What I Wore :: A Possibly Outdated Color Story

shirt :: old navy

skirt :: thrifted

shoes :: thrifted

glasses :: coastal

Remember a couple years ago when this was the trendiest color combo the world had ever known? I painted the kids' wall blue like this and Bea had that red bed frame. It was glorious. I don't regret anything. In fact, James and I have seriously discussed doing blue walls and red furniture in our home. Like in the main rooms. 

People say blue to mean sad, but I think it is the happiest, cheerful-est color. It makes me think of clear skies and the ocean. Not that I've ever seen a pretty blue ocean, but figuratively, sort of. 

The walls in our new house are ALL (except the wood panelled kitchen) a nondescript neutral. The annoying thing is that the neutral comes out a different shade in every picture. Even when the camera hasn't moved. Wow, how does it do that? And why won't it stop?

I am definitely not implying supernatural activity, but I had the opportunity to spend a few hours in this house by myself for the first time the other day. I had the feeling someone was back in the bedrooms and I was sure I heard a child's footsteps. I wasn't creeped out though, because for one thing it was the middle of the day and for another I don't believe in that stuff. 

Do you? Did you have an experience that changed your mind or what?

Personal Style 101: ELYCIA on Colour!

Hi, I'm elycia from the blog ♥elycia and in case you don't know me I am a vintage loving cat lady living in a cute house on a quiet street with my husband and our two sweet kitties. Oh ya, and I am obsessed with colour. Wow, that felt like the beginning of a "My Strange Addiction" episode.

I have always been drawn to colour and colourful clothes. When I was young I wore neon like nobody's business. I even had three different coloured pairs of neon slouch socks that I would mix and match so that I would be wearing two different coloured neon slouch socks. I kind of wish I could say that this is just something I made up to be funny but I am very serious. I don't have a photo of the slouch socks to show you but I do have this equally fancy photo of a lovely red ensemble.

When I was in high school my favourite outfit was this pair of extremely wide leg red pants, a bright blue shirt and just in case that wasn't enough colour, a zip up rainbow sweater. Oh and I was probably wearing bright green shoes or something equally as ridiculous. I still have that rainbow sweater...

I definitely have days where I feel like being more neutral but in general I love having multiple pops of colour in my outfit. If you are a bit nervous about colour but really want to start playing with it I would recommend starting by introducing one colourful piece into your outfit. Accessories are a good way to start. You could start with something as little as earrings, a bracelet or a necklace. Colourful clothing can be intimidating but colourful jewelry is a good way to ease yourself in.
Vintage scarves are another good starting point. They are pretty and can really brighten up an outfit and make it more fun!

Are you a colour lover or does looking at my outfits make you break out in a sweat if you imagine yourself in it? If you are nervous about colour give it a try and let me know how you liked it!