Achromatopsia for a day...

It's really easy to get colors right. It's really hard to get black - and neutrals - right. Black is certainly a color but it's also an illusion. 

 - Donna Karan

Achromatopsia is a set of conditions where a person cannot see colour. 

Can you imagine how much you would miss? 

No bright flowers or new green leaves peeking out in spring...

Even though I am a sucker for colour 

(somehow I always buy lots of colourful things 

but early in the morning only feel like throwing on black)

an all neutral ensemble and creme jackets can seem incredibly chic.

I tried to avoid the all black theme

 that has been gripping New Zealand since world cup descended.

Instead opting for grey, creme with some black (of course). 

pictured:

leather jacket - Just Jeans 

dress - Glassons

necklace (wishbone) - Lovisa

Trelise Cooper eco bag

My nails were still Jaffa orange 

(see yesterday's post for more about the polish or see supercoloured contrast)

so suppose that was cheating a bit...

but it was a fun (almost) challenge anyway...

Mixing up textures and fabrics can always help 

make a neutral outfit remain interesting.

How about you?

Do you think you could last a day without colour?

Join us for lying fridays tomorrow