Spring Statement :: blush coat + navy striped skirt + round sunglasses

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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Back at it again in blush because springtime! But with this look I'm rocking hues of pink from head to toe - making a springy statement that's both bold, feminine, and incredibly stylish. And honestly, there's really no other way about it, when it comes to owning the season, you've got to be both daring and creative. Let me show you what I mean...
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spring fashion blush
The jacket is back! Yes, you could definitely call this light pink beauty my favorite spring staple of the moment. For a more casual look, check out how I styled it here. But this time I decided to incorporate it into a more sophisticated outfit, an outfit that you just don't wear to work - you dominate the board meeting in; an outfit you don't just wear to Sunday brunch - you get photographed on the street in. See, a killer top layer like this one can effortlessly pull your entire look together - sometimes color coordinating to an absurd degree is beyond worth it! 
pink coat jacket spring
spring outfit street style
Is it just me or have stripes been EVERYWHERE lately? I love how modernly bold this pencil skirt is and its vertical stripes make it fresh and completely flattering. I also couldn't get over its unexpected color combination. Navy, burgundy, blush, and white are all such key colors in my wardrobe but I never imagined wearing them all together. Thanks to this skirt I'm now making magic happen! 
vertical striped skirt ann taylor
ann taylor spring outfit
This little crop tank is a dream come true for people like me who HATE tucking their shirts in. Am I alone in the struggle of making a tucked-in shirt look polished and professional all day long? This top, which also comes in black and peach, is a lifesaver as it has the appearance of being tucked in without the discomfort and annoyance. Brilliant, huh? 
round sunglasses spring The Row
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Opting for color-blocked heels gives my spring look a unique vibe. This Sam Edelman pair is a fast favorite of mine as they make any outfit look perfectly on-point. 
Sam Edelman nude white heels
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Tying everything together, my necklace once again serves to complete my outfit. From my jacket to my skirt to my necklace, my entire look revolves around a rose quartz hue - and why shouldn't it? It IS one of the Pantone colors of the year
Kenneth Jay Lane pink necklace
light pink jacket coat
Retro sunglasses in a fresh color like dusty mint are a fabulous compliment to such a structured, modern ensemble. They add attitude and a total glam effect. In short, they're my secret weapon to throwing off preppy looks in the chicest way possible and making them more street worthy. 
The Row sunglasses
New York style spring
Pink pearl studs accent the warm glow of my entire outfit. While white could have worked just fine, it's this rosy hue that adds consistency to my overall look - it's all in the details, right? 
rose gold pink pearls
nyc fashion navy pink
Even my makeup was centered around this light pink theme - are we sensing a pattern yet? I used Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette to dust my lids with shades of rose gold while I swiped a berry pink stain across my lips. I love how my eyeshadow picks up the flecks of pink from my outfit and reflects an overall rosy hue onto my face. 
round sunglasses spring
spring beauty makeup hair
To create a statement-worthy look for spring, concentrate on a theme. For me, that theme was a color, more specifically the color blush (aka rose quartz, light pink, cotton candy, etc). I threw splashes in of this shade wherever I could and then mixed it with complimentary colors and polished accessories. Pastels work wonders during this season and pairing them with a jewel tone like navy is unexpected and impactful - yay creativity! 
striped skirt navy pink
Curly hair tips
blush rose quartz jacket
[jacket: Ann Taylor // skirt: Ann Taylor // tank: Ann Taylor // heels: Sam Edelman (all nude here) // necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane (gold option here) // sunglasses: The Row // earrings: fine jewelry // amethyst bangle: David Yurman // heart tag bracelet: Tiffany & Co. // watch: Fossil // cuff: Ted Baker // lipstick: Bite Beauty // eyeshadow: Naked 3 palette by Urban Decay]

As I welcome spring in one of my favorite looks to date, I just hope that cold weather truly IS gone for good. After all, here in NYC it literally snowed on the first day of the season - talk about a sick joke, right? Wearing skirts, bare legs, and pretty pastels has been a longtime coming and I'm just loving this winning combo that incorporates all three. Let's hear it for spring! 
Kathleen Harper
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46 comments:

  1. You look gorgeous Kat! I love how you oaired the bold striped skirt with a feminine blush coat. Beautiful!

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  2. Sehr schicke Kombination! Ich liebe dein Look!

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    Anna
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  3. These sunglasses look perfect on you! I want something similar for the summer!

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  4. sweet style! Have a nice day!:)
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  5. I love that necklace and that skirt looks great on you!

    kisses
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  6. What a great outfit!
    You look so stunning :)
    xx Katha
    showthestyle.blogspot.com

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  7. Lovely look, dear! Have a nice day! www.elationofcreation.com

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  8. Great post! You have a lovely blog! Let me know if you'd like us to follow eachother and keep in touch?
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  10. Once again you look so nice and that skirt is really elegant and cool :)

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  11. Beautiful outfit dear! You look so lovely! :)
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  12. Great bebes!
    XX
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  13. So classy, these blush shades suit you very well darling!!!!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  14. This outfit is an utter perfection. It's so chic and perfect for spring.

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  15. Cute skirt! Those stripes are perfection. And yes, that snow we got on the first day of spring was the worst.

    Kendra
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  16. Fantastic sunnies, and love the verticle stripes on that skirt! xo, Pam

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  17. So pretty in blush!! lovely!


    Sabrina | Gypsy Tan

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  18. you look stunning dear! loving the look x
    just followed you, would mean a lot to me if you could follow me back! xx

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  19. You are simply stunning! I love the blush and navy together!

    xx Leah / www.eatpraywearlove.com

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  20. I have been wanting to get blush or pastel coat, and yes stripes! Ha! Last me and two of my wore stripes on the same day!

    Allie of ALLIENYC
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  21. You are such a doll! Love it!


    XO
    Molly
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  22. Love the coat and skirt! Looks awesome dear!
    Xoxo,
    Love from www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

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  23. Sooo gorgeous! I have seen and loved this skirt so much. Perfect with your jacket.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  24. so beautiful,you look amazing
    i love that skirt,its so stunning

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  25. Blush is a gorgeous color on you!
    xx
    Laura
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  26. Such a pretty look! Love that jacket from AT.

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  27. Blush is such a great color on you. I love this outfit!

    Hailey
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  28. wow, beautiful outfit :) :) xx
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  29. Wau, nice blog, i really like it! And great article :). Would you like to follow each other? :)

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  31. Gorgeous look as always! great combo!

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  32. That coat and skirt were made for each other! Such a perfect early spring outfit!

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  33. The perfect Easter outfit! I love the mix of blush and black. Happy Friday!

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

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  34. Great outfit!
    You look so classy!

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  35. your style is amazing!!
    do you want to follow eachother on bloglovin? <3

    Check out my latest post BEAUTY ROUTINE ESSENTIALS Spring 2016
    >>http://evaredson.blogspot.it/2016/04/beauty-routine-essentials-spring-2016.html

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