Thursday, February 12, 2015

Thrift Style Thursday: Pop of Color

Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow in Pennsylvania last week, but he's clearly never been to Texas. While we do have a cold snap (in relative terms, of course) predicted in the next few days, this past week has been glorious!

Thrift Style Thursday: Pop of Color

When Kristi, of Delightfully Kristi, asked us to put a Pop of Color into our wardrobes this week, she couldn't have picked a better time! Temps in the 60s and 70s make for a marvelous middle ground between piling on the layers and sweating in shorts and a tank (though I'm sure the latter will be here sooner than I'd like).

Thrift Style Thursday: Pop of Color

Pink and orange are two of my favorite colors to wear, so coral is the perfect happy medium between the two. And of course, it has the added bonus of being a very spring-y color, ideal for this weather.

Thrift Style Thursday: Pop of Color

I love the juxtaposition of pretty pearls and distressed denim - a nice blend of feminine and casual. I made this necklace several years ago from a collection of multicolored fake pearls my grandmother gave me. I really love it and don't wear it as often as it deserves.

Thrift Style Thursday: Pop of Color

The shoes, too, are a great combination of cute and comfortable. The wedge isn't too high, the canvas is nicely broken-in, and the laces keep them securely on my feet (hey, this is important when you're clumsy).

Thrift Style Thursday: Pop of Color
Sweater: $4 thrifted // Jeans: $5 thrifted // Shoes: $13 thrifted
Necklace: me-made // Earrings: me-made // Bracelet: hand-me-down from a friend

What colors do you think the other TST ladies chose to feature in their outfits this week? Let's click their pics and go see!




16 comments:

  1. I'm crushing on this look so hard! I love the sweater, but I think I love even more the pop of color from the fake pearls - they're so fun! You look so laid back and chill, I just love this whole look!

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    1. Thank you, Beth! I get tons of compliments on that necklace every time I wear it. It's a wonder I don't wear it more often.

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  2. Ahhhh Carissa I love this look! The color is gorgeous (coral is one of my favorite colors to wear!) and the styling is spot on! I love the pearl statement necklace with the jeans and those bootie/wedges are SO FUN! The weather here has been really nice lately, too, although it's currently bordering on miserable thanks to a dry, windy heat wave... But I am loving seeing everyone's colorful winter/spring looks!! :)

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    1. I certainly didn't take any risks this week, outfit-wise. But hey, sometimes your comfort zone is, well, comfortable!

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  3. The color looks great on you, and cute shoes too.

    http://mimiandchichi.com/

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    1. Thanks, Jess! I do love those shoes. :)

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  4. You THRIFTED those wedges? Man. I gotta step up my game. Coral is a lovely colour on you, Carissa. I love your ring, too. Is it an opal? Too pretty!

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    1. The shoes came from Buffalo Exchange, which is a sort of consignment-ish place. They buy gently-used recent fashions and sell them for somewhere between Goodwill and retail prices. I've found some really great stuff there!

      Yes, the ring is opal - my birthstone - with little diamonds on the sides. It was an anniversary gift from my husband when I had lost enough weight that my wedding ring didn't fit anymore.

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  5. You wear pink really well. I struggle to wear more than the palest of pinks, but you have the skin for any shade! Love the shoes, and am feeling jealous of some of the thrifted shoes I'm seeing from you ladies...don't have much choice in my local thrift shop! Can't wait to see next week's look :)

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    1. Oh, but I *love* those brown leather men's shoes you thrifted a little while back. I've been looking for a pair myself for weeks now, ever since I saw yours in your TST Resolutions post!

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  6. Super cute outfit! Love the color on you and the shoes are really great.

    Tiffany Ima
    Style Honestly

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    1. Thank you, Tiffany! These shoes are one of my favorite pairs!

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