May 22, 2012

Colour Experiment






When I saw that today's forecasted rain was a no-show, I decided to celebrate with some colour experimentation. Orange & purple isn't an every day combination of mine, but I tried it, I liked it, I wore it. They're actually my two favourite colours this Spring; so why not pair them up? 

There's nothing more comfortable for summer than an oversized batwing shirt. More importantly, they are incredibly versatile. You can pair them with denim cut-offs, a pencil skirt, jeans, or in this case colourful trousers! This orange batwing top c/o Oasap is one of my ever-growing collection. The pastel purple trousers have some pretty unique detailing which makes me love them even more (squared pocket seam, zippers in the front of each leg, & slight ruching). My nails were already painted in Lily 610 by Revlon, so I was unintentionally a little matchy-matchy. 

To avoid looking too colour-crazy I accessorized fairly neutrally. Jewellery wise it was pretty difficult to match anything with the vibrant orange top (gold blended, others clashed too much), so I opted for a vintage white + black costume necklace & simple bangle. I also attempted to break in my new JC Pizan wedges. I managed 4 blocks, but admittedly came out with some war wounds. All shoes give me issues the first couple times, so I'm still in the optimistic zone with these beauties ;) 

On one last note: I'd like to thank you all for the overwhelming amount of comments I've received lately. I respond to each & every one of them, though it may take me a day or two (I'm a busy gal!). Keep them coming - they're so very appreciated! 

I was wearing:
Orange batwing top - c/o OASAP 
Pastel purple trousers - H&M
Necklace - Vintage (Grandmother's)
Cream+Gold Bangle - H&M
White Pizan Wedges - Jeffrey Campbell via Nastygal (here)

61 comments:

  1. great outfit and nice new shoes

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  2. Love your top! Seriously orange is such a gorgeous colour on you! Love it!! Great outfit, chic as always <3
    xx



    The Urban Umbrella
    xoxo


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  3. I love ur outfit and the shoes too. Also love what your tattoo says :) xo

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  4. Well, you're a great dresser & blogger & person.. =) it's easy!

    btw, I love color blocking! it's so easy & looks great!

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  5. You look amazing1 I love the orange batwing shirt, it looks really easy to wear with anything and really comfortable. I bought a similar one from asos a few weeks ago, but it was in a much more boring colour (black)!

    I must say, I do love your necklace too :) xx

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  6. So pretty! This look is AMAZING. The colors are styled perfectly together!

    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

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  7. I love your outfit. The colors are just stunning! X

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  8. Oh, two of my top have colours! You look soooo chic and pretty!

    I wish I was bold enough to rock something like that!

    oxo

    ML
    Twenty York Street
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    Follow me in Twitter: @20YS

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  9. love the colors!
    i like your style :)

    visit my blog? http://raellarina.blogspot.com/
    and if you like we can follow each other! :)) let me know. :D

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  10. lovely batwing top!
    and very cute tattoo on your feet (sorry I really have a thing for tattoos ;p) <3<3
    A
    xx
    http://epiquemoi.blogspot.com

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  11. I love the coral top. You look awesome.

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  12. These colors look amazingly well together. You look so pretty! Corol is definitely your color! : ) I've been loving your J Campbell wedges since your last post. They look great with this outfit ~

    Danielle xo

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  13. Why do you always look like you stepped out of magazine? GIVE ME YOUR CLOSET! I love the look of this outfit with the colors and the neutral accessories.

    A Southern Drawl

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  14. you are adorable shawna!! love everything about your outfit. glad i found your blog :)

    andrea brionne @thedailyeverythings.blogspot.com

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  15. You're looking great in orange!
    --TS

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  16. thanks for your comment!:) you look lovely with these colors! So happy to read your blog! and your tattoo is beautiful:) xx

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  17. LOVE LOVE LOVE the orange top! it looks so beautiful paired with the purple pants!

    :)
    Allison
    afashionfiles.blogspot.com

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  18. Your orange shirt is great. I love simple and comfortable shirts.
    I like the combination of orange and violet.

    You have a new follower. <3

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  19. just found your blog.
    super love your blog.following you now
    mind to follow back?thanks

    claireteressa.blogspot.com

    PS : youre soo pretty,super love ur face and smile!

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  20. You're soo beautiful, and you have amazing eyes!! I love your outfit! Great colour combination! My "G+1" for you :)
    Lovely blog, maybe you want to follow each other, on GFC and bloglovin? I'll follow you back for sure :)

    Have a nice week!

    x♥x♥

    "Dicas de saúde, beleza, e exercício físico"



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  21. Oh wow I love this color combination... u look stunning... I wanna try this or something like it... and omg the shoes are to die for... I couldnt believe that they were JC shoes, so cool!

