One of my favorite color combinations is Black and Blue.
There is something so rebelliously breaking-the-rules chic about the pairing.
Once upon a time there was a tried and true fashion rule that decreed the two shall NEVER be combined but over the past few years designers have thrown that “old school” way of thinking to the roadside and embraced how fantastic the two colors can look together.
The look is super easy to achieve. To start, try an all-black outfit with a navy accessory or vice versa—it will make the style rebellion less daunting. Pair a navy skirt or dress with black tights. Choose classic silhouettes and focus on texture to add depth and dimension. Mix lace with velvet or leather with silk, for example, to prevent the hues from bleeding together.
No matter how you combine it, the trick to pulling off the trend is to keep your navy truly navy — if it’s dangerously close to being black, it’ll just look like you got dressed in the dark.
What I’m Wearing: Pierre Balmain Leather Jacket | John Varvatos T.Rex T-Shirt | TOPSHOP Knit Scarf | Tory Burch Gemini Link Patent Chain Shoulder Bag | Nine West Velvet Bootie | Phillip Lim for Target Skirt |
Click to SHOP some of my favorite Black and Blue Finds:
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I loved this post. I’m always in black so I’m definitely going to incorporate these tips into my wardrobe!
Side Note I love your shoes!
Thanks Kendra!
Fabulous jacket. I love the pops of navy in your outfit, too.
Thanks lady. I’m obsessed my hubby got it for me for Christmas!
Literally ordering those boots NOW!!! And I’m so glad you just gave me the official stylist okay to put blue and black together! You look so fab!
LOL Blue and Black are great together!
Ummm hello Balmain jacket!! I love it. Is it bad to pair black and brown? I’m sorry, but i love that color combo as well!
xx, amanda
http://www.thegirlfromvegas.com
You can totally do Black and Brown- just use the same rule of thumb.. make sure the brown isn’t dangerously close to black.
I am such a blue girl because it meshes so well with my grey and black wardrobe but adds such a nice color! Thanks for sharing your finds I love this fun look
Thanks Babe!
Such a great look and setting! I love how the reds pop.
Marriah Tarango
TarangoVisualStudio.com
Love the boots and your entire attire. Your hair color is lovely.
Thank you so much!
agree…there is something slightly rebellious about it but it looks so good on you!
Thank you!!!
I love blue and black together! I’m so glad the fashion world decided to let that rule go!
Totally a great combo!
I’m loving this! I always shy away from black and blue but you have made this WORK and have me wanting to dig through my closet to see if I can replicate!
It’s so easy! Just stay true to making sure the blue isn’t too close to the shade of black.
Such an awesome outfit you got here dear! Looks perfectly with your beautiful hair!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thanks Jessica!
Love the pairing of the black and navy colors. It looks great on you <3
Thanks Antonia!
You have such a great sense of style Christie ! I love this whole look! I love what you did with the layering !
Thanks so much babe!