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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Bloggers Do It Better- Neon + Neutral = Kapow

Pretty Shiny Sparkly's new blogger challenge for creating an outfit around neon and neutrals is right up my alley. I instantly knew what I wanted to wear and I have Blake Lively to thank.

This outfit was featured inside of Glamour magazine's July 2011 issue. I was instantly smitten. I adore the pink and champagne colors of this outfit. That sweater looks unbelievable soft and although those shorts are borderline lingerie, they are just too darn pretty. The bad news is I don't have $1180 to spend on any outfit, let alone this one; the good news is, I did have the components to create my own look.





White/cream/ivory shorts are a whole new territory for me, but I think it, along with the brown accessories, help to ground the intensity of this super bright neon tee. I can't wait to figure out new ways to incorporate a little neon into some fun and work-appropriate outfits. What's better than creating your own personal glow??

Do you go high-impact or low wattage with neon??
Check out all of the other fashionable bloggers take on this trend here!!

 
Outfit Details:
Neon pink tee- J. Crew (similar here)
Ivory eyelet shorts- H&M (similar here, here, and skirt version here)
Brown wedges- Dolce Vita for Target (available here)
Brown quilted handbag- Rebecca Minkoff Affair (available here in black, similar faux leather version here)
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    i love blake lively's style and this outfit is sooooo beautiful. you did an excellent job replicating it. the shorts she's wearing is borderline lingerie, lol. but love your version--def. more practical but still does the job! :)

    kimchi girl

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  2. Bad JoanJune 17, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Love these colors together! Great job recreating the look!

    http://www.badjoan.blogspot.com

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  3. RosaLovesDCJune 17, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Oh those shorts!!! I remember looking at them at H&M and now I want them!!!

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  4. Jesspgh of Consume or ConsumedJune 17, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Your version is fantastic! I really love the shorts. Hers are definitely more like underpants, as pretty as they are. Cute shoes too!

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  5. LindaJune 17, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Don't envy my shorts; I've been looking for neutral shorts forever! I love how you worked in the feminine texture of the eyelet against the bright pink.

    I agree with Jesspgh that Blake Lively is wearing underpants. Haha!

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  6. Style Chic 360June 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Those shorts are so cute!

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  7. ErikaJune 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I love those shorts. Very cute. The wedges and the shorts are on my list of things to buy. great choices.

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  8. Eboni Ife'June 17, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Oooh you look so cute! I have those shorts... I'll just ad this to the list of your outfits that I'm going to copy. What I don't have is those shoes, and I could just kick myself for not buying them. oh well. GREAT JOB with the challenge!

    xoxo,
    Eboni Ife'

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  9. simplychicJune 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    i def go low wattage. actually i don't even know if i have any neon, but my guess is that i would go low wattage ;) love those shorts.

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  10. CamilasclosetJune 18, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    This a beautiful look...those shorts are stunning and I kinda want to steal them xoxo

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  11. ShelbyJune 18, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    i saw this look on blake lively and loved it as well, but never thought of re-creating it. i'm glad you did, the result is fabulous! love those eyelet shorts and your shoes. thanks so much for visiting my blog, hope you'll stop by again <3shelby

    www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

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  12. robynJune 19, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    The pink looks great on you! this was a fun challenge:)

    robyn

    boluxe.wordpress.com

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  13. ShelbyAugust 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    i saw this look on blake lively and loved it as well, but never thought of re-creating it. i'm glad you did, the result is fabulous! love those eyelet shorts and your shoes. thanks so much for visiting my blog, hope you'll stop by again <3shelby

    www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

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  14. robynAugust 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    The pink looks great on you! this was a fun challenge:)

    robyn

    boluxe.wordpress.com

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  15. ErikaAugust 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I love those shorts. Very cute. The wedges and the shorts are on my list of things to buy. great choices.

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