Metallic Lavender // Cropped Puffer Coat + Ankle Pants

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a white turtleneck outfit.
Introducing a combo so unexpected it might just work! As I wrote about in my last post, my 2020 style goal is to color outside the lines. I wouldn't normally think to pair my super-springy lavender pants with a silver snow puffer, but once I accepted the challenge and styled it out, I was pleasantly surprised by the look's dreamy yet sporty vibe. 
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a metallic cropped puffer coat.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a lavender and metallic winter outfit.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing black and white Veja sneakers.
Pastels are sweet, charming, and playful. Meanwhile, metallics are sharp, modern, and sleek. Together, they create a refreshing aesthetic that, here, I polished off with casual sneakers and a laid-back beanie. Perfect for weekending, restaurant-going, or office-slaying, this ensemble is energizing and unique — aka just the kind of outfit your January rotation needs.    
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a lavender pants outfit.
Nyc beauty blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a pink eyeshadow and lip gloss makeup look.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a winter outfit idea.
At this point, Veja sneakers are in no way original; they're as commonplace as Adidas All Stars (NOT hating — I have All Stars myself ;)). Even so, I can't get enough of my Vejas! They've become an instant classic for a reason, and, better yet, they're made using raw materials sourced from organic farming and ecological agriculture that the founders say avoids chemicals and polluting processes (yay!). I personally love this pair and wear them ALL the dang time no matter my outfit, no matter the season.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a Levi's silver puffer coat.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a silver puffer coat outfit.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper showing how to wear a white turtleneck.
[coat: Levi's (I also like this one) // turtleneck: J.Crew // pants: J.Crew (similar pair here) // sneakers: Veja via Amour Vert // hat: Ann Taylor (I also like this one) // purse: Michael Kors (I also like this one) // lip color: Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Liquified Lip in "Lotus Root"]

Playing with color is one of my favorite ways to experiment with fashion. While I have grown to wear black on a regular basis, I still adore a great pop — or two — of color. I'm all for brights, neons, pastels, metallics, etc., and sometimes it's these seemingly random combos that end up creating the most eye-catching looks. 

A few fun color pairings to test out for yourself: 
-Red + Pink
-Orange + Royal Blue
-Baby Blue + Navy
-Purple + Gold
-Mint + Silver
-Pastel Yellow + Lilac 
-Rust + Primary Yellow
-Periwinkle + Burgundy 
-Teal + Mustard  
-Hot Pink + Green

// SHOP //


1 comment:

  1. That metallic coat is everything! I absolutely love it. Pairing such a bold piece with the lavender outfit was inspired. This outfit is perfection.
    the creation of beauty is art.

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