Playing with bright colors doesn't mean you have to look
like you fell into a puddle of Kool-Aid. Invest in a blazer that
you can pair even the brightest color with while keeping
your outfit fun, but not too loud. Ben Sherman Tux Blazer
in cream, £125.00 at Asos.com.
Last night, I went to a wedding reception for a dear friend of mine, and since the wedding was segregated, I took the opportunity to pull out a super-charged berry pink dress that had been hanging in my closet.
I was talking to the man I married about my outfit, because I needed his opinion on my shoes, and I was like, “See, my dress is like hot pink, so which shoes should I wear? I have yellow and oran...”
And he interrupts and is like, “Yellow.”
And I'm like, “But I have an orange pair too, which are super cute.”
And he's like, “Nope, yellow. The Lakers are in Game 7 tonight. Show a little loyalty.”
And I'm all, “What the heck, man? This is about me and my hot pink dress.”
And he's like, “Show some support!”
When I met up with my mom and sister, they both voted for the orange gladiator sandals, so I went with those. I didn't feel bad though because the Lakers won last night anyway and now they're in the Western Conference finals, so everybody wins -- me, my shoes, the Lakers -- it was a beautiful thing.
Party or no party (and irrespective of what sports team you're rootin' for) now is the time to pull out your berry brights – pink, red, orange and purple are hitting the summer season with a shock factor like never before.
I know, I know, some Muslims are not into the hot hues – but that's totally cool because it's not cute to match your hijab to your skirt to your handbag to your shoes, anyway.
Use your brights sparingly. Do one bold piece with softer supporting colors – and remember, no more than two bold shades per outfit. If you decide on a graphic print, tone down the rest of your outfit with a nude shoe, basic jeans or simple jewelry.
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