Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Mint & Coral Fashion Challenge

Happy Wednesday Everyone!
I have had the best last two days volunteering at church
for my first ever Vacation Bible School.  Both precious peanut #1 and #2 
are participating in the festivities, and even the baby is coming home with little art projects.  I think I will be singing "I'm Zapped!" in my sleep for several weeks to come, but it could be worse... "Oops, I did it again" anyone?  Okay, so onto today's post.  I'm so excited to be linking up for my first ever Bloggers Do It Better fashion challenge today, and the theme is Mint + Coral.  Literally, the only mint and coral pieces I own are the two items you see here, so this was definitely a stretch for me.  There are too many things to list that I am not, but one thing I am is determined, so no way I wasn't going to find a way to make this work!  Whether or not it is a wearable ensemble is up to the individual, but truth be told, I'm kinda liking the spontaneity of it all.  I have the rest of my life to be safe and boring, right?  Thanks, Kristina, for the fun opportunity!







Mint Shirt: J. Crew (old), but here's one, Madras shirt: J. Crew, Shorts: J. Crew, Clutch: Gifted, but here's one I love, Sunglasses: Blinde, and here's a less expensive similar pair, Shoes: Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan from Step by Sloan, Belt: My Grandmother's, Rings: White: BCBG (old), Tiffany and Custom by Diamonds Direct, Earrings: Green Sheen Bling thanks to JoJo Loves You

For the love of stylin' it fun with mint and coral, 
Happy Hump Day!  Whitley

43 comments:

  1. Just ordered those shorts! Hope they look as good on me, as they do on you! LOVE your entire outfit...now if I could just find a similar cabochon ring, like yours, I'd be set!

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    1. Yahoo! Did you already have them, or ordered them today? I know they will look fantastic!! Thanks so much for commenting :) Cabochon ring??

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    2. They were on my maybe list, and then when I saw them on you, I decided to go ahead and order them. The white ring you've got...love it!

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  2. Love your double collars and layers here! Adorable. :)

    Meggy from Chasing Davies

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    1. Meggy, thank you so much for saying so and for stopping by! Happy to follow you, and hope you will visit again soon!!

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  3. I have the same J.Crew plaid top (which I totally love!) and I never would have thought to pair it with mint for this challenge - I really like it, it's so unexpected and fun! :)

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    1. Laura, I am with you... I actually just borrowed the madras top from my mom for another post, and saw it lying on the bench in my room when I was working on this ensemble, and threw it in at the last minute. I actually like it kinda makes the outfit. A little wild, but I like it! Thanks for taking the time to comment, and I hope you will visit soon!

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  4. Cute, love the shorts with the madras shirt/polo pairing.

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  5. you are the queen of layering! Such a fun look :)

    Chioma
    www.CsEvolutionofStyle.com

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    1. What a fabulous compliment. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, and I hope you will visit again soon!

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  6. I LOVE that you mixed animal print and plaid! This is such a fun look.

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    1. Thank you so much, and thank you for taking the time to comment! I really loved your photographer :). I hope you will come back soon!

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  7. love all the layering here, super cute!

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    1. Thank you, Tara, and thank you for taking the time to comment!

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  8. The mix of prints works very well here. Good for you for not going out to shop for mint and coral items, and working with what's in your closet!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

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    1. Marisa,
      Thank you so much for this and for taking the time to comment. It's all about working with what you got! I hope you will visit again soon.
      Best, Whitley

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  9. Your mix of prints is so unique and fabulous! I would have never thought to mix plaid, leopard, mint and coral, but it works so well together. Just lovely!

    <3 Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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    1. Jenny,
      I went into this with the shirt and the purse. Instinctually, I thought of pairing with white jeans, but that just seemed too boring for me! I grabbed the shorts first, then the madras plaid shirt was a last minute shocker. I wasn't sure how it would work out, but I like it! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, and I hope you will visit again soon. Best, Whitley

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  10. Love the pattern mixing! And your blog is great!
    Sarah

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    1. Sarah,
      Thank you so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. I hope you will visit again soon! Best, Whitley

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      Thank you so much, and thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope you will visit again soon!

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  12. Love those shorts! Very unique look and I love it! You stand out from everyone else!

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    1. Lindsay, thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I am styling the shorts again on today's post, but in a very different way. This was a purchase I am glad I made (on sale in J.Crew Stores now!). Thanks again, and I hope you will visit again soon.
      Best, Whitley

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  13. Totally loving this look on you and your legs look amazing!! I'm so happy we've "found" each other and it seems we both have a penchant for jewelry :) Loving your site and I can't wait to poke around some more....Oh and I added you on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Bloglovin =)

    Cheers darling!
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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  14. Great outfit !! Thanx for your lovely comment ... Wanna follow each other ??

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    1. Thank you so much, and thank you for taking the time to comment.

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  15. That purse is soo lovely!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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    1. That bag was a gift from a dear friend, and I love it. Thank you for taking the time to comment, and I hope you will visit again soon. Best, Whitley

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  16. Love the layering...inspired!

    ~Tavia
    www.ninetofly.blogspot.com

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    1. Tavia, thank you for this, and thank you for time to comment. I hope you will visit again soon!
      Best, Whitley

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  17. I am really inspired by your use of layers. And leopard and plaid, great! Looks absolutely perfect on you!

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    1. Katja, thank you for this, and thank you for taking the time to comment. I sort of put together together, adding as I went along and not knowing what the end result would be, but I really like it, so I appreciate your validation! I hope you will visit again soon! Best, Whitley

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  18. Love your mix of prints! Your legs look incredible!!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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    1. Amy, thank you for these kind comments, and thank you for taking the time to do so. I hope you will visit again soon!

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  19. Found you through the BDIB challenge - I LOVE your outfit - it's fab! Now following!!
    xoxo,
    Nikki at Bedazzles After Dark

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  20. Nikki,
    Thank you so much for this, and thank you also for taking the time to comment. I hope you will visit again soon!

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  21. First off, your legs are killer!!! I need your workout routine. Secondly, this outfit gives me life. Pinning it NOW!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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    1. Aw, thanks lady!! So excited you find this outfit inspiring, and thanks for pinning!! xo

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