June 28, 2011

Today's Everyday Fashion: Perfect Harmony


I love it when seemingly random colors come together and form the perfect pairing. It's almost like music notes making a song. Ingredients are just ingredients until you use them to make something beautiful! In my head, these colors - electric blue, lime green, seafoam and mustard - should not go together. But they work for some reason. My hypothesis? Colors from the same "family" (blues/greens/yellows) make the perfect outfit. Try selecting one side of the color wheel to make an unexpected but harmonious outfit that works for you!

Occasion: Work
Inspiration photo: Found in my Closet
Cardigan: H&M, $18
Shirt: J.Crew, $25 (similar)
Belt: Gap, $10
Skirt: Banana Republic, $40
Shoes: Bandolino via TJ Maxx, $25 (similar)
Necklace: Charlotte Russe, $9

24 comments:

  1. Ooooo I love this outfit and the colors!!! Can't believe that necklace is from CR!! Can I please have your closet? ;)

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  2. I think I need to check out Charlotte Russe for some good/cheap accessories. Love that necklace!

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  3. I love how you are always mixing different colors and aren't all matchy matchy. I need to learn to be more confident with my color choices like you are. LOVE this outfit!

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  4. I like it :-D I'm a big fan of blues, yellows and greens together.

    Relatable Style

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  5. I love the color combo J!!!  I need to make a shopping list :)
    xoxo
    Lia

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  6. I love this! The whole pairing colors that you wouldn't think that would go together (but actually do!) is something I'm needing to work on! Your blog really helps! =]

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  7. This is a beautiful color scheme!  I think I am going to print a copy of the color wheel for some inspiration.  This summer is turning out to be the summer of color and I am absolutely loving all the bold colors now!

    http://www.hkstylejourney.blogspot.com/

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  8. Great colors!  I've been wanting to try blues/teals/greens together! Great inspiration.
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

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  9. LOVELY!!!

    xx

    www.ilovenystyle.blogspot.com

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  10. I adore your use of color... it's so refreshing!

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  11. Love how you are styling such a great color mix!!

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  12. Oh my goodness, what a fun surprise to see this!  You look so cute in this outfit...glad I could help inspire a little! =) 

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  13. I never would have thought of wearing this lime shirt and blue cardigan together without your photo so thank you for being inspiring! :-)

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  14. I love these colors together! I'm a big fan of pairing yellow with almost any other color.

    And where is there an H&M in Orlando? I know there's one coming to a local mall but I haven't seen any other locations in town.

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  15. LURVE this outfit, I'm all about bright colors right now!

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  16. Thanks Melissa! There is an H&M at the Florida Mall and Sanford Mall. You are correct that they are opening a new one - I think in Altamonte?

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  17. Yep. I guess it's obvious that I don't veer much from my usual shopping
    locations, huh? :)

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  18. I love the mix and matching colors! I am way too into neutral - I need to add some pop to my looks!

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  19. I think the colors are great & it's a classy look

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  20. so cool! I love Jenni - happy you used her for your inspiration photo!  The colors are fab!

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  21. It's a gorgeous analogous colour scheme found in nature which is why it works so well.

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  22. Love that look.  I can't wear the gold yellows but do have a hot pink top that I think could work with the aqua and grey.  I think you have inspired a new outfit.

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