The End of Neon

 (Christian Dior Haute Couture Dress,Agate)

Neon has never struck a chord with me. It always feels too much like a "trend," and regarded with disgust as a failing of the 80's.

While I did not jump on the neon bandwagon, as summer has faded out, I'm finding myself drawn more and more to refreshingly bold colors. It must be some sort of denial of the seasons actually changing.

The Christian Dior Haute Couture dress above in its amazing chartreuse is a sort of "non-neon" yet super bold color. The ring-like silhouette seem to soften the color so that it is nothing less than an exquisite work of art.

When I saw this picture of the multicolored agate slice, I felt like it paired back with the gown exquisitely. The central lime color draws you in, but the surrounding varied rings of other bright colors keeps your eye engaged, only to be overwhelmed by the intense details of the contours and color combinations.

Feathery Pink

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Isn't it interesting how both a photograph of a model in an evening dress and a western landscape can both contain the same fluffy pink texture?

In one it's the focal point, and in the second, it's the color that ties the photograph together.

Amazing how well it works in both.

Neighborhood Yellow

There's been a surplus of this sunshine yellow in my neighborhood lately.

It's the perfect complimentary color to these late summer days.

I was feeling very "California" when I got my picture taken in front of the batman.

Grey tank top, neon shorts, converse, and super bold sunnies make for the ideal August uniform. Complete with a mandatory ponytail.

Magenta Residents

Photographs Taken By Me

Magenta isn't exactly the most natural of colors. It's borderline neon.

Both these flowers and this mouse reside in Lisbon, where they bask in the sun against faded white backgrounds and bold blue skies.

Vertical Turquoise

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It feels like hurricane season is starting early on the East Coast. What should normally be the hottest weeks of the year has been dreary and wet.

All I want is to keep clinging to the last moments of summer. 

I'm definitely feeling the seasons change. I'm starting to think about my fall wardrobe and how I'm going to spend these colder months curled up inside.

One thing that might help me get through this coming fall and winter is COLOR. Color everywhere. 

How great are these turquoise walls? They're bright and cheery, but also surprisingly calming and versatile.

I love how well it lends itself to a "bohemian-modern collector" aesthetic.

Do you think my landlord would mind if I went Turquoise this fall?

mint mint

So the saying goes, "..... is the new black (or pink)," this summer the new color of the season is quickly proving to be mint. 

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A color that in the past was strictly reserved for children's easter dresses and mother-of-the-bride evening separates, is quickly become the sophisticated new color trend for the season.

Initially, mint seemed a bit preppy, but as it becomes more popular, it is becoming more of a bohemian middle-ground color between bold blues and stark whites. I think it's safe to bet that mint will be around for at least another season or two. It will be interesting to see how it changes from a feature color to an accent color, as the trend grows into the fall/winter season.

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