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Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Golden Wonder



Ochre, saffron, old gold, call it what you like, this shade of yellow is the bomb. As a youngster, That Is My Age had a penchant for Double Mustard. One of my favourite outfits was an over-sized Dijon jumper and a cord jacket in more of a Colman's tone - worn with skinny black pants and Chelsea boots. Sounds a bit Brian Jones now I come to think of it, no wonder that woman asked if I was my mother's eldest son.

Anyhow, in a parallel universe where I have some spare change, this autumn the Dijon sweater will be replaced by this gorgeous Day Birger et Mikkelsen blouse. And the saggy red jeans I've been wearing all summer by these fabulous Jaeger trews:



But this time round I won't be doubling up. Best to err on the side of colour caution and opt for the more grown-up combination of saffron and black. Just like in Cy Twombly's four seasons winter painting, which I was admiring only last week at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. So, might as well add that to the shopping list too.




And don't forget Larky Khaki. Remember, Mary Quant recommends wearing military with 'an army of colourful allies.' Mary knows about these things.




What colour will you be wearing this autumn?



Blouse: Day Birger et Mikkelsen
Catwalk shots: Jaeger
Cy Twombly painting: MOMA
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19 comments:

  1. Caroline, No.26 July 2011 at 11:31

    Yellow (to be plain about it) is my long-term favourite colour. But I just can't wear it, I'm too sallow, rosy cheeks are needed to pull it off. And Brian Jones is a great style icon for any young girl.

    I need to check out the Cy Twombly exhibition, it's in the mental notebook!


    xx

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  2. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted26 July 2011 at 11:59

    I love yellow but most shades don't suit me. Mustard makes me look pasty, which I am most of the time.

    I hope all's good with you. I'm finally attempting to catch up with everyone xx

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  3. Penny Dreadful Vintage26 July 2011 at 12:30

    Yum, I love mustard. Those trousers are fabulous xx

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  4. Lilacs26 July 2011 at 12:42

    Larky khaki! Love that Cy Twombly.
    I have just painted my hallway yellow, the walls will glow with welcoming sunshine when summer is but a distant memory...

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  5. Susan B26 July 2011 at 14:35

    Oh yes, saffron! I'm going to be looking for pieces in this color. Warm olive too, and rust.

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  6. Unknown26 July 2011 at 14:52

    I love this colour, always have. So much so that I painted my bedroom dark yellow when I was a teenager...yes, I know, I was a strange child. xx

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  7. Patti26 July 2011 at 15:10

    I love mustard for decorating, and for shoes and bags, skirts. Next to my face it is pretty deadly. But it is a beautiful autumn color, along with muted olive green, my favorite.

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  8. mette26 July 2011 at 18:11

    Mustard, camel.. no, no for me.
    I guess I will stick to my existing clothes colors. The models might change, but the colors will remain.

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  9. Vix26 July 2011 at 18:29

    I adore mustard and any vibrant shade of yellow. Your Brian Jones outfit sounded fantastic to me! x
    PS I saw some Chelsea Girl stuff in our River Island but it was hideously 1980's!

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  10. Wildernesschic26 July 2011 at 21:33

    Mustard is definitely one of my colours I often wear it muted with black to soften it .. love the fact it is "in" as that makes it easier to buy xx

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  11. Fashion for Aliens26 July 2011 at 22:10

    I love those colours in your shots; hadn't thought about but since you ask green and navy. Decision made-that will be my next six months. Mmm sheer navy shirt with loden green trousers…I need to shop!

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  12. Fashionistable26 July 2011 at 23:06

    Funny, when I was a red head ths colour was fine on me. Dont know what happened when I turned blonde. I have a nice mustard cardy I cant wear anymore. Xxxx

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  13. Tiffany27 July 2011 at 04:23

    Yummy. I love mustard. I have mustard suede shoes. And a quick look around my living room reveals a love of dark yellow with grey ... Also echoing Pseu with the rust and olive - all my favourites for autumn/winter.

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  14. posie blogs Jennie McClelland27 July 2011 at 12:29

    I hunted all Winter to find a mustard cardigan, something to compliment this amazing powder blue dress i wear with red shoes, it's just surrendering to colour. Love Posie

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  15. Gina27 July 2011 at 12:46

    I love those difficult-to-wear autumnal shades, but they tend to flatter me -- if they are more muted in tone.

    I absolutely adore this color, and I covet that ochre dress!

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  16. WendyB27 July 2011 at 18:24

    THis color is delicious!

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  17. J.W.27 July 2011 at 20:42

    I love to look at yellows, particularly ochre, but cannot wear them.

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  18. The Style Crone28 July 2011 at 14:47

    I am very attracted to mustard and have several items in my inventory. A great color for fall!

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  19. Judith 29 July 2011 at 13:25

    Adore mustard as a red head was always one of my favourite Autumn colours along with khaki...wonder if the same colours will love me now the red is fading to white..boo hoo! Ida

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