Bzzzz...Black and Yellow Aren't Just For Bumblebees!!

There are certain color combinations that somewhere along the way I learned weren't okay for everyday wear.  Some combinations are associated with holidays (red and green; red, white, and blue; black and orange). 

Some get associated with other things...like bees.

Dress:  Eva Mendes for New York & Company

Well, like all rules in fashion, these rules about color deserve to be broken!

For work yesterday, I decided to pair my bright yellow dress with leopard heels. 


Heels:  Target (Available here)
Purse:  Express

What looks better with leopard than black?  So, I threw on a black blazer and added a black purse.

Blazer:  The Limited Black Collection (Similar here)
Rings:  Torrid

Necklace:  Ann Taylor (Available here)

While the weather outside is hot and sticky, my mind is on fall fashion, so pairing a lightweight dress and bare legs with leopard and faux croc is a way to incorporate some fall staples without melting in the heat (because I am that sweet, y'all...LOL).


The necklace and heels help tie the look together, and all in all, I'm really digging this combination.  I should wear yellow and black more often!  :-D

Bracelets:  Target and Ann Taylor

Are you a fan of yellow paired with black?  What are some of your favorite color combinations?

For this dress in other looks, see here and here.
For this blazer in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.