January 24, 2013

Today's Everyday Fashion: Color Craving

Inspiration: Caitlin Wilson Textiles


Emerald might be the color of the year, but I've also got a huge crush on cobalt right now! I couldn't wait to put together an outfit based on my inspiration photo with cobalt pants and necklace. I also have bright blue shoes, blazer, etc. on my wish list and plan to add some items like the ones below to my closet this spring. Are you craving cobalt?

Shirt: Old Navy, $20 (similar, similar)
Jeans: American Eagle, $35 (similar, similar)
Necklace: c/o Francesca's Collections, $28 (use code "Everyday20" for 20% off)
Shoes: Me Too/Marshall's, $28 (similar, similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Forever 21 / Limited / Piperlime
Franco Sarto / Stella & Dot / Aldo
Express / IGIG

49 comments:

  1. perfect recreation of that look! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

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  2. I just bought a cobalt blue blazer from J Crew. It hasn't come yet (I don't live anywhere near one!) but I'm looking forward to trying it out! I'm a democrat and go to a LOT of events where blue is the theme so I'm sure it'll come in handy.

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  3. Love the color combo. Many more colors go with cobalt blue than i thought.
    K at www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com

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  4. I'm sitting her in a cobalt blue skirt right now, so this makes me so happy! Love how you paired it with a neutral.

    Blessings!
    www.beautyandbows.com

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  5. Love this color combo. cute look.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

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  6. I love colbolt. Those pumps from aldo are great!
    Jenn
    With Luck

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  7. love that color blue!
    cute outfit!

    xo - heather
    www.ThisLifeIsYours.com

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  8. I love your outfit. The brightness of it is great for a grey MN day. I would probably have to throw on another layer and was thinking something black on top, cardigan I think. The capped shoes are the perfect touch. Happy Thursday. Steph

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  9. I'm totally craving cobalt! I really want a cobalt skirt right now...

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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  10. LOVE cobalt blue! I especially love them on skinnies.

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  11. This outfit is gorgeous! I'm always looking for pretty (rather than casual) ways to style my royal blue skinnies. Thanks for the great idea!

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  12. This is great!  I had a colbalt craving today as well!  Wearing colbalt + camel, a J classic ;)

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  13. I am so pro-cobalt! Not huge on emerald yet but we'll see. My closet is overflowing with cobalt though!

    www.coutureandcarbs.com

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  14. one of my favorite color combos, beige and blue!! love love LOVE

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  15. I'm cobalt and emerald obsessed. I might have to buy that Limited top you linked to. I look best in gem tones, so cobalt & emerald have always been a go to, as well as purple.  I can't get enough of it.

    I'm also lusting after your shoes.. I wish Me Too still had that exact style. Clarks has a pair that's most similar which I think I'll check out.

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  16. Absolutely love cobalt. I have a pair of pumps (similar to the Aldo ones above), a belt, and a blazer in that color! I can't say enough how much I love the color :)

    -FashionEdible
    http://fashionedible.blogspot.com/2013/01/electric-blue-stripes.html

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  17. Cobalt is such a beautiful and rich color.  I think it also compliments every skin tone.  Love your jeans paired with the ruffle blouse. 

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  18. I've had a crush on cobalt since last year. I have a couple of pieces in this color that, surprisingly, I have found very easy to mix and match. I like how you have recreated the look in your inspiration photo.

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  19. I seem to continually crave cobalt too! (As shown here: http://straightfromthepages.com/id-rather-be-blue/). I especially love the accessories and blazers you featured. So classy with a punch of 'fun.'

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  20. Cobalt is always a favorite! I'm starting to get into emerald a bit more, but cobalt blue is just so striking and gorgeous.. was it ever one of Pantone's "color of the year"?

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  21. I'm probably the only person on earth who isn't into cobalt blue. I like it, but the forced pair of it with everything right now drives me nuts!!! To me, brights like that really only look good with white or black. I'm clearly against the grain though!! And those pants fit you nicely, much better than some others skinnies!!

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  22. I love cobalt. I need to find myself some cobalt pants. Will do after my 30 in 30 challenge. Love the outfit today. I love the stella and dot bracelet.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.wordpress.com

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  23. Obsessed with all things blue! And I LOVE that shirt you are wearing! Paired with the necklace, its amazing! 

