Friend Friday: Colour Wars.

This week's Friend Friday is all about colour - and let's face it, those of us enduring the dismal days in the UK need an injection of vibrancy. I for one am very excited about the upcoming colour-blocking trend; I loved the collections at Gucci and especially Aquilano.Rimondi - I haven't been so behind a trend since Prada's Spring 2000 collection (the one with all the pleated skirts and ostrich skin). So put on your shades, people...and off we go!

What colour dominates your closet? 

It used to be black, but after succumbing to pressure I began to branch out into jewel tones: emerald, plum, deep sapphire... I found that wearing them on my bottom half made the transition a whole lot less scary.

Love pink and red together.

I would never wear pastels, white, or neon colours...and neutrals sap all the colour out of my already-pale skin.


If money weren't an issue how would you change the colour emphasis in your closet?

This used to be an entirely black selection. Can't believe I own that much pink...

I have become obsessed with cobalt and Yves Klein-esque blues. They are stunning shades, and they make my hair look redder - it's a win win situation chez Bossa. I have a coat, jumpers, skirts...and of course my beloved vintage silk dress:

So if I had a real influx of cash, it's most likely that I continue to turn my world blue. Or dip my toe into the neon pond by investing in a pair of this season's Miu Miu shoes.

What is your mantra about mixing colours? 
For me, it's got to be all-black or multiple jewel colours. I love tan leather with everything. As for what one shouldn't wear...try as I might, I find it difficult to wear any combination of black, brown and navy, which is a total leftover from my very colour-conscious mother.  

Plum, navy, forest green, tan. My kinda combo.

For you, how do you incorporate colour into your outfits? 
If I'm feeling brave I will wear multiple colours together. If I'm feeling slightly less brave I'll pop on a pair of coloured tights. If I'm all-out chicken I'll perk it up with a necklace or some shoes...

Which blogger(s) do you think do a good job of incorporating colour into their wardrobe? 
Without a doubt: Franca, of Oranges and Apples. Her colour choices are fabulous, quirky and brave. Every outfit post makes me want to applaud. She is, also in my opinion, the mistress of coloured tights; she almost tempted me to buy some orange ones the other day. Don't fret, my dears - I said almost...

Franca, my Colour Guru: and these are some of the lower-key outfits...

What about you, fellow fashionistas? 

How does colour feature in your wardrobe?  

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