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Home » Start with Flowers: Daffodils

Start with Flowers: Daffodils

June 10, 2014
 

 Once the “flower-based” color scheme idea is set, there are lots of variations possible.  Rather than the purple shades that I used with the delphiniums the other day, I am going to look at daffodils today, and include a couple of shades of yellow.  One has to be careful when mixing yellow and black – there’s always a danger of looking like a bumblebee, or a Pittsburgh Pirates fan! (not that there’s anything wrong with that…)

I rearranged the proportions in the color scheme a little bit…

I always like to start with the core of black clothes – if you look carefully, you can see my favorite “Core of Four” showing up here. While a solid black outfit seems boring in the midst of all of this color, it might be needed for evenings or a serious business affair.  But another dress in a fun print is always handy for both work (with the cardigan) and festivities…

 

blouse – Velvet, black skirt – Theory, dress – Pinko

 
Casual wear, and another outfit for business meetings.
 

silk top – P.A.R.O.S.H., lace shorts – Dolce and Gabbana,  linen cardigan – East,  Silk tank – Victoria Beckham Denim,  skirt – CC

 
A couple more relaxed outfits for sightseeing, or casual evenings.
 

Top – Vionnet, black capris – taking shape, linen shirt – East, white capris – Dorothy Perkins

 
And as always I include a couple more garments, and some accessories.  Emphasizing the floral inspiration from which we’re taking this wardrobe is a good way to keep the ensemble from looking too buzzy or London Wasp – y. (shout out to the rugby fans in the crowd!)
 

Bracelet – Narayani, earrings – La Hormiga, cardigan – Nick & Zoe, bag – Sabrina Zeng,  scarf – Versace, black slingbacks – Miu Miu, green sandals  – Le Capresi, ballet flats – Lanvin, tee shirt – Moschino

linen shirt – East, top – Vionnet, scarf – Versace, bag – Sabrina Zeng, linen cardigan – East,  silk tank – Victoria Beckham Denim, black capris – taking shape, silk top – P.A.R.O.S.H., cardigan  – Nick & Zoe, blouse – Velvet, black skirt – Theory, dress – Pinko, bracelet – Narayani, tee shirt – Moschino,  earrings – La Hormiga,  ballet flats – Lanvin, skirt – CC, lace shorts –  Dolce and Gabbana,  white capris – Dorothy Perkins,black slingbacks – Miu Miu, green sandals – Le Capresi

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Janice
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06.10.14 8 Comments

Tags: black, green, Start With Nature, white, yellow
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  1. Cornelia says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:34 am

    I like your new flower inspired series. Nothing like waking up to a beautiful flower.

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  2. cheryl :) says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I don't wear much yellow, but this is very pretty!

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  3. Virginia says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    OMG, this series is like a combination of a fashion show and a garden party. What fun! Can we suggest flowers? How about lilacs?

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  4. Nancy says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Love, Love this yellow…how would you mix a little green into an all yellow, black and white ensemble?

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    • Janice Riggs says

      June 10, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      First thought – a scarf that had a floral pattern that included the four color. Or a piece of colored, beaded jewelry – you could have one made specifically in colors you prefer. (etsy.com is full of artisans that will make jewelry to your specifications)

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  5. Tami says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:56 am

    That $564 Vionnet top is beautiful, but crazy expensive!

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  6. Anonymous says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Check out the NYT article about how it's stupid and yet not stupid to look at Hillary Clinton (and Christine Lagarde and Sheryl Sandberg, etc.) as a fashion role model. The article points out that what's really stupid is to look to Rihanna or Nicole Kidman as fashion role models if one is over age 25, not underweight and in a profession other than entertainment.
    The article also points to a blog, Ladypockets, that makes fun of all this. Truly hilarious. I think your readers would enjoy…..

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  7. sashwee says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:01 am

    I've been wondering whether you might consider starting with a pigeon. I often wish I could have a pigeon outfit, the colors are so lovely. Here's a nice one: http://oakcityhustle.com/pigeon-envy/

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