colours. But I still am not good at it. So any advice is much appreciated.
Wow, that is one cool outfit! You look great as always:) I have been extremely non-creative with my outfits for the past days, I really need to get my spring wardrobe sorted. It’s just so difficult as we’re still experiencing quite low temperatures, I’m actually wearing my cashmere v-neck sweater today to keep warm at work.
Thanks Nanne. I hope you are getting good weather soon. It certainly is a lot of fun playing with all the colours.
Great photos
By the way… red, white and blue as in your photograph will also do nicely on this day of our queens birthday celebration. Our flag colours as you well know.
I could just have worn my orange pants instead of the red ones. Would have been perfect for today. Have fun celebrating!
Very nice Sylvia, looking good.. Great inspiration for me as I have difficulty in using more than two or three colours. Posture is great too. I am still trying to improve my posture. I succeed, let’s say “off and on”.
And I will profit from Anja’s great photographing skills this week and next week. This weekend I haven’t tried on any clothes yet. And today it is “Koninginnedag” (our Queens birthday celebration). The whole country is orange today (royal colour). And sunshine yeah! With this springs fashion I had no trouble finding orange clothes and looking good. Makes a difference with other years.
I’m almost on my way, Greetje! Hahaha…
Keeping good posture for some pictures is easy. Maintaining it for the whole and while sitting, now that’s a different story…. Still a lot of work to do! Have fun today.
so bright and chic outfit. I like the blue striped top and the red pants, nice contrast! The red hat and necklace are just great accents!
mongs
mythriftycloset.blogspot.com
Thanks Mongs. Yes, I guess this is a good example that even casual bright clothes can be chic too if worn the right way.
Sizzle, sizzle. You look smokin’ hawt, baby!
Thanks Bella!
Sylvia, I just wanted to say how much you have inspired and influenced my fashion choices lately. I never used to be drawn to draped or asymmetrical items, but they look so fabulous on you that I decided to at least try them on at the stores. Today I have on a new purchase, a black and white striped tunic with flared draping at the hips and I love it! I never would have looked at it twice because it was “too short for my age,” but you showed me how to layer a skirt underneath to make it work. Your use of bold color also influenced my choice to add a spring green sweater over the top. I received a nice compliment on my outfit at dinner, and said a quick, “Thank you Sylvia!” in my head.
I love how chic and easy you make all these styles look, and that you fill your blog with smiling photos. Keep up the great work!
Such a lovely comment Louise. It’s always so lovely to hear that women are inspired, try something different and it is a success. Well done for trying something new!
Anja did a beautiful job with the photographs. Most of the time I am lucky to work a third color into my outfits–so it was instructive to see how even a fourth can create a bold, beautiful look.
Thanks Terri. Yes, and I don’t even think that this outfit is too busy. It’s still a simple colour palette, that’s just a bit different and fun!
Delicious! So many elements to revisit and incorporate! I love the fedora and lipstick especially. Have a great week!
Love, Jean
Thanks Jean. This hat was cheaply bought in a small shop and it’s been a big hit. It turns an average outfit into something special!
That is so cool outfit. Love it!
Kim, USA
Thanks Kim!
Looking good, Sylvia! Glad that the pics turned out well. That red lipstick looks very pretty on you.
Thanks Anja. Red lipstick on photos always looks marvellous doesn’t it!