I am by no means an expert in the field of mixing brights and pastels but I will tell you how I managed to combine these color families without looking like there was too much going on. First, I picked two contrasting colors to work with, pink and blue. My foundation pieces, the pants and the top are my brights. I used my pastel pieces, the necklace, blazer and shoes, to pull the contrasting colors together without blinding those who looked at me with too much bright.
Umm, by the way, pink + stripes + polka dots in the stripes = my new favorite shirt.
What I'm Wearing:
Shirt: Loft (exact)
Blazer: Gap (exact)
Linking-Up:
Fizz and Frosting- Mix It Monday
Greater Than Rubies- Remix, Rewear, Restyle
Just Another Smith, Brynnash, and A Journey in Style- Floral Week
Perfectly Coutured and Everyday Fashion and Finance- Three-fer Thursday
Just Another Smith, Brynnash, and A Journey in Style- Floral Week
Perfectly Coutured and Everyday Fashion and Finance- Three-fer Thursday
Style Elixir- Style Sessions
Love that color combo!! Very spring-appropriate and the color of your blazer is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is definitely my favorite blazer at the moment!
DeleteThis outfit is too perfect for Spring! You look great! I think you nailed the combo!
ReplyDeletexo
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Thank you so much! I never know when I try something new so your compliment really means a lot!
DeletePolka dots IN THE STRIPES! That might be the best thing I've ever seen! Thanks for linking up for floral week - the necklace is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI know, right! I'm so tempted to go buy this shirt in the other colors as well! Thanks for hosting a fun link-up!
DeleteI really like the way you worked in pink stripes and a pink blazer. It is great with the blue pants - bright and spring-y without being too much. You look so cute Whitney!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Can you tell I really love pink? Haha.
DeleteThat necklace is so pretty with its pearlescent shine!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think it is going to be my favorite statement necklace for the spring.
DeleteVery cute! I like all of these pieces both individually and paired together!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Amy! I do too, especially the striped shirt :)
DeleteYou nailed it, this whole outfit is amazing. And I can see why this adorable top is your new favorite!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! What a compliment!
DeleteThat top is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just can't get enough of it :)
DeleteI love that top! Seriously, polka dot stripes...perfection!
ReplyDeleteRight?!?
DeleteI saw that top at Loft and was soooo tempted to get it, but I'm trying to minimize my closet, so I had to pass. I'll just have to live through you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm just trying to convince myself that I don't need it in all available colors!
DeleteGreat color combination! I've been really drawn to powder blue paired with various shades of coral or peach lately-- the pants in this post would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, those combinations are the perfect spring palette!
DeleteI'm so glad I found your site. Love your style!!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
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Thank you! I'm SO glad you stopped by!
DeleteVery pretty Whitney! I especially like the blazer - color and material.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think it's my new favorite blazer!
DeleteThis is super cute, I love the pastels!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by, Ginny!
DeleteAdorable outfit! I'm totally in love with your t-shirt as well! It unique and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm featuring this shirt again in my post tomorrow...I can't get enough either!
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