4.11.2011

at your fingertips.

here i am, back to black.
i've limited myself to only colorful purchases this year, so
where have all the colors gone?
seems most of my colorful things are either (hot) outerwear, or super casual tank tops. i have a void in the middle that must be filled. until then, i'll keep the colors at my fingertips. 

i've worn this top open as intended here, but i love it much better pinned and tucked in like a blouse.

does this mean i should shop?
(top, f21; shorts, express or similar here; boots, asos)

58 comments:

JennaStevie said...

I loove this blouse tucked into those shorts, which are ammmmazing!! I love this look, so chic.
xJennaD

SpryOnTheWall said...

Gorgeous top! I love the shorts and clutch and boots combo. Fantastic!

Lydz xX said...

love how you used the colour. great look too

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Lydz xX

Anonymous said...

Love the outfit, I can't wait till it's warm enough to wear shorts here =(

Sia said...

I think this is my favourite look so far this year. It's perfect! x

Meri said...

I love the shirt worn that way. Also, that ropey bracelet is really cute!

Justine said...

I love the top and the quote :)


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Anonymous said...

Simply fantastic! Quite chic.

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julie digs design said...

Love that top!! Do you think F 21 still has it?

Anonymous said...

great blouse, i bet it matches anything =) youre such an expert at finding this stuff!

~Fae
http://www.rosypop.com

BARESTUDY (Janelle) said...

saw this top long time ago online and i had the same idea on how i'll be wearing it. HAHA! :) awesome. i didnt end up buying it though.


Janelle
http://barestudy.blogspot.com

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

You can wear shorts to work? That is awesome. Oh, I so wanted to see a full shot of those georgous boots they look very cool.
Nice clutch too. Cool nail polishes! I want to try the multi colored trend very soon as well.

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Miss Bias said...

Great outfit. Love the clutch.

Miss Bias
www.missbias.blogspot.com

Stylepint said...

What a great look, so simple and chic. I think the colors you do have from your nails and accessories make up for the "lack" of color in your clothing. =)

Gertrude said...

I'm trying to wear more colour as well, but this monochrome look is lovely! The blouse is really gorgeous xo

Hautepot said...

I am resolved not to purchase anything black this season as well, but it is quite difficult. I love the color and print of your blouse. It adds class to a casual outfit

Unknown said...

Love your blouse.

Vanessa

xx

Juanita said...

The birds on the top are great!

Mila said...

You look amazing,love!

Unknown said...

It's lovely pinned this way! And the clutch combo + nail polish color is killa!!!

You go girl

C:


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Absolutely Mrs. K said...

ooohh that blouse it reminds me of miu miu, i love the color, the fabric and the print. so perfect with the shorts. i am not a big fan of jeans shorts, but these shorts look so elegant and stylish. fabulous look

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

What an amazing outfit! I love the entire look..fabulous blouse, shorts, shoes, and bag!! Great look! Thank you for calling my attention to the award and thank you for recognizing me...you are the best! I am going to respond...write about you...and pick seven others...I just need a couple of days to get over the swamp I am currently experiencing at work! You are so kind and obviously, so talented!!

AlbeeLucky said...

Oh my gosh. I love it pinned and tucked. Ha ha that sounded like I was referencing lipo :) I can't believe what a difference that makes to the cardigan. I adore it with those shorts and booties. I can't even get into the basket weave clutch. I just love everything about this outfit. If you had a "like" or a "hype" button I would totally press it :)
xo-AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

Leah said...

Love that top, I was so tempted to buy it for myself! Great look on you.

xo L.

MerciBlahBlah said...

LOVE that shirt/jacket and was SO bummed that I didn't find it at my F21. PHOOEY!

you purty.

merci!
Shannan

Fashion Is Passion by Poison said...

I love the prints on the blouse. Lovely!

Poison

Absolutely Mrs. K said...

