Perfect accents.  The aim is to emphasize construction in its most literal sense, so don’t overdo it.

I can hardly consider them “playful” accents, but then again I’ve never been too playful in terms of my dress.

Then again, they do indeed go quite well with the flowing fabrics of summer and spring…and, surprisingly well with pastels.

Great with lace.

The tights make it.

Of course, with prepped blazers.

Pipe down indeed, gents.

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Sources: Google Images

I can barely bring myself to call this one a “trend” as it’s been around for decades.

Colour blocks have been around since way back when—when mod signified more than hive hair, pixie cuts, and chunky accessories.

Exampled by the iconic YSL Mondrian Print Shift Dress, for one, the colour block pattern really is emblematic of the far too commonly bandied-about phrase “retro chic.”

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Color Block in a few, but I’d like to focus on the Mondrian print for now.

Its most popular product of inspiration, within the scope of couture, was, of course, done and done well by Yves Saint Laurent.

Naturally, the Mondrian print has been a source of inspiration for others besides YSL in the world of fashion.

And so, here are a few tidbits.  Enjoy.

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