Typically the colours of military uniforms and boilersuits, of bad seventies tailoring and nylon socks. Written off by Joe Strummer as what you wear when you've sold out, the combination of blue and brown has never been seen as a perfect partnership. Until now, that is. The two hues are as hot as Colin and Livia Firth this spring and That's Not My Age loves the pairing. Especially the rust-coloured blouse and cornflower pants at Diane von Furstenburg and the more relaxed reefer jacket and camel skinny jeans at Comptoir des Cotonniers, but most of all I love the pair of Sylvac bunnies that live on the windowsill in our spare room and keep me company when I'm sitting at my desk...
Cezanne wrote that, 'Blue gives other colours their vibration,' and he had a point.
Do you have a favourite colour combination?
DVF photo: style.com
Yay, glad you're feeling better. I'm linking the blue and brown combo but not half as much as those Sylvac bunnies. xxx
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for The Clash video, I've got a big smile on my face and I'm off to play London Calling at high volume wishing I had a black t shirt and leather drainpipes still in my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI love the DVF look. It's not a combination I would have thought of putting together but it looks great.
ReplyDelete90% of my wardrobe is black, red, gold or cream. I need to experiment with colour more.
The Sylvac bunnies are gorgeous! Have a great weekend xx
I'm with Christina, the DVF combo is divine. I'm pleased brown is coming back, for so long it has been seen as dull and the only shade you've been able to get is chocolate. The rusty brown of the dvf top is lush.
ReplyDeleteYou know I would never have thought this combination would work but it really does like this. I am really surprised. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi there-pleased to hear you're feeling better, blue and brown is a fabulous combo, they do work so well together xx
ReplyDeleteI should have photographed my turquoise courgette seeds against the chocolate brown soil, very inspiring colours and a perfect complement to your post....Ax
ReplyDeleteI've got blue and brown in my office - well, sort of duck egg blue and Weimaraner pink if I'm honest.
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to try that rust and blue combo!
Very fond of lime and fuchsia, but not every day :-)
A great colour combo! Love your Bunnies!
ReplyDeleteAaagh! I've been having deep pale blue and brown cravings. Usually involving khakis, but still.
ReplyDeleteI love those bunnies !
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Esp loving blue and tan together in the summer.
ReplyDeleteMy school uniform was brown and blue - chocolate brown skirt or culottes (horror) and blue shirt. I will never get over it ...
ReplyDeleteI love your bunnies too!
ReplyDeleteThe bunnies are the bizz ! Love the combination of blue and brown -looks great. One of my favourite combinations though has to be khaki and burnt orange. Pleased to see you are on the mend and out of your sick bed! X
ReplyDeleteThe bunnies are cute, and these colours do go so well together. Great for spring.
ReplyDeleteI've got one of those little rabbits. It's one of my most treasured possessions as they're steeped in family history. My granddad gave them to my mum during the war and they were one of her few toys because of rationing. Then I played with them as a kid too. They sit pride of place on my desk.
ReplyDeleteSorry, that didn't really have anything to do with your blog post. I just had an outburst of sentimentality and had to share!