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Whaddaya Think About Color Blocking?

January 18, 2012July 15, 2022 Josephine ButlerBlog, Fashion, Furniture PRcolor block, color blocking, fashion, home decor, trends1 Comment

This post originally appeared on Tips and Trends, the blog for Drexel Heritage (Clairemont client). In fashion, color blocking has taken the nation by storm, and we just can’t get enough of it! Whaddaya think?

Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 in Fashion and Design, Trendy Tips.

For those of you who read our previous post, Penchant for Pattern, you know that color blocking has been on our radar. Now we’re here to tell you that these big, bold blocks aren’t going anywhere! From the runway to your living room, these exciting color combos exude glamour.

We love this Eliza J dress from Nordstrom. The idea is simple, but the outcome is anything but. With the dramatic color and a few accessories, it’s all you need to have a runway-worthy look!

This trend is not just for garments. We, too, have caught the color blocking fever! Our Essie Bench looks fabulous with color-blocked upholstery. The eye-catching combination of colors spruces up any room and can be customized with your favorite Drexel Heritage fabrics.

How are you incorporating this timeless trend into your personal style and home décor? We’d love to hear about your winning combinations!

Trends Tuesday: Leather Weather

December 13, 2011July 15, 2022 Dana PhelpsBlog, TrendsBloomingdale's, Drexel Heritage, fashion, home decor, InStyle, leather, Traditional HomeLeave a Comment

Want to know the latest trends? Tune in on Trends Tuesday!

Leather is the word of the day, as we conclude a series of posts inspired by the InStyle article 5 Ways to Wake Up Your Work Wardrobe. And here is InStyle’s advice for workplace wear: Incorporate Leather — Make skins safe for the office by choosing unexpectedly feminine shapes, darker tones (bright shades might be too kooky), and refined textures. Even a single piece of leather jewelry will inject edge.

leather bangles — Leather bangles available at Bloomingdale's.

Of the 5 trends InStyle wrote about, as a business owner, I have the hardest time seeing this one as office friendly. I’m not saying it can’t be done, I would just say to proceed with caution. The safe way to go is with accessories… leather shoes, handbags andbelts are a given. Think about how to expand your leather accessories by changing from a gold or silver watch band to an updated leather one or, as InStyle suggests, try leather jewelry which can look quite sophisticated. I like this House of Harlow leather drop necklace and crystal and leather bangle bracelets.

In home decor, leather seems to be making a comeback. As we blogged about a few months ago for our client, Drexel Heritage, leather in bold greens and mustards are hot in decor. See Traditional Home‘s leather faves in our post called Fashion Forward.

Am I being narrow-minded about the office attire? What do you think? Leather pants for a client meeting? How about a fitted leather jacket for a client event? Workplace fashionistas, let’s hear what you have to say!

Trends Tuesday: COLOR!

November 15, 2011July 15, 2022 Dana PhelpsBlog, Trendscolor forecasting, color trends, fashion, furniture, home decor, Interior Design2 Comments

Want to know the latest trends? Tune in on Trends Tuesday!

One of our favorite sources for fashion trends is InStyle Magazine, and this month’s issue has a step-by-step dressing-for-work guide with a story called 5 Ways to Wake Up Your Work Wardrobe! We couldn’t help notice how similar these trends are to the very ones we are seeing in our work with our home furnishings and interior design clients, so today is the first of a 5-part series that explores how these concepts can add some pizazz to your closet as well as throughout your home.

anthro turquoise shoes — Anthropologie shoes!

Tip #1: Add in Color — The concept is easy to apply, especially if you wear mostly neutrals at the office: Select a boldly hued separate in a work-appropriate shape (such as a tailored skirt or cuffed trousers) and swap it into your usual ensemble. A vibrant shoe or bag does the trick too.

I think the words work-appropriate are key here. In the office, a little goes a long way. In addition to the examples in the article, here are a few colorful pieces that caught my eye while doing a little online browsing:

J. Crew pencil skirt in fiesta purple
I love this from J. Crew!
Anthropologie turquoise peep toes and a similar, more affordable style from Aerosoles in purple
French cuff shirt by JC Penny which comes in all kinds of fun colors including rumba red, panama rose, mystic purple and turquoise sea
Flicker Melinda bag by Kate Spade comes in absolutely delicious colors — berry, dark spearmint and fire fly yellow

What are we seeing with color trends in home fashions? Check out this post by Drexel Heritage (Clairemont client), Arrested by Color, that talks about intoxicating reds, not-your-granny’s green and wild blue yonder to get an idea. And from what we saw in the Thomasville Furniture showroom (also a Clairemont client) at the spring and fall High Point Furniture Market, Thomasville already knows the secret behind mixing classic shapes with bright colors.

Thomasville’s homepage shows classic sofa shapes in bright colors.

Need more color inspiration? Go to the Kate Spade website where you can shop by color for Kate’s holiday gift guide and check out this video from the Kate Spade blog called Give Colorfully.

I for one have always been a big fan of color and lots of it. The resurgence of bright colors makes me happy and makes me want to repaint my entire house. How about you? Tickled pink to see brights back in the spotlight? Or feeling blue that neutrals are taking a backseat?