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In re: ROY G. BIV

11/28/2013

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Happy Thanksgiving! :D In this post, I'm saying goodbye to Fall and welcoming the return of Winter. As you probably know, it's not easy for me to wear super colorful outfits. I've steadily added more colors and prints to my wardrobe over the past year, but the hard part is mustering the courage to wear those pieces! I think it's important to go outside of my comfort zone fashion wise, because I'm genuinely curious about what I'm capable of achieving. For this outfit, I decided to try to fit as many colors of the spectrum into the mix as possible without looking completely insane. 5 out of 7 isn't bad. Haha.

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The color tally: Red scarf, orange skirt, yellow sweater, blue bag, violet coat. I think that last one is arguable. Fuschia is probably closer to pink than purple, but whatever. Hehe. This coat is the brightest coat that I own and yes, it is pink. PINK! Me in a pink coat? Yes, this is happening. Haha. ^_^

I received the coat from a girl in my clothing swap group and the thing that got me interested in it, besides the need for bright colors in my coat closet, was the fabric. In the right light, it just glows and all I could think about was the myriad, unexpected color pairings that I could create with this piece.

This coat was sold on ModCloth, by the way! It was called the Magenta Agenda Coat.


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The pointelle sweater is admittedly more on the chartreuse side, than yellow. I paid full price for this piece on ModCloth. It was called the Bountiful Harvest Sweater in Maize and it is my first yellow sweater. ^_^ I told you, being colorful is not really my thing. Haha. So yes, I got my first yellow sweater in January of this year, and it took me roughly 10 months to get around to wearing it. >_< Hehe.

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The top I'm wearing underneath the sweater is from ModCloth, also. It's a striped, 3/4 sleeve tunic and you can probably make out some bits of the stripes through the sweater. Hehe. I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I just love that doily collar. I keep layering the tunic underneath tops and dresses just so I can see that knitted collar. It adds so much character to my outfits. I don't think this particular style would have been the same without it. *Sigh* What has happened to me? I used to hate collars!

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This crochet bag is a vintage piece from the 60's/70's. The details are quite beautiful and I really like the scalloped trim at the zipper. To me, the scalloped design resembles rolling blue waves. This bag is available for purchase on Etsy! Click here to see more detailed photos and review the measurements.

So there you have it! ^_^ I wouldn't call this perfect. I still have a lot of learning to do about how to effectively color block, but for a modest attempt at mixing bold colors, I think I'm off to a decent start. :D


ModCloth - Bountiful Harvest Sweater in Maize & Tights For Every Occasion in Black
Etsy -
Vintage 60s 70s Woven Crochet Clutch Bag With Scalloped Trim in Cobalt Blue
Thrifted - ModCloth Coat (Swap Group), Red Scarf, ModCloth Lace Collar
Tunic (Sale)
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Black Hat (Buffalo Exchange - Austin)
ASOS - High Waisted Carrot Orange Pleated Skirt

UrbanOG - Black Lace Inset Ankle Boots


♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

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Lindsey Dish link
11/27/2013 07:27:48 pm

No way! This outfit is awesome! It's inspiring me right now. *runs to my closet* Arrrg... all my sweaters are dark colors. Love the doily collar as well and that coat. Omg, I love colored coats. It seems to make winter more bearable.
xoxo, Lindsey Dish
<a>thebeltedpear.blogspot.com</a>

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:30:35 am

Aww, thanks man! I always feel so awkward when I'm wearing bright colors. It's like I'm saying, "hey! look at meeeee!" Haha. I don't really want anyone looking at me. >_<

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Laviña Jampit link
11/27/2013 07:39:54 pm

nice jacket and shoes :)

http://www.lavinajampit.blogspot.com/

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:33:02 am

Hey! ^_^ Thanks so much and thanks for visiting! I'll be sure to check out your blog!

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Keit
11/27/2013 10:03:37 pm

I think you've done a magnificent job with color combinations! You always find unique pieces and style them in the most interesting manner! ^_^ The mustard sweater is gorgeous <3 Kind of granny, but not too much ^_^
And that crochet bag...wow...eye candy O_O

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Anna
11/28/2013 03:42:47 am

Hahaha yeah <3 I dunno, man. I'm on this hipster granny kick lately.

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Kristian link
11/28/2013 01:36:47 am

Okay. Never would have guessed mustard, orange and pink would go together, but they do! Wow!

