Outfit Post: Neon Green Maxi + Pink Floral + Grey Neutral

I got this chiffon pleated neonchartreuse maxi skirt on sale at old navy. I think it is beautiful, but it is a challenge to wear. I am still playing around with it. Here I chose to hilight the skirt (as if that was hard to do), while toning down everything else. I find that neon colors look good with pale pinks, greys, and other neutrals. I'm not sure I'm fearless enough to go for a head to toe chartruse neon look, but if the days back in Brooklyn get dreary, I may give it a try! 

Outfit Details

Grey Ruched Top: Stolen from Mom's closet

Chartreuse Neon Chiffon Maxi: Old Navy on sale, 16 $.

Pink Leather Belt: Thrifted for 2 bucks, originally Gap 

Pale Pink Stone Earrings: Mom's closet

Pink Flower Ballet Flats: Banana Republic on Sale 40 bucks....I've really worn these into the ground.

Purple Amethyst Ring: A hand me down from Mom.

Oscar de La Renta Pre-Fall 2011

Also known as stop it. Just stop it. Ohmigoodness. I don't think I've ever seen an Oscar de La Renta collection I don't love. Perfect fall shapes, lady-like perfection (as always), and COLOR! Thank you. Being in New York surrounding by blackblackblack makes me want to dress like this all the time. There is also something so timeless about his clothes. I could see a fabulous mid 80s woman with big bangles in these looks, or a curvy 30 something, or a twiggy tall girl. Oh yeah and did I mention color perfection? The mix of prints, textures, and colors are so unique. Break those seasonal color rules Oscar, do your thing, get it done.

Street Style: Beautiful in Blue

Redheads in Blue. Always Works. This lovely lady was so very charming. I love her Blue and Cream Leaf Print Jumper, her Bright Red locks, and her stunning SMILE! What a way to dress for a gloomy fall day.

I adore her vintage style make up and her vibrant nails!

Get it girl!

Prints.

I've been really interested in (quelle suprise) fabric and prints lately. I am really loving when a piece has an unexpected print, or color, or embroidery. So here is some Duke Ellington, some street style, some inspiration, and more.This song is Caravan, off of the album Money Jungle. It was recorded in September 1962. Duke Ellington (piano); Charles Mingus (bass); Max Roach (drums).

Printtexturejazzbluess by Norasnovity

1980's blue & black over... Rosesandruins $18.00	Tamara Bali CutOut Top Blous... LuvStoneVintag... $34.00	Vintage Jungle Love Forest P... AmprisLoves $36.00	Spaghetti stripes skirt retr... prototypedesig... $40.00
Black Sweater Dress in Organ... SevenBlooms $120.00	1980's Cardigan Vintage ... PomegranateVin... $32.99	Vintage 60s Dress - Black Co... BadChollaVinta... $58.00	Cyber Monday Etsy- Free Ship... pidgepidge $88.00
extra long grey fingerless g... lolide $68.00	Felt Headband Hand Embroider... lovemaude $18.00	vintage Gunne Sax dress // 1... RococoVintage $86.00	1990s Anna Sui Cropped Blaze... OiseauVintage $119.00
25% OFF SALE Vintage Black V... VintageDarling $22.50	1950s Vintage Chenille Bedsp... LoLovesVintage $59.00	1940s vintage dress // Scall... AdelaideHomese... $104.00	1970s dress // vintage flora... giselaandzoevi... $48.00

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This is Ibi from Yemen. His scarf is from Yemen, and was a gift from his mom.

p.s. Thanks to big and little Patrick for the Duke piece.

Burgundy & Mint....Color Obsession

I am still crazy obsessed with pastels mixed in with traditional fall colors, and I can't get the burgundy and mint combination out of my head. Check out this other post on Unexpected Color for more color ramblings and Treasuries.

