Beyond Basic | 3 Ways Stand Out with a Neutral Pallet

May 17 | ESPA Jewelry

It’s no secret. I like shiny things. What girl doesn’t? To this day, one of my favorite gifts was the rhinestoning kit I received for my 10th birthday…which I proceeded to use to turn my curtains into a disco ball.

Zero regrets.

As an adult, unfortunately bedazzled everything has fallen out of fashion. And while I’m all here for the neutral-girl trend, It’s still important to me to sneak a little sparkle into my everyday outfits.

If you’re looking to stand out without breaking fashion code (or the bank) this is for you.

# 1: Texture, Fabric, and All That Jazz

You don’t need to rely on neons to make an impact. The brightest, most saturated outfits often wind up a jumbled, visual mess. Meanwhile, a simple black dress can be the most eye catching in the room.

Why?

Texture.

Right to Left: Cotton T-Shirt, Satin, Ribbed Cotton Trousers, Tweed Jacket. Chances are, you could’ve guessed that even from this close a shot. The power of texture!

One of the simplest ways to add a unique flare to your outfits is to mix and match unique textures.

You can have an outfit consisting only of neutrals absolutely shine with the right fabric, makeup, and jewelry mix.

# 2: Interesting Shapes

One of the simplest ways to add a unique flare to your outfits is to mix and match unique textures.

You can have an outfit consisting only of neutrals absolutely shine with the right fabric, makeup, and jewelry mix. Here is one of my favorite examples:

A memorable shape stands out in a crowd of cookie-cutter jeans and t-shirts. Toss on a dramatic trench coat, or a flowy chiffon fabric skirt, and a solid-color outfit is suddenly more dramatic than any 80’s throwback.

It’s not just clothes!

The shape of any piece determines how it catches the light. The Endless Love necklace was designed with subtle heart motifs to make you double-take, and to bring out the natural enhanced shine of the moissanite gemstones