Paper Dolls: More Color to Brighten a Rainy Day

I don't know what it is, but when it gets gray and dreary in the City, everyone grabs the grays and blacks from their wardrobes. I personally love those brave souls who don bright purple, yellow, and pink slickers and boots.
 

 
Now I'm as guilty as the next of pulling on a black or gray dress with tights in cold weather. In fact, when I started thinking about how I could reuse a Clue Party-themed tote, I went immediately for a classic little black dress that could go from day to night. But imagine how much attention you'd get showcasing Turquoise and Yellow with a Winter White dress.
 
Get the Look: Square Neck, Three-Quarter A-Line Dress by Kensie available at Macy's, $79.99 with Tresor Patent Leather Shoes by Kate Spade NY, $298.00 and Turquoise and Yellow Fabric Flower Statement Necklace, $26. The Belt: Skinny Braided Leather Belt by Tarnish available at Nordstrom, $22 each, shown in Khaki, Turquoise, and Mimosa. The Totes: Key Per Nylon Tote by Fossil available at Zappos, $82.99 and 'Le Pliage' Medium Shoulder Tote by Longchamp available at Nordstrom, $125.
 
Will Turquoise and Yellow be making an appearance in your wardrobe this winter?
 
Ciao Bella!
Eden!
 
Credits: All layouts designed by Eden Hensley Silverstein for The Road to the Good Life. All product images taken by their respective sellers: Kate Spade NY, Happy Little Lovelies, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Zappos.
 

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