I'll try something new. Instead of reverting to my usual method of blogging which is inclusive of a multitude of sentences, all ridiculous in length, I'll try this: each look gets one statement. Put the puzzle together and..."et voila (I apologize for the lack of the 'a-based' accent mark )," we have a blog post.
     But first...Step 1: Introduction...(I'm merely outlining the steps to amuse myself and maybe you...ha)
     So today, amidst checking my Facebook messages and reconnecting with a few old friends, I began to remember the tacky middle school days I experienced, void of fashion, filled with braces and a general awkwardness that we all experience around that age. Suddenly, I remembered my old attempts to look cute and pair colors in a way that I believed to be not only acceptable, but quite fashionable as well. Little did I know, blue and brown or pink and brown did not look good, at least not the way I was pairing them. Ever since then, I have had a considerable amount of disdain toward said color combination.
     While leafing through Glamour, I decided to take a look at the Fall 2011 Chloe collection as I began to see clothing of that brand that I considered to be exceptionally...exceptional. There it was: blue and brown...and many other odd colors that I would never want to see printed onto clothing...existing harmoniously on many a beautifully crafted garment of clothing. And...here they are:

As you might imagine, the "articles" are numbered in order. No tricks here...

     Article #1: The blue and the brown-this unexpectedly light and somewhat-spring-like hued palette adds a nice, airy accent to the usually dark and somber fall essence.
     Article #2: The awkwardly yet largely appealingly shaped 70's-ish ensemble- How is this boxy jacket  still managing to look wonderful when paired with equally as boxy pants? Is that even allowed? I thought we were only allowed one box piece per outfit? Whaa? Nonetheless, this quirky, furry ensemble has proven worthy and deliciously luscious.
     Article #3: The orange skirt of steel-This skirt, thought it looks as though it has the ability to deflect bullets, is incredibly rich in color and strong in silhouette. The neutrals paired with it bring out its rich color and label is as fall ready for this season. (Note to self: if I want to go out in this skirt and expect to sit down, that probably isn't happening. How flexible can it be, anyways?)
     Article #4: The fall banana-Wait, is that possible? I don't really know if bananas are particularly in season in the fall, but I do know that introducing this tangy tinge to fall is the best thing since sliced banana...I mean bread. P.S. Bright yellows paired with rich neutrals-I called it. Try it out and credit me, not Chloe (kidding)
     Article #5: The mucho-multi-colored cape-until now, many of the colors seen on this piece of clothing, especially when put all together, made me want to run for the hills (well, maybe not run). How did Chloe make me want to stay a bit longer? Moderation, a good dose of neutral hues, and a green that does not remind me of sickness, of course.
     Article #6: The animal print-looking shirt that isn't really animal print paired with an awkward shade of green jacket-as I've stated already, I don't like certain colors, especially awkward greens, and double especially animal prints in general (yes I know it's more of a brown paisley/flower print). Why am I okay with the combination of them both? Pairing the both of them with a chic grey pant and some yellowy/peachy leather shoes has made this not only acceptable but also preferable to me-wow is right.
     Article #7: The jacket that plainly looks...uncomfortable-this girl looks, to me, as though she is a sort of...constipated marshmallow. Whether or not that is a valid opinion is not up to you, but I will say that I do love the richness of the colors present in this ensemble regardless of the unfortunate shape this model has assumed the position of.
     Article #8: The all-about-silhouette outfit-the absolutely wonderful part about this outfit is that you can barely see any of it. I'm not talking about taking up the role of a wallflower. In fact, I would hope for quite the opposite. If you are looking to slim and elongate your silhouette, slightly flared pants in a dark color worn with tall wedges and a same-color top will do just that.
     Article #9: Make like a fire and sizzle-who thought that velvety orange, 70's inspired pants would ever allow any woman to sizzle? I certainly did not. The saturated mix of neutrals in this ensemble add a rich glow to any woman's complexion. Did I mention it looks considerably comfy?

Summation: get back to those awkward middle school days and mix those unexpected colors and shapes together. Make sure you ask at least two people before you run out the door, though. Peer reviewing is always helpful and may ensure the retention of self esteem for a few days longer. :)
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