sunday simplicity.

Charla Storey via Style Me Pretty

“Nobody is bored when he is trying to make something 
that is beautiful, or to discover something that is true.” 

― William Inge

sunday simplicity: friendship

Amy & Jordan Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

"Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, 
by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief."

- Marcus Tullius Cicero

Fall 2014: Aurora Red and Sienna

One of my favorite color trends this season is the rust-red Pantone calls Aurora Red.  Call it rust, call it sienna, shades inspired by honeycrisp apples, juicy persimmons, ripe pomegranates, and autumn leaves are perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving.

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Items:  1. Zoya nail polish in "Chanelle" via Amazon  2. Anthropologie quilted dress in Rust  3. Francesca's knit scarf  4. ModCloth dress in Auburn  5. West Elm filled owl candle  6. Face Stockholm lipstick from Anthropologie  7. O.P.I. nail polish in "Schnapps Out of It" via Amazon 8. Ruche elastic belt  9. H+M UK saddle bag purse (similar from Sole Society)  10. Ruche sweater dress in Camel

Inspiration: 1. Autumn leaves from Coffee in Cottage  2. Tablescape from Green Wedding Shoes  3. Wedding party from Elizabeth Anne Designs

Linking Up:

Manic Monday at More Pieces of Me and The Daily Express

Style Sessions at Style Elixir

Style to Inspire with Rhea Et Cetera

Spring 2014: St. Germain Pink

I realized recently (yes, it was Mean Girls day) that I have almost no pink in my wardrobe.  I need to fix this situation as soon as possible. This spring's most popular pink, St. Germain, is a far cry from blush and easier to wear than fuchsia shades.  Here are a few outfit ideas, for the work week as well as the weekend, that feature this bright, happy shade in all it's springtime glory.

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1. Old Navy lightweight cardigan  2. J. Crew Factory statement necklace  
3. Cherokee tiered tee from Target  4. Lily Pulitzer striped infinity scarf  
5. Old Navy oxford shirt  6. Merona striped pencil skirt from Target  
7. The Limited bow belt  8. Old Navy skinny khakis  
9. MAC nail lacquer from Nordstrom  10. Dorothy Perkins denim pencil skirt
11. Merona colorblock flats from Target  12. Vans floral sneakers from PacSun 
13. DV by Dolce Vita leather sandals from Nordstrom

Linking Up With:
Style Sessions at Style Elixir
Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs
Three-Fer Thursday at Perfectly Coutured

spring color: pistachio

True confession:  I'm pretty sure I'd do Polyvore posts even if no one visited this little ol' blog.  It's grown-up paper dolls, and I accept that.

I have a fresh, fun spring color for you today!  And please come back and see me tomorrow - I'm going to be hosting my first-ever linky party, a spur of the moment idea I had for Autism Awareness Month.  If you'd like more information now, or if you'd like to co-host with me, just let me know in the comments!  Disclaimer:  ModCloth links contain an affiliate code.

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1. GAP striped pleated skirt  2. GAP skinny leather belt  
3. ModCloth "Grand Tour Guide" blouse  4. Banana Republic scarf  
5. Deborah Lippmann nail polish in "Spring Buds" from Nordstrom
6. J. Crew Factory statement necklace  7. Lilly Pulitzer ruffled polo  
8. Garmin GPS watch from Athleta  9. Mossimo sneakers from Target

Which of these springy picks is your favorite?  I don't have anything in this shade currently in my closet, and I'm eyeing the Lilly Pulitzer polo and GAP striped skirt for spring and summer!

Linking Up:
Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs
Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat
Three-Fer Thursday at Perfectly Coutured

sunday simplicity: style

Style Me Pretty via April Foster Events

"Fashions fade, style is eternal." 

- Yves Saint Laurent

Clary Photo via Grey Likes Weddings

winter color: cool and cozy grays for your closet

1. LOFT herringbone coat  2. OPI On Her Majesty's Secret Servie nail lacquer from Drugstore.com  

3.  Oliver Bonas geometric necklace (or matching earrings)  4.  Old Navy graphic text tee  

5. Ruche polka dot cardigan  6. The North Face fleece pants (I have these, and they are amazingly comfortable and warm, though not meant for petites)  7.  J. Crew chunky cable knit tights  

8. Old Navy polka dot canvas ballet flats  9. J. Crew Factory skinny glitter belt

I found the North Face pants on the right under my Christmas tree this year... Mr. Q knows me so well.  I picked up the LOFT coat on the left last week and it is my favorite Christmas-money purchase for sure!  Now my eye is on that Old Navy graphic text tee... what a perfect message for the new year.

For more gray inspiration from the runways and real life, visit my Pinterest board!

fall color: vintage-inspired purple rhapsody and honey gold wedding

Purple rhapsody looks smashing when it's used in vintage-inspired design...

