Olive and Turquoise Gorgeous Combination

Yesterday I designed and created olive and gold-toned necklaces. They turned out beautiful but I was thinking well I just rarely wear olive because I wear so much turquoise.

Then this morning, I saw a blouse in the closet that my daughter gave me with, you guessed it, turquoise mixed with olive. Who'da thought? Viola! Amazing gorgeous combination! 

I immediately did a photo shoot for my shop and blog using different lighting and backgrounds, really wanting to bring out that olive in the mix. Here you will see the photos and the look in this article.

This is just one more way to use the transitional colors of gold, olive, deep greens that come into play between summer and fall while keeping the southwest colors and style. I am so excited and loving this combination! I always thought I had to sacrifice my olive colors for my turquoise, no more!

If you can't find a shirt that has olive and turquoise print (which could be tricky) just do it with layers of olive and turquoise. blouses, tanks, skirts, dress, whatever, the solid colors will work as well and will be easy to put together to achieve the same combo. It could also be done with scarves in the olive and/or turquoise tones, which would be an inexpensive way to create this look and color combination. 

The shirt is a thrift store find. I got the brand new dress locally for $4 with the tag still on it. I made the belt from re-purposing a broken vintage concho belt, and the jewelry is my creation except my anniversary cross which was a gift from my husband. So little money has to be spent to put something like this together. Hit your own closet, hit your friends' closets, go to yard sales, check the thrift stores and you will be surprised what you can easily put together.

Olive necklace available from Designs by Cheryl B.

You do not have to break the bank to get this look. You probably already have a few nice turquoise pieces, if not, I have both the olive and various real or imitation turquoise available in my shop.

Once you have your outfit put together, finish this look with the coordinating makeup colors to really make the overall scheme "flow and jump": eyes in goldish brown with hints of olive and turquoise mixed. 

I started with a brown contouring base. Add highlighter to lid center and brow bone. Shade, darken or highlight and conntour as necessary per your features, coloring and age.

Smudge brown liner to line eyes.

Then frame beneath the eyes from the outer center of the pupil to the outer eye and sweep up with BOTH a blue or turquoise AND olive green eye shadow over your liner. Re-touch the liner after completing this step.

Add GOLD lipstick for the finishing touch. 

Thanks for joining me! Happy styling!

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From Author/Publisher, Stylist and Designer, Cheryl Bruedigam

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist.

Author and Publisher.


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Working on Fall Designs

My favorite time of year is rolling around, and I am working on creating new autumn designs in beautiful fall colors with a hint of the southwest including earthy gemstones, feathers, rich brownish suede and leathers.

Here is a sneak-peek at one of the pieces I have finished, the Beaded Spirit Necklace in brown tones (also available in turquoise and ice blue) for fall. Created in rich autumn colors of dark brown, amber, bronze and gold, this piece will add exceptional Santa Fe-style to your wardrobe. It is lightweight with feather tassel. 

Necklace detail

View this item or browse more in my shop at Designs by Cheryl B. Bookmark or favorite my shop and check back frequently as I add more new autumn pieces to the Fall 2017 line. 

Southwest Accessories to Take Late Summer into Fall

Just produced for Southwest Flair Magazine,this short video on using boots, bracelets and beads to help you transition from late summer to early fall--also look great for Santa Fe style any time of year!

Put together your own look and style with long, flowing or swirling southwestern-style skirts, leathers or faux leathers, layers of turquoise and beaded gemstones in the earthy fall colors that blend so well in Santa Fe-style. It's a little slouch, a touch of bo-ho, a lot of turquoise and some rough-stock boots. It's fun and it's you. Mix and match for the perfect look. It's fun to experiment. Bring in dark greens, gold tones, browns and the almighty turquoise and you will be ready to transition summer to fall in Santa Fe-style!

If you like the jewelry, browse my shop, Designs by Cheryl B., where you may order most pieces in the video.