When I returned from Rome last September I mentioned all the fabulous Black and White fashion I saw in the shop windows over there and how excited I was to see it!
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I even created these Black and White bracelets as a sort of "Tribute" (if you will) to the Trending Fashion scenes I drooled over while in Italy.
Well, it's still a happenin' combo - Black and White - especially this spring!
I'm not sure why I love Black and White (and Clear - love Clear Crystals and Stones!!) so much.
Maybe it's the endless possibilities that go along with this color scheme. Or the way it's so bold, yet unoffensive (Sorry, but yes, some colors, arranged boldly in strange combos can be almost offensive to look at!)
Recently I created more of the Black and White style combo that I like, only this design has more of a Romantic, Bohemian look and feel. Not so bold or "Art Deco" looking, but rather soft, casual and fun.
Black, white, grey/gray, clear - yes, these are my 'go to' colors. And blue. Every shade of blue. I mean, what's not to love about blue, right?! Oh, and browns,.....(Geeze, I'm boring!)
I tend to pick colors that are safe. Safe for me. Meaning, no matter what I create using them, they're bound to look some what appealing. It's kind of like my favorite blanket or sweater I wrap around myself,...they're comfortable, safe and predictable.
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| Even with multiples,...I'm still being 'safe' with my use of color |
I'm working on being conscious of adding more colors to my designs this year and trying colors that are different and new for me. It's a bit more difficult than I thought it would be, especially considering that I LOVE bright colors - specifically in flowers, nature and certain types of art work.
Do you find yourself drawn to certain colors more than others? Do you wear certain colors more or design with certain colors over and over?
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| Ah yes, these have all my 'go to' colors in them! |
Do you follow the Pantone Colors each season and use them as a guide or do you just let your heart tell you what to choose?
My heart loves deep, dark red and bright pink. Okay, so I have designed with those colors before,...because they do go fabulously with my 'safe' colors.
Brandi Hussey's starting a new blog called "Oh The Color". I credit Brandi as one of the folks who've helped me branch out a bit and not be so afraid to design with more colors. She's also one of the reasons my photos are getting better.
You should really go over and check out her new blog. I believe it goes live on Monday, but until then, she's got some awesome (as always!) photos and equally as awesome colors up to drool over!
Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Dreaming in Color!
Cheers,
~Shel~
Oh, love, love, love this post! We are definitely sisters from another mother!....except you got all the good looks :-)
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