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  22. wow lovely!!! sooo great and fantastic look!<333

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  23. Oh ! Amazing, the pictures are perfect and that outfit is just genious ! I love the necklace too.
    What does your tatto say ?
    xx
    http://jerseychase.com

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  24. Amazing shoes!!
    Great outfit!!

    Take care :)

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  25. those two colours are totally rocking, but i think you are such a cute girl and it would have fit you better if one of the items wasn´t so wide cut and a little tighter! but anyways you look amazing!

    xoxo

    ketchembunnies.blogspot.com

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  26. I am SO in love with this color combo - looks gorgeous!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  27. wow!!! love that color combo !!! and you have that gorgeous wedges:D!!!! so chic!

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  28. Pretty, pretty rainbow! This colour combination looks awesome on you girl, I'll try it as well soon. :) Hugs*

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  29. This definitely works! I never would have thought that orange and lilac would go well together, but you prove they do! Those shoes are hot too! Love them! I really like your blog, it would be nice if you could stop by my blog sometime too (I'm from England) as I post my outfits and more :) :)

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  30. Great blog! Would you like to follow eaach other?

    Let me know on my blog!

    http://alovelystyle.blogspot.com.es/

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  31. The two shades work so well together! Gorgeous outfit =) X

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  32. this colour blocking is gorgeous!!!
    im following u now.
    hope u will follow me back!

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    Miss Kwong - Art and Fashion

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  33. pretty color combo!

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  34. i like that you took a risk but also didn't over do it with accessories!

    -Jessica
    http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/

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  35. love this color combination! suits you great!
    xoxo

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  36. I want these pants! They look so light and comfortable - great for summer. This is a cool color combination, too.

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  37. i love this color combo! and the shoes and accessories are perfect!

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  38. I LOVE this color combo, so cute and summery! Love those shoes too.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  39. U look beautiful! I like your shoes :)

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  40. I love your tattoo- been seriously considering getting one myself lately!

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  41. Loving the colour-scheme! And love your shoes as well

    xoxo Sootjeelina

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  42. love the color blocking. those shoes are amazing!!


    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  43. I would never think to mix orange and purple, but I actually really like the two colors together! And that top looks oh so comfy! :)

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  44. That's one really lovely colour experiment! Love it :) You look so cute ! Great photos.. and this might be the first time I see your tattoo. It looks lovely.

    Thank you for the comment. I have the fleamarket etc. shopping post coming up asap ^^

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  45. wow, these two colors are amazing together, you inspired me cause i got the same pants:)) you look gorgeous!!!

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  46. I LOVE THE LOOK!!!! YOu look awesome in the orange batwing top and the purple pants!!!!! Love your style as always!!!! And thank you for the lovely comment <3

    ang-closet365.blogspot.ca

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  47. ooh love the purple and orange pairing! so cute :D

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  48. Love this Shawna, as usual! Too bad the shoes killed your poor feet, but I have no doubt you are a trooper and will break those bad boys in in no time!! Love the colours =)

    Love Kristine
    http://backalleysandboulevards.blogspot.ca

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  49. I love these colors together! Your purple pants are so cute!

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  50. Oooh, way to celebrate! Haha, nothing like bright colors to brighten things up. I love these two mixed together. That oversize sweater is just perfect. :)
    Also, the purple pants! They're perfect.

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  51. Your colour combination is awesome:)
    I also love your tattoo!
    All you need is love<3 Exactly!
    xx

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  52. Great colour contrast! I love your tattoo as well! So cute! xx

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    shawna this is such a cute outfit! i love the jewellery you paired with it. it's right out of a fashion magazine!

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Style Blog

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  54. You look so gorgeous here! You can really wear this trend so well!

    Love & Lollies... Jessa

    Caked Vintage Blog

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  55. I just love JCs!! I have several pairs and funny enough, I have a pair that are very similar to these and they're the only ones that give me little cuts on the backs of my ankles. I just cover the areas up with bandaids now and you can't even see them and all is well! I've seen celebrities pull off the orange and purple beautifully; I think you did a great job yourself! I haven't actually tried it, but I want to. I have to rummage through my closet and see if I have any of the two colors in pieces that might work.

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  56. Insanely in love with your outfits! Beautiful!

    Love Always,
    http://lovecupcake-x.blogspot.ca

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  57. LOVE these colors together! Outfit is gorgeous!

    Also love your blog :) Following now!

    Lucy
    x

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