Sunday 16 September 2012

Runway To Wardrobe: Orange Splash!

The color is orange!
O.R.A.N.G.E
Orange, yes Orange please, and to go! This season the color setting the tone for what's to come is orange! Who said Fall had to be dull, how about spicing it up with the color of pumpkins, our juice in the morning and carrots? While in the summer, the only thing we see that is orange; are fake tanned people looking like Oompa Loompas (lol). But because in the fall everything looks better. this season the musts are blazers, dresses, coats and accessories in orange color. A total look could be too bold for some, but the runway trend can be taken in to your wardrobe in many other ways; it really depends on your personality and how you want to wear it. Don't worry, there is always a way to wear it!

For the conservative ones: 

Choose a darker shade of orange, and a simple design on the item of clothing with that color. Complete your outfit with neutral colors like clack and brown and you won't need to feel like the color is too much for you.  BCBG did it great adding orange on oversize tunics and jumpers combined with brown and geometric patterns. 

Tone it down
Becoming the center of attention:

If you are not afraid to go for the bold choice, and happen to love this color, why not go all out? Do a coat in a bright material, pair with metallics and you are guaranteed to make a big splash! Zac Posen used taffeta and a larger than life orange ball gown with big sleeves, to make an impact on the runway!

Attention Catcher
 Looking to make a statement?


Don't just go for orange, go for texture and for a key statement piece of the season. What a better way to do it than by wearing orange fur? Simply the best way to make a statement. Phillip Lim used high contrasted textures and this piece in orange with what seems to be an interesting take on faux-fur combined with leather.

Statement pieces
Add a little touch:

If for whatever reason an entire piece in orange doesn't do it for you, just add a little touches of it in your wardrobe by using accessories and of course your make up! Do your nails and lips in orange and wear rings in the same color paired with any outfit, you will still make a splash with it!Here is another way Zac Posen used orange, this way by simply adding a touch of it with a "belt" on a totally black outfit.

Accessories
Will you be wearing orange this season?  If you do or will do, let us know, link us to your pictures on the comment bit. Happy oranging! 

xo and style your life modest!

Love, Kiki G.

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