This is analogous colour blocking
Analogous colours are next to each other on the colour wheel, and colour blocking means wearing big chunks of solid colours instead of mixing them up in prints. I often wear analogous colours together (read: I wear blue and green), as I like the effect of harmony it creates.
Of course, pink and orange are not quite ‘neighbors’ on the colour wheel (there’s red between them) but they’re both made by mixing red with another primary colour (blue and yellow, respectively). So, there’s enough contrast, yet the colours are close enough to create a harmonious colour scheme. And to further increase the harmony, I prefer the lighter shades of orange (peach or coral) together with hot pink.
What you see on the mural behind me is both analogous colour blocking (red, orange, yellow) and contrasting colour blocking (using compelementary colours i.e. colours on the opposite sides of the colour wheel, orange and blue in this case). It may be more striking, but I prefer harmonious colour schemes in my outfits, especially when wearing solids.
OK, lesson over…
Outfit details:
pink dress: Ghost (old) / linen shirt: Marks and Spencer old) / bag: Furla /
sunglasses: Marimekko / shoes: Clarks (old) / necklace: Purificacion Garcia
Do you like colour blocking?
Tiina
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I love this combination! Great colors which magnify each other. Good work, buddy.
Thanks, Ally! I love pink and orange together, so vibrant and summery.
I think it is a really nice combination. Unexpected and interesting. Well done.Greetje
Thanks, Greetje!
I love that kind of color blocking. This is beautiful, I love those colors together and that dress is looking very good on you. Its a great idea to wear a blouse knotted like that on a dresses!
Thanks, Nancy. A linen shirt worn tied at the waist is practically my 'summer uniform', it defines the waist better than just wearing the shirt loose.
Great combination – it's exciting to see these two colors next to each other. Thanks for linking up, you look terrific, xox-Pattihttp://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thanks, Patti!
Love this, Tiina! You look amazing – great colors, shapes, details – just fab outfit!
Thanks, Natalia!
You are color blocking master! I love these 2 colors together and that dress is fabulous is you! I love it with the shirt tied at the waist, too. Adorable! By the way, I also love blue and green together!Shelbeewww.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thank you so much, Shelbee, that's so sweet of you. Yes, blue and green is a great colour combo, one of my favourites.
I never think of color blocking this way. Great suggestions and such fun pictures! Thanks for linking with Ageless Style! Shelly||The Queen in Between
Thanks.Well, as I don't like strong contrast in my outfits, analogous colour blocking works better for me.
One of my favorite looks on you, the peach and pink are perfect with your complexion and I love the look of these colors!Thanks for linking up with turning heads tuesday!jess xxwww.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks, Jessica. It's amazing what an effect the right (or wrong) colour can have, isn't it? I began noticing that after I started blogging, that certain colours look really good on me whereas others don't seem to do much. And other people comment on that, too, so there must be some truth to it.
Great color combination! I don't believe I have ever tried one of shirts tied like over a dress, so thanks for the inspiration. Thanks for linking up with The Ageless Style link-up!
Thanks! I always wear these big linen shirts tied at the waist in summer, even over dresses. I don't really care for layering; it's sun protection. I want long(ish) sleeves simply to keep my arms and shoulders covered and keep me from burning.
I love wearing pinks/reds together! And you are doing it perfectly.;)caseygcapra.blogspot.com
Thank you, such a sweet comment!
Pink and peach perfection! Thanks for joining in our Friday fashion fun & have a fab weekend!OXOXDawn Lucyhttp://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Thanks! Have a great weekend!
Love it Tiina! Those two colors are going so well together!Thank you so much for linking up with us. Don’t forget to come back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to link up with me again! Take care and keep in touch! :)Gracehttp://colorandgrace.com
Thank you, Grace.
Hurrah for analogous colours and the art of colour-blocking. An art form which I am only just beginning to get acquainted with 🙂 and which you, Tiina, have clearly mastered in this outfit. I love that you made pink look sassy and bold, instead of the usual Barbie saccharine sweetness the rest of the world sports!! xoxohttps://sheelagoh.com/2016/06/10/stargazing-a-link-up/
Thanks, Sheela. My worst nightmare would be seen as barbie anything… Yet, I love pink, particularly hot pink, it's a great colour for my skin tone. I see it as a power colour: bold and in-your-face. But I avoid any overly 'girly' or sweet elements when wearing pink (well, I avoid those elements most of the time because that's just not me…) to make the most of the 'power colour' aspect of my favourite colour and to make it suit my personal style.