I was perusing my closet for outfit ideas for my new cobalt blazer yesterday, came up with this colorful ensemble, and it immediately reminded me of childhood book Jamberry. It's a book I loved as a kid about a bear looking for berries (I had to Google it to remember the name), and it's full of colorful illustrations that look good enough to eat. Did you ever read Jamberry as a kid? Would you wear this look?
Blazer: Forever 21, $30
Shirt: Limited, $15 (similar)
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4
Also... I bought these bow shoes yesterday and had to share! Only $28, I love the Kate Spade vibe, and they have a built-in cushion that is dreamy. I also tried on the items below - kicking myself for not getting the camo shirt, and I bought the chambray (far right) dress but not sure if I'm keeping it yet!
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Also... I bought these bow shoes yesterday and had to share! Only $28, I love the Kate Spade vibe, and they have a built-in cushion that is dreamy. I also tried on the items below - kicking myself for not getting the camo shirt, and I bought the chambray (far right) dress but not sure if I'm keeping it yet!
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love the bow shoes! also loving the jewel tone outfit. i'd wear it for work!
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Those shoes are SO CUTE and I MUST HAVE THEM. My husband needs to go to Kohl's to get new jeans (he's just waiting for a new coupon to come in the mail), and I might have to ... er, tag along and sabotage the trip.
ReplyDeleteI wish you bought the camo shirt too! I have one just like it and would like to see how you style it.
ReplyDeleteI miss having a Kohl's around--that camo button up is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat's the brand of the mint polka dot dress? I absolutely love it, it would look great for a wedding I'm going to this summer!
ReplyDeleteI love the name of your post title. It's perfect for this outfit. Beautiful color combo. You should go back and get that camo shirt STAT. It's awesome! Heather
ReplyDeleteI love the cobalt blue and berry color combo! I just bought a skirt that looks similar to the pattern on your shirt, I will have to try and pair it with these colors and see how it comes out!
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J, I love this look! I just bought a skirt that color and am excited to wear it. I also love the chambray dress, I think I may need that.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if you've ever bought anything/knew anyone who bought from the U.S. Dorothy Perkins website? There are some bad reviews of their customer service/shipping/returns online so I'm wondering if it's worth it!
I love the Jamberry book. I read it to my kids all of the time. Such a pretty look and I love those bow heels!
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Love your cobalt jacket. It would be perfect for my link up tomorrow. Gorgeous outfit.
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Great color combo, but again, I'm begging you--AN IRON!!!!
ReplyDeleteif you click the link under the 3 picts. it'll take you to that dress. HTH
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Never heard of Jamberry, but I love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite of the try-on items is definitely the polka dot dress, but I like the chambray dress too. I have to say I'm glad you passed on the camo.
This may be one of my all time faves of your creations. Jamberry is a great children's book, by the way, for all of the young moms out there. (I'm an old mom and retired school teacher.) The camo shirt looks like you; you should return the chambray dress and get it instead. I don't wear camo, by the way, because I live near a large army post and see too much of it, but it looks great on you young people.
ReplyDeleteHi Kate - I've purchased from the UK Dorothy Perkins before the US site opened and they had fast shipping and great customer service...not sure if that helps :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cobalt blue blazer! I'm looking to buy it but debating between a xs/s as they say it runs a half-size big. Do you mind sharing what size you bought, because I really like how it fits you. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteI also just wanted to step by and let you know how much you have helped me with shopping! I am such a smarter shop now because I make wishlists and actually hunt for the items I'm lusting after instead of just buying what's on sale. I've even set a clothing budget! (My bf thinks its too many money to set aside, but what does he know ;)).
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love the outfit and I love the color combo even more ... those shoes are the perfect touch to round it all out!!
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It wasn't working for me, but I'll try just looking up the name on the website. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteGood to see someone else documenting while they shop. Sometimes you don't know until 2 weeks later that you loved those shoes ;-) I love a good blazer in any coulor - the cobalt is a keeper.
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I just ordered this chambray dress from Old Navy - http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=3873960120000&cid=88295&locale=en_US Just over $10 when I used a 30% off coupon code! Can't wait for it to arrive... hope I like it in person!
