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Summer is beginning to fade as a fond memory and fall is on the doorstep. Depending on your place in the world, fall can mean different things to different people. For some, fall means dropping temperatures and heavy fabrics while for others of us in tropical climates, fall may only signal a change in our fashion state of mind… our temperature never radically changes.
Fall 2015 Color Trends Guide
Color is one of the biggest seasonal changes from summer to fall. The Fall 2015 Color Trends draw heavily from nature. These colors are also reminiscent of the 70’s fashion color palette. Don’t you just get “peace and love” from this array of colors? I definitely plan to have fun with 70’s throwback fashions in a future post!
I think the Reflecting Pond blue is an excellent color to segue between warmer and cooler temperatures. Navy blue looks equally attractive with cool white or with the warm Oak Bluff color of fall.
The long illusion skirt is a great consideration for fashion over 40 because it provides full coverage while giving the illusion of a shorter skirt.
I paired this outfit with a neon accent necklace. Neon accents are also a fashion trend for fall. Here, I think the word “accent” is key, because a little bit of neon goes a long way!
I am a classic winter in coloring, which means I gravitate more to pure colors with a blue/black undertone. I am drawn to the grays, navy and turquoise; although I think the Oak Bluff color would be a great accent color for leather accessories. So, which fall colors strike your fancy? Let me know in the comments below.
I was thrilled to be included in this week’s Links à la Mode with IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers). Below, you can stroll through a collection of 20 inspiring fashion posts for the week. (Any advertising or sponsorship is for IFB and not for The FABulous Journey.)
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Check out the other fabulous fashion linkups I’m joining this week – My Linkups plus the Stylefocus Linkup!
Clothing Provided by RAOK Boutique/Photography by Karen Gillman (edited by me)
Links à la Mode, September 3
- A Handful of Stories: On Personal Style
- DressCode | HighFashion: 70’s Trend F/W 15/16 | Mini, Midi, & Maxi Skirts
- Everyday Starlet: The Perfect White T Shirt for a Full Bust
- Hey Just Jei: Life | New York, New York You’re a Helluva Town Part 1
- La Vintage Vida: The Fitting Room Chronicles | Channeling Vera Ramone King
- Les Assorties: Fostering Emerging Italian Talent
- Life in the Fash Lane: Blogging 101 | How to Deal with Blogging Block
- Lobler & Delaney: AW15 Shoe Guide
- Mama in Heels: Tips for Packing a Las Vegas Weekend Getaway
- Modavracha: Top 5 Essential Eye Make-Up Brushes For the Beginner
- Musing of a Fashion Designer: Spotlight | Dent De Man
- Purushu Arie: Let Cristiano Ronaldo Teach You How to Rock a Men’s Bag
- Sassy Ethnic Bohemian: The Meetup Adventure
- Savvy Sunflower: It’s About the 70’s and Making it Modern
- Style Diary by Osy: Wrap Queen | Ankara Style
- Take Two: Arabia’s Beauty Experts Reveal Their Summer Essentials & Beauty Hacks
- The FABulous Journey: Sweet and Simple Cherry Red Dress
- The Wanderbliss: Zipping at Neemrana
- Trendy Techie: How to Nix Jet Lag Before it Begins
- We Are Ready Made: Talking to “The One Percenters”
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29 Comments
I’m so happy to see that you’ve brought your #stylefocus to our Lifestyle Linkup this weekend, Shellie! Your outfit is super fun and looks beautiful on you. It’s fun to see the throwback color palette for fall. I’ll definitely be incorporating some of these shades into my fall looks.
Cheers, Heather
Thank you Heather! Jennifer and you have a quality linkup and I always enjoy being a part of it.
YOU LOOK RADIANT!!
Thanks so much!
It is interesting I have been noticing this color pallette and I have to say other than the Oak Buff and the Orchid it is not for me personally. I totally agree with the idea of “oak buff” in leather purses and accessories. Love it paired with gray. I would love to use the orchid as an accent piece just as you have with the citrine! Wonderful post. I popped over here from Heather’s blog!
Glad you stopped by, Cindy! I love the buttery look of golden leather purses and accessories. I found the color palette to be a little challenging for my coloring, but it can work in small amounts.
Beautiful color combination, Shellie! The shape of your gorgeous trapeze top and the texture of your maxi skirt are fabulous details. I love beautiful fall colors and look forward to wearing richer tones.
Love this outfit paired with the neon necklace. I don’t have much neon (with exception of a great coat that I adore) and tend to prefer it as an accent too.
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!
Alice
http://www.happpinessatmidlife.com
Yes, neon colors are best used in small quantities, but they can have a big impact if used right!
Love this look … so architectural! Great colors together too, Dear!
Thanks so much for being a part of the Fun Fashion Friday link up party!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Thanks Dawn!
You always look beautiful Shellie!!!
Thanks for Co-Hosting with Oh My Heartsie Girl each week!
Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Karren
Thanks Karren, you are always so encouraging!
Love this top!!
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Fridays Fashions link up
Thanks Jaymie…so glad you dropped by!
Living it up at the MidLife Luv Linky party! I am a winter too and love your navy with neon accent. I can’t wear yellow so an accent is a perfect way to bring it on without making me look sick. I also love the style of the flowing top, which is a midlife women’s midriff camouflage. Congratulations on inclusion in IFB. You are gorgeous!
Yes, flowy is great and comfortable too! Thanks for stopping by, Molly.
Hi from the MidLife Luv Linky party – great clothes and jewellery. Is it really fall already? Have a good weekend!
Time flies, doesn’t it?!
Happy to have found you via Katherine’s Corner and love this outfit. My soon to be 11 yr old granddaughter keeps telling me I need a new look. I think she’ll be happy I found you as well!
Hi Sandra, I am thrilled you found me as well! Have a great weekend!
Love the whole look especially with the yellow necklace, so chic and elegant!
http://dressingupforme.blogspot.com/
Thanks Cheryl! Yes, the neon yellow really pops against the navy blue. I appreciate you stopping by.
Love the neon accents with your look! So excited for fall colors! Well, I’m just as excited for anything fall related, haha!
Stopping by from the StyleSessions link-up!
-Adriele
http://www.StyleAssisted.com
It is fun to dress up in Fall clothes!! I love boots, layering and jackets but I don’t get to wear any of that that much here in the Philippines. Every now and then I get to play dress up for a blog post, but that’s about it. Thanks for hosting such a fun link party!
Your neon accents are SO pretty with that blue! And, that outfit looks SO comfortable yet chic!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Hi Carrie, I really did like the contrast of the two colors, but that is about all the neon I can handle in one outfit. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for showing us this Autumn’s colours. I’m not sure what I think of them as I can’t wear most of them with my skin tone. Love the shade of navy you’re wearing.
Hi Lorna, I am the same. The navy color is the most doable for me.