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Anyone else Loving Lilac?

CocoLion

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I'm including Lavender and other pale to mid-range purples. It might be a bit cool for my complexion but Spring tones make me happy (and they are BTB 'better than black,' O_o).

This is my Spring purple capsule so far.
Purchased and keeping:

Clare V bag
Steven slides
H&M sweater (soft and nicer looking than you'd think)
The Great U neck tee
H&M hooded sweatshirt

On the way:

Acne belt

On the way
Experiment -- Amazon Prime Wardrobe
You can purchase up to 8 items with a value up to $1000. Then you have 7 days to try everything on before they charge your card. So your money isn't tied up with returns like it is everywhere else. This is what I've ordered. The shipment is expected in 4-6 business days, so not as fast as usual Prime shipping or Shopbop.

Amazon Prime Wardrobe items:

Laundry Ruffle sleeve dress
Mara Hoffman print dress
Kenneth Cole ruffle heeled sandal
Nine West heeled sandal
Wilt ruffle tee
Lucky print tee
Natori plunge bra (why not)
Puma sneakers

It's going to be fun to try this out. I would love to get a dress and a pair of heels to wear to my Mom's upcoming 85th birthday.

Anyone else try purples this Spring? And has anyone else tried Amazon Prime Wardrobe?

Clare V. Flore Frame Cross Body Bag

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Steven Saunders Slides

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The Great The U Neck Tee

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Hooded Sweatshirt

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Acne Studios Aryx Suede Belt

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Kenneth Cole New York Women's Langley Ankle Ruffle Detail On Front Strap Heeled Sandal

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Nine West Women's Forli Suede Heeled Sandal

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Laundry by Shelli Segal Women's Drop Shoulder Ruffle Sleeve Crepe

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Mara Hoffman Women's Prism Tunic DRS

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Wilt Wilt Women's Shrunken Mock Ruffle Hem

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Natori Women's Discloure

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Lucky Brand Women's Lavender Tank Top

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PUMA Women's Suede Mono Satin Platform

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Cardiff girl

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Wasn’t sure about Lavendar initially but as I see more of it I m liking it a lot ,it s very pretty.You ve got some lovely pieces there what colours are you planning to put the lavender with?

Tanya

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Denise! So nice to see you here! ( I read all the time but rarely post these days, my job is keeping me crazy busy).
I am absolutely obsessed with the colors you mentioned! Purple is my favorite color and I am trying to take advantage of it trending now to build a nice capsule. My coloring is also cool so almost any purple shade works for me, especially these lighter ones. I am very glad to see somebody else is joining me here. I think that UmmLila is a fan, too.
I love your purchases, the Clare V bag is stunning and I am intrigued by both pairs of sandals you posted. My own purchases/items I'm considering are on the dressier side due to my business casual (no jeans/tees/hoodies) dress code. Here is my current collection:

What I have bought recently (including darker purples, too):
1. Rebecca Minkoff Satchel
2. AEO belt
3. Dr. Scholls loafers
4. AT scarf
5. AT wrap dress
6. BR high-neck blouse
7. BR cropped pants
8. BR wool sweater
9. J Crew coat

On the way to try:
1. BR cotton/silk sweater
2. BR tencel top
3. BR striped shirt
4.J Crew ponte sheath dress

I also want a leather jacket and more shoes.... Haven't tried prime wardrobe yet - what are your thoughts on it?

Rebecca Minkoff Moonwalking Leather Satchel

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AEO Western Hip Belt

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Dr. Scholl's Everett Band Loafer

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Floral Silk Skinny Scarf

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Button Cuff Wrap Dress

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Banana Republic

Funnel-Neck Tie-Cuff Top

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Banana Republic

Logan Trouser-Fit Cropped Machine-Washable Italian Wool Blend Pant

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Italian Superloft Classic Crew

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Silk Cotton Crew

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TENCEL Blend Elbow-Sleeve Top

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Banana Republic

Stripe Tie-Waist Cotton Poplin Top

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Tall résumé dress in stretch ponte

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Bijou

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Yes! I am a fan and one of my style goals this year was to add some more lilac and purple into my wardrobe. I do have a lilac bag and soft shoes (unfortunately no find for these). I am wanting to purchase a lilac sweater, blouse and dress, but I will see what comes my way. The items you have selected are beautiful and it will be gorgeous on you.

