Pastels and brights

Blazer- Limited

blouse- Target- old  option  option

pants- Loft

belt- Dorothy Perkins  option  option

necklace Sears  option

earrings- Sears option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option   option

 

I paired my rose quartz blazer with a mix of brights and pastels. I liked this better than I thought I would. I didn't think I'd really like it with black pants, but I was throwing this together at the last minute and just went with it. Sometimes getting dressed is a combination of what's clean and needs the least ironing. Anyone else have those days?

 

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The power of pastels

Blazer- The Limited

pants- The Limited

blouse- The Limited

earrings- Cato  option  option

necklace- thrifted  option

shoes- Payless  option

 

Sometimes you just want to tone it down a bit but still feel confident and ready to take on the day. A lighter color power suit with a pastel blouse can accomplish just that. I recently updated from an older light grey suit to this one from The Limited. I like having a lighter color suit in my wardrobe for spring and summer. Sometimes navy and black just get too heavy.

 

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An appropriate number

Vest- Banana Republic- sold out  option  option   option

shirt- old  option  option

pants Loft

shoes- Belks option  option

earrings- Cato  option  option

 

I've been itching to add some soft blush pink or rose quartz to my wardrobe. A peek into my closet reminded me that it was already there in this vest. I'm still looking for a blouse or a sweater in the color, but I decided to give the vest a go again.  I'll admit that the first time I styled this vest, I wasn't crazy about the results. Maybe it was the wider leg pants. I think it looks better this go around with the pencil pants, but I wish the tailor had taken it in just a bit more. I do like the look of the vest with stripes. (This shirt was last seen here, and looks totally different with the vest.)

 

So, what's an appropriate number of blog photos? I've visited this topic before but just read an article from a big blogger who suggested 10 or more, but not 30. 30- whoa! And even 10 is a bit much for me.  I'll admit I get bored with scrolling after about 5 photos, so I keep my photos to 3-5. Unless you are showing me a different detail in each photo, more photos just aren't necessary. Fellow bloggers, what is your comfort level for an appropriate number of photos per post?

 

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Rose Quartz under $50- Saturday Shopping

Happy Saturday. We are off for some family time so I'll make this short and sweet. Here are ten finds, under $50 in Pantone's color of the year, rose quartz. Perfect for Valentine's too- giving or receiving.

 

Happy Shopping!

Finds under $25- Valentine's edition

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, so this week's edition of Saturday Shopping is focusing on items you might want to give your best friend, treat yourself to or drop hints to the sweetie. All of these finds are under $25.

Heart print sweater

heart earrings

the blushed Nudes eyeshadows from Maybelline

heart print pajamas

blush layered sweater

heart scarf

Smashbox lipstick

Godiva chocolates

Love you pillow

heart midi skirt