Jessica Howard

Jessica Howard

Color blocking is a great way to expand your wardrobe. It’s so fresh and vibrant.

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Colorblocking came on the scene a couple of years ago as the next, big trend. Designers were incorporating it in their lines. Stylists had their clients wearing it everywhere. And fashion magazines were showing an abundant of photographs. Being a trend, it was not expected to stay. However, if it is done in the right way, color blocking can become an instant classic. I purchased this color-blocked dress on clearance.  It retailed for around $118; but I purchased it on sale for $39.99.

Did I say that I do not really like showing my arms. Well you ask, “Why, don’t you workout?”  Yes, I work out; but I have a scar on my left upper shoulder. As a young girl, I was pushed into a bathroom door and the piece of wood lodged in my shoulder. I know, TMI, but that what happened and I had to get stitches. I am stepping out in faith and showing my arms. I work out so that my arms are toned and defined. I have the right to bare arms.

My scarf spiced up the outfit. The soft and subdued print of the scarf compliments the rich and vibrant color in the dress.

JT in Jessica Howard

JT in Jessica Howard

I wore this dress to a memorial service celebrating the life of a friend’s son who went to be with the Lord in a car accident. You may ask why you I do not have on black. Black to me does not seem like a color for celebrating life. Vibrant colors in a color blocking mode says celebration.

JTwisdom in Jessica Howard

JTwisdom in Jessica Howard

These colors can be deceiving because the dress look like pink and black; but they are pink and navy. The photo looks like pink and navy blue. The day I wore this dress was nice but not too hot. The dress is made of 100% polyester  that looks like shantung silk and is lined. The dress did not feel hot; but I don’t think I would wear it if the temperature rose above 90 degrees.

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I am not the kind of person that wears a different bag everyday. I may change up every other day, every two to three days, or after a week. The handbag with this outfit offers a sharp contrast and not the same color. I even changed up the color of the shoes so it wouldn’t be totally matching. Can’t forget Gio and Vinny make sure the cut into the camera shot.

JT styling the dress in her mind

JT styling the dress in her mind

 

This post is linked up to Visible Monday.

 

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