Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Color Combo Obsession: Coral + Gray

Which color do you think all the other colors love the most?
It isn't yellow (he's annoyingly happy all.the.time)
It isn't red (she's a hussy)
It wouldn't be turquoise (he's still trying to find himself.  "Am I blue?  Am I green?  Sigh...")

The answer: Gray!

Gray is the perfect complimentary color for nearly every shade in your closet.  Blue, orange, green...you name it, they all look great with him.


Gray is fantastic in toning down those summer brights...

I saw this coral and gray dress and it was love at first sight.  Although I am wearing heels here (big surprise) a pair of gray flats would be super sweet for hot weather.

Dress: Express (On Sale HERE)
Bag: BCBG
Earrings: Nordstrom
Heels: Kelly & Katie 

So are you loving gray as a springtime neutral?

XO - Marion

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30 comments:

Miss K said...

Hi Marion, you look great in that dress. I agree with your theory on grey. Some may find it dull but in the long it's a worthwile investment.

Mary Ann said...

Gray is one of my favorites - very versatile! ;-)

Di - City and Burbs said...

Ha ha! Love how you described turquoise!!! Cracking me up. I agree the about gray, but I don't have nearly enough of it in my closet. Hmmmm....shopping perhaps? That dress is on sale....maybe I will :-)

Have a great day friend!

Xoxo,
Di

Missa said...

Gray is my favorite neutral!! You look fantastic. I'm loving gray and yellow this season.

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Crystal @MissCrystalMakeup said...

LOVE that dress!

EmilyB said...

You look so much better in this dress than the model on the Express website! So cute.

Karissa said...

You're KILLIN' me with your fabulous spring/summer color combos! Spot on, sister!
I'm LOVING that coral dress!

judy said...

You're so pretty in that dress! Love, love gray. It's softer than black.

Tara St said...

I love this combo. I actually have a coral blouse on the blog today and I think I'm going to pair it with gray next.

Tara
Penniless Socialite

TheTinyHeart said...

That dress looks so pretty on you, Marion! I always think of grey as more of a winter color but it definitely works well with the coral.

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Mindie Hilton said...

Gorgeousness!

SweetIntent said...

i thought it was just yellow + gray that looks good together but ur right gray is truly verstaile. Love the dress on you, IT LOOKS GREAAT

Robyn said...

OMG I lurve that dress! So pretty!

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Linda Z said...

I love gray! You look beautiful and so put together. The dress is darling! :)

ChristyB said...

That dress is super cute and it looks great on you. I love the gray accents with it.

Elizabeth said...

This dress looks just lovely on you!

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Sara Flynn said...

That is a really pretty dress!! I love the grey!! :)

Sara
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Kassie said...

I was eyeing that exact dress the other day! Now I'm eyeing it again! =)

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Jill @ ACharmedLife said...

love that color on you! you look so skinny mini in that dress too lady :)

The Jones said...

I do just looooove neutrals with brights, it makes for such a demure and pretty contrast! Gray makes for a great combination, as does taupe.

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Dayi said...

Love the dress and I also think grey is a great neutral :-)

Katie said...

that dress is beautiful and looks amazing on you!!

TaraMixandMatch said...

We have a lot of gray in our house and I love it, such a great neutral! You look gorgeous!

Erin said...

Absolutely love gray!! Definitely a staple in my wardrobe. Great post!! :)

Michelle Underwood said...

You look gorgeous! Love the dress!

Melu Ibarra said...

Grey goes perfect with red!! You look great:)
Melu

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Makaila said...

Adore the dress. I have never used gray! I just never think too. But, you are so right, I love it and it's the perfect neutrilizer for brights, particularly for the office.

You're inspirational, as always girl!

Aurelia (A Pretty Life) said...

Stunning look , dear! beautiful lady in red
Love all details of your outfit...gorgeous! follow each other?
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MerciBlahBlah said...

a) your arm in that first photo looks CUT. Love it.
b) Ohhh how I love coral, and love how you have teamed it with grey. Totally chic and springy and lurvly.

merci!
Shannan

Jessica said...

Great blog! I LOVE that dress! It's fabulous!