https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-608909 Tue, 01 May 2012 02:50:17 +0000 Kari 608909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you used that delicious jasmine pearl tea in the tea mix that you gave me, didn't you? I looove the blend - I have some Teavana Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls, which I think are basically the same as the World of Spice tea, and it's just such a nice, delicate flavor. The Italian Herb mix sounds delish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-608906 Tue, 01 May 2012 02:48:37 +0000 Kari 608906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I'll have to post a series of "spices and greens" outfits, as I play around with this concept a little more. I'm longing for some coral necklaces now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-608038 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:26:18 +0000 ManidipaM 608038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, thanks for those, Kari! I'm approaching it of the other end, since in the bright bright curry-spice heat here that's fairly cooking me alive, I want a bunch of blues and greens --- but I've been craving ways to brighten them up of late, and enliven the old things a little. This looks like fun playtimes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-608006 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:54:46 +0000 fashionista 608006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spices!!! my mouth's already watering...<br /> Great inspirational colors. And you look lovely in bright colors.<br /> I am now craving for some mustard color in my wardrobe!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-608000 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:47:33 +0000 Aida 608000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm my favorites, let's see there are quite a few hehe! We mainly stock up on various peppers, and the ones I love and use most are <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/spices/aleppo-pepper">Aleppo</a> (sweet and lightlyspicy) and <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/spices/urfa-biber">Urfa Biber</a> (smoky and lightly spicy), and a blended mix that's amazing, <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/blends/smokin-hot-garlic-pepper">Smokin' Hot Garlic Pepper</a> (just what it sounds like, super spicy). The <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/teas/jasmine-dragon-phoenix-pearl">Jasmine Pearl</a> tea they sell is fabulous, one of my favorites jasmine greens I've had. And their <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/blends/italian-herbs">Italian Herb</a> mix is just perfect! I think my favorite salts are the <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/spices/himalayan-pink-salt">Himalayan Pink</a>, <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/spices/alderwood-smoked-salt">Alderwood Smoked</a>, and <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/spices/black-lava-flake-salt">Black Lava</a>.</p> <p>(I didn't realize that their web site was working, it was down for a long time. I could do some serious online shopping damage there!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607991 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:24:04 +0000 Kari 607991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's such a great shop! I didn't pick anything up for myself this time, but my parents picked up a smoky spice blend that I can't recall the name of, and my dad stocked up on his favorite Berbere spice that he uses on everything: <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/blends/berbere" rel="nofollow">http://www.worldspice.com/blends/berbere</a><br /> What's your favorite? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607989 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:20:06 +0000 Aida 607989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh yeah that's such an amazing spice shop! My husband and I stop by there every Valentine's to refill all of our spices and try some new ones. Our spice rack is, erhm, very full :} Did you get anything fun when you were there? Their tea selection is pretty good too, if a little limited. And also some really great salts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607986 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:16:11 +0000 Kari 607986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of spices - if you want to drool over spices, <a href="http://www.worldspice.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.worldspice.com/</a> is an awesome spice shop below Pike Place Market that my parents recently introduced me to. The scents in the store are heavenly, and the colors of the spices really had me wanting to incorporate them in my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607972 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:56:07 +0000 Aida 607972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YESS Love (and crave and wear) these colors too, Kari! Especially digging links #3 and #4, those are exactly the colors I want to be wearing, and add in a healthy dose of orange. Thanks for sharing your inspiration photos! Now you've got me wanting pumpkin curry soup, that sounds delicious </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607954 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:22:49 +0000 Jonesy 607954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore these colors too, Kari, and I can totally see them looking smashing on you! So rich and vibrant!</p> <p>I hear you on the J. Jill blahs--I feel the same way about Banana Republic a lot of the time. Their color palette just seems so washed out to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607900 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:59:36 +0000 Kari 607900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, totally see what you mean. Yeah, not saturated enough for me either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607746 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:32:10 +0000 catgirl 607746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind the earthy tones so much - it's those in-between shades (not quite pastel, not quite bright) that were exhausting me. The j. jill catalog is really the best example of those shades.</p> <p><a href="http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/callouts/callout.aspx?pfid=730&#038;sk=N&#038;h=M&#038;BID=253244915" rel="nofollow">http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....