I reached for bright colours today to lift myself mentally, but I will admit, even for me this a lot.
I actually love the orange added to this palette, but the top and the bottom together is just a bit much.
- Sweater - Blue Sky, thrifted, Sidney; purchased here for $7.00
- Shirt - Rock & Republic, thrifted; last worn here in May 2024 with these same trousers
- Trousers - Gorman, consignment; last seen here in January with more neon plus black
- Shoes - Go Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last worn here for a Mom-Day at Bowker Creek in February
I would totally do the top half again...with my white jeans or a flowy neutral bottom.
And the orange shoes with the neon leopard trousers would be great with a white shirt and orange accessories.
Ah, well, that's part of growing and learning. You have to TRY!
And sometimes it's a miss. They can't all be winners. This is the first wearing of the blue sweater and it was...fine. It's Limbo-bound as well.
I wore a camisole with shoulder pads to give it a bit of structure but it's not a colour that really works with my closet.
Incognito.
I'm sure I burned out a few retinas on my way to/from work, hee hee.
The stuff:
These shoes are super comfy so I walked both ways in them. I wore little sheer blue floral socks.
I wore a camisole with shoulder pads to give it a bit of structure but it's not a colour that really works with my closet.
Incognito.
I'm sure I burned out a few retinas on my way to/from work, hee hee.
The stuff:
These shoes are super comfy so I walked both ways in them. I wore little sheer blue floral socks.
Bold bling:
The vintage necklace is off to Accessory Limbo - it's cool but it's not me.
The vintage necklace is off to Accessory Limbo - it's cool but it's not me.
- Necklace - vintage 60s, thrifted, Sidney; purchased here for $4.00
- Stretchy stone cuff - thrifted, Sidney
- Plastic cuff/ring - vintage 60s, Italian, vintage mall
- Silver/turquoise ring - Glee
- Silver/turquoise earrings - consignment
Tomorrow is another day!
I’m sorry it didn’t tickle your fancy….but, OMG, I absolutely love it from top to bottom 😍
ReplyDeleteThat is so kind of you, Michelle! I loved it until I saw the pictures - so maybe I should have just gone with my gut!
DeleteWhat cheery sight at 6.30am on a Tuesday morning! It might not have done it for you but I bet you lifted everyone's spirits! xxx
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Vix!
DeleteI really love the all the neon and bright colours in this styling. But I understand what you mean. If it felt like it was too much, then you can just wear it differently. What matters is how it feels to you. If you want to try wearing these pieces separately with more 'neutral' items, I can see that working perfectly as well.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have to push ourselves a bit with fashion to see what works for us and what doesn't.
Thank you, Ivana! I do think I prefer more of a balance with neutrals these days. Exactly! We keep pushing - and in the end, it's just an outfit!
DeleteIt might have felt a bit too much, but your outfit definitely lifted my spirits! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that, Ann, thank you!
DeleteOkay, so yes, the color combos are a big large BUT I love them! It's raining here and tomorrow it is predicted to rain all day long, so bring on the color, bold and bright! Agreeing 100% with the comment by Polyester Princess and the ones by Michelle O and Vix. :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
Thank you for helping me realize I'm being too hard on myself, Laurie!
DeleteSheila, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteIt’s bright, but I love these colors! I also totally get why it didn’t work for you; when color is no longer armor and instead becomes something that you need to buoy: nope. Batteries not included!
ReplyDeleteYour “re-toned” styling ideas sound like the perfect solution to keeping things bright but not requiring an external power source, ha-ha. Thank you for perking up my day! ReaderRita
Thank you, Rita! I need to trust my gut more, and also to rein in all colour with a bit of neutrals.
DeleteIt may have been too much for you but I really like the combo!!x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kezzie!
DeleteI also love the orange colour added to this palette, and love particularly those shoes and the fabulous leopard print!. Even if you finally felt it was too much, that's a lovely combo, and totally vitaminic!. Totally agree about trying it and also about burning some retinas!, Colour Rocks!
ReplyDeleteBesos
Thank you so much! I love the orange mixed in. Vitaminic is such a good word for it, thank you!
Delete