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  24. Beside blue jeans, I probably own own 2 pieces of blue clothing. The colour doesn't do well with my skin tone. I love those shoes! Marshalls always has the best shoes!

    http://landoftheglam.blogspot.com

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  25. Thanks for the cobalt inspiration.. I have a pair of skinnies from Old Navy, but don't have many options to wear with them... And I'm trying to not be shy wearing such bright pants... Iowa isn't very fashion forward!! I will keep trying, as I think the color is fabulous!!! :)

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  26. I did some research and cobalt hasn't been the "color of the year" for the past 5 years at least!

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  27. I am on cobalt overload, now I want more. 

    xo Cassy
    http://theworkette.blogspot.com/

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  28. LOVE LOVE LOVE this! one of my absolute favorites you've ever done.

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  29. LOVE the cobalt and the look you created is so adorable!!








    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com 

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  30. Been waiting for a post with blue pants... havent figured out how i like to wear mine best.  I like this color combo!

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  31. I'm wearing a cobalt blue blazer from The Loft today!!  Love your outfit too.

    Becca
    youngpolishedandprofessional.blogspot.com

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  32. Love the cobalt color, you can never have enough! Really like the Aldo heels and the blazer from forever 21, such a beautiful color!

    http://emmastyleguide.blogspot.com

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  33. This one is spot on!  I love checking your daily take on these things.  This one is among the best.

    amanda
    http://thingstoholdandstir.blogspot.com/

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  34. yes, yes, yes.  i am very much on board with the cobalt trend.  cobalt is good for my coloring, but also it can work as an almost-neutral.  i just bought an adorable cobalt bag and have cobalt jeans on my shopping list.  i like your take with the printed top!

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  35. That is my favorite blouse of yours and I love it with the blue! The shoes look awesome. Super cute!

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  36. Cobalt's a perennial favorite of mine!  Love it!

    Cassie
    stylecassentials.blogspot.com

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  37. I have a v-neck sweater and cocktail dress, but I think I may have to add cobalt jeans to the closet in the near future.  And I LOVE both of the cobalt pumps in the picture above.

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  38. I absolutely love cobalt blue and *your outfit*!!    (Is there any color that cobalt actually DOESN'T look good with??!!)    From the time I was a little girl, every time I see royal blue or vivid cobalt blue, I think of bluebirds............ (i.e., "Bluebirds of Happiness"!!)............ with their *brilliant* blue feathers, as in this link!!: 

    http://pinterest.com/pin/167477679864984085/

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  40. LOVE this, J!! One of my favorite outfits you've put together so far. Will definitely be copying this look! :D 

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  41. I am wearing my cobalt jeans with my polka dots.  My blouse is white with black polka dota.  My flats are nude with a nude cap toe.  Thanks for the idea!

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  42. heres a link to the last 14 yrs of "color of the year". You need to scroll down the page a bit to see the colors they chose.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantone

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  43. I love cobalt, but have to get out of the rut of pairing it only with black or white.  Look your look!

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  44. I loooove this look on you. I am definitely loving cobalt this season - here are some of my recent pics: http://coverupchic.blogspot.ca/2013/01/casual-winter-wear-herringbone-and.html and http://coverupchic.blogspot.ca/2013/01/casual-winter-wear-cobalt-and-polka-dots.html - I also got this amazing number at F21 - http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?category=Love21_Bottoms&ProductID=2030188015&utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&gan_clickID=0004d42f9ab1affe0a2a01d3ea00531c&gan_affID=k275069&gan_affName=rewardStyle&utm_campaign=k275069&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=gan - love it.

    coverupchic.blogspot.ca - Giveaway: J Crew inspired link bracelet

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  45. I am loving the Southwestern Cardigan from Forever 21. Perfect for chilly spring nights.

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  46. Love your ruffled top with the cobalt pants -- I have some cobalt pants (my first "bright" colored jeans) and looking for a cute top -- can you tell me where you got this (if it's still available)? Thanks, LOVE your blog...

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  47.  I recreated this look on my blog - please take a lookg!  http://everydaypolished.blogspot.com/

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