Color Blocking

Yesterday, Lisa of Respect the Shoes asked her readers about the trend(s) that they have been wearing most frequently.  If there is one fall trend that I have embraced wholeheartedly, it is color blocking.  The simplicity of solid colors is easily incorporated into my work wardrobe, and the bold contrast adds a fun element of interest.  Additionally, color blocking seems to lend itself to usual color combinations (e.g., those Talbots flats I just purchased are fuschia and orange, which seems like a fashion "no-no").

Ann Taylor color block shell.  Retail: $68. Sale: $20
LOFT ruffled blazer. Retail: $98. Sale: $42
Gap trousers. Retail: $70ish. Sale: $30
Pink Studio "Ballroom" pumps in Burnt Orange. Retail: $94. Sale: $28


While color blocking may be on trend this season, many of the color blocked items that I love seem as classic as they are trendy.  The AT shell that I am wearing above may be "of the moment" this season, but it will most certainly be a go to item in future years as well. 

Here are just a few other items that have caught my attention:

Aqua Sleeveless Cowlneck Color Block Top via Bloomingdales


Oasis Dress with Contrast Trim via Asos


Warehouse Color Block Shift Dress via Asos


Nine West Lil Mary Jane Pumps via Nordstrom

Thanks for reading!