7 ways to make your winter outfits more vibrant

Colorful jeans are very trendy right now and colorful tights are all the rage in street style. Don't get stuck on black and brown opaque tights. Follow the fashion maxim: wear color with color, like the yellow and blue combination in the picture. For a safer approach, pair pink tights with a black dress and boots (only a part of the pink will show up!)When it's cold and rainy, most people will simply put on the hood in their jackets, which is a little sloppy, isn't it? Take advantage of the season and try out a hat. There are several options to match different personalities. If you are more laid back you can take a hint from Rachel Zoe and go for a slouchy beanie. If you want some 50's glamour, channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and wrap a silk scarf around your head. Or try a warm faux-fur hat like the one Lindsey is using in the picture.Just because you are wearing long sleeves and a scarf, it doesn’t mean you can forgo jewelry entirely. Throw a little arm party by stacking up bracelets over your long sleeved sweater and put one or more necklaces under a neck scarf or over a turtle neck. See how Elaine from Clothed Much made her classic outfit look young and polished by adding layered necklaces.View the list »
The easiest way to add zest to a winter outfit is putting some neon in it. Follow the example of style blogger Blair and add a neon piece to your winter ensemble. Don't worry about neon being "too much": the brightness of the skirt is balanced by the opaque tights and the black jacket and boots. .

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During winter it’s very easy to dress completely in black and gray. For warmth, the most common choice is heavy parkas and trench coats. Before you know it, you are all bundled up in an all black outfit, looking as dull as the foggy weather.

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Wearing dark colors on a daily basis is not only too repetitive, but it can bring you down. Colors reflect inner emotions and wearing only dark neutrals can make you seem sad or indifferent.

Just because it's winter, you don't need to refrain your fashion creativity. Sure, summery dresses are not an option, but it's possible to bring some of summer's energy back into your winter outfits.

Remember: your outfits don't need to match the winter mood. Quite the opposite. Why not brighten up a rainy day and your own mood with an exciting outfit?

Check out these 7 ways to infuse your outfit with energy this winter. You don't need to do them all together, but spread them out along the week.

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  • The easiest way to add zest to a winter outfit is putting some neon in it. Follow the example of style blogger Blair and add a neon piece to your winter ensemble. Don't worry about neon being "too much": the brightness of the skirt is balanced by the opaque tights and the black jacket and boots. .
  • Just because you are wearing long sleeves and a scarf, it doesn’t mean you can forgo jewelry entirely. Throw a little arm party by stacking up bracelets over your long sleeved sweater and put one or more necklaces under a neck scarf or over a turtle neck. See how Elaine from Clothed Much made her classic outfit look young and polished by adding layered necklaces.
  • When it's cold and rainy, most people will simply put on the hood in their jackets, which is a little sloppy, isn't it? Take advantage of the season and try out a hat. There are several options to match different personalities. If you are more laid back you can take a hint from Rachel Zoe and go for a slouchy beanie. If you want some 50's glamour, channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and wrap a silk scarf around your head. Or try a warm faux-fur hat like the one Lindsey is using in the picture.
  • Colorful jeans are very trendy right now and colorful tights are all the rage in street style. Don't get stuck on black and brown opaque tights. Follow the fashion maxim: wear color with color, like the yellow and blue combination in the picture. For a safer approach, pair pink tights with a black dress and boots (only a part of the pink will show up!)
  • Make a dreary rainy day a bit more fun by with colorful rain boots. They are no longer restricted to children. Sure, you can make your look more playful, by picking vibrant colors, like yellow or orange. But you can still look polished, like Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere, by choosing classic red boots.
  • During winter is essential to take extra care of your nails, because the lower temperatures increase the chances of chapped nails. So, since you will have to put on a protective base coat, go all the way and pick that color you've been dying to try. Nail polish is an inexpensive way to add color to an outfit. They are the safest bet, if you don't like the color, you remove it and try a different one on your next manicure.
  • You may be covered up from head to toe, but you'll always be showing your face. Focus on your makeup to add some drama to a basic outfit. There are tons of makeup tutorials online where you can learn how to apply metallic eye shadows or colored eye pencils. When in a hurry, copy Taylor Swift's timeless makeup by putting on a red lipstick.
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Paula Peters is a free lance writer living in Richmond. She loves scouting thrift stores in search of fabulous pieces. When she is not writing, she can be found on Richmond's coffee shops doing some people watching. Contact Paula at paulabpeters@gmail.com

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