Risky Business...

OK, so personally I think I have taken a fashion risk today. I want to hear all your thoughts, does this work? Should I have toned it down a little bit? Oh man.. :) This is one of those mornings that you REALLY wish there was someone else around to ask...does this look ok?? Am I TOTALLY off the morning, or is this cute? Man..it was nice when Meredith lived with me for the short while :) My friends are always saying she's all "European" in her style now...but I sure could have used her opinion this morning. Also...random...why is that the the smoke detector only starts beeping (low battery) in the middle of the night??? I am downstairs ALL evening with plenty of time to change the battery...but NO...it starts beeping at 1 AM. Do they have some sort of detector that lets them know it's the middle of the night and they need to start beeping and being SUPER annoying while I'm trying to sleep? Do I have a battery at 1 AM...no. Of course not. Ugh. BUT, I digress. Back to fashion, kids! OK, so opinions please! Cute or do I look like a kindergarden crayon box exploded on me?

Blue Cardigan - Gap

White Tee - Target

Green Scarf - Random Shop in London (scarves are SUPER cheap there)

Yellow Belt - Target

Red Wedge Shoes - I belive these have been "borrowed" long term from Sara (thanks friend!!)

So, does this work? This is my attempt at "color blocking", I have been reading/hearing about this trend and, to me, it just means mixing bold and bright colors. I think the fact that I wore a white tee actually tones it down and makes it just a baby step toward color blocking. I think I would have to wear the blue with red shirt or green shirt to truly be color blocking. I looked up a definition and you can do it one of two ways, I think I have chosen the easier way...it's not as "jarring to the eye" and I picked colors next to each other on the color wheel. Here is what I found:

Complementary colors are opposite each other on a basic color wheel. This color combining method works well if you want to make something standout. Note these color combos can be jarring to the eye.
Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. This color combo approach is more harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

They recommend you select an initial favored color in a hue that is flattering on you and then work from there to complete your outfit. Color-blocking does not mean your color selection must be bright – subdued hues work beautifully too. Combine a max of four colors in one outfit - two to three work best.

OK, so I did 4. :)

Well, now that we have all had our little fashion lesson of the day! Thoughts please? Does this work or crayon explosion? I almost put on brown belt and brown flats. BUT, I said I would spice it up today...so here it is!!! :)

Yeah!!! It's Friday!!! :):)