FASHION-SPIRATION: Purple and Orange
You guys, contrary to what you may think from the photo above, I am not a Clemson fan. I don’t hate Clemson, I just wouldn’t call myself a “fan.”
NOW, on to the topic at hand: I definitely am not one to be a “fashion copycat” – not that I think being a “fashion copycat” is bad, at all, but I like to think that I have my own style. I like to look at trends, styles, fashions and see how I can make them my own – you know, put my own twist on things. In the hopes that I, in turn, can inspire someone else to take that same style I wore and make it their own.Ā
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BUT, one thing I have loved doing is looking at what some of my favorite fashion bloggers or other style inspirations are doing – colors they’re putting together, fabrics, patterns, cuts, etc.
Well, Christine Andrew over at Hello Fashion is definitely one of those women. I LOVE her style. It’s so simple, yet feminine, classic, and FUN. And I LOVE the way she uses color in her looks.
I saw this outfit she put together earlier this month, immediately pinned it, and then waited for the day when I could figure out a way to make it my own.
So, here’s my recreation of Christine’s look (pictured above). What do you think?
I loved the purple and orange in the look, so I pretty much kept that the same. I didn’t have an orange necklace, but I loved that my bag had purple, orange, and TEAL in it, so I pulled the teal out of the bag and popped on my teal bubble necklace.
I also kept the nude / blush flats the same as in Christine’s photo – when you’re wearing that many colors, you wanna keep your footwear neutral as the attention should NOT be on your shoes.
I also LOVE my Jean Jacket. If you’ve followed my blog for awhile, you’re aware of this fact. I’ve had this jean jacket for close to 10 years and I STILL wear it all the time. I love how it can tone down an outfit. Now, I didn’t wear it much that day because it is getting HOT in North Carolina, but I wanted you to at least see how much I love the way it can tone down the outfit.
- Purple Blouse: Thrifted ($3 – last seen worn here, Similar here)
- Shorts: JCrew Factory Outlet, 5″ Chino ($22 on sale! YES! FINALLY! Similar here)
- Necklace: JCrew via Hong Kong via eBay (last seen worn here, here)
- Flats: Fab’rik Chapel Hill ($10 on sale, Spring 2012, Last seen worn here, Exact ones here)
- Patchwork Purse: JCrew Factory, circa Summer 2007 (Similar here)
- Jean Jacket: LOFT, circa forever ago (Similar here)
- Sunnies: Dollar store, yo.
So yeah, what do you think? How would you wear this? How would YOU make it your own? Where do you look for inspiration?
xoxo, all for now.
Super cute look! Love you style interpretation!! Hope your test went well! I’m sure you aced it!
xx
Giovanna
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thank you so much giovanna!
Cute! I love those colors together š
xo Jennifer
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thanks, jennifer!
you look stuning in that color!!!
what a nice blog you have!
like to follow each other? I hope so!
we could stay in contact!!
I already follow you on Bloglovin!
kisses!!!
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thank you so much for your comment, virginia! i will DEFINITELY check out your blog š you’re adorable!!
Love this!!! I love trying a pair of colors you never would have thought to put together and having it work out so well. Very cute.
thank you SO much, jamie! it’s really fun stretching your comfort zone, if you will š š
That necklace is so pretty, I’m all big & fun pieces like that & turquoise is always a do!
thank you so much, raquel!!!
I am a huge fan of purple and orange together. It’s one of those beautiful combinations. Those shoes are super cute, too. I need a pair in that color.
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thanks, bonnie!! it’s such a fun combo!!
What a cool necklace! š
thank you š š
Love orange shorts!!
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thank you so much, ada!
ohh, love this color combo! i really need to add purple to my wardrobe š
xo TJ
thanks, TJ!! i love purple – i always feel happy when i wear it – happy color!! š
wow – I don’t think I have ever personally combined those colors, but I love them! especially grounded with the jean jacket!
xx
Here&Now
thanks, jessica! yeah, i definitely would NEVER have thought to combine them either if i hadn’t seen christine’s look. but now it’s made me excited about playing with colors and being somewhat adventurous! š
You totally rock everything you wear, but I love this!! Especially with the jean jacket!!
thanks, katie!!! you the BEST!!
I love how you took the look and made it your own by changing it up! These are two colors I never would’ve thought to put together but it totally works!
-Sharon
thank you so much, sharon! yeah – i would have never thought to combine those colors until i saw christine’s outfit. and now i LOVE it! i feel so much more daring š š xoxo
LOVE the purple and orange together, especially with the color of the necklace! Such a great look! Hope you had a great weekend!
xoxo,
Rachel
thank you so much for your sweet comment, rachel!! you are AWESOME! i hope you had a great weekend!
I love Christine, too, and you’ve done such an amazing job at re-creating her look, while keeping it original! Hope you had a great weekend!
she is awesome! and thank you so much, bonnie š š hope YOU had a great weekend!!
Love those colors together!! and I will be ordering one of those necklaces this week!! and love the blog you shared – adorable outfits!
thanks, katie!! i LOVE that bubble necklace – i wear it all the time. best ebay purchase ever š
I love it, love the colors together! You look great!
xo, Yi-chia
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thanks, yi-chia!! you are so awesome!!