spring color

I don't often do fashion posts but I was a bit inspired by all the bright colors in the stores currently. It makes me happy! So it's time to brighten up the wardrobe for Spring.

You know that old saying "Blue and green should not be seen without a color in between"? Well, I'm going for it with blues, greens (of course) and plenty of color in between. 

(Only a couple of these items came home with me! The others are similar to things I already have OR are on the wish list for later, particularly the something that's emerald green...)

TOP: Skirt/Jeans // Striped Tank // Yellow Necklace // Coral Shoes // Grey Cardigan

BOTTOM: Striped T-shirt // Sparkly Shoes // Yellow Cardigan // Jeans // Pink Necklace

mix 'n match

I always function a little better when it's warm and the recent warm weather made me very happy! But now it's cool again and I'm wishing for sunshine.

This rare fashion post is inspired by the coloful design, photography, styling, accessories etc that I've been seeing on design blogs (and Pinterest). Plus the clothing and accessories in stores is all colorful, ready for spring and summer and crying out to be taken home. Which means I couldn't resist picking up a few (cheap) items to add a bit of a pop of color to my wardrobe.

TOP: A gray and white striped maxi-dress pairs nicely with a peach 3/4 sleeve cardigan. (Plus they'll mix and match well with other things!)

MIDDLE: Bright pink/red pencil skirt goes well with a black and gray striped wing-sleeved. (Perhaps a bright blue or yellow necklace, some shiny earrings and strappy sandals for a fun outfit for an afternoon with friends.)

BOTTOM: Electric blue knee-length skirt with floral tank top. (Very bright! I might add in a white or light gray cardigan to tone it down, depending on where I need to go!)

(Items from Nordstrom, Target & Old Navy.)

i wore it

A simple chain with some beads. It makes nice patterns.

Livens up an outfit or two. That's all really.

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snapshots

A couple of snaps from the last week or two that I liked (from my iPhone) - thought the colours I was wearing one day (note: not green!) went well with my couch cushions and of course a green cupcake I bought myself for my birthday. Although not everything in my place is green, we hosted an engagement party last night with an elegant colour scheme of deep red, black and white. Beautiful roses, red tablecloth set off with black and white damask patterned paper goods. Plus lots of delectable treats!

dress in the bag

It's inevitable that on the day I tell myself that I will not go shopping (aside from necessary groceries and whatnot) I end up purchasing something, somewhat on impulse! Today was one of those days! I did become known as a bit of a shopaholic on my gap year away after high school. Generally not too expensive, I always managed to find stuff! There was one job I had a few years ago, where I would go out for a coffee or morning tea and return to the office with a dress or a top or a something that was quite a bit more than coffee!

Today's find is a graphic print dress, a simple, floaty shape, perfect for summer. Black pattern on cream. I quite liked the bright tissue paper that was used when wrapping up the dress to put in the bag! It's quite a contrast to the dress but I do like the pop of neon and will maybe accessorize with something bright!

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