I’ve have this rule for myself that if I’m wearing something baggy on bottom I never wear something baggy on top. If fashion is architecture, and all about the proportions, like Chanel said, then I don’t want to look like I got dressed in a potato sack. I think I’ve established, however, that I’m willing to break pretty much any of my rules for my white linen pants.
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| Pants, Shirt: The Loft. Jewelry: Gift. Purse: Steve Madden via Ross. |
And when Mr. Husband got home from work, the first thing he said was that he liked my shirt. And then he said he liked the way I paired it with the loose pants, cause it made me look at sleek and casual. In guy-talk that means hot. I call that a success.
Now, on to the purse. I was literally running through Ross last Saturday in a giant hurry, (entire family was waiting in the car for me) when this dreamboat of a bag all but called out to me from the purse section.
Hanging on the front of an isle, I spotted this baby from probably 50 feet away and gave an audible sigh when I picked it up. And then I saw that it was Steve Madden, and only $36 dollars. That’s practically a miracle. Not to mention the fact that it combines coral, a nice neutral, that crisp white that I swoon over, all wrapped up in a fabulous Chevron stripe. I mean they’re not just stripes, they’re Chevron stripes. I love this bag on so many different levels it’s just wrong…
My little love affair with my new bag got me thinking about how I accessorize using the color coral. So I did what any self-respecting woman would do. I pulled out every coral colored accessory I own and did a little inventory.
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| Left to right: shoes: Old navy. Scarf: The Loft. Bracelet, Earrings: Gift. Circle earrings, brooch necklace: Target. Necklace: Gift. Purse: Steve Madden via Ross. |
And I decided that I am unconsciously drawn towards coral. But I’m okay with that. Coral is a fabulous way to liven up what would have otherwise been a dull outfit.
So, how do you accessorize this fabulous color?
Because it looks amazing on you! And that bag is beyond awesome! Too many levels of awesome to count :)
You’re super cute! Very pretty hair.
The bag is so pretty, beautiful colors!
I’ve the same top from The Loft :)
Lovely!
And I agree with the comment above. Your hair looks FAB!
Popping by from WIWW.
xo
babymama
avagracescloset
Looking adorable as usual! You are my petite fashion mentor!!
So chic as always and you got the proportions right that’s why this works so well. Great find on the bag, so jealous. Have a wonderful day lovely. ax
I love coral, and I love the purse!!! adorbs!
I just bought my first coral blouse (a fitted cap-sleeved, button-up with a massive bow tie), so in theory, I’d accessorize with lotsa gold, white accents, my lightest summer blond and an awesome tan.
(also, you’re adorable. the end.)
xoxo,
~Olivia
LOVE the bag, and i have to admit that i have also been on a coral craze lately!!!!!!!
xo
dana
thewonderforest.com
Great find on that purse! Ross has great handbags. I have bought several from there myself! Love the colorblocking! Nice look for you.
Coral always seems to make your outfits look THAT much cuter! I don’t think I own any coral so I’ll keep my eye out for sure!
GIRL, I am lusting after that bag…..after just seeing it I hopped on ebay and it is selling for $79.99 PLUS $12.00 to ship….you got a DEAL! RAWK that bag!