12 August 2009 – Game Face, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Coral cardigan: BR Outlet
- Gray nursing cami: Target
- Gray bermudas: thrifted, chopped by me
- Red wedges: Naturalizers, via DSW
- US Soccer scarf (below)
End Notes:
I’m trying out an analogous color combination today: red-orange and red. Prior to our color modules, I thought that such a close match on the color wheel would be a clashing fashion faux pas. Now, though, I’ve decided that it’s all about having the confidence to claim it. The last thing you’d expect with a coral top is a bright red wedge, but that’s what makes it fun.
Really, though, I have another way to add a true red to my coral cardi: the US Men’s National Team soccer scarf. Because, yes, I am a football fan and today is a big game for us, a World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Mexico City. Here’s hoping that the USMNT’s back line plays as tightly as an analogous color combination.
12 August 2009 – Game Face, originally uploaded by academichic.
Right there with ya: I felt like colors that lived next to each other on the wheel were arch enemies. Who knew they’d be best of friends?
The coral and red look lovely together! And I adore those wedges! So fab!
Interesting combo! It’s a tough one, but the distance and the strong neutral base of shorts and tank help a lot.
p.s. I saw us play live earlier this year and it was so much fun. You’ll have to cheer for us deskbound fans!
Phrases like “here’s hoping that the USMNT’s back line plays as tightly as an analogous color combination,” are exactly why I read this blog…and the great style advice. On a side note, I always appreciate when you ladies have thrifted items in your ensembles, so I would love if at some point you could expound on your thrifting philosophies. Do you have certain shops you hit regularly? Do you search for certain items or whatever you might find? Do you have trouble walking the line between trash and treasure?
I think you may possibly have the best collection of wedges in the entire world.
Love that you’re a football fan! I’ve had the distinct pleasure of being abroad for 2 World Cups, which was simultaneously the most frightening and most exciting sporting events ever, even if they were just on TV. GO YANKS!
Well, despite a US loss at least my color combo was a success.
Meg, that is a great suggestion for a future post! We’ll put our heads together and work on something soon-ish. Thanks!
- e.
I agree – I would never think of combining those two but I agree that it works! You look great.