Every color of the rainbow....

Hello Fashionistas!!! How many times have you turned away from an utterly glamorous pair of orange —or yellow, or green—heels with the lament, “But I’d have nothing to wear them with!”? Well, the buck stops here.  So many of my friends and family members aks me about "How do I wear a pair a red shoes?" or " I wont buy those orange shoes because I dont have an orange top to with it".  Well let me tell you, there is no rule as to having to be wearing the same color from head to toe, as a matter of fact it may be a little bit off and overwhealming at times.   I devised a quick and easy guide to wearing every color of the shoe rainbow. We’ll assume you know the most basic rule thumb: if your outfit has a color in it, your footwear can be any shade of that color. However, for more advanced tips, read on.  Im pretty sure your black pumps with the cracked soles and ground-down heels will thank you.

   RED   Goes Best With: Pink, orange, black and white, neutrals, navy blue. Styling Tips: Red shoes are a great way to spice up a causal outfit but avoid pairing them with a racy ensemble. They offer enough sizzle on their own. Stay away from monochrome (red on red is overkill).       GREEN   Goes Best With: Brown, black, blue, neutrals, yellow. Styling Tip: Believe it or not, green shoes are surprisingly versatile. Just try to keep red and orange out of the equation, unless you want to look like Mrs. Claus or a pumpkin, respectively.        BLUE   Goes Best With: Yellow, neutrals, brown, white. Styling Tips: Skinny jeans with a pair of blue shoes a shade lighter or darker than the denim is a no-fail look. It’s also worth noting that navy is like black’s punchier cousin; it adds a bit of color but at minimum risk.    

YELLOW

  Goes Best With: Any shade of blue, black and white, green. Styling Tip: Although purple and yellow are complimentary colors, the two together can be a bold move (even if my hubby doesnt like it). This color can be tough to wear if you’re extremely fair, so if you have a hunch that your legs might look pasty, perhaps invest in a little self-tanner?  

   ORANGE   Goes Best With: Blue, white, earth tones, red, yellow. Styling Tip: Avoid greens, and purples (trust me, it’s like the fashion equivalent of wearing too much makeup). Orange shoes look great with tawny neutrals, tans, and beiges.  They provide a warm canvas from which the orange can really pop. If you’re wearing lighter shades, mix in some brown accessories for a cool 70’s boho vibe.    METALLIC   Goes Best With: White, red, purple, neutrals, indigo, black (for silver). Black, red, white, emerald, royal blue, burgundy (for gold). Styling Tips: Whether you opt for silver or gold shoes, it’s best to stay away from bold prints and colors for the rest of your outfit and let the footwear, ahem, shine, if you know what I mean. Try matching your bag to your outfit instead of your shoes—one metallic piece is enough.        

PURPLE

  Goes Best With: Neutrals, navy, pink, green. Styling Tips: A surprisingly chic combination? Purple and camo, it even surprises ME. Try a pair of plum-colored pumps with light-wash denim, a white top, and a camo jacket. Voila, purple perfection!       Happy Styling!!