I am now interrupting this three-day black-and-white theme to talk about COLOR -- colored denim, specifically pastel denim.
It seems that when all the spring collections came along, all we saw in stores was pastels. And now with snow still covering the ground, fashionistas everywhere are trying to figure out ways to add pastels into their winter wear.
I decided to try the same, considering Amy and I bought
these lavender pants a few weeks back and had both been itching to wear them. Amy did an awesome job styling them;
see her look here.
I think the trick is to not go too dark in color or too heavy in fabric on top. If choosing a dark color on top, make it a loose knit or something with a fun print to break up the heaviness like my stylish friend Erica (pictured below) did with
this sweater, mint jeans and black fringe booties.
It can be done ladies!
I'm also loving the extra layer of warmth in the form of polka-dotted socks where the fear of a naked ankles used to be. Why not roll them pastel pants up a little bit and show off those cute socks! I got these at H&M in a two-pack for $1.00!!
Erica trying out the trend
Pin: Grandmas Aurora Borealis
Turtleneck: H&M(old)
Pants: Forever 21
Socks H&M (recent)
Booties: Clarks
And now, my quest to find the perfect neon coral jeans. I was first made entirely obsessed with these jeans by Rachel over at Pink Peonies
when she styled them in four ways that work in current temperatures. Major fashion inspiration!!
So first I went to buy the exact ones, begrudgingly paying full price. $70.
The next week I saw a pair that looked almost identical at Target for $28. They were not nearly as comfortable but for 40 fewer dollars, I'll deal.
Then on an always-enjoyable trip to JC Penny in the 'burbs, I stumbled upon a solo pair on a clearance rack for 14 bucks! I had a winner!!
And now the true test, can you tell them apart at all really? (Answers below)
