Before I began a style blog, I was a very safe dresser. Among my friends I was known as the one who only wore black and white the vast majority of the time, and maybe a pop of colour in a single element if I wanted to take a bit of a 'risk'. It's not that I think that blogging has led me to stray from my style, as the silhouettes I'm drawn to are still pretty much the same. However, is it crazy that I now consider these muted mustard pants and this navy blue lace blouse my 'safe' pieces in this look, ready to be accented with a punch of raspberry in the trench?!
Wearing: Coach trench (c/o), H&M top & hair ring, Topshop pants, Zara shoes, YSL ring, Bally bag
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Great colour combo! Those pants look super cute on you!
xo
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by Prairie Girl in the City on September 28, 2011 at 1:20 AM. #
Oh lovely colours.
by Bibi King on September 28, 2011 at 2:06 AM. #
Eeep! There is that gorgeous YSL ring. Oh me so jelly! hahaha.
I really love this tri-color-combo. It is perfection, Jen. Then again, everything you wear is AMAZEBALLS! And whoa, I am so LOVING that hair ring of yours. Soooo sooo sooo pretty. I wish H&M had an online shop so I could snatch one up for myself. Boo hoo.
Well, it's Wednesday, I hope yours will be wonderfully delightful!
xx Love & Aloha
by sharon lei on September 28, 2011 at 3:06 AM. #
I love the combination of colours!
by Ms Bubu on September 28, 2011 at 3:43 AM. #
Argh, so jealous. I bought that shirt from H&M after seeing it on your blog only to have to take it back because it fit me so poorly. It's such a lovely piece that I'm quite a bit envious of you! ;)
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by Kristin on September 28, 2011 at 4:10 AM. #
I feel you here! Before the blog white, black and beige were all the colors in my closet, once I started blogging I started to diversify my closet, think you've learned so fast and so good, cause you come up with the cutest combos, and this is no exception!
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by CessOviedo on September 28, 2011 at 4:16 AM. #
LOVE this outfit! You look amazing! And yea, blogging has changed me too, but in a good way. I'm still me, but more fun and brave! :D
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by Closet Fashionista on September 28, 2011 at 4:54 AM. #
I feel the same way! Blogging hasn't changed my style so much as evolved it! And I am thankful for it! You look AMAZING here, that fuchsia trench is gorgeous, and I looove your sunglasses! And of course, the ring (!!!) which I've already commented on! Stunning!
by Kate on September 28, 2011 at 5:09 AM. #
Oh I love that ring in your hair!!!! And I can totally relate! Blogging about your outfits is indeed a great way to push youself to be more extravagant and daring when it comes to dressing!
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by Nimue on September 28, 2011 at 5:32 AM. #
Such gorgeous colors, Jen! They're complimenting each other perfectly and I JUST LOVE how you added extra prints with those pumps! And I know what you mean, I used to only wear anything black or grey and skinny jeans. Hence the blog name MONOCHROMA.CHIC. But look how far I've become. My blog name is no longer relevant, hahaha.. :D
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by Kristy on September 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM. #
That jacket is gorgeous!
by Leticia on September 28, 2011 at 8:16 AM. #
The combination of colours look amazing on you! You look great as always :)
by littlemissandrea on September 28, 2011 at 8:23 AM. #
Loving the colors in this outfit, that trench is absolutely beautiful! Admiring your YSL ring as well, what an amazing gift!
xo Cara
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by Cara on September 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM. #
I'm glad you ventured out to colour, colour is beautiful on you! I love those pants, at first I thought they were they H&M pants that Jean and Kileen have!
by Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) on September 28, 2011 at 9:35 AM. #
Aww, love this look. It's awesome that blogging has sort of helped you broaden your horizons on a personal style level. It makes me want to go back and look at your earlier posts now, to see the difference! ;) Since I'm still working on the whole being-comfortable-in-front-of-the-camera thing I haven't done enough personal style blogging to really reap the benefits, but reading blogs like yours have definitely inspired the way I look at my closet now. I'm still a helpless black devotee, but I do find myself picking up some color here and there, or being less predictable with prints, blazers, scarves, the whole lot.
P.S. Love your Arty ring!
by Casee Marie on September 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM. #
Hey hey, I recognize that lace blouse. ;-) I've worn mine countless times already.
by lisa on September 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM. #
I love how blogging gives me inspiration and I've definitely been open to trying new styles and taking risks! That raspberry trench coat is awesome and that hair ring is adorable!! I've been trying to grow my hair out forever, I can't wait til it's long again and I can do more with it. Enjoy the rest of your week!
