Nude:
The colour “Nude” is described as a shade that is a little
darker than champagne, lighter than sand and perhaps with a hint of blush or
peach – Nola.com
According to the online colour finder, Pantone.com; “Nude”
comes up as light beige in the description.
There is no one single term to describe the term “nude” in
fashion, because the word is scattered around pale hues, flesh skin tones and
neutral colour palettes, that cover an array of whites, pinks, yellows, beiges
and browns (according to stylist David Zyla on Nola.com).
One thing for sure is that the colour “nude”, pretty much
flatters any skin colour when it comes to both make up and clothing. That Nude
appeal was the order of the day with this ensemble. I was inspired by the theme
of my year, which is “in transitioning”.
Part of which centres around a structured finish. I wanted to channel my best
Coco Chanel/Effortless Chic look with a neutral colour palette from head to
toe. For some reason, the serious librarian adage was popping in my head, which
made me add the beige cardigan as a throw over. The finished look felt like a kick into Old Hollywood glamour with the peep toe heels and very minimal
jewellery.
“Nudes are a soft whisper – a sexy and elegant whisper. Nude
allows a woman to wear her dress instead of the dress wearing her”. – Pamella
Roland, Fashion Designer
Outfit Details:
Beige Cardigan – Downtown store in Harare
Silk Blouse – Vintage thrift
Cream Pencil Skirt – Vintage thrift
Pink & Cream peep toes – Powersales Zimbabwe
Chain bracelet – Bling Bling
Pastel Sunglasses – ELLE Magazine SA Dec 2014
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