Burgundy & Mint pt. Deux by Nora's Novity

Silver Wine - Shimmering dra... MagpiesShop $28.00	Mint green knitted slouchy b... MARYsworks $30.00	RESERVED for Ev Was 80 Now 6... filofashion $65.00	Green Midori. Melon Fluted E... petalandpink $20.00
spring mint . pale green rut... Andromedii $26.00	dreamy eye pillow made from ... voladoradesign $20.00	Vintage Carlyware Mint Green... bergenhouse $12.00	Garnet Tree of Life Pendant StemDesigns $28.00
ON SALE Long Earrings - Burg... BlueRoomGems $29.00	Czech Glass and Garnet Love ... wulfgirl $22.00	Vintage Shiny Striped 1940s ... VeraVague $74.00	Cyber Monday Sale - Vintage ... PNWNestingCo $52.00
Ginger Mint Natural Soap Bar FairyBubbles $6.25	CYBER MONDAY SALE Crochet ri... aplusdesignnn $32.00	Lip Balm - Mint - All Natura... belleterre $6.00	Cyber Monday Sale - Crochet... AnchorKnits $13.00

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Unexpected Color

I am currently obsessed with creating unexpected color combinations for the Fall and Winter season. Pastels sneaking in where they aren't supposed to be. Chocolate Browns and Fall Leaves next to Lemon Meringue and Blue Skies. Here are three collections of color combos I've been taken with.

Burgundy & Mint

Burgundy - Vintage Lucite an... lovestrucksoul $64.00	1940s dressing gown by Saybu... tiddleywink $48.00	burgundy dirndl skirt size8vintage $35.00	Light Mint Green Tagua nut b... veronicarileym... $78.00
Audrey-Hair Comb with CELADO... fabulousfinds $6.00	Crocheted Hipster Slouch Hat... DollfaceDeVill... $36.00	Mouse, mint green 8x8 Origin... ellemoss $22.00	Felted necklace burgundy fl... Baymut $35.00
Vintage Shiny Striped1940s D... VeraVague $74.00	round accent table uncommon $225.00	Lines Floral Foliage Jacquar... Nineheads $10.35	Vintage 70s Embroidered Bohe... MajikHorse $72.00
1970s men's shirt by Mr.... tiddleywink $24.00	Trans lucite 1950s spectacle... Veramode $16.00	Anchor Hocking Jadite Lotus ... nikid2 $90.00	vintage rare 1930s burgundy ... simplicityisbl... $125.00

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Baby Blue & Mustard Yellow

Italian Vintage Mustard Yell... jessjamesjake $45.00	Larimar AAA bridal necklace ... LarimarAndSilv... $350.00	Dark Mustard Canvas Pleats B... tippythai $29.00	Be Tropical Girl in Lovely P... LadyTA $39.00
SEMI CHUNKY cotton scarf in ... EcoShag $38.00	Vintage yellow mustard colou... ArmadioDelDeli... $18.00	Sexy Baby Blue Mesh Embroide... jessjess8899 $35.00	Mustard Foks celapiu $105.00
beaded earrings, vintage luc... whoop $15.00	pastel blue bow, Finn inspir... hearttoheartbo... $6.50	Abby Cat tshirt - Alternativ... rctees $22.00	Mod Pair of Baby Blue Lamps theNeedleinthe... $91.55
Springtime White Magnolia in... UnaPhoto $19.00	FREE US SHIPPING Curly cocoo... Ayca $42.00	Vintage 1950s Baby Blue Toy ... TheFancyLamb $52.00	mustard tulip dress bluesvilleusa $35.00

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Rust & Pale Pink

DK superwash yarn - Rust evermorestudio... $13.00	Light Pink Statement Necklac... PrettyPigDesig... $28.00	Deep Firey Orange Rust Peony YesMoreFunk $4.50	Lumbar Pillow Pair . Pink Gi... BlueDoorStyle $25.00
Handmade Vegan Mineral Eye S... paintedlips $10.50	Potholder Set in Feathery Pr... MaryLisaDesign... $14.00	Vintage 1950s Pink Lacey Wig... wayfaringmagno... $110.00	Vase, Group of six avant gar... blueroompotter... $270.00
Vintage Authentic Missoni K... EMMAsVintage $125.00	HaLLoWeeN SaLe Strawberry Ic... MissVioletLace $73.60	Ornaments of Gold - 8x8 Fin... ellemoss $22.00	Vintage 1960's Dress Coa... VeraVague $165.00
Dusty Pink Rose Birdcage Vei... amandaarcher $40.00	25% OFF SALE Fall Decor Phot... ara133photogra... $7.50	Nursery decor Love Letters, ... metroline6 $35.00	Elephant tshirt - Mens Ameri... rctees $22.00

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