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Jenny Lee link
11/28/2013 07:00:35 am

I am in love with your top and skirt!! Chartreuse and pumpkin might be a new favourite colour combination :) I love when you wear bright colours; you pair them together perfectly and you look so gorgeous in them! <3

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skye link
11/28/2013 01:54:26 pm

From one colorful lady to another, welcome to the fold!

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:35:53 am

:DDD <3

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Dominique link
11/28/2013 03:12:18 pm

Color is an absolute must for me but I always manage to forget that in the cooler months. Thanks for the inspiration Anna :)

- Dominique Jazell
dominique.blogspot.com

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Sonya Mann link
11/28/2013 04:14:01 pm

Yay pink coat! Yay pretty collar! I'm a fan of colors, so yes to all of this :)

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Ester link
11/28/2013 10:22:52 pm

wow I love your coat, it's so pretty! :) great layering!
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Ester @ <a href="http://www.drawingdreaming.net/">Drawing Dreaming</a>

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Jenny Lee link
11/29/2013 07:28:55 am

I am in love with your top and skirt!! Chartreuse and pumpkin might be a new favourite colour combination :) I love when you wear bright colours; you pair them together perfectly and you look so gorgeous in them! <3

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Missy May link
11/29/2013 07:56:12 am

You've a way of combining colours and pieces that one never think of Anna. Its a talent you're blessed with, good eye honestly! I love the combinations....very radiant and beautiful!

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:38:50 am

Aww <3 Thank you, my dear friend!

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Angelina Stroumpouli link
11/29/2013 08:36:54 am

Your outfit is awesome, what are you talking about!
As I said on twitter, I love colour blocking!
And what I like most from your outfit is this yellow sweater, uber cool!

Hope you are happy and well, girl!
Many kisses
Angelina - http://www.just-angelina.com/

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:42:15 am

Thank you! *^_^* <3

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The Fashion Fraction
11/29/2013 08:20:54 pm

totally love the colors of your look. perfect for keeping the good mood during the cold season

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:50:42 am

Hey! Thanks so much! ^_^ I'll be sure to check out your blog! <3

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Rebecca link
11/30/2013 08:41:59 am

I love colours so you know I love this look! I can't believe it's taken you 10 months to wear that gorgeous yellow sweater (no bias here, of course)! The collar absolutely makes it though. :D

-Rebecca
mn2nz.wordpress.com

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:43:10 am

Haha, yeah >_< I really need to just grow a pair and start wearing my colorful pieces more often! <3

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Mouna link
12/1/2013 10:55:15 am

such amazing pieces :) you have such great style and you are so pretty!

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Ellen and Tara Mackenzie link
12/1/2013 11:54:08 am

this outfit is amazing! i totally love how you styled together all the different colour knits, they look perfect together!
and wow you could never tell you struggled wearing colour looking at this outfit haha! Love it!

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:43:43 am

Man, that means so much coming from you both! Thank you!! <3

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A. link
12/1/2013 01:15:36 pm

So, lemme get this straight. In this outfit you have obnoxious colors, vintage touches, and thrifted goodies? God, what more could I want in a blog post?

I love that you took a big risk in this outfit, and it paid off big time. You look adorable and quaint, with a hint of quirk. I'm guessing that day was a day you felt very bright. ;)

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
12/2/2013 06:49:30 am

Hey! <3 Thanks so much! It was hard for me to be objective about this outfit since I'm not that into colors. I wasn't sure of what I was doing..exactly. Hehe. So, all of this feedback is much appreciated!

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Ashley link
12/2/2013 02:28:44 am

I always love your vintage pieces. You have a good eye.

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Amber link
12/2/2013 03:37:30 am

I love how all of these colors are so different, yet they seem to go well together. Also, that swap group you've got going on sounds like a great thing. You always score beautiful pieces!

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mateatpol link
12/2/2013 06:02:52 am

Colors are just perfect!

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Olivia link
12/2/2013 12:01:36 pm

Wow! What a great way to bring in the winter with such a bright color! No dreary grays and blacks for you. Haha and I feel like only you, Anna, would be able to pull off all the colors of the rainbow. Congrats!
Hugs & Kisses,
Olivia

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Rhiannon link
12/3/2013 11:19:51 am

I love this! Colors are addictive. I was a strictly black, white and navy girl for years and once I started integrating color into my wardrobe I couldn't stop! I look like an insane person every day now and I just don't care.

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Anna
12/3/2013 11:59:27 am

Hey! Thanks so much and thanks for visiting! <3 I'll be sure to check out your blog and say 'hello'! :D

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