Neutrals Are The New Black!

Ok, so I've always been a fan of creme, gray and different shades of brown for clothing and shoes; especially on men and women with darker skin tones. But after my shopping expedition this weekend on a search for a couple of items to wear to a party (My Philly folks...take a trip out to Menlo Park Mall in NJ when you get the chance!), my love for neutrals has been validated! Neutrals work so well as a basis for any outfit because they are classic in any fabric (I especially love them in linen, cotton, and wool) and work well with a pop color to make an outfit interesting. I love these dresses from Banana Republic ($97.00 on www.Bananarepublic.com)and the Steve Madden website



Pair with Turquoise, Cobalt Blue or Red heels and accessories, and you have a perfect outfit for a night out with the girls!
(<3 the color & shape of this bag...matching shoes would complete the outfit!)

And fellas, I haven't forgotten about you! Wearing neutrals can help you to look polished and stylish at the same time...and also help you catch the eye of that special young lady! This linen plaid shirt and chino combination from Banana Republic (this outfit is less than $100!)

while simple can be worn casually as shown above, or with a bold tie to make a statement. Both burgendy and green ties would go well with this combo:


So with that said ladies and gents, I'm off to put my neutrals together for work tomorrow! Happy Shopping ; )

C