Color Obsession

There are very few things I am willing to admit that I am obsessed with. But I will gladly say that this season I am OBSESSED with color. I mean, full on, umpteen pin boards, fatal attraction-obsessed with color. And with the chill of November upon us, I find myself searching high and low for the right winter pieces to add to my wardrobe . Even though I know I could easily put on an Aztec print sweater over a white peplum top from last year (and lets be honest, still look fabulous), there are new 2014 trends that I want to make staples in my closet.

This year it is all about the pastels. 

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One of the colors that I have been drooling over is the soft, almost blush pink, Dusty Rose. This goes well for every occasion, and on basically every skin tone. 

Yet, my Dusty Rose affinity is easily rivaled by my infatuation with an intoxicating hue, called...

Oxblood!

(dun, dun, dun!)

The dark rich color of Oxblood compliments the soft pastels in a way that isn't too dramatic for everyday wear. So classic, so spectacular, all the time.

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Even in small doses, this color makes a big impact. Finishing off a pastel getup with a pop of oxblood, even if just on your pout, has power.

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If bold colors scare you a bit, give oxblood a try with an accessory, such as a fun bag or hat. 

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I am not alone in my obsession with this rich color. The rest of the girls here at the shop have embraced its beauty and have made this look all their own. 

By adding just a touch of Oxblood color to her lips, Abby has taken seasonally ambiguous colors and made them fit for the fall. Powder blue and dusty rose (there it is again) are no longer designated to your childhood Easter dresses. When paired with black tights, moto boots, and OXBLOOD, you have a runway look that translates easy into real world style.

As Blakemore's resident fashionista, I'm hear to tell you once and for all; if you haven't cultivated a healthy Oxblood obsession yet- you will soon. Don't be left behind... winter is coming.

~Alyse Renee