Style Post - Learning from the Color Wheel

Hello my loves!

With summer upon us I am really enjoying wearing tons of color. I'm adore looking for new ways to spice things up and lately color and pattern are my two favorite ways to make that happen. My clients are always expressing that they want new ways to wear old dresses. Today's post will do just that! It all has to do with a grade school basic. That's right! We are going back to elementary school art class. The color wheel is a great way to look at your wardrobe with fresh eyes.

Since blue and orange are on opposite sides of the wheel they are known as "complimentary colors". Therefore, when it comes to clothes, applying that principle will give you a fun new way to coordinate. We don't always have to match blue with blue, or pink with pink. You can use opposite colors by using the color wheel and know that the colors will work together.

I always view this orange Kate Spade purse as a statement piece. It's so vibrant that it demands attention, and I like it that way! It's best not to fight a big statement piece but just let it shine like the bright orange purse it wants to be! I chose my trusty fav black heels to help tone down the rest of the look and bring in the black stripe from the side of the dress. Everyone, and I repeat... everyone needs a pair of black heels that make them feel amazing. It will make getting dressed up MUCH easier. I also decided to play with pattern a bit in this look. Not only with the stripes on the side of this sheath, but with this geometric cuff. I love this cuff because it ties the whole look together in a seamless way.

When you are in your closet and you see your favorite blue dress that you have worn a 1000 times with the same tired accessories, bust out your color wheel knowledge and change it up! I'd love to see what you come up with! In the comments section on the blog tell me about a color combo that you are loving right now! If you are inspired and decide to rock a new look, take a picture and use the hashtag #confidencewithmelanie! Can't wait to see what you are wearing!

Dress, Earrings, Cuff, (Shoes and Bag no longer available)

Photography: Melanie Duerkopp Photography

Hair and Makeup: Melissa Hoffmann

xoxo,

Melanie