pastels
April 7, 2014
Inspirational Monday: Pastel Dream
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Pastels are by far my favorite spring/summer color. Every time I see pastels hit the racks I know that the Spring weather will shortly be here. This season is all about the blushes, baby blues, and pastel purples. I'm completely happy that mint has been sticking around for awhile as it is one of my favorite colors, as well as one of my colors in our wedding (it's actually the color of my bridesmaid dresses). The weather has been "warming up" here in NYC so breaking out the light pants and pastel colors for me is a must.
Jacket: American Eagle | Shirt: LOFT | Pants: Kohls | Shoes: Zara (sale) | Sunglasses: Aldo | Bag: Zara
pictures taken by Brian Cavanaugh
How do you incorporate pastels?
April 19, 2012
Spring Colorblocking: Pastels
There is nothing I love more right now then colorblocking and pastels. When I saw a few of my favorite fashion bloggers -- like La Vagabond Dame and Lust for Life --- rocking pastels on pastels I knew this was a trend for me that I have to try.
Unlike most colorblocking I feel like the pastel colorblocking trend can work for the most faint at heart. It helps that pastels are toned down and not overwhelming...like playing with brighter tones. The basic rules of colorblocking pastels are pretty simple and fun.
Begin with a light tone pastel color-- like the mint green Topshop jeans-- and a darker tone-- MTWTFSS blouse-- in the same shade or family group: blues and greens, purples and pinks. Keeping it all together help keep the look unified. To keep the look toned down introduce neutral tone accessories like the Kelsi by Kelsi Dagger wedge sandals. Kick up the look and mix in a another pastel accessory like the R&Em bag.
Last week I tried out the look and paired up my H&M blue pants with my light mint green American Apparel top that I had bought at their Warehouse Sale. I mixed in neutrals with my H&M blazer top and Jeffrey Campbell wedge sandals. I pulled in another shade of pastel by using my R&Em bag.
I have a feeling there will be a lot of pastel colorblocking in my near feature. What do you think of this look? Will you give it a try?
Left: La Vagabond Dame Right: Lust for Life
Unlike most colorblocking I feel like the pastel colorblocking trend can work for the most faint at heart. It helps that pastels are toned down and not overwhelming...like playing with brighter tones. The basic rules of colorblocking pastels are pretty simple and fun.
MTWTFSS Weekday turquoise top, $40
Topshop Tall jeans, $80
Kelsi Dagger black wedge, $90
R&Em on Ebags , $76
Topshop Tall jeans, $80
Kelsi Dagger black wedge, $90
R&Em on Ebags , $76
Begin with a light tone pastel color-- like the mint green Topshop jeans-- and a darker tone-- MTWTFSS blouse-- in the same shade or family group: blues and greens, purples and pinks. Keeping it all together help keep the look unified. To keep the look toned down introduce neutral tone accessories like the Kelsi by Kelsi Dagger wedge sandals. Kick up the look and mix in a another pastel accessory like the R&Em bag.
Last week I tried out the look and paired up my H&M blue pants with my light mint green American Apparel top that I had bought at their Warehouse Sale. I mixed in neutrals with my H&M blazer top and Jeffrey Campbell wedge sandals. I pulled in another shade of pastel by using my R&Em bag.
Blazer: H&M
Shirt: American Apparel
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Shirt: American Apparel
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Bag: c/o R&Em
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
February 28, 2012
Outfit Post: Going Pastel
Shirts: Forever21
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Nine West
Jacket: H&M
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Sunglasses: Ray-bans
Bracelets: Forever21
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
I might be a little crazy but I can't help myself into diving into some the spring trends already. I have so many new spring pieces waiting in my closet to be worn. And to me when I hear upper 50's it means time to break out at least some of the spring stuff like the pastel bottoms and tops. I have been going on a shopping binge lately for spring clothing and accessories.I'm just so drawn to all the pastels and neons. These Forever21 were my latest buys from there, I went a little bracelet happy...A girl always needs new accessories.
Have you started wearing any spring trends? Which ones are your favorite?
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