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Plum & Pistachio

12/18/2014

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I had a few goals in mind when I created this outfit. First, I wanted to be as colorful as possible. Second, I needed to avoid wearing black at all costs. Finally, I tried to choose some color pairings that you don't see very often and try to make them work. I do these mini challenges all the time. Sometimes, they work out and other times not so much. Hehe. Honestly, I'm not quite sure where I landed here.
I feel like maybe I should have added a red sweater instead of the vintage grass green cardigan. However, if I did that, then I wouldn't have been able to wear the red bag. Since I'm already wearing a yellow scarf, I wouldn't want to carry a yellow bag, either. My only option seems to be a black bag and I wanted to avoid that color, so...yeah. Haha. Decisions, decisions. Being colorful is a real pain in the ass, bro. Haha. It's so hard for me to do it well. I really have to think everything through. >_<

 I'm happy with the scarf, though, and I think it added a nice brightness to the mix. I've just been hoarding colorful scarves, lately. I received this one from my sponsor, Oasap, and it costs $7.90


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You know, now that I think about it.... a red scarf and a yellow bag would have worked quite well. Dammit! Haha. I'll have to try those colors together, next time.
The thing is, I was pretty obsessed with the third prong of the challenge. So, pairing the grass green cardigan with the purple corduroy jeans was very appealing. The navy coatigan seemed like a natural finisher, but I still wonder whether a different color would have been better. I'm always in my head. Always thinking. The second guessing can be exhausting. Haha. I dunno. I think I'm just not that used to seeing myself in brights. I might be going through an adjustment period of sorts. The more I look at this outfit, the more I do start to like it.

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Omgosh! I forgot to mention that I'm wearing my new Warby Parker glasses! :DDD Monkey #2 FTW! Haha. If you were one of the people who helped me pick out these frames, then you'll get the reference. Hehe. I'm very happy with these as they are very similar to the thrifted cat eye glasses that I will sometimes wear. They're just not as over-sized/obnoxious. Haha. I will probably continue to wear the thrifted cat eyes, if a particular outfit really calls for it. It would be worth the temporary blindness. ;D

My package came with a nice hard case and soft pouch for each pair of glasses I ordered. Oh and each pair has anti-reflective and anti-scratch lenses! No additional charge! Very happy, indeed. ^_^ I hope you all have a nice weekend! I'm ecstatic that the snow has melted, but I know this won't last long. >_<


Thrifted - Brown Cat Ear Hat (Gift), Vintage Green Cardigan (Swap Group), Adriano Goldschmied
Purple Corduroy Jeans (Buffalo Exchange - Austin) & Brown Boots (Gift)
Warby Parker - Notched Key Hole Glasses in Tortoise
c/o Jollychic - Navy Double Breasted Coatigan
Chicnova - Cherry Red Satchel
c/o Oasap - Yellow Scarf

♫ 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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KizzyDoll link
12/17/2014 11:46:29 pm

You look wonderful, love the hat and cardigan! Lovely array of colours :) xx

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Anna
12/18/2014 04:37:43 am

Eh, thanks. I feel like I could have done more with this one, though. :P

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Keit link
12/18/2014 12:48:52 am

Wish we had snow here! I think a red bag and sweater would look just as good too *_* I love the colorful cheeky vibe here. And yaaaay, congrats on the bad ass glasses! I was super stoked for the pedo bear, but loving these too, and you're gorgeous, every frame would look awesome!

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Anna
12/18/2014 04:39:23 am

Haha, I got the Pedo Bear glasses, too! I'm just having a hard time finding a good outfit for them. I'm wishing I had gotten the generic black glasses everyone hated, because at least I could wear them with everything! ;) I have to be picky with the two I ended up with.

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Ashley link
12/18/2014 02:13:32 am

Great pants! The color, style, and texture of them is simply perfect.

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Anna
12/18/2014 04:43:30 am

Hey! Good to see you! *^_^* Thanks <3 I've always wanted purple pants and when I found these (and discovered the corduroy material), I died inside of joy. :D I'm not completely satisfied with how I styled them, but it's just my first attempt. I'll get better!

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Dana
12/18/2014 04:18:23 am

Love the pop of color! That yellow scarf is great on you!

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Anna
12/18/2014 04:44:44 am

Thanks! The scarf is a bit more of a neon color than I was expecting, but I love the brightness of it. I think it will get lots of wear in the coming months. :D <3

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Mona link
12/18/2014 08:49:24 am

What great mix of colors!

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Anna
12/18/2014 09:32:18 am

^_^ <3

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Sarah link
12/18/2014 09:29:28 am

I love this outfit just as it is. I try to avoid wearing black, too, as it pulls my mood down in the winter months. Love the green and purple combination, too!

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Anna
12/18/2014 09:34:28 am

Hey, Sarah! ^_^ Thanks! I'm getting good feedback on Instagram, but a part of me is like..."are you guys seeing what I'm seeing?" Haha. I'm so terrible to myself, sometimes. I don't think this is the *worst* outfit I've ever worn. I just feel like I could have stepped it up a bit more. I'm glad you like it, though! :P

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Rebecca link
12/18/2014 09:54:25 am

OOH! The new glasses are totally cute. :D I love all the colours as usual. Haha, I love that you are trying to use MORE colour, and I feel like I need to use more neutrals. Oh the constant evolution.

I love ALL of these colours. You are totally making purple trousers work in a way I never thought possible!

