One of the “style resolutions” I made for myself for 2103 was to embrace more color in my wardrobe…and to be brave about mixing different hues. I took a chance with this lavender + red + navy combination and was pleasantly surprised by how the shades worked so well together without clashing. It’s definitely inspired me to take more risks with color pairings going forward, instead of always playing it safe.
You may have noticed I’ve been wearing this bracelet in most of my posts lately (I pretty much never take it off!) – I wanted to share with you a special promotion that Stella & Dot is doing for the month of March. When you spend $50 shopping my trunk show, you can get 50% off select silver statement jewelry (see the ad in my right sidebar or click here to start shopping)!
What I’m wearing:
Victoria’s Secret blouse (on sale here), J. Crew sweater (on sale here or similar here), H&M blazer (similar here or here), Forever 21 trousers (similar), ShoeDazzle loafers (similar here or here), ASOS clutch (similar), Michael Kors watch (similar), Bracelets: c/o Stella & Dot (here) & Forever 21 (similar), Etsy ring (here), Ray-Ban wayfarers (similar), Nails: Essie Splash of Grenadine
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jenn~the stylish housewife says
March 18, 2013 at 4:04 amWOW! i NEVER would have thought to pair red & lavender. i REALLY love the combo!!!!
xoxo, jenn
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Natali says
March 18, 2013 at 5:49 amI like the colors in this outfit very much!
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Brittney says
March 18, 2013 at 6:25 amInteresting color combination—definitely unexpected and new. I also love your hair!
Brittney
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The Love Hanger says
March 18, 2013 at 7:12 amThat is a great goal cause I have the same one! 🙂 i love this color mix and it all works really well together. Love your Ray Bans too! <3
toni
Applebypie says
March 18, 2013 at 7:39 amFabulous colors together – I would never have thought to put them together, but they so work! Gorgeous! X
Kimberly says
March 18, 2013 at 8:18 amWhat a gorgeous outfit!! It's perfect! I love the lavender clutch.
Styleclouds says
March 18, 2013 at 9:18 amLavender and orange – who would have thought?! It's a wonderful color combination! Perfect! xo, Christina
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Ivana says
March 18, 2013 at 9:20 amThis is such a gorgeous color combo! I would never have thought of pairing lavender with red, but they look surprisingly great together! I'm in love with your clutch!
Happy Monday!
xx Ivana
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Melissa Myers says
March 18, 2013 at 9:39 amGreat outfit! Love the white blazer! I will be checking out your Stella and dot trunk show. Have a happy Monday!
Ashleigh says
March 18, 2013 at 10:31 amI like this. The lavender makes the red shirt look almost pink, so when you put it with the white blazer it's all kinds of goodness. Love!
-Ash
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Jhon Kenyy says
March 18, 2013 at 11:20 amJust beautiful!!
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TaraMixandMatch says
March 18, 2013 at 11:21 amLove this purple color on you, so pretty!
Kayla Gilbert says
March 18, 2013 at 12:09 pmSO cute Kim! I love those golden shoes! : )
Kayla
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Sofia Donatelli says
March 18, 2013 at 12:28 pmBeautiful look on you.
Hope you had a great weekend.
XO
Sofia
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Ashley says
March 18, 2013 at 12:50 pmThis is really cute love the red and lavender together!!
Xox,
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sarahsreallife says
March 18, 2013 at 12:59 pmYou should totally keep making fun color combos. I love it. I mean my theory is, if all the colors can be in a rainbow together and look good, there aren't really any color combos that clash!
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
Amy Shaughnessy says
March 18, 2013 at 1:00 pmOne of my favorite things to wear is a button up, a sweater, and a blazer. Of course I love this combo!
Amy
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Julia Dzafic says
March 18, 2013 at 1:02 pmthose gold loafers are AMAZING!!!
Sheree says
March 18, 2013 at 1:03 pmI LOVE the bright collar..definitely my favorite part..it stands out as looking very mod and I am LOVING those gold flats..amazing must have!
where are you in NY? I am a little more than an hour from Manhattan.
Sheree xxx
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cchicc3 says
March 18, 2013 at 1:06 pmI had a red & purple outfit and just like you was plesantly surprised! Love your hair and those metallic shoes!!
-Classy Chic & Chardonnay
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Alyssa says
March 18, 2013 at 1:08 pmI probably would have never thought to pair these two colors together, but the end result is stunning and super unexpected. Love it!
Beth Parker says
March 18, 2013 at 1:08 pmSo fresh and fun! And the loafers….LOVE!
Xx–bp
Alyssa says
March 18, 2013 at 1:14 pmI would have never put that color combo together, but it looks amazing!!!
xo,
Alyssa
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Alyssa Gapske says
March 18, 2013 at 1:19 pmI love the look with classic crop pants! So cute!
Alyssa
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l.c.s. says
March 18, 2013 at 1:19 pmlove this outfit— looks like you are still celebrating valentines day 🙂
lauren
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Emma Finlayson says
March 18, 2013 at 1:27 pmLove the purple! Spring but not too overly pastel-y!