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Great to see you, Denise! Your lilac and lavender items look beautiful. I like the block heel shoes and would love to see them with one of the dresses. The Amazon Wardrobe sounds like a great idea. So much fun!!

jussie

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Gorgeous colour. I hope it stays in for a while.

Aurore

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I used to dislike wearing lilac because I did not like how it looked with my auburn hair. But I'm becoming more and more attracted to this color and even sometimes find it nice with auburn.
I think it's a crisp, fresh and very "springtime" color, that feels less girly than pink. Thank you for sharing your finds!

PS : I've never tried Amazon Wardrobe, and will be very interested in your experience!

Summer

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Another lilac, lavender and purple fan here, so it's a treat to see all these lovely items together. Many of them would easily find a home in my wardrobe.
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Also loving Tanya's selection and Bijou's gorgeous bag.

cindysmith

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Yeah, I'm a sucker for purples and I'm having to restrain myself. Because I know from personal experience that purple is a color I like to look at better than I like to wear it.

I love your choices, but especially the Mara Hoffman tunic and the Wilt top. I hope they work for you because I really want to see that tunic in action <3

UmmLila (Lisa)

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Oooh, me.

Just a warning on the Acne belt -- I tried it and it came in only one size that proved to be very long. These are my lilacs and lavenders.

And I have a pair of lilac rain boots that disappeared from my finds, but I got them from Nordstrom.

I still want a dress in this color as well.

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AEO Western Hip Belt

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Need Supply Co.

Clare V. / Suki Tote in Lavender Suede

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LACAUSA Marigold Satin Nightgown

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Zadig & Voltaire Miss Bis Cashmere Sweater

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Clare V. Chevron Flat Clutch

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The Cashmere Crop V-Neck

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Anonymous

I too love all shades of purple- it’s one of those that get a lot of action in my wardrobe. ..,.. has played a vital role long before Pantone made it color of the year. But I haven’t bought anything new recently - but looking for some great patterned scarves. So far nothing wowing me....
Really happy you had success- your picks are fun and I love everyone’s pick in purses! Happy Spring!

Suz

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Ooh! These are lovely, thank you Denise and all!

Inge's going to be in heaven here.

I want more of this colour, at least in its brighter more saturated versions. I have a few items but nothing new this season. My eye is open for more.

And look at Angie's ensemble!

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Anonymous

My goodness the Amazon 8 thing seems either extremely dangerous (for the pocketbook) or extremely amazing..not sure!

I really like the heathered lilac colour of the sweater and the tunic looks gorgeous. I like the soft colours mixed with the bold geometric.

I have tried a few lilac pieces and am not sure about them as they seemed slightly too pastel for my high contrast colouring.

I do like this trend towards cooler colours though. I think there will be a lilac out there for me at some point!

Runcarla

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My new specs and two workout tops. I have a older dark purple (eggplant) jacket as well.

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Diana

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I don’t own anything lilac other than as a part of a print, and honestly I don’t think it’s the best color by my face, but dang it sure is pretty.

