Hello, Yellow! Magnificent 8 Collaboration

Yellow is definitely having a moment or two this summer so it was a fortuitous choice as the theme for this edition of The Magnificent 8 Collaboration. Sartorially speaking, some gladly embrace this sunny and smile-inducing hue while others approach it with caution. Typically associated with optimism, enlightenment, creativity, and sunshine, there’s a dark side to yellow as well.

Yellow is the most visible color of the spectrum. Processed first by the human eye, there’s no wonder that it’s become a nearly universal choice for cautionary signs and emergency rescue vehicles. While yellow has a high light reflectance value and can act as a secondary light source, excessive use of its brighter hues can be unappealing.

In the natural world, yellow is the color of sunflowers and daffodils, canaries and bees. Cowardice, betrayal, and madness are some of its less appealing connections. Many distinctly flavored foods are used to describe shades of yellow. From the pale tones of butter to the brightness of lemon to the earthiness of mustard. A personal favorite of mine is pineapple, so my sparkling tee seemed like a great option for this post. Its previous appearances on the blog include In Real Life: Beach Town Getaway and October Reflections – 2019.

“Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”
― Katherine Gaskin

But the true star of my ensemble are the pants. I’m one of those that “procede with caution” when it comes to brighter shades of yellow in my wardrobe, especially when they might be worn near my face and/or hair. Hence, some of the rationale behind my attire. Additionally, I’d been looking to break away from my denim dependence and had been searching for options in olive or mocha or dark yellow without much luck. Fortunately, I found this pair during a recent shopping adventure and an outfit was born.

My straw tote was also a recent purchase to which I added a couple of my own details. I swapped out the light-toned cross-body strap and tied a narrow black floral scarf on the handle in order to tie it in with my sandals and the black stripe of my jacket. Fun fact – yellow is the only color that results in a bad outcome when mixed with black. However, I think that the more golden shades make a fabulous pairing with black.

“When life gives you lemons, sell them and buy a pineapple. How to better your life 101.”
― Davin Turney

This is the ninth edition of the Magnificent 8 Collaboration. The previous ones were; Life’s A Beach, Distressed, Workout Wear, Spring Pattern Mixing, White Dress, Animal Print, Family Heirloom, and Garden Party.  Have you visited any of the other Magnificent 8 gals yet and seen their spins on the theme of Hello, Yellow!? In case you haven’t, let me show you the way.

The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration among 8 stylish women, each in a different age bracket, ranging from early 20’s to early 80’s. The intent of the collaboration is to show that there are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out the other 7 amazing gals! We are sharing these posts on a quarterly basis … be on the lookout in October for the next post in this series.

Grace of Graceful Rags
Mica of Away From The Blue
Roxanne of Glass of Glam
Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
Rena of It’s All Fine. Whatever Tickles The Fancy
Eugenia of The Age Of Grace
Lesley of Jodie’s Touch of Style
And Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style

Remember, you can’t put a number on style!

It is said that yellow inspires original thought, creativity, and inquisitiveness. The color of new ideas, yellow helps us find new ways of doing things and helps with clear thinking and quick decision-making but it can also be impulsive. Yellow heightens your awareness and alleviates depression, sadness, or any kind of despondency. No wonder that happiness comes in pineapples.

“A pineapple a day keeps the worries away!”

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