Cheer Up The Chill :: neutrals + brights

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

As crisp days become frigid ones, fight the winter blues with a dose of color bright enough to put the sun itself to shame. 
I can't get enough of my new ombre hair. It really brightens up my face and gives my locks a new dimension. Who knew just one little change could make such a confidence-boosting difference? 
This Ann Taylor blouse is an oldie but a goodie. I love the way it's colorblocked. The neutral hues give it a flare of sophistication without looking stuffy. It's also the perfect top to pair with color.
LBBs: little black booties. It's a thing. And I can't believe I waited to get a pair until this year. I keep wondering how I got dressed every morning without them.  These LBBs are definitely my go-to. 
I call these my chandelier earrings. The long crystals dangle so delicately from my earlobes that they elevate any look and give me just the right amount of sparkle. 
Relying on just one colorful piece to bump up your outfit is a safe option when experimenting with color. Keep the rest of your look neutral and focus on a specific bright piece - you'll get a similar effect with less hassle!
Photos by Brooke Faison 
[blouse: Ann Taylor, trousers: Ann Taylor, booties: Nordstrom, necklace: Tiffany & Co., earrings: Ann Taylor]

Is anyone else as sad as I am about cold weather arriving...and being here to stay? Our daylight hours have been reduced and this past weekend was North Carolina's coldest in six months. Let it be known that temperatures below 60 degrees are no friend of mine. 

But looking on the bright side (pun intended), incorporating cheerful colors into my everyday ensembles definitely helps add some pep to my step. When you're wearing a color this eccentric it's hard not to radiant your own type of warmth. Fact: vibrant hues make you glow even on the grayest of days!  

SHOP :: 


42 comments:

  1. Lovely dear! adore the pants and blouse…
    I have a new look on my blog; come visit!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
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  2. I love your style :) and I'm glad you incorporate bright colors in your outfits, so pretty!

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  3. Oh yes, those new ombre locks are gorgeous! Also love that top on you :)

    Fishbowl Fashion

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  4. you look so lovely dear!

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  5. You're so pretty with a great sense of style! :) I was just browsing through & stumbled upon your lovely blog - It looks gorgeous and it has interesting posts that I can relate to! - I'm now following you via gfc, Hope you check out my blog & follow? keep in touch x

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  6. Great photos!)
    You look so pretty!)

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  7. Love the color blocked yet neutral shirt. Your pants add the perfect amount of fun color.

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  8. I love your shirt!! You look so pretty!
    xoxo

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  9. Pretty, nice look :)

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  10. I love your shirt and your vibrant pants!!!
    Happy friday!!!
    Kisses, love Paola.

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  11. Beautiful as always... LOVE your hair!!! :)

    *Keep in touch ;)
    ABSOkisses!!! Fanny J. ABSOmarilyn

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  12. your ombre hair is sooo pretty! And I love the bright pink pants :)

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  13. I'm loving your new hair too! And I really love that top and the different mixes of neutrals!

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  14. I am sad about the cold weather arriving too but I am so happy too see someone wearing some color! Love the pants and even though you say your shirt is older it still look perfect and so classic, you could wear it for years to come! Your ombre hair is fabulous and suits you perfectly!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  15. Gorgeous pants! I hate winters too! http://docdivatraveller.blogspot.in/

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  16. Your outfit is a dream, love this color combination. And your hair is very pretty. ;-)
    Wish you a wonderful weekend...

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  17. Your hair looks really beautiful and I adore the bright pink.

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  18. I love your outfit, you look amazing. I like your blog, new follower here :)

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  19. You look amazing Kat! Love the cute shirt and the bright pink pants. Yes I'm just as sad about the cold weather. The ombre hair looks beautiful <3

    xx

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  20. Pretty pink capris and love those booties!

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  21. Your hair looks soooo good! I have sort of default ombre hair. I just never kept up with the high lights but I think I may do Ombre high lights for real in a a few months.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
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  22. Love the colors of the shirt and the pink trousers, great hair ;)

    besos,
    M
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  23. Beautiful combination! Love the bright pink pants.. so adorable! :)

    Take care always, love Christine ~ xx
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  24. You look so pretty!!! great combination!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  25. The colour of your trousers is amazing!
    xo,
    The Londonian Girl
    http://thelondoniangirl.blogspot.com

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  26. You did a great job adding those fuschia trousers into the mix! It also took me a while to become one with the bootie, but now I love them so much!

    Happy weekend!
    House Of Illusions

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  27. amazing outfit! play by color more ;)
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  28. That blouse is so beautiful
    You look stunning

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  29. I am totally in love this look and those pants are amazing. The colour is so pretty !!
    Do you want to follow each other on Facebook?
    xoxo

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  30. I love the pop of colour, and you hair is so beautiful! :)

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  31. It's a nice shirt!!!
    You look beautiful in your nice make-up
    Kisses

    Alicia & Sofía
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  32. Love those pants - and your hair is so cute!

    - Sarah :)
    www.thecrownbijoux.blogspot.com

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  33. <3
    wish you a great week ahead…
    Borka
    www.chicfashionworld.com

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  34. Oh very beautiful outfit!
    xx

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  35. Love the bright color! You look so pretty in pink!

    xx
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  36. Those pants are so fun! I love how fun they are!

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  37. I like the pop of color against the neutrals. Your hair is so pretty and makes me want to try ombre too.

    xo
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

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