Real Life is for March

I wouldn't normally condone pairing blue and yellow together (#GoStanford), but since Leap Day only comes once every 4 years,  it is only fair to celebrate it properly and do something I wouldn't normally do.

Hope you're having a great day! Live every leap day like it's your last...

(Click on images for sources)

Shopping for Black and Yellow

As a follow up to Friday's post,  I've rounded up some favorite black and yellow pieces.   Throw one or two of these into your wardrobe to easily re-create one of those awesome black and yellow looks....

Mulberry gold tie neck blouse ($200)

Lot78 suede zipper biker jacket  (On sale, but still a bit out of my price range, $666)

Dorothy Perkins flared mustard dress ($59)

Paul Joe Sister little black mini skirt (also on sale! $100)

Madewell black triangle geometric earrings ($28)

Steven by Steve Madden black patent loafers ($112)

Madewell Yellow suede flats, I want these in every color! ($88)

ReLuxe vintage black and yellow silk scarf  ($24)

Black and Yellow All Over (Fashion + Decor Inspiration)

The black and yellow can be a bit scary, because it's easy to feel like the combination leads to bumblebee territory.... but, these folks are doing it right...

How easy would it be to throw in a mustard dress with some of your existing black basics like these three ladies? (The dress in the first image is a darling backless mustard dress from Zara)

 Two cozy rooms:

 This (glossy) yellow ceiling brightens the entire room!

Super cute Lucy Laucht sporting an easily re-creatable look. (I think the neutral colors help temper the stark black and yellow)

 

Jenna Lyons' amazing New York home...

 This Paris fashion week shot is making me want the perfect "high-low" skirt 

What do you think?  Is this a combo you're willing to give a try?

More Yellow

After, browsing my inspiration files for sunny yellow pictures, I preceded to browse for some pieces I might pick up to add some yellow to my space.

1 - Sunny settee - Urban Outfitters ($579)  - This reminds me of this Nate Burkus sofa that I've seen everywhere.  But Yellow is so much more fun!

2 - Grey and Yellow Dwell Ikat Pillow ($58) - On my short list of possible living room purchases

3 -  West Elm Dhurrie Rug ($199) - Not a bad price as far as rugs are concerned! I think this could be awesome in a bedroom

4 -  Happy Modern Art- Etsy ($185) - If I had a wall to put this on, I'd definitely pick it up. (PS - hah I love how she mocked up rooms with this painting in them )

5 - Upholstered Ottoman - Target ($299) - I considered this when we moved into my place but we just don't have enough room

6 - Yellow Chevron Pillow ($11) - Just $11!  It doesn't say where it ships from but the sellers feedback is mostly positive.. hmm...

P.S.  Kate Spade's shop also seems to be dedicated to the color yellow at the moment.  If I could afford to buy her entire clothing line, I probably would.

Hello, Sunshine

San Francisco has been hit with a sudden heat wave - 75 degrees and sunny is a huge change from the freezing rain we had last week (and from the chill we get 95% of the time) This summer-like weather has got me craving some bright yellow.  If there is a color that I believe in it's yellow.  It can make a room so cheery and warm, even on a grey day. I can't believe I don't have more of it in my apartment.  I'm thinking with the changing of the seasons, I'm am going to try and find some fun yellow pillows to bring more of the color into my living room.  But, next time I start from scratch,  I'm going to keep these sunny inspiration photos in mind. (Found around the internet, click on photos for sources)

Awesome Palmer Weiss kitchen nook.  I love the giant 60's poolside print and cheery yellow ikat.

Yellow and orange from Martha Stewart.

How about this amazing yellow chevron rug? (via DecorPad)  I'm not usually a fan of those driftwood tables but because I love so many other things in this room, I don't mind it.

 A little bit moodier yellow found on Emily Henderson's blog.

From Decorati, another room that combines a giant beach photo with bright yellow.  (I'm kind of obsessed with these large beach prints.  More on that another day)