We often think of colour as a seasonally driven decision, however, I don’t buy into those somewhat arbitrary rules so much anymore. Colour choices can, and should, be guided by more than just the time of year we’re used to seeing them in. As much as I love a light and airy palette, I also enjoy piling on olive green, rich cognac and silky black when the mood strikes.
Read on for more about this look and today’s collage inspired by it!
THE OUTFIT
I’ve received a few messages lately from folks who’ve been encouraged by the way I style my pieces throughout the year and I’m so glad this approach has been coming through!
I used to be of the mindset that as soon as spring arrived on the calendar, all my fall & winter pieces would get stowed away. These days though, not as much. Sure, some pieces like snow boots, heavy sweaters, turtlenecks and puffer coats do get to retired for a chunk of time, but much of my closet can easily be worn throughout several seasons.
For instance, this rusty ribbed top was a piece I loved wearing in the fall but it didn’t get a lot of use this winter so I’m putting it back on the roster for spring. My green duster is another piece I bought for fall but it ends up being more useful in the spring and late summer. My silk Florence Pants are a year-round staple for sure and these heels are just a fun upgrade from slippers for the time being.
A seasonal approach to style can certainly help to get you started, but that said, I think that letting go of conventional wardrobe restrictions is one of the first ways to start making more out of what you have.
Today’s styling prompt (or whenever you’re putting together your next outfit) is to pull out a favourite piece or two from the current ‘off’ season. Try wearing them now and see how that feels! Maybe you’ll realize that it can still work or maybe not, but either way you gave it a go.
THE COLLAGE
Today’s collage feels decidedly springier than the outfit and I think it might be my favourite one yet. Maybe that’s because it was much harder to get ‘right’ than the first three were.
I usually work from right to left on these, building the layers upwards, but I couldn’t seem to find the perfect final piece to add some graphic energy. So I stopped for a while and left it alone. Then, a few hours later I dug out a magazine I’d already skimmed and opened it right up to an editorial spread with these glorious bold Bodoni numbers!
It was a much needed reminder that creative solutions can rarely be forced. Instead, a little space and time are usually all they need to present themselves.
Thanks for tuning into Spring Colour #4!
