Spring/Summer Trend: Color blocking is back...AGAIN!

Every year we talk about color blocking. It is not a new trend, but every year we get excited about it because it looks fresh and dramatic. We first saw color blocking in the early 60s when Yves Saint Laurent designed a classic shift style dress with blocks of color inspired by the artist Mondrian. In this design, he used primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. With bright colors donning the cover of fashion magazines this spring, we are again seeing color blocking in clothes, two-toned shoes, purses, socks and jewelry. Color blocking takes a bit of bravery as it is a trend that requires some level of color wheel knowledge. When putting together colors, combinations that work best can be found using the color wheel as a simple guide. primary colors: (cannot be made by mixing other colors: red, yellow, blue) secondary ( made by mixing two primaries: green, purple and orange) complementary colors: those directly across on the color wheel tertiary colors: colors made by mixing primary and secondary colors analogous colors: colors next to one another on the color wheel Everyone has their own fashion style but color blocking can fit anyone's style just by changing a purse or shoes or adding bright colored tights, leggings or socks. If it is bold complementary colors or quieter analogous colors, give it a try and have fun mixing your own combinations. What do you think of color blocking? What is your favorite way to color block?