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color-blocking-designersWho would have known that the idea of sewing blocks of differently colored fabrics together would become such a hot look in 2011? Color blocking has been seen all over the models on fashion runways and the bloggers on the streets.

The idea is really simple. Take one vibrant color and pair it with an equally vibrant, yet different color. You can do this with tops and skirts or dresses and leggings. Things start to get interesting once you add in a splash of a third color, say with an outerwear item like a bright blue blazer or a spicy red trench.



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color-blocking-accessoriesAnd I know that by now we're all very familiar with color blocking, and some of us have even ventured into the world of color blocking on our blogs.

But I've already checked my closet--nothing but nudes and warm tones in my lookbook. So I'm still working on it.

In the meantime, take a look at some great examples of color blocking with clothes, accessories and even shoes!

I wouldn't recommend pairing all of these together in one ensemble.

How do you color block?

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color-blocking-shoesAnd I was featured as the Look of the Week over at The Wear To Go Girls! Check it out now.
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