Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Shades of Orchid

radiant orchid, scuba skirt, spring fashion, summer fashion, Lady Dutch, monochromatic outfit, ASOS, Pantone colour of the year, Fergie Shoes,

Hello mid week! Today was bright and mostly sunny and I couldn't help but wear a brightly hued outfit to celebrate spring.



radiant orchid, scuba skirt, spring fashion, summer fashion, Lady Dutch, monochromatic outfit, ASOS, Pantone colour of the year, Fergie Shoes,
I fell in love with this ASOS skirt when I first saw it and immediately picked it up. Lucky for me, it was on sale too! The scuba material is super trendy and oh so comfy. I'm obsessed with frilled skirts right now, and the fact that it was in Pantone's colour of the year just made me extra happy to be able to wear this.

radiant orchid, scuba skirt, spring fashion, summer fashion, Lady Dutch, monochromatic outfit, ASOS, Pantone colour of the year, Fergie Shoes,
I paired some gold rings and bangles to add a bit of warmth to the outfit. The bright pink watch matches my lipstick and adds a nice bit of contrast to all that purple.

radiant orchid, scuba skirt, spring fashion, summer fashion, Lady Dutch, monochromatic outfit, ASOS, Pantone colour of the year, Fergie Shoes,
I've been looking at a lot of monochromatic looks lately, anywhere between fashion, interior design, and photography, which inspired this all purple outfit. While I prefer monochromatic looks in neutral colours, I couldn't help but style an all purple look with this skirt. I toned down the bright colour with a dark blouse in a deep eggplant colour, and added a bright pop of pink with my Michael Kors watch and lipstick for a bit of contrast.

Top: Lady Dutch (old) (similar here, here, and here)
Bottom: ASOS
Shoes: Fergie (old) (similar here, here, and here)
Accessories: Michael Kors watch, vintage bracelets

26 comments:

  1. The color of that dress looks so beautiful on you! I've been dying to feel something in that scuba material - a skirt seems like a practical choice to test it out.
    http://theleatherfannypack.com

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  2. Hi hon. I love the skirt .. I have peplum in the scuba material. Pretty colors.

    I like the shoes as well

    Please stop by

    Jess

    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  3. love the color combo!
    Visiting from WIWW link up!

    Serena
    http://sfashion903.blogspot.com/

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  4. Thanks Rachel!

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  5. Thanks Jess. I'll make sure to.

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  6. Thanks Raissa! You should definitely check out the scuba material. I'm now obsessed with it since it holds it's shape more so than other fabrics and it's super comfortable.

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  7. Great color combo! I love the different hues of orchid in this look.

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  8. Thanks Cheryl!

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  9. Thanks Alison! I'm a bit obsessed right now, as you can probably see.

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  10. You look great with this purple skirt!! Perfect color for the warm weather!!
    xo, Jane
    http://www.fitfabfunmom.com

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  11. I looooove that orchid color! Great outfit! Stopping by from Working Girl With Style! :)

    Alex
    undergraduatestyle.blogspot.com

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  12. That skirt is really pretty! It complements your skin tone so well. :)

    xo Kim
    Le Paper Doll

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  13. The purple and purple..er orchid are so lovely together! That skirt is amazing!

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  14. I'm still loving orchid too! Your skirt has such a fun shape to it! Thanks for linking up!!
    xo, Steph of White Coat Wardrobe & Bethany of Perfectly Coutured

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  15. Thanks Jane!

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  16. Thank you Marie!

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  17. Thanks Cheryl!

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  18. Thanks Bekka!

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  19. Thanks Carsla!

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  20. thank you for the wonderful comment on my blog ! really made my day (:
    anyways, i love your skirt ! its a great pop of color to add to any outfit !

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