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Monday, April 29, 2013

Emerald?

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shirt & necklace: Old Navy, sweater & shoes (I think?): Target, pants: thrifted

Are these pants emerald? They're probably considered more of a teal, but I just had to join in on Heidi and Marissa's link up for their Pantone-inspired spring color challenge! Even more fitting, the pants are thrifted Target stock, something Heidi has an absolute knack for hunting down. :) 

So I have to admit, I feel like my style has tamed down (aka gotten a little more boring) since I started my new job. I think I've been much less willing to pair unexpected colors together, and have been choosing instead to add only something black, white, or gray when wearing a piece of clothing that's a bold color. Adding the navy blue sweater was my attempt to slowly bring myself out of that rut. Anyone have some suggestions for other colors to pair with these pants?! 

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18 comments:

  1. This is a great outfit! I really like the color combination. I was worried that my emerald wasn't really an "emerald," but I think it works anyway! Thanks so much for linking up with us today!

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  2. i'd say these pants are definitely emerald, so i'm glad you participated in our link up! and i got a little excited for you knowing they're thrifted target stock. :) i think blues/navys are always a safe bet to pair with green, but i've also worn magenta with green and liked the effect! i have had a lot of trouble getting dressed lately too, so i know the feeling. i hope you bounce back!

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    1. I knew you'd be proud! :) Magenta is a great idea...I'll have to remember that next time!

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  3. I really like the navy with these pants, which I think totally count as emerald! I bet cobalt blue would look really good with the green pants, too. Or leopard print!

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    1. Leopard print - I love it! Is it bad if I think that should count as a neutral? :) I have a cobalt top too so I'll have to try pairing that with the pants. Thanks for the ideas!

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  4. I was thinkg Cobalt or Electric Blue too. Also try a Wheat or Camel color, even a Chocolate Brown or Top. Magenta and darker Purples like Plum would work too. Would you be able to join my Birthday Blog Post this Sunday & style an outfit of your choice?

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    1. I do have a darker purple tee, so I'll have to keep that in mind! And a wheat or camel color would definitely work. Yes I'll be joining in on your birthday post and will send you the info at the end of the week!

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  5. They definitely look emerald to me! I agree with those who have said maybe a magenta type color would work nicely with these pants. I like them!

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  6. I wasn't too sure about how "emerald" my outfit yesterday was either, but those pants look pretty spot on to me! What a great thrift find! The navy is a great pairing - I think other colors that would work well would be dark purple or maybe a lighter shade of green.

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    1. I saw that you paired two different shades of purple today...you've got that styling trick down! :)

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  7. I love blue and green together!

    Visiting from the Pantone link up!

    Aubree
    lookfeelbebest.blogspot.com

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  8. Great outfit! The navy was a great addition to the outfit. I think the pants would look great with any type of print really.

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    1. Thanks Inge! Prints is a good idea...I feel like my warm weather shirt options are really limited, so some with a print may have to go on my list of items to find.

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  9. Those pants are def emerald to me. I'm loving the baby and emerald together!

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  10. Navy* not baby! Dumb autocorrect!

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