Thursday, February 3, 2011

Shades of Purple

BCBG blouse, Forever 21 skirt, Nordstrom clutch, vintage boots




One of my favorite looks right now is the pairing of monochromatic colors.  As I mentioned here, purple has always been a favorite of mine and a closet staple.  I've had this BCBG blouse for years and was excited to reinvent it with this look.  My key to mixing monochromatics is using slightly different hues of the same color and varying the textures, which is why I loved the swiss dot blouse with the silky skirt.  These colors remind me of Spring, which cannot come soon enough, in my opinion.

38 comments:

Anonymous said...

Its a gorgeous blouse and I love the look you came up with! And yes, spring needs to get here!

k said...

i am alllll about the monochromatic looks...this outfit is great!

the nyanzi report said...

Great smile. Has for sure made my day.

I love the way you have mixed those colors. And, one cannot go wrong with BCBG.

Thelma Frayne said...

Love this look- the blue colour is perfect on you.

Gabriel said...

Hooray for purple! You look striking, and I love your new glasses!

Joanna said...

This is my favorite look of yours so far, I love the way you styled this bright and fun skirt.. your glasses are adorable too!

Lindsay said...

Cute glasses. Your so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Love the top!!

Anonymous said...

oh i LOVE that top!

Anonymous said...

I have a future 30x30 outfit planned that's pretty monochromatic and it also happens to be purple. Anyway, you are so stylish! Love your glasses!

Melanie@Unravelled Threads
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Kellie Collis said...

The boots are fabulous! Have a gorgeous day, Kellie xx

Alicia Lund said...

Love the monochromatic purple look! Also love those vintage boots!!

Marcie said...

Love the mixed colors here, Val! And you look so pretty in glasses! This is my favorite outfit post in awhile. I am loving that you can wear a skirt and short sleeved shirt right now.

xo Marcie

PS- Did you curl your hair? I love it. :)

Moosette said...

Obsessed with this look - that purple skirt is amazing!

Josie said...

I LOVE your top, dear -- absolutely gorgeous and so floaty. And I'm with you about spring... It needs to get here ASAP!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Annie said...

I love purple too! The color of this skirt is especially gorgeous. you look soo cute!

this free bird said...

Val this looks great on you!! I am digging your vintage boots. They are total beauties!

xo,
C

torrie said...

I'm sure I've shared, but purple is my favorite color! So, I, of course LOVE this outfit!!

(and the monochromatic look as well:)

Adalita said...

I totally love your style! So cute!

Anonymous said...

hey lovely, thanks for dropping by and taking part in the giveaway. Love ur skirt. Great blog! stay in touch.

Dena xoxo

Doganiam Motyle said...

nice bag, nice look

Jen Watts said...

Love it! Might I add you look adorable in glasses!

Elle Sees said...

jealous of this outfit and jealous of your weather!

J. said...

Love the blue! Looking great!

FATTY said...

i wants that... nice

Lisa Griffin said...

great look especially that top! i love bcbg
www.indramaticfashion.com

palmandpineblog said...

Love the color of the boots!

xoxo, natasha
twenty-something blog

STYLE'N said...

I like your definition and vision for the monochromatic look. And check out those glasses! Actually Aneesh and I just went shopping and got him some new ones. They are stylish like yours. Love the entire look.

Poppies and Sunshine said...

This look is soo fabulous! Love it!

Val said...

I adore you shirt but that skirt is FABULOUS! You are adorable.

Jess said...

Love your glasses!

Feline said...

nice color combination! ♡

Unknown said...

That top is lovely! And those boots are amazing!

You look great Valerie!!

Veronika Novotny said...

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, so happy that you did because now I've found yours (it's lovely)! Adorable outfit and great tips on how to mix monochromatic colours together. Happy Friday! xx veronika

Cherisse said...

love the outfit!

Diana Mieczan said...

This outfit is stunning..I love love love it:) Wish you a fantastic day
Muah

Chas said...

Pretty outfit! I love your blouse and glasses!

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