The Embellished Art Deco & Geometric Trend + How I Wore It

Embellished pieces with bold and bright art deco and geometric prints is a big trend for this summer! And who wouldn't want to wear bright, bold prints during the summer? It isn't revolutionary but new isn't always better. I personally love when art meets fashion and this trend is just plain fun! I've seen it on swim suits and shoes but for this look, I'm wearing an embellished tank. Since a tank top is pretty versatile, you can wear it just about anywhere; plus the sequins and beading make it that much easier to dress up!

So let's get right into how I styled it!

For this look, I dressed up my embellished geometric tank in a more elegant way. Bright and bold pieces are typically reserved for more youthful looks, so I wanted to take my look in a slightly older direction. How did I do this?

1- SIMILAR ACCESSORIES

Keep your accessories along the same 'theme' as your tank. My top happens to be a geometric print, so I went with geometric-inspired jewelry. Neon or bright beaded jewelry would have worked, too!

2- ADD A 'SHOCKER'

Then, throw in a shocker! In other words, pair the tank with a piece that you wouldn't expect to see it with. For me, it was a delicate and feminine cream-colored pleated midi skirt.

BEHIND THE SCENES

I'm sure you noticed that this background is not New Jersey! Last week, I was on a work trip followed by a personal vacation in Miami. During this particular shoot, I had about an hour or two break from the conference so I took to my balcony for a few photos. The humidity is so high in Florida that I had to redo my hair about a million times per day! It held up for these photos but I guarantee it was flat and straight 30 minutes later. How do people live there? Florida ladies, please spill your secrets to perfect hair!

THE LOOK

Express Black & White Geo Print Embellished Cami  //  Express Ivory High Waisted Pleated Midi Skirt  //  Express Geometric Statement Necklace  //  Express Mini-Tassel Earrings (similar: ASOS Mini Tassel Earrings)  //  Forever 21 Crossbody  //  Target D'orsay Pumps (similar: Nine West Half d'Orsay Pumps)

Do you like the embellished art deco and geometric trend? Show me your style! Post your embellished tank look on Instagram and tag me (@theclosetbychristie) for a chance to be featured.

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How To Wear Primary Colors During The Summer

Color plays such a huge role in fashion and even personal style! The colors you choose to wear can even speak volumes about your personality and mood. If you attend a cocktail party and choose to wear a basic little black dress, the other guests may view you as chic and elegant. If you choose to wear a loud, abstract print dress to the same party, you may be viewed as bold and attention-seeking. While both might be positive views, it just depends on who you are and what you want to communicate about yourself to the world. Your personal style is a nonverbal form of communication!

I love wearing bright colors during the spring and summer! Flowers are blooming bright, lovely colors and nature is really coming to life. It only makes sense that our fashion would follow suit! Wearing brights can show off a really fun side of your personality. And pairing brights with other brights can depict you as adventurous, brave, and even artistic! How can we get started? Primary colors are a great place to start, as they're both bright and classic. 

Here's How To Wear Primary Colors During The Summer!

WHAT ARE PRIMARY COLORS

Let's first start out with what primary colors are. You might remember them from your very first art class! Primary colors are the root of every hue. This is where color starts! Purple, for instance, cannot be obtained on its own. It's a product of mixing both red and blue; therefore, it's a secondary color.

So, what are the primary colors? Yellow, red, and blue. The most important thing to note is that they are not shades of these colors. Primary colors are the classic shade of each of these colors. Different shades like burgundy, turquoise, and mustard are all considered tertiary colors.

HOW TO WEAR PRIMARY COLORS

Now that we know what primary colors are, let's discuss our style tips on how to wear them flawlessly every time in just two simple steps!

1- Choose Mostly Neutrals

The majority of my look here is black and nude. I'm wearing a black top and hat with my favorite nude jeweled sandals. These neutrals will anchor your look and keep it from getting too bold!

2- Add Two Primary Colors As Accents

Out of the 3 primary colors, choose 2 of them to add to your look as accents. For my look, I chose blue for my skirt and yellow for my bag. It's up to you just how bold you want to be! I think yellow and blue look really great together, so I was brave enough to wear blue on a main piece. 

If you're unsure or want a more subtle look, try choosing two accessories- like a yellow statement necklace with a blue handbag. It's easier to incorporate bold colors when they don't overlap.