By Sam & Jordi Woods
Head to toe neutrals are one of those colour combos that depict the fresh Hamptons vibe of the Central Coast.
While many love the look of tone on tone neutrals, it can often leave clients feeling drab, flat and in need of a “pop” of energy. If this sounds like you, then you will love the tips and tricks we share below to ensure neutrals work for you no matter your complexion, hair colour or colour palette.
When considering a neutral look head to toe; you need to know what kind of neutrals are best for you! Do you suit more muted, dusty low contrast neutrals or more clear, crisp high contrast neutrals?
Did you know… there are both warm and cool shades of neutrals. To find out what is best for you, complete a VC Online Colour Analysis (www.vibrantconcepts.com.au)
Once you have chosen your neutral items try some of the below tips to give your look a “lift”.
Tips For Uplifting your Neutral Outfit
- Create contrast with neutrals by combining light and dark neutrals together such as beige and chocolate
- Add colour in your accessories such as vibrant earrings, necklaces, headbands
- Apply a bold lip colour
- Try wearing darker eye make up as this will add more contrast to the face while maintaining a neutral outfit
- Wear bold nail polish colours
- Mix your fabric textures to ensure the outfit doesn’t look “flat”. Try combinations of cotton, linen, suede, lace and silk
- Play with shades of one colour such as beige, honey and tan together
- Use metallic accessories for an uplift while maintaining a nude look head to toe
TIP: When dressing it is important to stick to the 3 Colour Rule. This 3 Colour Rule is quiet simple… don’t wear more than three colours together e.g a neutral outfit, with black wedges and a red handbag and lipstick. If you then added blue earrings to the outfit it would look mismatched and messy.
Where this rule can be bent/broken is if you are wearing multiple shades of one colour for example (pictured) a beige skirt, mocha top, chocolate boot, tan belt and red lipstick. The beige, mocha, chocolate and tan are all various shades of the one colour so in theory only two colours, neutral and red (the lipstick) are being worn. If you feel that an outfit looks mismatched, count how many colours you are wearing and ensure there are not too many shades of each colour.
Have fun with fashion and don’t forget to #DressUpItFeelsGood.
Vibrantly yours, Jordi Woods x
Understanding styling and fashion is one thing. Having a super–natural flair for making everyday people look incredible is another. Once you’ve met Sam & Jordi Woods, it’s hard not to catch their infectious passion for dressing to match your own lifestyle, personality and charisma. Through their consultancy ‘Vibrant Concepts’, Sam & Jordi have transformed the lives of thousands. Let Sam & Jordi show you how to look and feel fabulous everyday at their Style Studio in Erina – learn the art of illusion dressing, colour matching, styling, translating fashion trends and savvy shopping with their unique VC Signature Styling Systems and services that are truly personal and really work! To contact Vibrant Concepts phone 0425 221 676.