According to Google, the definition of Monochromatic is:
Containing or using only one color.
When dealing with fashion, it pretty much means to keep your look within the same color story throughout the entire outfit. For example blue shirt, blue pants, blue shoes, blue purse = monochromatic! Don’t over-think a look like this, each piece does not have to be the same exact shade! Just be sure that everything flows well together, give or take a few shades being off…you’ll be fine!
Take my look from the Glam-Aholic Fashion’s Night Out Shop Hop, for example….I’m gonna tell you in the order that I put my look together!
So first, I was dying for Fall to arrive so I went for the most popular color of the season…Oxblood a.k.a Burgundy! As soon as the Fall shades begin to invade the mall, I picked up these burgundy wax jeans from H&M for $29.95. I’ll be running back to get the black pair also…I absolutely love them!
Secondly, I thought back to last Fall when I purchased MAC‘s Prince Noir lipstick. It was the first dark shade of lipstick that I’ve tried and I put a lot of thought into when, where and how would I debut this shade on my lips. This seemed to be the perfect opportunity since the lipstick is a dark brownish-burgundy color. I had two Oxblood pieces going, so instantly I thought to “keep the party going” and go for the monochromatic look! I was only missing one important piece…
The day before the event I calmly walked into Forever 21, picked up this peplum top for $14.80 and walked out without any problems. It was no doubt in my mind that Forever 21 would have the Oxblood color throughout the store. It’s the most popular color of the season, and when you want popular…you shop at Forever 21 lol!
I even painted my finger nails burgundy! My goodness, I may be addicted to this trend as much as my love for color blocking LOL I see this being in heavy rotation with my wardrobe this season. It’s so simple, easy and classic. You just can’t go wrong with that!
You did a fabulous job of with the monochromatic look! I love it.
7eventh Letter
http://www.whatsmoreimportantthanfashion.com
I NEED that oxblood peplum!! Forever 21 here I come! AND those jeans! I hope Forever 21 and H&M still have those items by the time I make it up there.
AH! That oxblood is fierece ! Ok! I just purchased my first peplum top not expecting it be flattering on my size but I absolutely love it!
fierce*
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