Going to the dentist today...

Tank: JCP, Skirt: Sears, Vest: local boutique

For those of you who now have a Sesame Street tune running through your head, no, I don't own a llama, but I really did have to go to the dentist today, and like most people, I was dreading it and needing the extra boost of confidence that wearing something dressy can provide.
Back in the day, I took a Color Theory class: a cool professor, a class full of girls, and surprisingly few Fine Art majors. Perhaps because of the class composition or maybe just because she wanted us to see the role that color plays in real life, our professor brought in a professional color consultant to "do our colors" for us and tell us what "season" we were. I remember this being the day when even the most disinterested among us took copious notes. I also remember how that day affected my fashion choices from that point on. You see, it turns out that I am a Summer and that wearing black is not a good choice for me. Remember those uniform-suits I talked about wearing to work? Well, they were always navy, charcoal, or dark chocolate brown, and I always wore them with a bright pop of one of my best colors: fuchsia, turquoise, indigo, or plum. I lived by the rules. I was safe. I was afraid to make a mistake. And, to be quite honest, wearing black does make me look like someone getting ready to try out as an extra on The Walking Dead.
So normally, this top wouldn't have gotten a second look from me, but I love vests and that was my first thought when I saw it on the mannequin. "That would be a great vest!" Also, I absolutely love the drapey look and the fact that the back is lace. I'll admit, I'm uncomfortable wearing it because I feel like I am breaking the rules, but then rules are meant to be broken right? Black is not going to become a staple in my wardrobe. I will, however, find ways to work this vest in with other colors that don't wash me out just because I love it.
To find out what colors are best for you:
Start here: http://www.colormebeautiful.com/seasons/index.html?gclid=COGYgM7f7bYCFQNlMgodCUcAiA

Get the full scoop here: http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/how-to-find-your-perfect-colors/