Color Matching: How to Wear Complimentary Colors using a Color Wheel

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Use this color wheel to create a head turning combination.

Have you ever wondered how to match your clothes or even interior decorate like a pro?  The secret behind the beauty in fashion, photography, art and decorating lies within The Color Wheel. Of course, there is a lot more that goes into the perfect picture, outfit or decor...but understanding complimentary colors will go a long way!

Matching the right colors together can turn your wardrobe into another world.  And it's free!

When you bring this wheel into your outfits, your home or your office, it will bring you more joy and you'll notice a tremendous difference in how you feel wearing colors together.

Below are a few examples of  complimentary colors in action:

Red and Aqua (Turquoise) are a really trendy, popular combination right now.  Notice they are right across from one another on the color wheel.  You only need a little of one color to make a statement.  Try not to overdo it so you don't end up looking gaudy (or like a Crayola Box)!  And remember to blend it with a neutral color like brown, beige, cream, white or black to calm it down some.

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Another fun combo is pink and turquoise.  This has been in style for a while now (which means it's going out) but it brings such a vibrant pop:

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Lime green and pink (hot pink or pastel pink) go well together too:

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Or you can try yellow and blue:

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The colors orange and blue are also a beautiful blend:

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Purple and yellow are cool together too:

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Today's Look

Hope you all are having a Wonderful Friday!  I surely am!  And I'm ready for an even greater weekend.  Here are a few pics from today's photo shoot.  A dear friend actually have me the shoes a couple days ago.  Gotta love the print, roaring like a lion!

Classtoration: The Restoration of Class

A Timeless Beauty that Remains

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Helen Williams, the First Black Mainstream Model:

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Imagine a world of refined, beautiful, classy women with updos, femininity, heels and purses.  A world of women who could do it all, everything from interior decorating, entrepreneurial work and car maintenance.

This woman is not defined by societal norms- she is not a mammy, a Jezebel, a housewife, or a just a career woman.  She is a well rounded woman of grace and dignity.  Her response is always poised and defined.  She is not afraid of challenges, feedback or correction.  She constantly reaches for higher heights and has a sense of self awareness and identity.

She does not allow her circumstances and situations to get the best of her; she has learned to laugh at life.  She enjoys beauty- the beauty of creation, the beauty of a sunset, a quiet beach, a peaceful river and a restful room.  She is not bound by the business of life; she is not intimidated by a hectic schedule.

She enjoys maintaining her appearance, yet she is convinced that the beauty residing within is what really matters eternally.  This woman can and will do it all.  She is not afraid of the Big S Word- She recognizes that Submission is a Graceful Choice.  A Choice to withhold her strength to please the desire of others.  She calls this the preference of others. 

Her Submission does not change her will or who she is, it is simply an opportunity to give others a moment of enjoyment and progression.

She is free to enjoy the pleasures of life, yet keeps them all in perspective.  She is in control of her desires and takes others into account in her choices.

She is a refined woman of class, knowing she is free to bare it all, but choosing to be graceful and appropriate in all situations.

This woman is the New 21st Century Woman- An athlete, A hero, A mother, A wife, A fashionista, and much, much more!  She is a woman of grace, of dignity and of class.

She is cute, yet strong.
Discipline, yet free.
Purposeful, yet open.
Careful, yet relaxed.
Feminine, but sporty.
She is free.

This is the New 21st Century Woman.

Summer Whites: Timeless Beauty

Today I wanted to share with you the snow-white classic look:

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The Princess Braid

All braids are wonderful, especially for the summer but the Princess or Crown Braid was brought to my attention by a friend last night.  She suggested this look to me and although I have seen it, it was the first time I realized the beautiful title.

Surely, this is a style I would wear!

Here are a few ways to wear them:

Alright Princesses!  Adorn yourself with crowns!

Polka Dot Glory: Ways to Wear Polka Dots

There are so many ways you can wear polka dots and jazz up these retro classics. 

You can wear black and white polka dots with a brown suede skirt and black pumps:

You can wear a classic polka dot dress with a matching skinny belt:

 

You can wear polka dot stockings with a pair of black or matching colored heels:

You can wear a polka dot cardigan or sweater with a white collared shirt:

You can wear a polka dot collared shirt with a graceful flowy  skirt:

You can wear a polka dot shirt under colored cardigan or sweater:

You can wear a polka dot sweater over a classic white shirt:

You can wear a polka dot blouse under a cardigan or sweater:

You can wear a polka dot collared shirt with a popping colored skirt:

You can wear a polka dot sweater or cardigan with a bright color like red, orange or royal blue:

You can wear a polka dot cardigan over a bold colored dress:

And there are probably even more combinations of polka dot glory!  Do you have any other ideas or polka dot pictures?

Summer Braids

Braids are so perfect for the summer.  They retain your hair throughout the heat and humidity, they're low maintenance and you can dress them up or down.

Braids bring out the uniqueness and beautiful features of a black woman.  

Here are a few styles I especially enjoy:

Pastel Fun

One of my latest looks...pastel and sugar cane!  I'm a true Bohemian...This was a fun cool look for the Miami Heat.  This is what I wore to a fruit stand spot.

Tip: Light colors make you look cool even when you are wearing a long sleeve shirt.

How to Wear a Jean Skirt

The Jean Skirt can look so bland when worn the wrong way, but here are some really cools ways to jazz up a basic jean skirt in different cuts:

A pencil or straight skirt looks great with a pair of fly sunglasses, a colored shirt or blouse and block heels.  And don't forget a cute purse:

More Denim Looks, Layer it up with a jacket and shirt, heels or a blouse:

And here are more looks:

A high waist look:

I'm lovin' this vintage look; the sunglasses top it off:

Accessorize to add flavor to a basic denim skirt.  Matching wedge shoes can go a long way:

 Bright colors look so vibrant on a dark denim skirt. The secret is to match up complimentary colors with dark denim.  Go heavy on one color and light on its complimentary color:

So what do you think?  Do you have any more tips on how to wear a denim skirt?  Thanks lovelies!