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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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  4. Devon says

    Ooooh, LOVE the looks!!! Great post, as usual!

    Thanks for stumbling me!

    ~ Devon
    Reading with Joey

    booksatthepaperhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/four-weeks-ive-got-some-explaining-to.html

  6. Keenly Kristin says

    I love both looks but especially the one with the boots. So cute!

    Stumbled ya…my post is:
    keenlykristin.com/2011/04/whats-deal-with-glycemic-index-guest.html

    • stillblondeafteralltheseyears says

      Jessica,

      Aren’t they the best and guess what the best part is? I got them on super duper clearance from Target $6.99 and the are identical to a J. Crew pair that you can see on ebay which run $89.99+ DON”T YOU JUST LOVE DEALS LIKE THAT???

      The Chief Blonde!

  10. Shasie says

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and your gracious comment. I came over right away to check out how you wore the color block trend. I love the dress!! It’s cute, and the color block shoes perfect! You are definitely the Chief Blonde!

    live-life-in-style.blogspot.com

  12. Roni says

    LOVE the color blocking in this dress….Very Cute!!! Thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog!!

    Roni
    styleandpoise.blogspot.com

  13. Miss Rockwell says

    I’m in love with the color blocked Mary Janes! They are so chic and I bet they look stunning with a great pair of jeans too!

    thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

  14. ellemck1 says

    It’s a great look! And that deal on the Brighton belts! Wow! I’m an accessories girl, so that’s a great story. Love it. 🙂

  15. Daphne says

    I saw her challange after the fact. I am hoping I can catch when she gives the next assignment so I can participate. Do you mind sending FBFF an email when you know the next assignment?

    Love your dress. I liked it without a belt better. Looks great on you.

    fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

    • stillblondeafteralltheseyears says

      Hi Daphne,

      I will def. let FBFF know about the next assignment.

      Thanks for your input on the styling. I wish more people would give tips and insight like that versus just all “the dress is fab”. I think it helps us all improve.

      The CHief Blonde

  16. Tyesha says

    Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting me today. I love how you show two looks with the color blocking trend. Fabulous and they both work. I love the accessories btw and particularly the handbag..LOVE!!

    Diary of a Chic Mommy
    diaryofachicmommy.com

  19. Shelby says

    thank you for the sweet comment on my blog! you look FAB in your colorblocking 🙂 i love the look belted with the blazer, the bag is gorgeous <3shelby

    makemespakrly.blogspot.com

  20. Shea says

    I love this colorblocked dress! It looks great with the black and white shoes and long necklace–very sophisticated take on this trend!

    • stillblondeafteralltheseyears says

      thanks Shea, I never thought of the Going to Church outfit as being sophisticated. Now that you mention it, it is really ONE of the only “dressy” looks that I have seen. and I have commented on every single outfit. You really don’t think of dressy when you think of color blocking do you?

      The Chief BLonde!

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