I’m going to answer that question with a resounding YES. I really struggled with this post. I mean, I didn’t want to seem like Bitter Betty whilst everyone is still having a great time at the color blocking ball. Is there no other to express our undying love for fashion then to become some type of trend happy drones with no desire to be different? For many, color-blocking has become to fool-proof approach to be chic. I understand we have busy lives and sometimes putting together a great looks takes a little work, but come on.

The summer trend of clashing brights and overly done and premeditated hype is coming to a halt with the approach of fall. Well, at least I hope so. With the help of blogs, magazines, TV programs, YouTube, and the planet — I’ve seen enough of color blocking. In fact, I am completely fine with never seeing a happy kid playing with his Leggos ever again. We’ve overdosed on copious amounts of this trend, which was able to transcend far beyond clothes, to even nails, hair and accessories.

For fall, I’m excited about the return of juicy cranberry shades, mustard yellows, rich browns, creams, plaids, dark lace and many other trends. Leave color blocking in the past for now. If you must color block, do so within the same color spectrum. Try going from a lighter shade of blue to dark. I’m going to say goodbye to color blocking for now. Does anyone else feel my pain?

About Candace


Candace Amos is a Brooklyn based journalist with a penchant for blogging, reporting and social media. She is drawn to a wide range of editorial topics from celebrities and pop-culture, fashion, beauty, politics and hard news. Candace has produced pieces for Working Mother Magazine, Zink Magazine, Time Out New York, MadameNoire.com, SpaWeekDaily.com, City Limits and the New York Post.

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