Clothed with Grace: Bold Colors and Stripes

Monday, May 12, 2014

Bold Colors and Stripes

I love this skirt, but it's been forgotten in my closet for most of the winter. I'm excited to pull it out and wear it again! I thought it would be fun to pair with this blazer and a bold shirt I got from LOFT last summer.  I also love it paired with my new necklace from Mariposa Medley.  

On another note, I turned 35 over the weekend. How'd that happen???? I haven't really ever been one to be obsessed with age, but it suddenly seems like I should have my act together. I was also helping do some styling for a teen and realized while looking at AE, Hollister, and Delia's websites that I am way too old to wear anything from there! No almost midlife crisis here, more of a question of "How did time fly??"






Blazer: JCP same
Top: LOFT similar
Skirt: Target pretty option
Necklace: Mariposa Medley same
Bracelets: Stella and Dot Bracelets:  Chimera, Moxie , Renegade
Heels: Audrey Brooke similar

27 comments:

  1. Happy birthday! I love the fun colors of your skirt!

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  2. I've got to say you don't look like 35, I won't give you more than 25, seriously. Anyway, that outfit is so chic and elegant. You are beautifully gowned!
    Happy birthday to you, wish you all the best, dear!

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  3. Oh wow , your shoes are dreamy sweetie ., want them so bad !!!
    you look beautiful in this post

    N@NY

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  4. Oh wow , your shoes are dreamy sweetie ., want them so bad !!!
    you look beautiful in this post

    N@NY

    - New post ( Foot-bed sandals crush ) !!!

    http://artofnanyslife.blogspot.com/

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  5. Happy belated birthday! Girl- you seriously don't look a day over 25! (But I agree- at 28, I feel like a senior citizen walking into Hollister and the like lol).
    Valerie
    www.the-style-files.com

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  6. Love that striped skirt! Happy BIrthday!

    P.S. PInkSole and I just started a summer style link-up on our blog. Hope you'll join us this week!

    xo,
    http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/

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  7. Happy Belated Birthday! The skirt looks lovely on you. specially with that top.

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  8. Happy late birthday! I hope that you had a good Mother's Day yesterday.

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  9. Happy belated birthday Ginny!! I think you look fantastic and I do believe that women get better with age(: There are still a few pieces that you can rock from those shops! But now you get to move on to the good expensive stuff(: Love this white blazer!! Susan

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  10. Happy Birthday! I am 28 and I feel too old to wear things from those stores, so don't let it bother you. I love this skirt and you always look chic, professional, and not nearly as old as you are.
    Chic on the Cheap

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  11. Happy Birthday! I love that white blazer with your skirt!

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  12. Happy belated birthday! I still shop at F21 and sometimes I feel ancient when I'm in there!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  13. Happy Belated Birthday! I'm only 27, but I think all those stores look so young too! Or any juniors section I walk by. Yet it still seems like yesterday I was shopping in those sections. Crazy how time flies! I really love your skirt and it looks so good paired with the white blazer!

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  14. LOVE the bright colors in this outfit! So pretty! Happy Belated Birthday to you darling!

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  15. Happy belated birthday! You look marvelous regardless of the age!

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  16. Ahhh isn't it scary? It's weird that there are stores at the mall that feel "too young" for me now, and there are quite a few of them! I'm loving this fresh look with the striped skirt and white blazer!

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  17. Hope you had a lovely Birthday. You look great in bright colors. I love that skirt very much.

    I am close to you in age, getting there LOL. I can totally related to you about those stores. Though I think Aeropostale and American Eagle are still suitable on some clothing. =)

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  18. That skirt is gorgeous Ginny!!! I guess we are both the same age, born in 1979. You look amazing!!!! Hope you had a good weekend.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  19. This skirt is just so fun and fabulous
    Brett

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  20. This is a fabulous skirt! Hope you had a great Birthday! :)
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlouis.com

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  21. 2 things. 1) LOVE this look. That skirt is gorgeous. 2) I thought you were in your 20s, no lie. I pegged you for 27ish.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds
    How Gorgeous Jewelry

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  22. That skirt is so pretty! I love the mix of colors.
    Happy birthday!

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  23. Fun skirt! It looks versatile with all the different colour stripes!

    xo T.
    Initialed

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  24. Love the color combination of this outfit. Looks so crisp and fresh and perfect for spring and summer. Happy belated birthday!

    Cynthia
    http://myrosecoloredshades.com

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  25. Happy Birthday to you! You don't look a day past 29 ;-)

    -AJ
    OccasionallyAJ.com

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  26. awe happy belated bday girl sorry i missed it! but u sure looked fab for ur big day!

    XO Meghan
    citrus fashion

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