Orange You Glad // plaid shorts + twist crop top

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper's summer 2018 street style
Let's talk orange! Arguably THE color of summer, orange is bright, bold, and full of fun. And contrary to popular opinion, anyone can rock this cheerful hue. I grounded the orangeiest of oranges with navy, white, and a dash of lavender. My advice? Don't be afraid!
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, wearing an orange twist crop top from Zara
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, wearing plaid shorts in the summer
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, showing how to wear high-waisted plaid shorts in 2018
Twist crop tops have been steadily creeping onto the fashion scene this summer and I am so here for it. Back in May, I immediately snatched this one up in two colors (the orange you see here and also in black because, versatility). Not only is this style made for high-waisted anything and everything, but it's a brilliant swimsuit coverup too.
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, wearing Urban Decay orange lipstick
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, wearing high-waisted plaid shorts
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper's 2018 summer outfit ideas
I may be alone here, but plaid has a tendency to feel "too played out" for my liking. However, it's such a classic print that of course I own MORE than a few plaid things. I combat my iffy feelings about the pattern by pairing it with uber trendy pieces — like look-at-me makeup and/or modern accessories such as pointed-toe shoes and studded jewelry. Traditional, meet edgy. 
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, wearing an orange twist crop top from Zara in 2018
Nyc fashion blogger of Kat's Fashion Fix, Kathleen Harper, wearing orange twist top and plaid shorts
 Photos by Sarah Harper
[top: Zara (similar style here) // shorts: Ann Taylor (old, but I also like this pair) // slides: Nanette Lepore (I also like this pair) // purse: Rebecca Minkoff // sunglasses: Banana Republic (I also like this pair) // choker: Rebecca Minkoff (I also like this one) // earrings: Rebecca Minkoff (I also like this pair) // watch: Fossil // lip color: Urban Decay's Vice Lipstick in "Crash"]

Although I quickly threw this outfit together earlier this summer when I was home in Chicago, it's actually one of my favorite looks from the season. I especially love how my orange top, sunglasses, and lipstick really popped. But why stop there with the color? My purple crossbody adds a whole other dimension of fun!

// SHOP //


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