Oh, I do so love bright orange in the springtime. It may not feel like spring outside, since it's all windy and frosty, and feels colder somehow than the middle of winter, but I'm starting to feel ready for colour and lighter fabrics and embracing all the lovely images I've seen in the magazines, damnit!
I pulled out my trusty field scout skirt today- I'm still playing with some of the colours that came up while testing a palette for Molly's colour-inspiration post last week
here and
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I was inspired by the subscriber cover for Harper's Bazaar, with these gorgeous tones of pink and orange and mint contrasted with...um...the contrasty cuddly fur of ol'
Ailuropoda melanoleuca (which apparently translates as 'black and white bear'. I guess it's descriptive anyway)
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| Harpers Bazaar, March 2011 |
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| An array of clothing that fits the palette |
I still only own one mint top- the hunt continues, though I think it's actually more sage I'm craving!
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| Anthropologie Precious Materials cardigan and Field Scout skirt, mint blouse, Camper Ariadna oxfords |
I liked the way this dress channels the flowing soft qualities of the one in the picture, but then I utterly failed to throw in any other colours...
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| Anthropologie Precious Materials cardigan, vintage 30's rust dress, Camper Ariadna oxfords |
Today I pulled out the skirt again, for a basic pairing with the delicate details of a white blouse (and a touch of mint- I"m still working on how to get a hint of yellow in there! heh...besides my straw hair...) I love the possibilities of this skirt- and I'm glad there's an array of other orange skirts coming out these days to see other potential combinations. Check out
Amy's awesome mix with yellow (hm...) and I spied quite a few gorgeous oranges in the weekly update
chez Kim
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| Anthropologie Florid Facade blouse and Field Scout skirt, Modern Vintage boots |
