Accidental Icon: Grey Matter (s)

Nov 2, 2014

Accidental Icon: Grey Matter (s)

Today grey is on my mind (figuratively and literally as the brain is sometimes referred to as grey matter). The weather is rainy and grey. Many of the recent blog posts I have been reading are showcasing grey looks for Fall and saying grey matters.  In fact, last week I learned that grey is Garance Dore’s favorite color. The one time I venture away from my usual black and white palette is when I wander into the “grey zone”.  Grey zone is an interesting site for fashion because as defined it is an intermediate area, something that is clearly not one thing or another. In the grey zone looks can be hard or soft, masculine or feminine, heavy or light. Different shades of grey with names like charcoal, slate, granite and dove evoke different moods. Usually when I venture into the grey zone, it means I want to look more feminine and soft, a little more girly, and although wearing grey, I feel like I am wearing pink.  

See my Pinterest board. “Grey Matters” for my grey outfit picks

See Details to find out about this outfit

See my story on fashion and the brain (grey matter)

What happens to your brain when you are wearing grey? Would love to hear from you.

39 Comments

  2. The Style Crone
    The Style Crone on November 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Stunning photo! You in grey and the cityscape. Chic and sophisticated!

  3. judith@stylecrone.com
    [email protected] on November 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Stunning photo! You in grey and the cityscape. Chic and sophisticated!

  4. judith@stylecrone.com
    [email protected] on November 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Stunning photo! You in grey and the cityscape. Chic and sophisticated!

  5. Lyn
    Lyn on November 3, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Thank you both!
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  14. Heidi
    Heidi on November 4, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I was browsing my friend Sandra’s (5 inch and up )blog and decided to check out your blog. When I wear grey, I feel calm and cozy!

  15. hc@gmail.com
    [email protected] on November 4, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I was browsing my friend Sandra’s (5 inch and up )blog and decided to check out your blog. When I wear grey, I feel calm and cozy!

  16. hc@gmail.com
    [email protected] on November 4, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I was browsing my friend Sandra’s (5 inch and up )blog and decided to check out your blog. When I wear grey, I feel calm and cozy!

  21. Sienna
    Sienna on November 9, 2014 at 1:45 am

    This is interesting, I never thought of how I feel when I wear grey..but definitely feminine and soft as well

  22. Lyn
    Lyn on November 9, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Thanks for posting, love to hear about my reader’s "Grey Matter" and what they think and feel.
    Love,
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  23. lyn@accidentalicon.com
    [email protected] on November 9, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Thanks for posting, love to hear about my reader’s "Grey Matter" and what they think and feel.
    Love,
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  24. lyn@accidentalicon.com
    [email protected] on November 9, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Thanks for posting, love to hear about my reader’s "Grey Matter" and what they think and feel.
    Love,
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  28. Lyn
    Lyn on November 9, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Wow this makes me so happy! One of the goals of my blog is to make young people not be so scared of getting old. If you surround yourself with young people (who have the best new ideas) than you will never feel or act like your life is over when you reach a certain age. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and let me know your thoughts. If there is any cool piece of clothing you think I should try let me know.
    Love,
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  29. lyn@accidentalicon.com
    [email protected] on November 9, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Wow this makes me so happy! One of the goals of my blog is to make young people not be so scared of getting old. If you surround yourself with young people (who have the best new ideas) than you will never feel or act like your life is over when you reach a certain age. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and let me know your thoughts. If there is any cool piece of clothing you think I should try let me know.
    Love,
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  30. lyn@accidentalicon.com
    [email protected] on November 9, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Wow this makes me so happy! One of the goals of my blog is to make young people not be so scared of getting old. If you surround yourself with young people (who have the best new ideas) than you will never feel or act like your life is over when you reach a certain age. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and let me know your thoughts. If there is any cool piece of clothing you think I should try let me know.
    Love,
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  37. Lyn
    Lyn on November 18, 2014 at 2:32 am

    Thanks all for the commenting. So glad you like the blog.
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  38. lyn@accidentalicon.com
    [email protected] on November 18, 2014 at 2:32 am

    Thanks all for the commenting. So glad you like the blog.
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  39. lyn@accidentalicon.com
    [email protected] on November 18, 2014 at 2:32 am

    Thanks all for the commenting. So glad you like the blog.
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