BTW girl, i think that my blouse with the elbow patches is like 10 years old, so maybe they are hard to find indeed...

Fashion Mom said...

OMG! that shirt is so beautiful !!! I love it !!!! you look amazing xxx

GretchTM said...

I just ate panda express yesterday! cute outfit and that top is adorable!

Baby Budget Blog said...

Oooh, loving that blouse! The different nail polish colors are pretty cool too and loving the bracelets!!

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Tara said...

I absolutely adore this outfit! I am constantly trying to find a way to make shorts look so classy, and you have officially nailed the look I want :)

Imsu said...

Such a chic outfit. I like very much. :)

Irene De Giorgio said...

totally awesome, outfit and nailspolish!!
:-)

www.afashionsinner.blogspot.com

Elisse said...

I need to be brave and start doing booties with the shorts. Perhaps I should be hitting the gym first though!! LOL!

AzaharaJStyle (lost in Palma) said...

so pretty, I love the clutch

kisses
AzaharaJS

Anonymous said...

amazing oufit :)
love it ♥

Cel said...

I love how each of your hands has a different nail polish colour :)

My Heart Blogged said...

That fortune is the best one I have seen in awhile. It is such a true statement. I love the top you are wearing, the print is awesome.
My Heart Blogged

Courtney Erin said...

I'm such a huge fan of dressy shorts and printed blouses so I'm just drooling over this - such a great look!

xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

Bronzed Humanity said...

Cute! I want that top...looks way classy on you!
xx

Luna Tiger said...

I love your style ! the top with the birds is amazing !
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Unknown said...

the print on that top is so much fun! :) and i love your clutch! i really need to make it a point to start buying clothes with color - most of mine are either white, black, or gray. haha!

Tess Atkinson said...

your nailss!! love them x

Ashley said...

Yes, it absolutely means you should shop! I know what you mean about gravitating back to black and grey. How could you not with a shirt that cute??

Twenty.Something said...

Such a cute outfit! I absolutely love it!! Love your nail colors and that purse is fabulous!!

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Joandy said...

great outfit, love the top, and the clutch, i'm a big fan of clutch:)))

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Make Mommy Chic said...

That is a kickass inspirational outfit! I love the cuteness of the blouse paired with the shorts and am drooling over that clutch! Now the question is, can a 34 year old mom of two pull off that outfit? Thanks so much for the post!

Brittany said...

Why do I not have this top?! I love it :) you styled it so great!

Chyrel Gomez said...

i can't blame you. the top and shorts is lovely.

Christine Yun said...

super cute outfit! love the shirt and clutch.

-Christine
http://trendenvy.blogspot.com/

Kastles said...

I adore this so much! The blouse with the shorts is perfect! And fun nails as usual! :)
<3 Kastles

Emma Z said...

Love the blouse! Perfection with the skirt!! & those shoes!! OMG! AMAZING!!

http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-28.html

Kelly said...

The blouse is beautiful - I love the print!

Paige Renae said...

Although it may not be as colorful as you'd like, it is personally one of my favorite outfits of yours! I think the proportions are simply perfect, the colorful nails are stunning, and the oversized clutch is just the cherry on top. Beautiful.
Paige Renae

Neekoh said...

The print is adorable! I do really like it tucked in like that. It gives it a more feminine shape, which is extremely flattering on you :)

XXo,
Neekoh

Glowing Doll said...

Love your blouse and mismatched nails!

pancakestacker said...

Hey girl! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I was scrolling through you page and saw this amazing outfit and had to comment on it! Love the printed top and the satin shorts! Looks like an outfit I'd wear myself. In fact, I remember seeing this top at F21 and kicking myself after wards for not buying it! I love the clutch and the mismatched nails too!


Stop by soon! xoxo!
http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com

Hilary said...

I love the nails. I have crazy nails every week, good to see someone else does the same, :).

XO Hilary Nicole
http://thehippinista.blogspot.com/

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