ReplyDeleteLove the chambray dress you picked at Kohl's! Pass on the polka-dot dress (looks short?).
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Sometimes the outfits that make me the happiest are the ones that remind me if my childhood!
ReplyDeleteGREAT look! Love your color choices!
ReplyDeleteLove the camo shirt your wearing with the little studding above the pocket!
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Michele, I got the size XS!
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo! I have a cobalt blazer I need that skirt!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this outfit. I really love the color scheme, but I think I would've belt the skirt with a nude skinny belt. The polka dot dress is really cute, by the way =) I like the minty color <3
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This outfit is my favorite! I've been looking for work clothes for my new job. Looks like I'll need to go by The Limited pretty soon!
ReplyDeleteI've definitely paired these colors together. I pinned this outfit when you wore it in September :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat color combo!
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Love this color combo.
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Return the dress and get the camo shirt...love it!
ReplyDeleteI have the same purple skirt and love pairing it with a bright blue top. The first time I came to school in the color combination however, I had this conversation with a student:
ReplyDeleteStudent: Ms. R, your outfit is reminding me of something, but I can't figure it out . . Wait, I got it! It's Barney.
Me: (Stares in disbelief)
Student: What? That's not a bad thing. Barney was an important influence in my childhood. I loved Barney
Me: Did you just compare me to a purple dinosaur?
Student: Actually, you look better than Barney. You look like Barney's high class wife.
OMG love!! Too funny!
ReplyDeleteThe Limited is definitely one of my favorite spots for work clothes! I've had these pieces for a year plus!
ReplyDeleteCute ON dress! I want to find something chambray polka dot soon. Definitely didn't get the mint polka dot. All wrong for my body type but SO cute for someone else.
ReplyDeleteThanks Darcy!!
ReplyDeleteKate, they sent me a dress (c/o) and it was a great experience. UK sizing is always a bit funny but the dress I picked out worked out well!
ReplyDeleteThe color of that skirt is perfect!! Also, I absolutely love that camo shirt!
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I LOVE those bow pumps and the blue polka-dot dress!
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I love the blue and purple together!! So pretty!! Also, I think you should go back and get that camo shirt! It's so cute and keep that chambray dress! It looks gorgeous on you!
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Love the blazer color! I'm not too big on mixing these two colors but I do love wearing my cobalt blazer with either black (skirt/pants) or with other shades of blue. It's such a great, versatile piece!
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I also have a bright blue blazer and have been struggling not to look like a flight attendant in it! I am so excited to see looks incorporating this, I'll definitely be using them for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am addicted to my cobalt blue blazer. My latest post - I have it paired with animal print + florals.
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Alice
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I just love the *g.l.o.w.i.n.g.* gem-like tones of this outfit............ soooo *pretty*, Miss Jamberry, (haha)!!
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Have a great weekend!
xo Grace
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Fab n Glam.. You are always filled with it.. and your latest fashion clothes too.. Great outfit.. looking super stylish..
ReplyDeleteDo you mind if I ask what size you got from DP? I think we're similar sizes and I think I'd be a 2 there, but am wondering if that will be too small! Thanks for your help!
ReplyDeleteThank you I appreciate it! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm usually a size 0/2, which means I would go for a size 6 at UK stores. But I plugged in my measurements into the Dorothy Perkins website and it gave me a size 4, so I ordered that and it was pretty close to perfect.
ReplyDeleteLoving the purple pencil skirt...great color and endless outfit possibilities!
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Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a blazer in a similar color but I've never paired it with my purple bottoms! YAY!
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Ordered a 4 :) Thank you SO much! I didn't realize I could plug in my measurements.
ReplyDeleteYay for "Jamberry"! I love these colors all together. And that camo shirt is amazing, can't believe its from Kohls!
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Awesome outfit and great pair of high heel shoes..
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Awesome outfit and great pair of high heel shoes..
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I LOVE the camo shirt - you have to get it!!! So many options!
ReplyDeleteThe camo shirt fits you so well! I just bought a cobalt blazer last week! Not sure if I'm keeping it though--gotta figure out some more potential outfits before I decide if it works in my closet. You look great in yours, and the top pulls it all together!
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