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Color Blocking Two Ways: Outfits Modeled by Women over 45

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Color Blocking is one of the Hottest Spring 2011 Looks!

Color Blocking Outfits modeled by Women over 45The Chief Blonde wears a color blocked dress from the Loft; Brighton Belt $8 from Salvation Army; vintage pin, purse and jacket; and Sonoma Leather Boots from Kohls ($9.99-90% off sale!)

Color Blocking?  What is it?  In “Fashion” terms, what does it mean?  Often, Color Blocking is defined as large swatches of mixed but matching brights. Another definition can be “Bold color Combos”.  I have opted for the second definition.   After my pictures, I have included a video,  from the Stylist which will help you figure this fun but slightly confusing trend.

Color BLocking Outfits Modeled by Women over 45

The Chief Blonde thought it would be great to show you this look two ways with the same dress.  One is a “Going to Church” look, the other is a “Wear Anywhere” casual look.  Did you notice that even my Church shoes are color blocked Mary Janes?  (In the first photo, the Chief Blonde is wearing a Color blocked dress from the Loft,  Mary Janes from Target,vintage Italian purse ($75 from Rice and Bean Vintage)  and a vintage chain.

Now some of these accessories are super cool so I wanted you to get a close look at some of them!

Accessories Still BLonde after all these YEARS

Wouldn’t you mistake me for Emma Pillsbury in these accessories?  Oh, by the way have you seen this cool blog, What would Emma Pillsbury Wear?  (She’s the cute redhead counselor on Glee played by actress Jayma Mays).

Accessories Still BLonde after all these YEARS

Can you even believe I got this gorgeous Brighton belt at the Salvation Army?  I never ever go in without checking the belts!  Somebody must have gotten really sick of their Brighton as there were 9 Brighton belts all just hanging there priced from $8-$12. I nearly fell over and died. Then I picked myself up off the ground and bought three of them!  I’m blonde, not stupid.  DUH!

Please visit Pretty Shiny Sparkly, Bloggers Do it Better Hop, to see all of the Fashion Bloggers around the internet who are Color Blocking!

So check out this video I promised you from the Stylist, so that you can get in on the Color Blocking trend as well!


How to Rock a Colorblock Frock

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  1. Catriona says

    Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
    And also a thanks for pointing out a completely forgot to mention the shoes! I will update that on the blog, but just for your reference, they are gorgeous black and white heels from Zoe Wittner shoes. I am afraid I can’t remember what specific model as I bought them a couple of years ago.

    On to your post 😛 I love the two style you have shown us! They both look great and those Mary Jane shoes are gorgeous!
    I am defenitely a new follower 😀

    • stillblondeafteralltheseyears says

      Want to hear the best part about the shoes??? A) They look exactly like a pair of J. Crews that sell for 10x more than I paid. B) I got them on super clearance from Target for $6.99. HAHAHA. OH yeah. WHo doesn’t love a deal like that?

      The Chief BLonde!

  5. Alisha says

    Great colors! Love that blazer too. What a neat idea posting the two pictures of your different shoe options!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

  6. Style Every Day says

    Love your unique take on color blocking. It’s sort of refreshing to see something other than the bright (almost neon) color blocking that is everywhere (and on my blog (: ).

  10. Fashnlvr says

    Thank you for checking my entry! I love that little box bag – it is too cute!! Your dress looks great with both the blocked Mary Janes and the boots!! I don’t know which look I like best > glad I don’t have to choose!!

  14. Cait says

    I love the dress it looks so easy to wear 🙂 I like the way you have dresses it up and down for two different variations

  18. Pam @over50feeling40 says

    I love your color blocking and the video is a great idea!! I am a new follower and hope you will come over and follow me. In the orginal, Challenge bold stripes were mentioned with the color blocking so I followed the bold stripes route! I will mention you on my front page as a new blogger I have discovered!!

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