STYLE EDIT COLORS = MOOD source Tibi — copyright Amy Smilovic RING 1: BLACKStrengthBoldnessSharpnessHarshnessDefianceDepth Look for textures, interesting shapes, and details. Wool. Textured. Sculptural: modern. V-neck + short sleeves, giving skin. A dress can be worn almost all year round. Boiled wool: texture. Sleeveless and V-neck: skin. Sculptural: modern. Black, but with textures. Adding interest. Minimal gold hardware, just enough. Leather woven by hand. Luxury. Take it from day to night. T-Lock for safety. Practical, won’t scratch so easily. Pragmatic. Comfort. The first layer. Only you will know, but truly a supportive friend for you to feel confident. The right balance of Chill, Modern, Classic. 55% silk 45% cotton. Elevated, but never too precious. Great tool in your wardorbe for big/slim/skin Relaxed fit. Plissé. Modern + textured, yet chill. Will work with barely there sandals (for skin), and you’ll still feel like yourself. Leather belt with silver hardware. The good friction to balance an outfit. Leather belt with gold hardware. It can bring warmth and a point of view with the gold. Giant bag. Very pragmatic. Black soft leather. Something you’ll keep forever. No hardware, no logo, and great quality. Chic. 100% cotton. Interesting waistband. Pockets. Great boxy fit. Not too overwhelming. Leather: texture. An extra layer of interest. Classic, yet modern. RING 2: NEUTRALSRefinementPolishedLuxuryImpeccableCrispA blank canvas Look for classic but with a modern twist. Dark brown. Classic. Minimal design. Modern. Croc-effect: adding visual interest. Big. Practical. Dark denim. Classic. Full length, it’s good, giving slim. But all in a modern cut. They sit comfortably high on the waist and have slightly off-centered Twisted seams that accentuate the classic straight legs. Modern yet classic, see? Dark navy. Classic, yet with a modern shape and some structure (heavy cotton). Will bring you the polished vibe you’re seeking with ecru denim trousers. Classic, yet modern. Oversized trenchcoat. The good neutral. Will revitalize your white. Almost 12 months a year. Merino wool: warmth and lightness. Easy to layer up, or tie around the waist for definition. Interesting, sculptural shape, not basic. High neckline, not basic. Beautiful drape. This will replace your super chill grey sweatshirt, you’ll feel better, more like yourself. You’ll wear it 12 months a year. White poplin shirt, with high slits on the side: good for versatility. Roll up the sleeves or leave it open: chill and skin. Barely there sandals. Skin. Smooth leather. Classic. Yet interesting shape, sculptural. Modern. You’ll wear them from morning to bedtime on a sunny day. Beach, market, dinner. Nobody will see this, but you will feel good and confident. A neutral to go incognito under your white top. Beige car coat. Honey beige. The perfect classic, you’ll have it forever. Really well-priced, 100% cotton. RING 3: THE -ISH COLORSRelaxationEaseCalmnessSerenitySoftnessSoothingGrey/Brown-red undertonesThe no-color-colors Look for colors that will soften a bright colors or make neutrals more interesting. Ring 3. Beige/Khak-ish. It’s modern, yet it’s classic. It’s a new neutral. It’s a perfect ring 3: imagine it with your favorite trench coat and dark blue denim jeans. It brings something interesting because of the good strange color. Great travel and work bag. Taupe-ish? You see this is so soothing and relaxing, and will look great with bright colors, black, and neutrals. The color says ‘chestnut’. You know it’s a ring 3. Look at it against the butter yellow shirt! It will soothe your ring 4 and bring interest to your black + neutrals. Soft leather, a great bag with 3 spacious compartments. Lilac. Grey undertone. A true ring 3. Will make you feel chill. Try this instead of a white shirt. Roll up the sleeves for skin, or button only 2 buttons for chill. Cement grey. The good ring 3. Sculptural heel, modern. Skin and slim. Burgundish? Red wine? Definitely a ring 3. The croc-effect is giving good friction. It’s making it modern. Won’t scratch as easily as smooth leather: practical. Chill, modern, and classic. The good no-color color. Between beige, greige, ‘stone moss’ (whatever that means). Modern neckline (high), with a classic pointelle. No so basic! Not basic. Interesting. Soothing. Great fit. It will be so beautiful with darker colors (ring 1, ring 2) or saturated colors (ring 4). Imagine it against a bright green, or against a crisp white. All good. How soothing and refreshing is this perfect butter yellow? Perfect 12 months a year. The good chill, modern, classic. You’ll get tons of wear out of this dress in the Spring/Summer. It’s like a trench dress, in the most perfect Ring 3 color. Brown color with red undertones. Perfect Ring 3, will bring interest to your black, neutrals and saturated colors. It gives slim (slim shoe) and skin. It’s grey, but it’s muted. That’s why it’s a ring 3 for me: picture it with a crisp white t-shirt and a camel trenchcoat. Soothing. Yet modern. Can you spot the Ring 3 colors? Look for the green-ish. The taupe-ish. The orange-ish.. etc. Can you feel how it will soothe your silhouette (vs. a black leather bag)? Orange-ish. Sculptural, modern cat eye shape. Minimal. Softer than your black sunglasses. RING 4: BRIGHT + PASTELEnergyExcitementGood chaosVigorPunchIntenseSaturatedBright Look for friction, icky, something strange, glossy or sculptural. No basic. Energy. Excitement. Texture. A slim sneaker. Will wake up any outfit. Options. Guaranteed. Picture this with a ring 3 taupe and a white t-shirt. Good, no? Giant green alpaca wool scarf. A safety blanket. Energy. Say no more. If you think saturated colors won’t work for you, start small, with small accessories. Yes it’s pink. It brings energy. The cut is modern, with a high neckline. It’s cotton, but it’s sculptural. Let the neckline appear under a navy crewneck sweater or wear it under a cream cardigan. Parachute dress: sculptural. With pockets: practical. It gives big. Luxurious silk blend. Suede bag in a vibrant red crimson. Imagine it against ring 3 and ring 2 neutrals: energy, and the perfect slouchy fit.
