The Pantone colour of 2020, Classic Blue, is a timeless and deep shade of blue. It can be characterised as minimal and simple yet striking, especially in fashion. This shade of blue is relaxed and easy to wear.
Roodepoort’s personal brand stylist, and hair and make-up artist, Erin Smylie, loves Classic Blue. She describes the shade of blue as cool and relaxed, and says every person probably already owns a piece of clothing in this shade.
Erin shares her top tips on how to incorporate Classic Blue into your wardrobe:
• Classic blue is a bold, versatile colour to wear. Bodysuits and jumpsuits are an easy way to make a big statement with this fun colour trend. If you need something more formal, a well-tailored dress will be a great piece. For a slightly casual feel, a blue blazer
with a white T-shirt and jeans will be perfect.
• Bringing a trending colour into your wardrobe through accessories is easy. You can jazz up any outfit with a blue cellphone cover, jewellery, a handbag or notebook. Hair accessories are also a fun way to play with colour, and we have so many great options at the moment – from headbands to hair clips, scrunchies and hair scarves … You can play with different accessories and see what works best with your outfit.
• Shoes and bags are a good way to add a pop of blue. Blue and black go perfectly together, so you don’t have to worry about what colour to wear it with, and you can just buy a beautiful handbag or classic stilettos and that’s perfect for a night out.
• If you are adventurous, you can play around with a blue eyeliner, or mascara. Adding a blue colour pallette as a solid colour on your nails or in some nail art is also edgy.
Details: Contact Erin on 082 681 0642 or visit www.erinsmylie.co.za.
Our favourite Classic Blue clothes and accesories:
Danica ankle strap heel – R499, Superbalist.com
Flower stud earrings, R19,99, Mr Price
Of course you can wear classic blue only, such as classic blue jeans and an upper outfit in the same blue. However, if you want to have some fun and create a more chic look, we suggest you try to pair classic blue with baby blue, which is a little unexpected but harmonious colour pairing. Vivid baby blue makes calm classic blue look more chic and vibrant. These two colours are the perfect complement to each other. Bow blouse, R299,95 and straight leg jeans, R279,95, both from Edgars.
Maybelline Diamond Glow eyeshadow in blue drama, R100, Clicks
Embroidered scarf, R120, Contempo
Essie Aruba blue nail polish, R99, Superbalist.com
Drawstring sleeve v-neck dress, R480, Woolworths
V-Neck camisole, R599, Forever New
Scrunchie, R49, Cotton On
Colette by Colette Hayman Milly wristlet purse, R339,50, Foschini