Urban Scarlet free printable save the date from Wedding Chicks

Honey gold looks great in accessories with a vintage twist...

Twigs and Honey via Hello Love

And rich purple rhapsody + warm honey gold + fun southern vintage style = unexpected perfection.

Lauren Larsen Photographs via Ruffled

fall color: rhapsody

Time for my favorite Pantone color for Fall 2012...

1. American Eagle striped sweater  2. Mossimo cardigan at Target 

3. Old Navy foldover canvas tote  4. Old Navy gauze scarf

5. Modcloth polka dot tights  6. J. Crew ballet flats  

7. J. Crew fuschia patent leather belt  8. Essie nail polish in Skirting the Issue

A little bit fun, a little bit preppy... grape and fuschia can play nicely together.

What are your favorite ways to wear purple for fall?

fall color: lilac and rose for a ballerina with edge

Next stop on our tour of colors you'll be seeing everywhere this season:  lilac and rose, or, if you want to get technical and use their Pantone names, "Dusty Lilac" and "Rose Smoke."  Even though they look like traditional spring colors, they're making their fall debut paired with metallics and neutrals.  I've thrown in a little rose gold, starfish and mushroom for good measure to keep the pink from being too precious.  These colors are great because they look good on just about every woman regardless of her complexion and hair color!  

1. LOFT pleated neck tee in pink lilac  2. American Eagle wishbone trio earrings  3.  Essie nail polishes in Don't Sweater It and Lady Like  4. Makeup inspiration from Peter Som runway via Harper's Bazaar  5.  LOFT strappy metallic sandals  6. Old Navy dark red ikat scarf  7. ZOYA nail polish in Shay  8. LOFT python skinny belt  9. LOFT rose watch  10. American Eagle rose beaded hoops

Keep reading for inspiration on how to work lilac and rose into your outfits!

summer/fall color: kelly green

Since it's essay-writing season in my life, I'll start this post with a thesis statement: kelly green makes people feel cheerful, is in style regardless of season, and looks good on every woman.  I won't spend three paragraphs convincing you my thesis is true; instead, I hope the inspiration pictures I've gathered will persuade you that a few basics in kelly green - a cardigan, a pencil skirt or cropped pants, and a tee - will make your closet a happier place.

My4Boys on Polyvore shows how the kelly green version J. Crew's Jackie Cardigan can transition from summer to fall.  It's like this color has multiple personalities - fun and preppy with seersucker and flip-flops, completely sophisticated for the office with a tan skirt and animal print shell.

Navy blue is kelly green's best friend.  You cannot go wrong with this combination.  The easiest kelly green outfit is a navy blue top and kelly green pencil skirt, as seen on the Marc Jacobs runway (via Fashionologie) and the styling used to advertise the Emerson Fry 2 Button Belt Skirt.

summer/fall color: starfish and mushroom - the now neutrals

Summer's most popular neutral was starfish, a light khaki tan that goes with everything, but looks especially awesome paired with gold and white.  For fall, I'm noticing a lot of mushroom, somewhere between gray and brown, which looks surprisingly great with black.

1. LOFT short sleeved striped sweater  2. Old Navy boatneck striped sweater  

3. Forever 21 Metallic Scarf  4. Sally Hansen nail polish in Dune from Drugstore.com  

5. OPI nail polish in Samoan Sand from Amazon   

6. House of Harlow 1960 leather and gold sunburst necklace from The Trend Boutique 

7. Old Navy ballet-style wedges  8. GAP khaki flared pants  

9. GAP slim cropped pants  10. J. Crew patent leather skinny belt  

11. Butter London nail polish in Hen Party  12. Zoya nail polish in Cho

summer/fall color trends: cabaret and pink flambe

I don't wear a lot of pink; especially hot pink.  I think I grew up associating it with blonde Barbie types.  However, every girl on this inspiration board is a brunette, so maybe it's time I rethink that aversion.  I would be happy to add the zebra top, bar necklace, or braided cross-back tank to my wardrobe!  Raspberry pink will stay strong for fall - Pantone calls the latest version Pink Flambe and it's just a bit more muted than summer's Cabaret - think the J. Crew patent leather belt below as opposed to the Tippi sweater.

1. Wide brim floppy hat from Frock Candy  2. Neon hoop earrings from Asos  

3. Striped tee from Gap  4. Zebra Girl tee from LOFT  5. Bubble necklace from J. Crew  

6.  "Paisley Martini" nail polish from Scotch Naturals 7.  Shorts from J. Crew  

8. Skyline bar necklace from Minoux  9. Braided cross-back tank from Old Navy  

10.  Tippi Sweater from J. Crew  11. Patent leather belt from J. Crew  

12. "Off the Shoulder" nail polish from Essie  13. Classic wide bangle from J. Crew  

14. Runway makeup inspiration from Pinterest via Fre-Ya

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What color scares you the most, wardrobe wise?