-Rebecca
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

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Anna
12/18/2014 03:46:13 pm

Hehe. I'm on a mission dude. I know I'll end up wearing some black and grey styles over the winter, but I want the majority of my outfits to be colorful, just as a personal challenge. I want to prove to myself that I can wear colors successfully. I think the more I do it, the less uncomfortable I'll feel about it. :P

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Olivia link
12/18/2014 01:10:52 pm

I love how you gave yourself a challenge for this outfit! That's a pretty fun way to wear something different! Anyway, the different colors in this outfit are so perfectly put together :) Lookin' good!
Olivia | <a href"http://hernamewascelebration.com/">Her Name Was Celebration</a>

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Anna
12/18/2014 03:47:38 pm

Rad! Thanks! :D There are so many different directions I could have gone with this one, so I don't know if it is "perfect," but I would say this combination is "least offensive." Haha. I'm going to work on it!

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Jennifer link
12/18/2014 05:06:24 pm

Ahhh, BABE, you wear color better than ANYONE! Ahh, I love the way you piece outfits together. Truly beautiful.

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Anna
12/19/2014 04:31:08 am

:O! *^_^* <3

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Magda link
12/18/2014 06:15:42 pm

I love your pants and that mix of colors.

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Anna
12/19/2014 04:37:41 am

<333

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Grace H link
12/19/2014 03:46:43 am

I actually love the combination of the navy and plum, that's probably my favorite part of the outfit! I tend to always have at least one neutral in my outfits, so kudos on avoiding the black. Lovely as always :)

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Anna
12/19/2014 04:38:14 am

Rad! Thanks, Grace! <3

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lisa link
12/19/2014 05:38:11 am

I think you are better at color combos than you realize! Dang- this is good, and I think the cheery palette does wonders for the soul, especially this time of year!

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Anna
12/20/2014 10:42:24 am

Aww <3 Thank you, Lisa!

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Kristian link
12/20/2014 01:18:20 am

I love the colorful look- and I like the yellow scarf/red purse combo. Also, good final choice on the glasses.

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Anna
12/20/2014 10:43:23 am

Hey! <3 Thanks! *^_^*

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Lyubka Hristova link
12/20/2014 04:13:07 am

Beautiful colourful combo, Anna. I'm loving it :)

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Anna
12/20/2014 10:44:16 am

Thank you! *^_^* <3

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Precious link
12/20/2014 07:05:19 am

I loooovvvveeee this!!! :)

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Anna
12/20/2014 10:45:58 am

Hey! Thank you and thanks for stopping by! I'll check out your blog and say, 'hello'. :P <3

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A. link
12/20/2014 01:35:32 pm

so,

1) yay for new glasses! Of course anything looks awesome on your face, but I really like the sleekness of the frames.

2) yay for colors! I appreciate all the color and texture in this outfit -- it looks cozy and yummy and, thanks to your name, now I want ice cream on top of warm cake.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
12/21/2014 10:49:39 am

Right? Haha. It feels good to actually be able to see and also not look like a complete nerdball. Man, nothing is better than ice cream and warm cake. Nothing. :DDD

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Banke Balogun
12/21/2014 06:07:32 am

Your style is soo quirky I love it. I love all of the bright colors! Nice to see someone step out of the fall season for once!

xo

<a href="http://www.withlovebanke.com">With Love, Banke a Fashion Blog</a>

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Anna
12/21/2014 10:52:27 am

Rad! Thanks! ^_^ <3 I appreciate the visit!

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sarah-audu link
12/21/2014 09:42:01 am

There are so many colours in this outfit but they all work well together. I'm totally digging this look

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Anna
12/21/2014 10:52:44 am

Thank you, Sarah! ^_^ <3

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K.C link
12/21/2014 07:27:28 pm

I always find myself dressing colorfully by an accident and wish I could do it on purpose as flawlessly as you do it. Red sweater or green cardigan this is so rad!

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Anna
12/22/2014 09:47:55 am

Oh, there are flaws. Apparently, I'm the only one who sees them, though. Haha. Thank you! You're very kind! <3

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Silvia link
12/22/2014 08:57:57 am

That vintage cardigan is wonderful! I love the colour combination, and the hat is so cute!
Merry Christmas!

www.kikabibi.blogspot.com

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Anna
12/22/2014 09:48:39 am

Hey! Thanks and Merry XMAS to you, too! <3

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Vintage Alley Blog link
12/23/2014 06:22:21 pm

Your boots are awesome!

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Anna
12/24/2014 04:06:45 am

Thanks! ^_^

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Kreyola
12/23/2014 11:51:04 pm

I love the colors here. They blend so effortless together. Nicely done!!!

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Anna
12/24/2014 04:07:04 am

<333

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Kezzie link
1/6/2015 07:05:31 am

Hi there Anna! How nice to meet you (popped across from Polka dots lady saying how cool you were). WHAT a beautiful, bright outfit- you certainly made me smile- the hat is especially cute!x

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Anna
1/6/2015 08:14:28 am

Hey! Rad! Thanks *^_^* <3

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Hollie Ramsey link
1/11/2015 11:19:26 am

I'm visiting from another bloggers recommendation (Powder Blue with Polka Dot). Love your style, I know I've seen your outfits around Pinterest before!

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Anna
1/11/2015 12:40:50 pm

Hello! :D Thanks so much! You're very sweet ^_^

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