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Color Blocking has been around for decades but it really was not until Spring 2011 that it has really taken off. If you remember, most of the colors used for this look have been quite bright and bold but now for Fall 2011, the colors are are deeper and darker shades. There are lots of reds, browns, earthy, and jewel tone colors.

While you can easily take a top and wear it with a different color bottom and perhaps a third color belt or scarf there are many great items that are also color blocked already. One of the best ways to find these items is in dresses. There are so many great color blocked dresses ranging from casual to more formal.

One of the first dresses that caught my eye was the Thread Social Colorblock Turtleneck Dress. This dress had a very 1960s mod look to it. This long sleeve dropwaist dress has a grey cotton turtleneck top and a colorblock silk skirt. While the dress may be a little to short to wear for work, this is a great dress to wear for a get together with friends.

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If you are wanting a great color block dress that is more appropriate for work, there are plenty of those to choose from. There are two in particular that I love a lot. The first is the Joseph Van Colorblock Dress. This dress is a long sleeve lined crepe dress. The top of the dress is white with red sleeves and the skirt part is a solid black. The length is office appropriate and it is perfect to wear for an after work get together as well. Wear this dress with a pair or black or red heels and your outfit is complete.

The other dress that grabs my attention is the Alice + Olivia Short Chloe Coloblock Dress. This dress is a gorgeous brown and cream dress and comes with a detachable narrow gold belt. This is a great dress that is comfortable as well as fashionable.

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Moving on to dresses that are perfect to an evening party or formal get together the choices for color block dresses are practically endless. One of my favorite is  the Herve Leger Colorblock Dress.  Like most of the other great Herve Leger dresses, this is a form fitting banded dress. A gorgeous shade of green with blue and black, this dress will have all eyes on you this holiday season or whenever you wear it.

Another great colorblock dress that will show off your figure is the Pencey Colorblock Cutout Dress. This dress is available in pink/ burgundy (pictured) as well as blue/aqua. While both are great color combinations, the pink and burgundy dress is a bit more fall like. Keep in mind you will have to not be self conscious when wearing this dress because of the exposure at the waist.

Though not as form fitting, but equally if not more gorgeous than the previous two dresses, the Matthew Williamson Paneled Mini Dress is a great colorblock dress. This red, pink, and black dress has a array of materials and textures on this dress. You will definitely get a lot of attention when wearing this dress.

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No matter the occasion make sure that you have some sort of color block dress to wear this season. You can find so many that have the colors combined for you already or mix and match colors on your own.

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By now most people are aware of all of the shatter/ crackle nail polishes that are out there and Nicole by OPI the latest to jump into the game. Their polish dries in a graffiti finish with each application looking different from the next.  I have tried a few of these different types of polish and Nicole by OPI most definitely goes on the smoothest and easiest of them all. Each nail “graffitied” great and there is not a single one I am disappointed with.

When I recently was sent some Nicole By OPI Texture nail polish I wanted to wear it but not just the normal way of putting it on over a single color. I went through my nail polish collection and found some colors that would look great together but at the same time might be a bit bold ( for me at least ) to wear on their own. I wanted to create a multi color nail that would be the background for this new texture polish. I also was inspired by the colorblock look that is oh so popular right now. I decided to experiment and see how 4 colors with a texture over it would look. I figured the worst that could happen would be that I would have to take it off and figure out a new approach.

The first thing I did was find the colors I wanted and I decided on ZOYA Perrie(purple), Yummy (blue), Sweet(pink), and Creamy(yellow)

After a clear base coat was put on I painted each of may nails with all of the colors. I started with Perrie and painted a small section on  each nail, with each one being a bit different than the next. I waited a few minutes for it to dry a bit and Yummy was next. After waiting for it to dry I painted on the Sweet followed by Creamy. When I was done this is what it looked like. I was not concerned about if the nails looked perfect because I knew that the Texture coat would cover any imperfections.

When I painted my nails it was late in the day so I decided to let my nails dry completely for the night and start with the Texture Coat. This way, not only was I sure that my nails dried, but I was able to take some pictures outside in the natural light.

