I've mentioned before I'm not a big fan of January. Luckily it's almost over, but February's not much better, either. There's a reason the "resort collection" comes out at every store in late December; once Christmas is over, I guess a lot of us are ready for sunshine and preppy, cheery colors like clean navy, white, and bright chartreuse or hot pink. But, it's still freeeezing outside, so unless you're vacationing somewhere tropical, they seem sort of counter-intuitive. My cozy sweaters still sound most comfortable, but they're depressing, wintry colors like beige and warm brown.
Anyway, to balance my need for color and something non-wintry with my need for warmth, I found that, on one of our more moderate-temperature days, my
bow print jeans from my tutorial paired well with cozy riding boots and a wool navy and grey striped J.Crew-via-Goodwill vest. The bright silk top just made it cheerier. But I did wear a coat, for most of the time I spent outside in it!
Coat: American Eagle via Marshall's. Top and boots: Target via Goodwill. Vest: J.Crew via Goodwill.
Scarf: Kmart via Goodwill. Watch: Ross. Necklace: Forever 21. Jeans: DIY stenciled!
P.S. Yes, that is the Costco parking lot. We get pretty crazy on the weekends. ;)
I've at least 3 projects with printed jeans that I want to make. I've got to start making them instead of wishing to!
ReplyDeleteI like yours!
I love the printed jean but haven't figured out what "item" to print yet. Also, I bought a sweater vest last winter, and never figured out how to wear it. It still lays untouched, but after seeing your outfit, maybe I should break it out!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. I often don't bother to dress up in the winter because I don't want to waste a good outfit with a coat. ;-) I hate coats.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you paired the prints!
I'm a big fan of print mixing so I love the bow pants with the stripe vest :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pop of colour with the dark jeans and shirt :) I am going to look up your printed jeans tutorial right now!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh how cute are you!?!?! I love those bow print jeans and the pop of color!
ReplyDeletethese are so cute! you're seriously rocking them!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a cute outfit. Love the scarf with it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that bright red top with the navy! The mix of prints is fun too!
ReplyDeleteI really love your printed pants, and this style is way toocute!!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Mich
Those pants are adorable. That is such a unique and refreshing print. I'm sure it's super fun to style, now I totally need a pair.
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It's a horrible time of year, isn't it?! All I am thinking about is picnics and walks on the beach... all the weather is letting me do is brave the 30 minute walk of the dog looking like a fabric ball with legs and curls up by the fire knitting!
ReplyDeletevery cheery project
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