ColorPlay: Orange with Black and White
Posted on 03.28.09 to $100 and under by Lindsay
Photo by RedupReda
I thought ColorPlay should start having some photo inspiration… Color is one of the fiercest points of photographs; the absence of it, the over-saturation, the sepia tones, the combinations… They all play an emotional part in photographs, so why shouldn’t they affect our emotional output as well?
We’re inching, stretching, aching, dreaming… of spring. The best way to do it, in my opinion, is to embody spring – not in a creepy existential way, but y’know… Encourage the sun to come out and play by wearing some of its [scientifically proven] favorite colors.
Orange is definitely a contender for the season’s favorite – its warm tones in combonation with its vibrant output make it the epitome of summer embodied.
ModCloth understands what I mean. They’ve got tons of dresses in all kinds of great sunny colors, but their selection of orange- and white-based dresses is quite impressive.
Color By Number Dress
$69.99
Looooove the colors and the cut of this dress. It’s loud, but it could be tempered.
Once Upon a Forest Dress in Red
$69.99
Hedy Lamarr Dress
$49.99
It looks a bit “Little House on the Prarie”, but it all depends on what goes (or doesn’t go…) underneath.
If you’re looking for a little more versatility (which an orange, black and white dress – admittedly – may not give you…), skirts are a perfect way to allow you to wear a simple ribbed tank, but still bring some flare to your outfit.
Triton by Tufi Duek ‘Alma’ Skirt
$170 67.99
ModCloth Henna Skirt
$34.99
Or, if you only need a POP of orange to brighten your day, shoes and bags are an awesome way to go. (Orange goes with more colors than you think… Just consider it an excited version of brown!)
Kenneth Cole REACTION Cedar City Fisherman Wedge
$78.95
Luichiny Women’s Soren Sandal
$98.95 $54.42
Both sandals because, duh, summer doesn’t respond to orange galoshes.
Madison Kristin Multi Handle Bag
$60 $48
Sunny May’s Reversible Bob Clutch
$55 $44
Or, if you just want something bright to throw over a pair of jeans and sandals, these tops are sure to be your sunny weather friends.
Old Navy Crochet-Trim Babydoll
$14.50 $10
Chico’s Uroya Necklace
$28 $21
Reason why this qualifies as a shirt (DO NOT WEAR ALONE.): Put necklace over aforementioned ribbed tank or basic tee. Go on about your business. (i.e. the addition of the necklace is such a statement, it essentially transforms your entire outfit.)
AB Studio Floral Banded Top
$40 $24
Art All Night Top
$39.99
Taffy Pull Tunic
$39.99
Okay, so that last one has some green-ish color in it, but it’s cute, and I edit – so it stays!
Be honest, are you afraid of orange? Do you already wear it? What’s your orange story?
xoxo.
Post Tags: black, color play, color scheme, orange, white
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End Of March Link Love : Style It Less added these pithy words on Mar 31 09 at 5:53 pm :
[...] Broke and Beautiful is playing with colors Black, Orange and White. [...]
The Budget Babe added these pithy words on Apr 03 09 at 9:36 pm :
(Mostly) Budget Fashion Link Round-Up…
The Cut reports star stylist Rachel Zoe has plans to launch an affordable clothing line.
Real Style Real People uncovers a fabulous rosette bag inspired by Valentino.
Broke & Beautiful finds the embodiment of summer fashion in the color orange.
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Incorporating Orange | Broke & Beautiful added these pithy words on Apr 08 09 at 1:59 pm :
[...] the ColorPlay: Orange and Black and White post last week, I got a lot of responses similar to [...]
leia added these pithy words on
Mar 28 09 at
9:48 am
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I like the henna skirt! But I do think I’m afraid of bright orange 
leia´s last blog post was I bought myself a pressie…!
Jen added these pithy words on
Mar 28 09 at
12:25 pm
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I’ve been really into statement-making necklaces lately, and love the one you posted. I’m also juuuust starting to get into orange (as you well know) and this post makes it a little less nerve-wracking.
Shelley added these pithy words on
Mar 29 09 at
1:42 pm
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I’m so glad to see all these happy colors! The winter drear is getting me down and your site just gave me a huge emotional colorful boost. I LOVE the oranges/golds/terra cottas/greens! And those Lily wedges you’d murder for would be so cute with any of these – thanks for the lift!
Birdie - Bonne Vie added these pithy words on
Mar 29 09 at
4:59 pm
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Errr…. Not so much on the orange. Not yet, maybe?? If it was an accent color, it’d be so awesome; my hair is pink/red though, so that’s probably why.
Tracey added these pithy words on
Mar 31 09 at
1:44 pm
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I’ve never been a big orange fan, but I really love it here with the black and white.
Maybe it’s this long, gray, FREEZING Chicago winter, but I’m really excited about all the colors I’m seeing in the stores!
Shelley added these pithy words on
Mar 31 09 at
3:27 pm
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heehee – I just bought the taffy stripe tunic!
Chelsea Rae added these pithy words on
Apr 01 09 at
10:42 am
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I’ve been lusting over the Hedy Lamarr Dress for quite some time. I think I might just have to break down and buy it. I love Black, White, and orange together!
Chelsea Rae´s last blog post was The Charmed Life!
Sophie added these pithy words on
Apr 01 09 at
11:55 am
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I am more into orange accessories – or something like an orange cami to give my look a little pop – Loved the orange bag you posted, and the shoes – God I love colorful shoes!
Girl, I’ll have to send you a photo of my newest pair…!
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