Above: Vibrant red scarf with vintage blue dress
Above: violet blue with orange...
Want to create a striking outfit? Think outside the box when choosing your accents . We have been conditioned to match in a predictable manner, matching like-minded colours. However, if you put together not just opposites, but colours like red and yellow, stunning results are within reach. Match the depth or brightness of the colour, for example a bright primary red with a bright primary yellow. See the pictures above, a violet blue bracelet with a tangy orange scarf -- and the shimmery aqua dress with a blood orange silk wrap, opposing colours with a similar black abstract design. Accessory colours do not always need to match -- a trick is to offset with a non-patterned base, such as a black dress. Play around and have fun putting together your look!