30 July 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
All remixed
Red-Orange Cardigan – Gap
Teal Top - BR Outlet
Black Skirt – BR Outlet
Brown Belt – Ann Taylor
Brown Wedges – Kenneth Cole Reaction, via DSW
Earrings – Gift
Brown Bag – China Town, NYC
Endnotes:
Much like yellow, I don’t own anything in true orange. Instead, I prefer the way a red-orange, rust-orange, or this more coral color, looks with my hair color and skin tone. I love all shade of blue and green, and particularly favor a good blue-green. Before these Fashion 101s, I would never have thought to pair this color with a shade of orange and still don’t feel completely myself in this outfit. I loved the way S. wore these complimentary colors on Monday and E’s version, also from Monday, so figured I should give it a try. To make it feel a bit more me, I am also mixing my neutrals!
Have you taken inspiration from any of our outfits and then made it your own? If so, send us a picture and tell us about it!
Very chic! I love the cardigan with the teal top. Great color combo!
oooo la la! Your outfit is very chic today!
I love everything about this. You look so chic, sophisticated, classy, and put together, not to mention rich. At the same time, this look is creative and a little edgy! You look fab.
You look so classy but still bright and interesting! I love this look on you.
Love the coral cardigan with the teal top! Such a great color combo! I never knew…
Shazamm!
You look 21084973928472398% gorgeous in this outfit. I love the high collar!!
Well, if it ain’t the world’s sexiest librarian. ;)
LOVE this color combination on you!
very very sharp!lovely colors!
Super outfit! Your legs look so long when you belt like that :0)
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