=253244915</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/prodnav/viewall.aspx?pfid=1905&#038;sk=M&#038;h=M" rel="nofollow">http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....M&#038;h=M</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607713 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:16:06 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 607713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fan of the turquoise and coral. I didn't think I could wear coral well and then tried on a dress in that color. I am hooked on it and have to resist the urge to buy everything in that color - well except for the cobalt and teal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607695 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:58:10 +0000 Kari 607695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too, Una. Thing is, my mom looks GREAT in those muted earthy colors, but I need vibrancy and jewel tones and warmth. </p> <p>Caroline, that chemise is very cute! I love cobalt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607672 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:34:53 +0000 Caroline 607672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. Your pinterest links reminded me of one of my favorites (looks similar to your style and color): <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/222224562833049363/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/222224562833049363/</a> </p> <p>check it out! It's devastatingly cute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607670 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:33:02 +0000 catgirl 607670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just ranting on to someone about how THRILLED I am to see colors everywhere at last. I didn't realize how tired I was of the j. jill type palette (sages and denim blues and lavenders and "sun-washed" colors ) until the brights and deeps and jewel tones arrived! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607602 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:55:41 +0000 Kari 607602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - I looove coral and turquoise together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607587 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:45:24 +0000 Anonymous 607587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, you have been reading my mind! I am all about bright coral and turquoise right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607563 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:05:05 +0000 Jilly 607563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your color combos and inspiration Kari, especially that yellow purse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607561 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:02:10 +0000 Inge 607561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous colours, indeed, Kari!! (I had bookmarked a few looks from that DVF collection too, I especially love the greens + blues for myself). You look stunning in these shades, so I'm very excited you are planning to play around with them even more! (I love those two dresses on you). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607550 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:54:05 +0000 JennyAnne 607550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm definitely feeling like all sorts of brights as well. The inspirations are fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607545 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:51:45 +0000 cheryl 607545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607538 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:44:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 607538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those outfit pics are gorgeous Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607524 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:28:55 +0000 Kari 607524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too, Kellygirl. There's a delicious pumpkin curry soup I have a craving for - maybe I'll make it for dinner sometime this week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607523 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:27:39 +0000 kellygirl 607523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, those are some rich color pairings, Kari! I can picture you in all of them. I'm getting hungry for curry now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607521 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:27:08 +0000 Anonymous 607521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so with you on the bright color crave Kari! Yum, yum, yum, thanks for sharing these pictures. The blues and turquoises are my favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-cravings-bright-and-bold#post-607516 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:18:22 +0000 Kari 607516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of the ways that Pinterest is really helping me hone my style evolution is that it's very quick and easy to click the "Like" or "Repin" button to mark down something that catches my fancy - and then later, I can revisit my style inspiration board to look at patterns and figure out what is really inspiring me. Right now, the biggest pattern is my a shift in the colors that I'm craving. </p> <p>I found <a href="http://lenore-nevermore.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-know-i-know-its-w-ayyy.html">an image</a> of <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2011PF-DVFURSTE?page=1">Diane von Furstenberg pre-Fall 2011 collection</a> that really struck my fancy and summed up a lot of the colors that I've been drooling over. There are the "spicy" colors that remind me of curry and paprika and cinnamon; there are the greens and blues (emerald, teal, turquoise.) And I'd throw some cobalt blue and white in there too. These shades work very well with tan/cognac, my preferred accent neutral.</p> <p>Some of my pins that got me particularly excited about pairing these hues together:<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451974465/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451974465/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451746830/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451746830/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451793856/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451793856/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451893805/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451893805/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451951099/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451951099/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541452157218/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541452157218/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451993725/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451993725/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541452125486/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541452125486/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451741613/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/102949541451741613/</a></p> <p>No wonder I find myself pulling my patterned blue BR wrap dress and emerald chevron striped dress out every other week. I'm going to have to do some closet digging to see what else I can combine to play around with this concept. I have a coral and cream dress on order from Nordstrom that I think will be fun to play with too (provided that the dress works out.) I'm also very glad to have my mustard purse on hand. </p>