Dee says
March 18, 2013 at 2:11 pmLove this look! Those loafer are killer too!
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Alyson says
March 18, 2013 at 2:26 pmgorgeous! adore the unexpected color combo here, and those flats are so great (and super practical for an afternoon out and about).
LyddieGal says
March 18, 2013 at 2:32 pmThe color mix does work surprisingly well – and I especially love the gold accents!
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Margo says
March 18, 2013 at 2:38 pmThe red/lavender combo looks great ~ a good transition combination from winter to spring. I have a red {with a VERY SMALL hint of lavender} post going on the blog for Wednesday ~ I'm telling you, we must channel each other!
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Meghan Donovan says
March 18, 2013 at 2:39 pmsuch a darling combo! and your hair looks so cute.
Christina Heflin says
March 18, 2013 at 2:40 pmI love this look! Which comes as no surprise because I love all of your looks but this one is especially amazing! I am swooning over those gold loafers!
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CP and KW says
March 18, 2013 at 2:45 pmlove your sunglasses and the fun layering!
kw ladies in navy
Shannon Willardson says
March 18, 2013 at 3:38 pmThis outfit is awesome! I love all the layering and colors!
Shannon
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Grace - Stripes and Sequins says
March 18, 2013 at 4:01 pmyou are definitely doing a great job! I love the purple/coral combination!
Rachel Lynne says
March 18, 2013 at 5:09 pmLove a good red and purple combination and the lavender shade makes it just perfect for spring (hopefully coming soon, right?!)
Trendy Mondays says
March 18, 2013 at 5:54 pmAll the different colors from bold to pale are great! Love finding a piece of jewelry to wear everyday!
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Chelsea says
March 18, 2013 at 6:09 pmI would have never thought to pair lilac and red together but I'm loving the combo on you! Great look.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
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Floortje van Cooten says
March 18, 2013 at 6:13 pmI really like your blog dear! You have a great eye for style!
Keep up with the great work 🙂
XO
andrea says
March 18, 2013 at 6:39 pmLove the unexpected color combo! So fun for spring!
xoxo,
Andrea
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Sarah says
March 18, 2013 at 7:22 pmLooks lovely, great combination 🙂
Rhymes With Fashion says
March 18, 2013 at 7:22 pmOh my gosh, I love those shoes! What a breat color combo!
-Alexandra
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P.S. The SD Renegade Cluster bracelet is my favorite too!
Lauren says
March 18, 2013 at 7:24 pmThe lavender in this outfit is stunning. Love it xo
Kate says
March 18, 2013 at 9:34 pmI absolutely love the lavender & red together! What an unexpected but PRETTY combination! And those gold loafers are beyond cute! Such a fun shoe!
navy and orange says
March 18, 2013 at 9:45 pmtotally perfect outfit
xoxo navy & orange
kathy says
March 18, 2013 at 9:55 pmThis is gorgeous!
OT, but I noticed you did makeup, would you also do a post or two on how and what you use on your hair? It's GORGEOUS as well!
kathy
Yulia Sidorenko says
March 18, 2013 at 10:02 pmamazing colours, dear!
love the jacket)
xoxo
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love, Yulia
PennyPincherFashion says
March 18, 2013 at 10:28 pmThank you so much Kathy! My hair is naturally curly, so there isn't much involved in this particular look other than air-drying & separating the curls. I did a post about my hair routine here:
https://www.pennypincherfashion.com/2012/06/real-texture-talk-naturally-curly.html
Hope that helps!
xo,
Kimberly
Allie Emme says
March 19, 2013 at 12:39 amThose shoes! Love them.
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GMELS Fashion Club says
March 19, 2013 at 1:03 amMixing hues can be tricky but your color combo looks great.
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Brooke G says
March 19, 2013 at 1:47 amI would never think of putting those colors together but it looks great! That red really stands out! Such a great outfit! Have a great week!
Brooke
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Erika Sheffer says
March 19, 2013 at 2:48 amahhhh! those loafers! they are so perfect. you look just flawless as usual 🙂 love the lavender on you, too.
xo,
E
huongie says
March 19, 2013 at 3:35 amSuch a cute color combo, Kimberly! I love the finishing touch with the gold loafers! VERY adorable!
An Nicole says
March 19, 2013 at 3:43 amI am loving those shoes! I would never think to pull off metallic in a casual outfit.
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An Nicole says
March 19, 2013 at 3:44 amI am loving the shoes! Metallic loafers for casual wear = amazing.
Christine Chambers says
March 19, 2013 at 5:22 amGood for you! I love mixing colors, and I must say this is an unexpected combo, but I love it! And your shoes are awesome!
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Tomilola Escada says
March 19, 2013 at 8:06 amLilac and red?? That is colour perfection there. Very stylish look…xx
Amy says
March 19, 2013 at 3:04 pmyour loafers are fab Kim!
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Jill says
March 21, 2013 at 9:56 pmlove the red and lavander together! and those shoes are shine-tastic!
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Andrea Kaplan says
March 22, 2013 at 6:44 amyour hair looks amazing in this.
xo Andrea
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