Thursday, May 27, 2010

Who said nude can't go with black?

Throughout the past few months, I have been attempting to reorganize my closet, only to come to the realization (after strenuous color coordinating) that my neutrals have overrun my colors + blacks. When and how did this bundle of nudes suddenly take up so much of my closet space? Oh well, I've been such a long supporter of romantic neutrals, I vote: they are here to stay.

Blacks will forever be staples never growing old. They used to say black is chic. I say, neutrals are classic, chic, and romantic. Every girl should at least have a sand-wash nude boyfriend blazer..

I love the rock n' roll craze that has taken over the past year. But I am obsessed-obsessed-obsessed with mixing romantic dashes of nudes to the tough black leather jackets. And of course the one It Girl who comes to mind with an impeccable sense of mixing masculine and feminine: socialite Olivia Palermo. Feminine yet tough as nails. As I always say, "It's magical."

P.S. The Fendi Tulle Sandals from their Spring/Summer 2010 collection are magical, to die for! I have seen these drool worthy shoes adorning the likes of Whitney Port, Ashley Olsen, and J.Lo herself..

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Items in this set:
Gathered wrap-over mini dress, $2,195
Futuristic Sequin Cocktail Dress, 1,750 GBP
Discount McQ Tuxedo nappa-leather jacket | theOutnet.com, $845
Fendi Style Tulle-embellished suede sandals, $110
Medium Rose Gold & Gold Liquid Lattice Ring, $135
























Kate Bosworth, another Queen of Neutrals always seems to get the perfect neutral shade to match her ivory skin tone. This stylista always looks fresh in nude looking impeccable and flawless.
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Canadian model, Daria Werbowy rocks Stella McCartney's nude blazer paired with a white origami dress. To tone it all down, she adds a pair of fringe lace-up cutoff boots!
image: FabSugar

Tip for Finding the Perfect "Nude" Piece for Your Skin Tone: Always, always, ALWAYS consider your skin's undertone when choosing a neutral piece. Pick a nude piece the same way you would decide on your concealer! One or two shades darker than your natural skin tone would do the trick. If you have golden undertones, sand-wash nudes would work best. If you have an ivory tone, try to choose more taupe stone-wash shades.




xo Qb

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