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Sources:

• Light Blue Cardigan – J Crew Outlet
• Midnight Blue Ruffle Top – Gap
• Royal Blue Skirt – J Crew
• Brown Pumps – Nine West
• Frida Kahlo Earrings – Gift

Endnotes:

This is my first attempt at a monochrome look - its much less boring in person as you can see more variation both in color and texture.

Today I will help my students review for their midterm exam – there is nothing like midterms, cold weather, and Monday morning to give you the winter blues. -A

Tagged A., academic fashion, blue, cardigan, graduate school, monochrome, skirt length

§ 5 Responses to 23 February 2009"

1. Jessica says:

   February 23, 2009 at 11:34 am

   I really like how the monochromatic colors look on you (have always hesitated with this color choice myself), thank you for the inspiration.

   Not clothing, but color, related. I’m dying to know the brand/color of paint in the room this picture is taken in. TIA

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2. A says:

   February 23, 2009 at 6:47 pm

   Thanks Jessica. The paint is “burlap” by Ralph Lauren.

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3. 24 February 2009 - Shades of Pink : academichic says:

   February 24, 2009 at 7:39 am

   [...] think A. has more than proven that she does amazing combos with shades of blue and green and looks stunning in them. For me, pinks and reds create that safe space and are probably [...]

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4. Jessica says:

   February 24, 2009 at 9:25 am

   Thanks for the paint reply! You’re quite inspiring all-around.

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5. 19 August 2009 - Monochromatic Teal : academichic says:

   August 19, 2009 at 4:09 pm

   [...] have much in the way of colorful bottoms  (I used my one brightly colored skirt to create a monochromatic blue ensemble in the winter).  The other issue is that one of my new favorite tricks is to  add color with my shoes but I [...]

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