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Lighten Up

May 23, 2014


I’m not sure how it all began, but for as long as I can remember I’ve equated my pale skin with not being able to pull off lighter colours and pastels. As such, I’ve tended to always reach for the darker colours when getting dressed. Making the decision to buy less clothing has forced me to be more creative with what I already have, and lately that’s meant playing with different colour combinations that I haven’t tried in the past. I pulled together this look with all light neutrals the other day and I don’t know why I was so against it in the past – I quite liked “lightening up”! Have a great weekend!


Wearing: YesStyle jacket, Joe Fresh shirt, LOFT skirt (on sale!), Pour La Victoire wedges (in a darker camel colour for a steal here), GiGi New York clutch, Jeweliq and Alex & Ani bracelets

Photos by Jenny Liu

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  1. kcomekarolina says

    May 23, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    i love this look!!!

    xoxo from rome
    K.
    kcomekarolina.com

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  2. Rebecca says

    May 23, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I find monochrome light colours wash me out pretty terribly, but I LOVE this look. It looks so pretty on you!

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  3. Patrícia Marques says

    May 23, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I completely agree with you, in the past I was also a little reticent to this soft tones, but now I just can’t stop loving them! You did it perfectly!

    <3
    http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/

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  4. Tanya says

    May 24, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Beautiful outfit, so perfect for spring – and that blush jacket is so perfect! Which of the YesStyle designers is it by?

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    • Jen says

      May 25, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Sorry Tanya – I got it years ago and it’s no longer available 🙁 I’m sure there are similar options on the site, though!

      Reply
  5. Monika Faulkner says

    May 24, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Nudes and pale neutrals can be sooo flattering, dear Jen…you just need to find the right shades!! And you’ve totally done that here with your coat and lacy skirt combination; this is a lovely, fresh look!!

    http://www.StyleIsMyPudding.com

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  6. ina says

    May 25, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    It’s been an awful lot of time since the last time I have been here! But it’s good to see that your blog is still as lovely as ever 🙂 I love your outfits so much and I’m really glad I re-found yourwaisechoice again!! 🙂

    Love form Germany,
    ina

    Visit me at Petite Saigon

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  7. Laina says

    May 26, 2014 at 7:48 am

    What a soft, gorgeous, sophisticated look! The neutrals make for a simple and elegant look instead of taupe and boring. I love how light the entire outfit feels and the light touches of colour in your lips and nails.

    xx
    http://www.amuseume.wordpress.com

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  8. Denise says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:20 am

    This blog is so cute! I love it, and your pictures! I loved the jacket and the skirt, you look very elegant! denisesplanet.com

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