Staysfit

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I purchased three items, but sadly my finds button doesn’t work for some reason. I bought a cotton fine gauge halogen sweater with a tie at the bottom. I purchased an Alive and Olivia sleeveless textured halter style banded bottom top and I purchased a Rachel Comey shirt dress with a jacquard print on a lavender background. I have light purple glasses which end up looking very dark when I wear them, but I think all my new purchases will work well with my glasses. I also have an older eggplant colored leather jacket, and two lilac/lavender sweaters and one orchid sweater. Orchid seems to be in the same color family to my eye. I’m not sure I can afford anything else without going over my budget right now. If I could, I would probably look for accessories such as shoes, handbag, scarf, or maybe a simple sheath dress.

kkards

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I've been thinking about....but haven't found the right something yet.
If someone finds a really nice long sleeve tee, preferably a vneck or scoop, I'd be interested.

Classically Casual

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I love lavender! Thanks for starting this thread. The Puma sneakers are on their way to me, thanks Denise! I’m hoping they will coordinate with my lavender denim jacket that Angie featured a few years ago on a California client. It’s still going strong.

My only other item is an older cashmere sweater. Everyone’s finds are such a visual treat.

JAileen

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I love seeing everyone’s lilac items. I have a lilac cardigan, but haven’t worn it in some time, i need to dig it out of the closet. I am envisioning it with olive.

ETA: Cocolion, I have a vintage Coach bag exactly like your new bag, except in mustard!

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Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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I love lilac! (and lavenders, violets, and purples), but alas, they don't love me. So I content myself with having it around my house.

I cannot wait to see the WIWs in this color!

Anonymous

Oh dear - I'd be keeping everything from that Amazon box. Dangerous! I do love lilac, but don't own anything in that colour.

It's a great makeup colour too, and so flattering . This is really making me yearn for spring, which feels like it's never coming . -15C here this morning .

viva

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This post and Ummlila's have me wanting more lilac, pronto! I have always loved lilac with olive (I can still remember an outfit I wore in college with this color story) -- and Ummlila's suede bag and chevron clutch are making me really love the idea of lilac and orange / red.

I have two lilac items right now, a beautiful light wool scarf from JCrew that is at least 5 years old, and a more recent (last year) JCrew vneck tunic sweater with bright white shirt cuffs. I definitely need more of this springtime color in my life.

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tanstaafl

I’m loving the abundance of purple shades this spring, but have only purchased one item so far. A purple portifino shirt from express. I tried the purple wrap dress from Ann Taylor. The buttons on the cuffs were a nice touch, but I didn’t like how low cut it was. WHBM has a lot of purple this season as well.

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Angie

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BEAUTIFUL, Denise. Lilac is gorgeous on you, I bet.

Zero Lilac in my wardrobe, but love it on others.

The Cat

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Nice picks. I love all purples. I have very few items that I would call lilac, though, but I hope to get a few more this year.

Right now, I am away for a few days and have actually brought some purple items. It is still winter and freezing temperatures most of the time here, but I knew it would also be sunny, so I decided to leave my darkest clothes at home and focus on lilac/purple, blue and light grey. Among the items I have packed, are a thin lilac wool shawl with pompons, lilac suede ballet flats, thin lilac wool socks, purple tights, purple necklace, purple gloves, and a blue silk scarf with lilac stars.

jmwolf

Love it and love your picks! Will you please update when items arrive?? Anxious to see how things look in person and your feedback on some of those lesser-known Amazon brands.

binkle

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It is a scrumptious color! I'm on a bit of a shopping break until later in the year, but I may try a new lilac shade of eye makeup.

Windchime

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Yes! I’ve been noticing—and loving it—this spring. I have almost no lilac in my current wardrobe, but I’ve been thinking about putting together a small lilac capsule, using lilac chinos as the first piece.

Your lilac items are gorgeous! I hope they work out for you.

Roxanna

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I am ADORING lilac! It's quite a change for me as it's a colour I used to never be able to wear. I have the J Crew cocoon coat in lilac Ave a couple of necklaces... Next on my list is a cashmere scarf.

Gigi

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I love lilac but have nothing of that color in my wardrobe, unfortunately. I love the Kenneth Cole shoes...I like the bluer lilac shades.

I do have a bottle of lilac nail polish.

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