Not exact matches
According to Dr. Ledwidge, the concept of «race neutrality» or «
colour blindness» is «off the mark — what appears to be
neutral is [actually] regressive and harmful because historical injustices have created
such an unequal environment that initial material deficits [along racial lines] must be recognized before they are able to be dealt
with.»
Conversely, if you are wearing a
neutral outfit and are having trouble choosing what to pair
with it, try one brighter
colour such as mint green or royal blue.
Embrace chic by matching the
colour of your blazer
with the rest of your outfit, a natural marriage for
neutrals such as cool grey or warm peach, especially effective if you blend shades.
Choose
neutral colours such as grey, white and black,
with maybe one slightly brighter one thrown in for good measure.
It also helps if you're wondering what
colour tie to wear
with a blue suit, as white is
such a
neutral colour that even if you pick a bright
colour to match
with it, it won't look out of place.
I purchase things in black /
neutrals, preferring to add
colour in later
with an accessory (
such as the amazing clutch bag pictured above - via Bohemian Traders).
When wearing a bold makeup color like cerulean blue, pick a
neutral lip color
such as Neutrogena's MoistureSmooth
Colour Stick in Classic Nude ($ 10; walgreens.com) to keep it from competing
with your eye makeup.
The mood is stylishly soothing
with neutral tones, natural materials
such as wood, linen and canvas and bold splashes of
colour.
Decorated in a chic
neutral colour palette
with elegant touches
such as woven leather headboards and dark wood furnishings, the spacious accommodation includes a choice of bedrooms and bathrooms spread over two floors.
Now set up a still life
with objects of
neutral colour value,
such as mushrooms or terracotta pots.
I think the answer lies in dealing
with our own discomfort
with talking about race and speaking openly about our subconscious vulnerabilities and acknowledging that as much as we would like to think we are
colour blind, no matter how
neutral or well meaning we imagine ourselves to be,
such a condition simply does not exist.
This child's bedroom has been kept calm and
neutral with small accent
colours such as an ice blue painted window frame and striped blind.
To create a sense of tranquil ambience, styles
with neutral colour shades are great for
such bathrooms.
For example, you could use a deep indigo bedspread (one of the most on trend
colours this season) set against
neutral or light pastel walls, mixed in
with a bright zingy element
such as an orange rug.
Black, white, wood and metal - the glam
neutral palette repeated throughout the house - is punched up
with winks of
colour,
such as the vintage green painting here in the living room.
By painting the bedside tables the same
neutral colour as the main walls, Alix has ensured a seamless
colour scheme that pops
with bright accessories
such as the vintage - style clock and lamps.
Since there's
such a kaleidoscope of
colour surrounding us, I prefer to use a
neutral palette inside, and then I accent it
with some jolts of
colour — a fuchsia chair, a hibiscus -
colour stairway.
Central taps and large
neutral tiles keep the room looking streamlined, while accents of
colour have been added
with the ruby - red towels —
such an easy way to give your bathroom a new look.
A
neutral tone,
such as this rich grey, co-ordinates easily
with a wide range of
colours so you can be sure it will look right
with all your bedlinen.
The tiles add interest in themselves, but they're
neutral enough to work
with a hit of bold
colour,
such as the teal blind.
With the neutral decor, there's plenty of scope to add extra colour hits with pieces such as the bird cushions and geometric
With the
neutral decor, there's plenty of scope to add extra
colour hits
with pieces such as the bird cushions and geometric
with pieces
such as the bird cushions and geometric rug.
Combine
with a soft paint
colour in a light - reflective
neutral such as Farrow & Ball's Shadow White or Ammonite, # 22 for 750 ml, to create an elegant Gustavian feel.
The owner has used soothing
colour such as soft greys and
neutrals and interspersed
with subtle florals to create an understated country look.
This look will work best if the pattern and
colour on walls and furniture is combined
with simple flooring,
such as a
neutral carpet or exposed - wood floorboards
with a wool rug to add comfort underfoot.