Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Punchy Paradise


For the most part I'm a pretty neutral person when it comes to my wardrobe. Well black mostly, I do live in NYC so it's kind of a given, but with a decent amount of camel, white and some champagne and gold scattered in there.

But when I think of summer and tropical locations my mind instantly goes to bright, bold, punchy colors. When packing I tend to leave my black behind and reach for any bit of color that screams to me from my closet...green, pink, yellow & blue. All the colors come together in one rainbow colored pile on my bed. It's so funny but when I look down at that pile, I suddenly feel like a different person. Not the too busy to get everything accomplished in life girl that I usually feel like. The other me, the carefree vacation me. And I feel happy and lighter and instantly ready to roll. All the better for some fun in the sun :)

How about you guys? Do you go punchy for vacation or do you keep it clean, crisp, white and neutral?

Images: Enrique Badulescu

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm also pretty neutral on a daily basis... but definitely colour when on holiday! What colours are you wearing today?!

SabinePsynopsis said...

I feel exactly the same! Rainbow colours for the sun seem just so right and I'm loving all these beautiful dresses. xoxo

Mariska Meijers said...

I am all for color! Just bought myself a pink dress for my Miami event!Dress in the 4th picture is my favorite xo

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

I love colors! It’s a great way to feel summery!!

Andrea said...

Love this! Im the same way, my closet is full of black (guess its a NY thing?) but in the summer I do try and spice it up with colors.
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Diana Mieczan said...

I so try my hardest to get some colour into my wardrobe...I adore lovely floral patterns and the maxi dress in this post is so pretty :)
Have a wonderful day on the beach darling and see you soon :)
Muah

Marie-Ève said...

I love color! I don't really wear it all the time, but in the summer, and especially on vacation, I really try to. Except this year, because let's face it my maternity wardrobe is somewhat limited... :-(

Copious Couture said...

I love those neon shorts!!!!! So sexy!


Carissa

The Simply Luxurious Life said...

It's funny how changing the color of our wardrobe changes our mood - but that is what is so lovely about fashion - so much can be expressed - love it! On vacation, I probably just wear more white or lighter colors and maybe a few pops of color I wouldn't normally wear. I do hope you're having a wonderful time on vacation. =)

Sara said...

The 2nd and 5th photos are my favs. Love that big beach hat! I've never had one, but I think it's about time. I just love the summer colors in the second to last photo. That bag is hot too!!

k said...

before I even read 'tropical' I wanted to be on the beach with these pics :)

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

I love these kind of bright colours--especially when worn with a tan!

Unknown said...

wow lovely and so colurful xxx

VM Creation Atelier said...

You feelings darling is SOoooo sunny,colorful and happy...
LOVE these post and the state of you mind,lovely Dawn!!!-)*

Sunshine hugs for you,
***Violetta***

Tayebug said...

I would wear every single one of those outfits. Love!

Piper Larson said...

I'm the same...I try to kick it up a little when I'm going on vacation as it seems the basics are just too basic for a tropical location. I love that dress in the third photo!
XO Piper

La Boheme said...

I do both - really bright or all white and simple. The sunshine outside decides what is pulled out of the closet! Great photos! xoxo

Anonymous said...

I personally love the maxi dress (3rd picture), I'm fond of green, blue and yellow for summer. However I can't get away with black though, it's my colour especially I've run out of ideas (from my closet) to wear...

Marcie said...

This is such a funny post, because I can totally relate. I am alwasy in a neutral mode at home, but on vacation, I get daring. I am trying to incorporate that into my daily life, so we shall see how it goes.

xo Marcie

honey my heart said...

yes to bright, bold, punchy colors in everyday wear & vacation choices :) my closet is full of yellows, pinks, and purples, but sometimes i just want black or brown and face a dilemma! right now i'm loving a pink/melon color.

Valerie said...

This is so true! I feel much more daring with color on vacation. Lately I've been trying to mix bright colors with neutrals and I've been really into the contrast! Hope you had a great weekend.

xo
Valerie

Erin at thehealthyapron said...

Nothing beats a classic white on the beach but there is a definitely a time and a place (vacation) for being colorful!

Anonymous said...

Wearing a bright coral top as I type! xo

BigAppleNosh said...

Yes! I loooove color for holidays!

Nubiasnonsense said...

I love that 4th look its so cool!

Gorgeous Glam said...

I'm going to florida in a few weeks and I am turning up the heat on colors! I can't wait to dress in bright colors!! Great photos!! hugs

Tanvi said...

I love colors in real life and even more on holidays! :) ... I am totally digging that third picture [color block maxi] :)

Poppies and Sunshine said...

I usually go neutral, but lately I've been going bright and colorful! I just can't help myself with all the wonderful florals out there this season :)

Splenderosa said...

Hi Dawn, the long dress would be perfect for my post tomorrow for Catherine's family room redo (yes we're at it again). These wonderful colors look so much better on someone else, like someone much younger. :)

Hélène Heath said...

I agree, these colors just SCREAM beach/island vacation! I'm not really a bright colors girl either, but i'm completely with you on this!

Hope you had a good long weekend and that you'Re surviving in this ridiculous heat!!

xxx

Mrs T said...

Carefree vacation me - the best kind!

The Red Umbrella said...

So bright and cheerful!

little luxury list said...

I definitely love colors for summer!

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