COLOR THEORY: Mellow vs. Bold

For Spring 2014, the runways have shown quiet a huge gamut of colors. It is very familiar for us to see glamorous pastel for Spring time. However, bold and primary color seems very innovative and fresh for Spring! 

Look of this dress resembles somewhat petals of a flower giving very feminine but cool feelings due to light tone of blue. It surely reminds us of sweet warm breeze in the Spring. by Oscar de la Renta

Lavender color but shiny texture makes this fresh and new. Spring is when all the flowers wake up and this pastel hue gives blooming, and dreamy atmosphere of flowers busting out. by Prabal Gurung

 Philosophy showed candy-like pastel colors giving lively, yet sweet feelings to it. The beauty of this pastel color that shows in this is that this mint color gives warm and feminine sense, yet this color is under cool hue pallet.

 

This variety of pastel colors by DKNY resembles cotton candy! This runway show totally shows the soft colors for the Spring 2014.

Here it comes the BOLD! This collection by Ralph Lauren shows the bold bred monochromatic look on Spring 2014 runway. It is definite showing the strong primary color.

This  pure yellow hue gives similar atmosphere of mellow pastels. Vera Wang represented the vivid primary color but in the same time gave feminine look that resembles spring!

Strong Primary Pallets together, but not too much! Here, Celine gives very interesting bold colors in one garment.  

Chanel shows amazing dress that has colors of primary hues. Very interesting, innovative, and fun. Colors making harmonious yet live!

Mellow vs. Bold! Which One Would You Like to Pick? :)

Photo credit by Vogue.com & harpersbazzar.com

Bobbie Kim