Tag: colorvibe

Springing into summer!

Can you believe we are in June!!??? The weather has been so amazing and has got me excited about the fun prints, color pops and bold accessories that work in spring and through summer!! So let’s get into a few of my favorite pieces that get me through season to season!

Right now my shopping focus is for summer BUT I love to get a piece that I can see me wearing layered NOW. If you have been following me on IG than you have seen my current boutique obsession more amore boutique in New Haven Connecticut. That’s where I scored this fab green floral print dress! I know this dress will be on rotation this summer.

How about adding a dress with your favorite pair of suit pants! The shorter the dress easier to make into a long tunic top layered with a great bright pant! When the weather turns hot, hot, hot I will add a pair of Bermuda shorts, brunch ready!

Let’s get into prints!! Color pops are always a good idea!!! Pairing together separate, doesn’t matter! You can easily pair the third quarter sleeve with shorts and the pants with a simple tank! So get the fun print and don’t look back!

Go with that neon pop and make it a high neck line and sleeveless! This way for spring it can be layered, under or over with a great puff sleeve or even a sheer sleeve!

Now let’s talk long sleeve and a maxi skirt!!! I LOVE taking a maxi and turning it to a strapless!!! So easy to pair with fun bold metallic accessories! The long sleeve can easily pair with denim anything!!

Kimonos or bust!!!! Do not sleep on long dusters, kimono and robe pieces to layer with jeans to suits to a hot night out with the hubs!!

I hope some of these fab spring finds make a splash this summer in your wardrobe!

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Have a fantastic weekend, as always thank you for being here!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Summer print pops

Summer is meant for fun prints and lots of color! Whether it’s in the clothes or the accessories, prints make everything better! So here is a collection of prints to find, wear and love!

This Sara Joy kaftan is a must for summer! Whether running errands, heading to lunch after the beach or anyr fun summer activity. The color pops against the black creating movement in the print, I couldn’t help but pair the dollar store butterfly stickers as accessories by just adding a few bobby pins!

Try a bit of a hippy vibe with wide leg bell bottom floral neutral pants with a fun swirl of color for a head scarf. I love pulling colors from patterns to add in to my accessories.

This Tabitha Brown X Target collaboration kimono/dress is a must with the bright pop of orange/yellow, colorful flowers and adorable white polka-dots! Paired so well with all white accessories!

Go BIG or go home is what they say! So pairing this fab lemon print, another great piece from the Tabitha Brown X Target collab, with this stark black a white print was such a great marriage! 

Do you do matchy matchy? I have to say..LOVE IT!! This jump suit is a repeat and from Walmart kids. If you are on the short side you can fit in some of the larger sized children’s clothes in lots of stores.

Sometimes a look comes together with opposites. Like light and dark. Pink, maroon..same family different shade!

A must in your wardrobe is a little jean vest!! Great for a little cover up especially if your in the a.c. and then heat! Pair it with a great black floral print.

So…….which prints will you be trying this summer!? Tag me @hinchology and #getahinch and #hinchology to be featured in my stories!

Until next style,

xo,

Nicole

 

One jacket….3 ways

Sometimes you just find a piece that is so super easy to create multiple looks with!!! So here’s a blazer that has a pop of it’s own!

If you wonder why this purple and yellow goes so well together that’s easy, they are complimentary colors on the color wheel. Loved how the butterfly clips gave a magic moment with these fabulous gloves! It’s all about the details for me in this look!

So hard to not add purple with this jacket…this time with tulle and a bit of my favorite school girl vibe!! Don’t worry I will change it up for the next look…promise!!

Grab that long Maxi skirt, make it a strapless, cinch your waist with a belt! Added metallic pops help your eye moving head to toe!

So find a jacket that you just can’t get enough of and layer it up before spring is gone!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Street wear

This time of year layers are necessary!! I’m not always dressed to the nine. Good comfy street wear is ! What’s my definition of street wear? Fun, comfy, layers and a bit of bling!

Love a great pair of Adidas, some color pops and an unexpected pattern like this Valentino clutch!

These sparkle pants are baggy and loose for comfort! Add a white tee, a little color match head and toe!

Layered large Tee’s are a favorite for sure. I don’t know about you but this time of the year is a time to get off my winter weight and feel good about sleeveless tops , short shorts and bathing suits!

Usually my take on street wear is colorful, but sometimes keeping it dark and denim is the way to go!

Sometimes it’s all about the texture and details!! Layers of necklaces, print pops and matching frames, just as eye catching as a neon pop!!

Grab that metallic jumper that you haven’t used since New Year’s and layer with some fantastic gems like emeralds.  Flip your monogram cardigan to create a patter break in your color pops! Top everything off with a conductor hat and you have an uplifted street style all of your own!

So grab those pieces that make you feel comfy, layer up! Add the bling and bring on YOUR street style!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Suits season

Spring time calls for fun suits to layer on or take off. Let’s explore exactly what does a suit look like in a hinchology world!

Suits don’t always have to be three pieces. This look is for weekends or a dress down day suit vibe! Find a t-shirt with color pops, and grab a suit jacket with one of those bright colors. Scarves, purses and sneaker pops add to the fun.

Bring your suit alive with fun tie dye! Pull a light color from the dye and add some white basics with pants, skirts and shades!! Silver is always a go to for me when I need a basic!!!

Tweed and stripes are a bright unexpected fun pop!! Adding neutrals like cream and tan to have the attention put on the color fun.

Go neutral with pink and peach while letting the print be the star of the show!! I loved how this drop off box for used clothes matched my look. 

