Thrifted grey little boy blazer,
Cynthia Steffe mustard blouse (similar style here),
Nanette Lepore handbag (previously seen here and here).
Lately, I've been really into bright color-blocking but after taking inventory of my closet and realizing most of what I own is either black, neutral or navy I realized I would need to live out my fashion inspiration through Lauren.
When I first pitched my idea, Lauren hated it. She may be into crazy prints, but this was a look she couldn't see herself wearing. Thankfully, I'm very persuasive, so I convinced her to borrow my H&M midi skirt (which by the way, was a total fashion misstep for someone who is 5'2) and pair it with the brightest top she had in her closet. Originally, that was a bright blouse previously worn here. Lauren blanched and honestly I did too. She looked like a Lisa Frank sticker. So, instead we settled on the Cynthia Steffe mustard blouse pictured above and, with a cropped blazer to pull the look together, we took off for brunch.
In the end, Lauren was totally into the look and I tried not to look so smug. Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone with fashion can be a good thing!
xx, M
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We love this look so much! The skirt is beautiful - the length is so classic and so feminine, and the colour blocking is awesome! The honest truth is, we've been talking so much about colour, but it takes quite a bit of courage to move away from the blacks, greys and browns we are all so comfortable with!
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I couldn't agree more! I love the color combo, and can only wish {being a petite girl myself} that I could rock midi length skirts. xx
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Good thing you convinced her. She looks so pretty in this outfit! I love the bold purple skirt! :)
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O i'm surprised the purple and the pink didn't go well. But I like it paired up with the mustard top. This look is a nice take on business casual. It's fun and office appropriate. I always like to punch up my office attire (even though we are really relaxed on the dress code).
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I love the color combination, specially paired with the grey extras!
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I am in LOVE with this look and I am in shock that purple skirt is from H&M. It's one of my favorite shades! =) Great find!
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love the mustard-purple combo!
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Such stunning colors paired together! Love that purple skirt, I want!
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It's a very sophisticated take on color blocking! And my goodness, I love that bag!
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Great combination of outfits!
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Laker colors! sorry I'm from LA haha. love the skirt
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haha...I didn't even think about that! And I'm from LA and a total Laker fan too! Good call... ;)
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Those colors are amazing. I love this outfit!!
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very cute!
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Beautiful look!
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beautiful color combination
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Amazing photography and style on your blog. I love the kind of different combinations of fabrics and accesoiry you do. Something that is really my style!
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I love the jewel colours clashed together, with the muted grey jacket and accessories to balance it out.
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Very cool look girls
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Wow this is amazing! Soo pretty.
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love your outfit - very cute !!
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How cute!
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Those colors look simply amazing together!!
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Awesome outfit! thanks for your lovely comment
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great combination!! I love color of this skirt and your heels, too!!!
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I adore this look! love the skirt! :) I´m following you , kisses
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Love the outfit and the colours!!
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Wonderfull colores!
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I love all the colors in this outfit! They pop and work so perfectly together! Gorgeous! xo, Megs
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