One-Dollar Wonders

27 Comments

• Sylvie replied 11 years ago

  Hmm, I think the black is throwing me off because it is so stark and creates another big color transition. Do you have an ink blue top?

• amiable replied 11 years ago

  HaHa! I love the top, and I love the pants, and I love the idea! I would totally wear it, but I have no idea whether it works. Yeah, I know, I'm no help :)

• rae replied 11 years ago

  No, I do not. I don't mind the high-contrast, really. Not quite sure if ombre pants and ombre top is too much.

• Raisin replied 11 years ago

  Hehe, love the face ;)

  I don't know if it's a "no-no" or not, but I actually don't mind it!

• tarzy replied 11 years ago

  I think you look great (but your expression totally conveys your doubt, lol!)

• MsMary replied 11 years ago

  I kind of love it. Even though I feel like maybe I shouldn't. But I do.

  Maybe some gray boots?

• annagybe replied 11 years ago

  It's not so much the ombre, I just don't think the colors go together very well.

• Day Vies replied 11 years ago

  I like it. I think the black brings them together as you'd intended since both patterns get darker as they move toward your waist. It's new -- I say give it time if you aren't feeling sure aboit it. But the fit, cut and tones work very well together --not matchy-matchy at all.

• Joy replied 11 years ago

  I like it too

• goldenpig replied 11 years ago

  Well, I love it, but you know how I feel about matchy matchy!

• Amy replied 11 years ago

  I'm iffy on it. Your expression is cute, though!

• Janet replied 11 years ago

  I love each individual piece and want to steal them from you, but I don't love them together.

• rachylou replied 11 years ago

  I think that's awesome and gutsy.

  !!

• replied 11 years ago

  I like it, because to me the gradient effect starts with black ( your hair) and ends up in black (The boots), Plus I am suscribing to a new color theory. To me, most colors match when the saturation is similar.This theory is the one known in some circles as the "MaryK paradox".

• lynne replied 11 years ago

  I like it.

• Girl X replied 11 years ago

  I like the double ombre, but I don't like the black shirt in the middle. What other colours could you wear underneath?

• rae replied 11 years ago

  Hm, other colors... I have the heather gray layering tee I wore yesterday. Also a long-sleeved turquoise layering tee.

  I think maybe I won't continue with this experiment. Maybe it would be better with my solid rust skinnies for another take on the verdigris theme I like so much.

• Marley replied 11 years ago

  I like! I think its very fun - and kind of tongue in cheek. To me, the black works because of your hair color and boots!

• cciele replied 11 years ago

  I like both pieces but am also "eh" about the black in the middle. Look forward to seeing your verdigris interpretations!

• Isabel replied 11 years ago

  Yea, I am iffy too. Though I can't really put my finger on it. It is not something that I would scratch my head and say "What was she thinking" ( well, I wouldn't say that anyway ) but it isn't Rae fab, ka-pow either. It's mediocre.

• Suz replied 11 years ago

  You're adorable!

  I'm with Anna on this one. It's not the double ombre. It's the colours looking not so hot together.

  That shirt is a winner on you.

• replied 11 years ago

  Dang it, you know? I had to come back to say that the more I see it, the more I like it. I hope Angie chimes in on this one.

• deb replied 11 years ago

  Wear it around the house and see if it grows on you. I do not think it is bad, just not your best.

• Tina.b replied 11 years ago

  Really love the gradation meeting at black in the centre, very cool. As to the colours working together I'm not 100% sure, maybe it doesn't even matter as the perception is that they flow. It's like a visual illusion. I have a really tough time pairing anything with burgundy so I'm definitely not the one to assess the colour compatibility. I'm very intrigued by the look. :)

• nancylee replied 11 years ago

  I like both pieces, Rae, and I want to like the total look...but I'm feeling a little thrown by the transition from the blue shirt hem to the black on the pants waist (like sylvie and anna said).

  Hmmm.

• Karie replied 11 years ago

  I'm not sure...I like it...but I'm not sure if I should....but I also don't know why I'm not thrilled with it either.
  I like the "MaryK paradox" that Zap talked about!

• Angie replied 11 years ago

  Why not! Very 2013.