XOOX
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by Jacquelyn on September 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM. #
I'm officially hunting down that hair ring this entire week!
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by xJOLE on September 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM. #
Love the outfit! Very pretty!
by danica on September 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM. #
Love the outfit and that Ring!! beautiful :)
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by katattack2000 on September 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM. #
I totally tried those pants on at TopShop too! Love the colour, but they look way better on you than they did on me. Love the tri-colour theme here, that lace top is so pretty :)
by aliciafashionista on September 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM. #
The Coach trench is just adorable and I also really like the navy top. Very pretty!
~ Christina
http://lapetitebelle-christina.blogspot.com
by Christina on September 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM. #
Before I started blogging (and even probably for the first year while I was blogging) I was a very safe dresser, too. Black with white and white with black, with the occasional bit of gray :) I'm still not one hundred percent comfortable mixing and matching brights, but the more girls I see do it well, like you're doing here (that raspberry coat looks like it was made to match your mustard pants!), the more I feel like it's okay for me to do it, too :)
xox,
Cee
by Cee on September 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM. #
puhretty! love the whole ensemble
by iiLynii on September 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM. #
I am STILL looking for that hair ring, Jen! Arghhhh
by The Little Dust Princess on September 28, 2011 at 8:04 PM. #
I love this tri-color outfit! I saw the pants at Topshop as well, really love the color. And it looks amazing with the raspberry.
I see myself as a pretty safe dresser as well, but set a goal that I will be more open to new colors/items/shapes this season.
Heart Of The Home
by Leonie on September 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM. #
super cute outfit! I love everything about it
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by Hurnrningbird on September 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM. #
Love the colour combo! Even though the colours are bolder, it is still every bit as chic and elegant as all the other looks...classic "Jen" style but with a twist haha! Hope you're having a good week so far love :)
Alex xoxo
by Alexandra on September 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM. #
love the tri color combo! those pants fit you to perfection. xx
by cryskay on September 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM. #
Oh I love all these colors on you! You look great, that lace top is perfect with those pants :X
by Anaivilo on September 29, 2011 at 2:44 AM. #
Jen, i love how you went into your style metamorphose; it's difficult now to picture you without some sort of supreme color combo going on (b/c you always nail it!) but the thing about your taste is that it's filled with classic cuts. never trendy or cheapened. you always source out each collection with off the charts results!!
this vibrant sight is beaming with joy. your raspberry trench totally grounds it all together, i'm always inspired here, today's no different. thank you for the work and effort you do to share these ideas with us all. AND extra thanks for the metallic hair band - i've seen them around but had no idea where to find one. so cool! xoox ♥
by Lynn {hearted girl} on September 29, 2011 at 9:23 AM. #
Hello! I just found your blog thanks to Veronika and I love love love it! This outfit is incredible and I am coveting that leopard print scarf from your swap! New follower right here!!
Hayley
http://theweekendfile.blogspot.com
by Hayley on September 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM. #
I have those Topshop pants too! Aren't they fab?
by Lindsay on September 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM. #
the best thing about having a blog is that it pushes you to take risks! Love this color palette..those pants are just fab Jen! xo
by FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION on September 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM. #
I was the exact way with dressing and colors. I would stick to the same stuff, blues and black. But now I'm bolder and try to get in as many colors as possible. Love the raspberry coat! And those pants look amazing on you.
by Jenn on September 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM. #
i know the feeling with the safe dressing but i'm totally loving this colorful ensemble, especially the mustard pants =) you look great!
by Stephanie on September 30, 2011 at 9:59 PM. #
NEED that pink jacket! Completely 100% obsessed!
by Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning] on October 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM. #
Absolutely adore this look, you combined the different colors so well! I especially like the navy lace top. Beautiful.
Bonnie
http://ItsStrangelyMe.com
by itsstrangelyme on October 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM. #
What a great outfit! I for sure still play it safe when it comes to outfits but I am trying to venture out of my comfort zone. Anyways, what an inspirational post! I am now following dear! :)
Rosalia
http://style-love.blogspot.com/
by Rosalia on October 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM. #
ah, i love this so much! i would never think to put all those colors together, but they look fantastic together. definitely inspirational :)
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by Sara on October 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM. #