Love, LOVE my silver mini shopper by Telfar!! Get on board with this amazing brand!!  The quality and comfort is like no other!! I have my eyes set on a medium shopper next!! What color to get what color to get!?  Pair a large and small print in the same color family and you can never go wrong!!

 

Accessories Accessories Accessories…..I know that saying that you should take off the last accessory you added, that’s why I am always sure to add six brooches! Remember that your style is just that YOURS!! There are no rules to when it comes to what YOU like!

An oversized suit jacket, some tulle and a belt….feminine power!!! 

A simple white shirt, black pants and a super fun tie!! Works every time!!

So suit up with confidence, determination and some fun takes on suit styles!

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Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Valentines Vibe

This is one of my favorite times of the year! There’s so much love in the air! Realizing that we are moving right along through winter and Fashion Week is coming!!! So I’m serving up some fun twists to try for your Valentine day vibe!

Ever use pj’s for your day looks? I grabbed a set and split them up to make a few different looks!! Loved the feather pops at the wrist! This color pallet gave me summer sorbet vibes!! The textures are so lush and lovely! So would this be a contenderation for a Valentine’s day look?

I really fell in love with the feather details on these lounge pants! I didn’t love the way they looked by the waist because let’s face it..they aren’t real pants..lol! So I layered with a longer blouse! Make your looks fit you..not the other way around!! So important to feel your absolute best!

This black and gold brings an enchanted textured style! One accessory detail that I so appreciate are special headbands, hats and fascinators.

Obviously anything red with pearls is classic romantic for sure!! Easily pair it with black and white for a fab balance!!

Play with pieces that have pops red, pink or purple!! You can always walk around with a heart garland, LOL kidding! Great look for a run around with your girls for galentine’s day for an afternoon lunch!

Here’s the pj set together with a little tank!! Remember the rule of 3, always try to get three looks from any piece you purchase! 

Red and white stripes bring a Parisian vibe for me!! Wouldn’t that be amazing….sitting in Paris at a Cafe, eating a chocolate croissant, yes my favorite…On my bucket list!

Obsessed with a pink and orange vibe! This dress is from Meghan Fabulous!! Photos by Marta who is tagged in all IG photos!  Top it all off with the most gorgeous gold heels from Sarah Flint! Use code: BANICOLEHINCHMAN to save $50!

Special shout out to my girls for galentine’s day! Please check out my IG post to connect with all that are tagged in the post!! This group of ladies are who you want in your corner!! 

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Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Color combo

If you know me just a little then you KNOW I love color! Being in an art room by day and a walk in closet at night, color combos are always on the radar! These are some of my favorite combinations that are going to be poppin in my feed this week!

Purple & Beige

Just fell in LOVE with this combo! Lavender socks made the entire look come together! Tall socks are such a great spring addition! When worn with a long skirt they give the feel of tights!

Pink & Yellow

Love the way these two pops of colors unite. If I could give this combo a name it would be strawberry 🍓 banana 🍌!! I paired it with my 80’s plastic charm necklace for a bit of whimsy! This yellow skirt is actually a dress layered!

Red & Turqoise

I noticed this combo on the Gram and just thought how fantastic the turqoise popped with the red. It became a pattern of color head to toe! (p.s I made that tulle skirt!! If interested please DM)

Yellow & Purple

Really enjoyed this naturally complimentary color combo!! The color wheel was the inspiration for this style! Purple and Yellow balance each other from being the lightest and darkest of the color wheel!

Orange & Blue

Living in New York this combo is everywhere! I figured I would try it, so glad I did..loved how the light value of the orange highlighted the dark royal blue! Go Mets! (JK, I am a Yankee girl)

Pink & Beige

This light color pallet creates a big impact with accessories that accent the combo! The pink and beige stay on trend with pastel colors being up front and center this spring!

Yellow & Sky Blue

Don’t these colors remind you of blue skies and sunshine!? I was so happy to try this combo..an instant mood boost!

What color combos will you be trying this spring?

Let’s inspire together! #hinchology, #getahinch and @hinchology!

Until next style!

Xo,

Nicole

Color Vibes!

Color Vibes!

Do you ever feel stuck on what to wear for your next zoom meeting? Your not alone! So when its time to zoom start with a color! Follow my rainbow fashion everyday this week on Instagram @hinchology!!

The week will start off with a BANG!! Red is such an empowering, bright and eye catching color, don’t you think!? It gives vibes of strength and focus for the up coming week!!! With orange next it’s bright and playful vibe will help coast you through anything that comes your way!!

Monochromatic looks are always trendy! Play around with the purpose of the piece and see if it sticks!! Like this Red ruby choker repurposed! We all need to put a crown on sometimes and be reminded we CAN do anything and everything that we put our minds to.

As the week goes along I can guarantee that Yellow will up lift and revitalize your mood! Use pops of colors in your accessories.

Get familiar with the complimentary colors! Red and Green, Blue and Orange & Purple and Yellow. Different value pairings like the Pink and Olive green can be fun takes of a classic complimentary pair.

Blue in our rainbow will keep you going strong with denim, denim and more denim!!! Different values of Blue go together so well!

Now onto my favorite colors…. Purple and Pink!! If I wear one of these colors I know it’s going to be a good day BUT if I wear both I know it’s going to be a GREAT day!!

So as you move through the Rainbow this week remember how a color can help your mood and overall day!! Take note on what color uplifts you!!

There are so many color combos that can be fantastically unexpected!!

Remember that if you get stuck on a color use classic Black or White as the base of your fashion!!

So….. are you up for the color vibe challenge!? If so use #getahinch in your post so that I can share in my stories all of your wonderful fashion!! Let’s help inspire each other through color fun!!

Stay safe, healthy and creative!!

xo,

Nicole