SO-STYLISH CARRIE DAZZLES WITH HER THREE EYE-CATCHING OUTFITS IN A DAY
By Dinah Van Tulleken
AS ALL public figures know, the first outfit you wear when stepping off the plane for an official visit sets the tone for the trip. And for Carrie Johnson in Rwanda, that tone was glorious hot pink.
From head to elegantly heeled toe, the 34-year-old was dressed in the shade of the moment – Valentino’s latest catwalk was entirely hot pink – wearing a pink suit, shirt and shoes in a classic example of tonal dressing. It means wearing one colour only and it’s currently big news in the fashion world.
Carrie’s double-breasted blazer, £ 9.99, and matching wide-leg, high-waisted trousers, £49.99, are from high-street favourite Zara and fit her beautifully. But the matching blouse is where this outfit really comes into its own.
Because the key to mastering the tonal dressing trend is to break up the block colour with different textures. With her striking pink leopard-print silk shirt from British brand Tabitha Webb, £325, Carrie provides just enough difference
to stop her blouse and suit becoming utterly overwhelming. And her pointed-toe shoes from Dune, £90, cleverly match the slightly darker tones in the shirt to really pull this look together.
Clearly enjoying this season’s trend for block-bright hues, Carrie then changed into a striking yellow top from J Crew (now sold out). She teamed the sleeveless polka-dot blouse with a full skirt in a playful blue and green print and simple nude court shoes.
Completing the look with a personal touch, the mother of two wore a beaded bracelet spelling out her daughter Romy’s name.