Top: Forever 21 (old, straps hemmed shorter) – S (one w/ shoulder cutouts!) (asymmetrical tunic)
Watch: Michael Kors “Small Runway” (MK5430) – $127 (buy)
Shoes: Target Mossimo Pearce Camel Patent Pumps – 6 / $30 (buy)
Bag: Vieta Lucille Buckle Satchel (c/o TJMaxx) – $30 (very similar Aldo satchel!)
Sometimes when I shop my closet for new outfits, I come with some unexpected results. Take my outfit for today, for example. I never would’ve thought to pair hot pink with cobalt blue, but I actually think I really like the combination! Maybe it’s because of all the colorblocking and mixing of bright colors that we’ve been seeing for months now, but this combination of two “clashing” colors doesn’t really seem like too much at all. In fact, I think I could actually even had added a bright sunny yellow top with this outfit and it would’ve been even more fab. Now who wants to find me a nice yellow top… 😉
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Jessy says
Great makeup! Your teeth are so straight btw! Have you ever worn braces or are they natural? I think I have some sort of obsession with people's teeth ever since I got my braces. LOL
I love shopping my own closet, but sometimes, my creative juices aren't flowing .. there's always something I want to add to my closet
Tanvi says
Love your make up! 🙂
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Kileen says
I've been lucky enough not to have had braces or a retainer or any sort of teeth correction previously. I think it's partly genetics as my dad has picture perfect teeth naturally too!
Muchloveilly says
oh loving the stripes – and your eye make-up, beautiful!
Cecilia Oviedo says
This is a really unique fun combo, totally out of the ordinary but very chic, unexpected but works perfectly, the braid look is lovely on you!
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Jenn says
I love spending time in my closet mixing and matching new outfits for the week. These colors go so well together! Love the striped top.
Frannie Pantz says
Ooooooooh! A yellow top would be fab indeed! I love the cobalt blue and hot pink!
TheGirlAtFirstAvenue says
I know what you mean.. i've been pairing together colors that i usually never pair! All thanks to blogging!
Love your outfit.. you look great! 🙂
Justine says
I love closet shopping and your hair!!
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Carrie Higa says
I'm shopping my closet for the next few months, and it's a nice way to look at what I have from a fresh perspective. Also a great way to force myself to get creative and wear some items that normally get ignored!
Would love to see this with a yellow top. 🙂
b b says
I love your bag and your heels 🙂
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Cel says
I really like the pink and blue, and a yellow top would definitely look awesome with this.
Sewpetitegal says
LOVE the pink and cobalt together – a stunning combination! Also love the side braid look on you 🙂
Really Petite says
I probably should shop more in my closet…LOL For some reason I don't think it's that fun…: D Great outfit and I agree- you do have perfect teeth! 😀
Alamodeetplus says
I really like your skirt! And your cute braid 🙂
H&K Style Journey says
I love blue and pink together! I did a hot pink skirt and blue cardigan not too long ago and really liked it. Sometimes colors you think wouldn't go together end up working out the best! I have a color wheel (kind of nerdy, I know) and I use this for inspiration and pairing color combos together. Your earrings are really pretty too, btw. Have a nice weekend! Heather
Kileen says
thanks so much!! i need to get myself a color wheel too. 🙂
Bravoe Runway says
I love the colours you paired together the cobalt blue and the pink skirt! That sweater is beautiful, I wanted to get it but when I went back…it was like the grim reaper got to the zippers and they were falling off or got dragged off the seam!
Kileen says
I got this cardigan on clearance and there is a small part towards the very bottom of the right side where the zipper is dragged off of the seam. 🙁 it seems like a common problem to have with this thing so i've been super careful when wearing it.
SkippySays says
Love those colors paired together! And definitely agree that a yellow top would not have been over the top– not in my very colorful book anyway 🙂 way to shop your own closet- I need to get better at doing that!
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AUBS* says
lucky!!! do you bleach them though? I need to get on bleaching mine. I just seriously get too lazy.
AUBS* says
have you tried the waterfall braid? i like that.
Kileen says
i did bleach them way back in during my college days (~2001, i think?) at Castle Dental when they had a $200 promotional offer. i used the old-school way of tooth trays and bleaching gel that you'd leave in for 4 hours or so. my teeth were noticeably whiter — i did my teeth on top first just so i could see the different with my bottom teeth. it was remarkable! i haven't done any bleaching since then but i don't really drink coffee, teas, or coke.
i definitely recommend teeth whitening! there are lots of Groupons for it in Dallas that make it pretty reasonable, so maybe see if they have similar deals in your city?
Kileen says
and i've seen pictures of the waterfall braid but haven't tried it out before. i think i'll give it a shot this weekend. 🙂
Tara says
I love how you went bold and paired the stripes with colors…so much fun!
Angeline says
Wow, those colors definitely work well together! And I love the fun stripes on top. Great look!