The next day I put on a coat of the Nicole by OPI White Texture Nail Polish and this is the outcome. Since I wanted to ensure that the Texture went on without any problems I wiped each nail with little bit of rubbing alcohol to make sure there were no oils or anything on my nails. After the White Texture Coat I let my nails dry for about 5 minutes then put on a top coat.

While this manicure could have easily been done on one sitting I really wanted to photograph it all in the best light possible. I also have the Black, Red, and Gold Nicole by OPI to play around with so be sure to come back and see what special manicure I do with them.

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Hello ..I am Keicia Shanta one of the newest contributors to FashionUrbia. I aim to please you guys with nothing but the best features , so with that being said shall we begin. I know every Fashionista has seen the re-emerging of colors, brights, neons, its been a colorful Summer . So when models ask me” Whats your favorite color for the Summer ?” I reply ..you cant go wrong with Yellow, beautiful blues, and you would never guess White.  Keep you Summer looking fresh with either of these colors , Orange and Green  all of these colors are coming back with full force.There is no limit with the this trend, dramatic popping makeup and nails are everywhere. Mix and match different colors to make a date night ultra fashionable. Or just for an outing with the girls , make it your own and rock it out.

So you have an idea of how to brighten up your Summer and  follow the amazing  Color Trend that has taken over the runway.

Until Next time Fashionista’s …….

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I was born in the mid 80s and I grew up hating the fashion of the decade: way too bright, way too crazy. Now in my mid twenties, I found that several 80s style pieces have integrated into my wardrobe, without me even noticing. At one moment I even found myself raiding my mother’s closet for puffy shoulders velvet blazers! It’s clear that the 80s finally made their comeback, and while there are some keepers, there are also plenty of nos. I put together this list of what to take with you from the 80s and what to decline.

Neon colors – Take it. And when I say take it, I don’t mean head to toe, I don’t mean dyeing your hair pink or putting on neon-green sneakers. You should rather go with color blocking: use one or two bright colors, combined with neutrals. It was all over the runways for spring and it’s all over the street style blogs now. Get a neon handbag, too!

Retroist.com; Gucci

Harem pants – Take it. But don’t go all the way to MC Hammer pants. Yes, they’re comfortable, but they create a very unusual silhouette – they look best on a tall and slender body. Choose silk and upgrade these low-crotch pants for eveningwear, with heels and unexpected prints, like leopard.

M.C. Hammer; Blake Lively

Shoulder pads – Leave it. The 80s were all about big shoulders. The wider, the better. But shoulder pads? They used to put them on coats, even on delicate blouses and dresses! They just make you look masculine and disproportionate. However, if your shoulders are too narrow, you can go for what is now called a “power jacket”, with structured shoulders.

Vogue; Rihanna

Denim jacket – Take it. The same situation with the denim jacket – it’s back, but please, don’t fringe it and don’t embellish it like 30 years ago. And most of all, don’t wear an all denim suit!

Retroist.com; Chloe Sevigny

Thigh high boots – Leave it. You might think they make you look hot, but truth to be told, you have to already be hot in order to look good in thigh high boots. They cut your leg and, if mismatched, you’re at risk of looking like Pretty Woman… in her working days. If you still can’t resist them, avoid latex and wear them with jeans rather than with mini skirts.

Pretty Woman; Kate Moss

You might have noticed so far that I recommend to take everything you want, just as long as you do it in moderation. The 80s were a time of opulence and going over the top, and that is probably the reason why everyone’s scared to look at their own pictures from those days.

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Often when you buy an article of clothing you really can only wear it one way but the Vest Possible Combination gives you so many different options and it costs less that $30. The vest is very versatile not only in the options of how to wear it, but in terms of what to wear it with since it is in a vivid colorblock pattern of teal, heather grey, and black.

You can wear the vest as is, open with the long tails of the vest draping down dramatically, over a simple tee shirt or tank top with a pair of skinny jeans or long shorts. You can also wear the vest with the long tails wrapped and tied around your waist creating a wrap around top. This is a great top to play around with and create your own look with.

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