What goes with this shirt?

Today I was thinking, is would probably be best to start off by discussing colors-the basics, if you will.  We are all so used to thinking that only blues go with blue, reds go with red and so on.  But fashion and accessorizing doesn't follow that rule anymore.  Adding color and using it as a focal point of your outfit is a great way to personalize your normal, everyday business suit or even just a plain colored shirt or sweater.

If your someone who wears business suits, try adding a pop of color in the shirt you wear or maybe even your shoes.  I have a black pant suit that I wear often, and my favorite is to pair them up with these great heels I found at T. J. Maxx over a year ago.  I also pair the shoes up with my dark wash jeans and a plain gray or black sweater when I'm going on a date night with my husband.

 If you're not used to using colors like this, start off slow.  Pick one piece that has a pop of color and add it to your outfit.

The pop of color doesn't always have to come from your clothes or shoes either.  Here, I have added Premier's Firecracker to a plain cream colored shirt and sweater, both of which I purchased from T.J. Maxx.

If you are new at this way of thinking, here is another tool that might be helpful.  Use this colorwheel to help determine what color to accessorize with.  Pick colors on the opposite side of the color wheel as you are wearing.  For example, if you are wearing blue, accessorize with something orange.

This will surely help you put pieces that you already have in your wardrobe and create new outfits.