Color Me Pastels
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain
[Photos by NR]
Top: BCBG White Tank from/Vintage Cap Sleeve Floral Cardigan
Pants: H&M lavender high-waisted trousers (similar here)
Jacket: H&M Tan Blazer
Purse: Zac Posen green clutch
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Glasses: Christian Dior
Bracelet/Necklace worn as Bracelet: H&M
Pastels before spring? Heck yea! Lilac, baby pink, sky blue, pale yellow, and spearmint are the quintessential color palette for springtime. Pastel colors are feminine, flirty and sophisticated which can also give off the feeling of ease and grace. Adding these accents has certainly perk up my winter wardrobe and got me a little more excited for sun-kiss weather (if you haven’t notice, I ‘m not a big fan of cold).
…But how do you wear Pastels?
Below are 3 looks I’ve created with a similar pair of high-waisted trousers via my polyvore page. Click on the templates below to get details on each item.
:: Pastels and the 3 B’s ::
Neutral tones complement pastels very nicely and while adding Brown and Beige balance out pastels, Black adds spunk to the delicate hues.
:: Pastels and Color-Blocking ::
Color-block pastels with black and white to add a touch of elegance, edge and jazz.
:: Pastels and Pastels ::
If your outfit consist mostly of pastels, be sure to add neutral tones to balance out the cotton candy colors and to avoid landing in the Easter egg territory.
READERS: What’s your take on pastels and which one is your favorite look?
Hey! I just found you through the current PFC and I love your look. I’m excited to find another more curvy petite blogger too! Hope you get a chance to check me out too.
xoxo
I love your trousers!! The high waist and the color are perfect! You always look so chic and gorgeous. Have a great weekend doll! <3
toni
this is a great post! you look absolutely lovely and i like the 3rd outfit soooooooo much i want it all :) and i love pastels, can’t wait to get some pastel colored stuff, though i don’t think the trend is going to last too long since it’s such a spring-y color. also very sorry about the link, i think it sold out otherwise i have no idea what happened, but the ones it links to now is very cute also :)
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I love this outfit so much!! and the cardigan is just breathtaking!!
Leonor
http://thesparklinglemon.blogspot.com/
So classy and chic KT!
Omgosh, I absolutely love each one of those outfits! I especially love the color blocking and the pastels on pastels one. I have to buy that corset and pants. So lovely! P.S. I was debating on getting those pants from H&M but now I have to find them! You look great in them!