The Green Edit
Photography by Frankie Coletto | July 2020
Hello Friends,
Happy Wednesday! Today we are going to talk all about one of my favorite colors: green. Green is the color between blue and yellow on the visible spectrum. Did you know that green is the color of balance, harmony and growth? Yup, neither did I!
Since I was little, my two favorite colors have been green and yellow. Even though they are my favorites, I barely wear the colors now. I made a promise to myself a couple months ago that I would begin adding color (I have succeeded) to my closet because I found myself wearing white or black. I am not saying there is something wrong with it, but I did want to start playing with colors and patterns. I first began with adding some pinks, blues, yellows, and these beautiful green pieces from Zara. There are so many different shades of green; a shade for everyone. Below we will begin dissecting the color and some fashion advices. Hopefully this will convert you into wanting to add the color to your wardrobe.
XX,
Heidi Coletto
Color Theory
One of the first things I learned in fashion school was knowing how to use color theory and making it look good! I do have to admit that at first, the color wheel was intimidating but I promise that you will get used to it and begin experimenting and looking fabulous! There are just a few main points to learn that you can immediately start using when getting dressed every day. These are:
Analogous
Complementary
Triadic
Tonal
Monochromatic
Since in this edit we will be talking about the color green, let’s stick to explaining the points with just that color. I will do other color edits in the future; I promise!
Analogous - Analogous colours are groups of three colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel, and a tertiary.
Complementary - Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be complementary colors (example: red and green).
Triadic - A triadic color scheme is comprised of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. The two most basic triadic palettes are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow and the secondary hues orange, purple, and green.
Tonal - Tonal Colors are different shades of colors of same main color group. Different tones of a color e.g. light purple and dark purple.
Monochromatic - Monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue. Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue, and extended using its shades, tones and tints (that is, a hue modified by the addition of black, gray (black + white) and white.
Note: A monochromatic color scheme is similar to tonal but even more selective in color.
Styling
Here are some outfits I pulled together from items in my closet. I swear I had no idea I had this much green until I had to really look and begin putting some outfits together. I could do about 20 more but I figured 10 would give you the jist of it.
I challenge you to go into your wardrobe and put an outfit together with the color green. Tag me. I can’t wait to see them all. Let’s paint IG green! Quick Reads:
Why Green Is The New Millennial Pink by Vogue
Kate Middleton Kicks Off Her Ireland Tour With an All-Green Look by Vogue
On my cart:
A.L.C. - Nigel II Straight-Leg Pants - Neiman
Hellessy Artemisia Satin One-Shoulder Top - Neiman
Alexis - Sylvie Button-Front Top with Flap Pockets - Neiman
Alexis - Bess Striped Sleeveless Long Dress - Neiman
Golden Goose - with a hint of green - Saks
Aquazzura - Moondust Crystal - Saks
Tory Burch - Miller Bandana-Print Leather Thong Sandals - Saks
Quilted downtown field jacket - J.Crew
Pleated Midi Skirt - J.Crew
YouTube Video to watch:
Check out my best friend, Jenny Borrego reviewing the latest curly protein mask she’s loving while rocking the color green.
Fun fact: Jenny used to make fun of me in middle school for rocking an all green look; green top, belt, eye shadow, hair ribbon. Who is laughing now? But for real, isn’t she looking FAB?
