Comments on: Brunettes in blue http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/ Free advice from a fashion pro Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:37:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: TR http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-23042 TR Tue, 13 May 2008 18:53:37 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-23042 Hmmm... it's been so long since I've worn anything blue (due to a traumatic experience in high school when I realized EVERYTHING in my closet was navy blue! I still don't know how it happened.) Maybe I will try to integrate it back into my wardrobe! Carefully monitored though! Lest those blue monsters procreate! Hmmm… it’s been so long since I’ve worn anything blue (due to a traumatic experience in high school when I realized EVERYTHING in my closet was navy blue! I still don’t know how it happened.)
Maybe I will try to integrate it back into my wardrobe! Carefully monitored though! Lest those blue monsters procreate!

]]> By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Colour palette for blondes http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-22675 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Colour palette for blondes Mon, 12 May 2008 14:02:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-22675 [...] a general colour palette for blondes is a little trickier than the no-brainer reality that brunettes look great in blue. There are several variables that factor into the equation. The first one to consider: what kind of [...] […] a general colour palette for blondes is a little trickier than the no-brainer reality that brunettes look great in blue. There are several variables that factor into the equation. The first one to consider: what kind of […]

]]> By: Tara http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21162 Tara Wed, 07 May 2008 17:50:46 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21162 This is so interesting! I am a pale skinned dark brunette with green/hazel eyes and I have always avoided blue because I thought it didn't work with my eyes. However, I recently tried some blues and now I find I'm loving blue! I can wear navy, and most darker to mid-tone blues. I'm still trying to figure out what to pair my blue tops with. Gray? Brown? I'm not great at color coordinating to begin with, so this has been a challenge. I usually save my blue tops for my jeans, but then I have the big question - what color shoes? This is so interesting! I am a pale skinned dark brunette with green/hazel eyes and I have always avoided blue because I thought it didn’t work with my eyes. However, I recently tried some blues and now I find I’m loving blue! I can wear navy, and most darker to mid-tone blues.

I’m still trying to figure out what to pair my blue tops with. Gray? Brown? I’m not great at color coordinating to begin with, so this has been a challenge. I usually save my blue tops for my jeans, but then I have the big question - what color shoes?

]]> By: Babe http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21160 Babe Wed, 07 May 2008 17:47:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21160 I’m in the same boat as Nancy F, dark brown eyes and hair, olive skin. Although I never “had my colors done,” I have always based my wardrobe color choices on warm, muddy colors. I learned this approach in the 80’s fashion bible Color Me Beautiful, and it has worked amazingly well for me, even though my daughter says, “It’s so last century, Mom!” Pastels wash me out. Blacks and purples are death. Jewel tones look like someone else’s clothing on me. The blues that work for me are turquoise, teal, and, surprisingly, royal blue. I won’t wear a navy or powder blue. I look at my blues as neutrals, and wear them with most of my other favorite colors – cream, caramel, chocolate, avocado, pumpkin, tangerine, and paprika. Sounds like a recipe, doesn’t it? I’m in the same boat as Nancy F, dark brown eyes and hair, olive skin. Although I never “had my colors done,” I have always based my wardrobe color choices on warm, muddy colors. I learned this approach in the 80’s fashion bible Color Me Beautiful, and it has worked amazingly well for me, even though my daughter says, “It’s so last century, Mom!” Pastels wash me out. Blacks and purples are death. Jewel tones look like someone else’s clothing on me. The blues that work for me are turquoise, teal, and, surprisingly, royal blue. I won’t wear a navy or powder blue. I look at my blues as neutrals, and wear them with most of my other favorite colors – cream, caramel, chocolate, avocado, pumpkin, tangerine, and paprika. Sounds like a recipe, doesn’t it?

]]> By: joelle http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21157 joelle Wed, 07 May 2008 17:43:11 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21157 I have brown eyes, almost black hair, and very pale skin and I do love to wear all shades of blue, blue-gray, and blue-green! However, judging from what I hear other people say, I seem to look especially good in a very particular shade of dark, saturated teal. I have only one item, a cardigan, in this color and I have gotten compliments from friends and strangers almost every single time I have worn it. Needless to say, I am on the lookout for more tops, dresses, or scarves in this color, preferably in lighter fabrics since my cardigan is wool and is too hot for summer. I almost didn’t buy that cardigan because I had many others already in my closet but it was on sale and the unusual color was interesting to me. Turned out to be one of the best clothing purchases I ever made! I have brown eyes, almost black hair, and very pale skin and I do love to wear all shades of blue, blue-gray, and blue-green! However, judging from what I hear other people say, I seem to look especially good in a very particular shade of dark, saturated teal. I have only one item, a cardigan, in this color and I have gotten compliments from friends and strangers almost every single time I have worn it. Needless to say, I am on the lookout for more tops, dresses, or scarves in this color, preferably in lighter fabrics since my cardigan is wool and is too hot for summer. I almost didn’t buy that cardigan because I had many others already in my closet but it was on sale and the unusual color was interesting to me. Turned out to be one of the best clothing purchases I ever made!

]]> By: Karen http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21080 Karen Wed, 07 May 2008 12:24:25 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-21080 I agree that blue looks great on brunettes, so what about blondes? I agree that blue looks great on brunettes, so what about blondes?

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20923 Caitlin Wed, 07 May 2008 02:51:20 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20923 I'm a blue-eyed brunette and lately, I've found myself wearing blue probably four days out of seven. I love it. My favorite shade is a kinda muted grey-blue because it matches my eyes. Ink blue is my other favorite blue. I'm crazy about it. I’m a blue-eyed brunette and lately, I’ve found myself wearing blue probably four days out of seven. I love it. My favorite shade is a kinda muted grey-blue because it matches my eyes. Ink blue is my other favorite blue. I’m crazy about it.

]]> By: cathy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20897 cathy Wed, 07 May 2008 00:57:03 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20897 Well, I *was* a brunette, but have recently gone lighter, feeling it is the right choice for me at this point. I was thinking the same thing about orange earlier today-- I think it is also a brunette type color. I have a cobalt blue top and will probably still wear it. Well, I *was* a brunette, but have recently gone lighter, feeling it is the right choice for me at this point. I was thinking the same thing about orange earlier today– I think it is also a brunette type color. I have a cobalt blue top and will probably still wear it.

]]> By: Meg from All About Appearances and The Bargain Queens http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20895 Meg from All About Appearances and The Bargain Queens Wed, 07 May 2008 00:21:10 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20895 I'm a green-eyed brunette and I love bright, medium blues, especially shades around turquoise or teal. I’m a green-eyed brunette and I love bright, medium blues, especially shades around turquoise or teal.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20855 Nicole Tue, 06 May 2008 20:32:27 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/06/brunettes-in-blue/#comment-20855 I'm naturally brunette w/brown eyes. I highlight my hair with various shades of red and medium blonde. I love blue. I lean towards lighter shades, not quite powder or pastel, but bright baby blue to teal. I’m naturally brunette w/brown eyes. I highlight my hair with various shades of red and medium blonde. I love blue. I lean towards lighter shades, not quite powder or pastel, but bright baby blue to teal.

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