Hello.

I've been interested in trying out different color combinations this season using one of my favorite outfit formulas for summer, shorts and graphic tees.

Here's a collection of shorts and (mostly) graphic tees with various non neutrals that I've worn recently.

#1 and #2 - Running Errands
A "beach blue" flip flop flower print Life is Good graphic tee paired with Amazon Mid Rise Coral shorts and White Sam Edelman slides. This blue Tumi crossbody bag is worn often at this time of year. I like the smaller size and lightweight material for summer. I got the idea to pair the coral shorts with the beach blue tee from the flip flop pattern. Blue Maui Jim sunglasses finish off the outfit.

#3 - Coffee Date
Worn to meet a friend for coffee. The mint turtle print Life is Good tank is a really light color and the fuchsia pink Rails shirt really pops against the minty color. Taupe WHBM Pret-A-Pedi shorts and taupe sandals finished off the look. With my beloved pink Maui Jim sunglasses of course.

#4 and #5 - Lunch Run
Worn to pick up lunch one day in a softer color palette of blush pink Paige Dani High Waist denim shorts and yet another Life is Good graphic tee this one in Putty White. A seafoam green Tory Burch bag adds a little color to the softer palette. The metallic pink Cushionaire sandals complete this casual look.

#6 and #7 - Outdoor Dinner
I opted for a kelly green WHBM elbow sleeve sweater and turquoise Lysee Amanda Stretch Twill shorts for an outdoor dinner with DH. A gold Boden belt and necklace paired with gold slip on Ecco Soft 7 sneakers and a mustard yellow Coach bag finish off the outfit. With all this color I opted for simple black Rayban aviator sunglasses.

#8 - Hanging At Home
A simple outfit of a "mango orange" crab print Life is Good Tee graphic tee paired with "oat" WHBM Pret-A-Pedi shorts and the metallic pink Cushionaire sandals again. Brown Maui Jim aviator sunglasses finished off this outfit.

#9 and #10 - Picking Strawberries
Sneakers are a must for walking around strawberry fields because of all of the sand and loose berries on the ground. I really liked how well the yellow Life is Good graphic tee pairs with the Amazon Mid Rise Coral shorts for this outfit. I did add a baseball hat when walking around the farm.

#11 - WFH Without Video
A WFH day with no video calls so I kept it simple with some softer colors. This time I paired the blush pink Paige Dani High Waist denim shorts with a "smoky blue" Life is Good graphic tee. My graphic tees reflect my interests and I am a science nerd. My master's degree is molecular biology but physics is fun too.

#12 and #13 - Tonal With Blush
Another causal day at home with the blush pink Paige Dani High Waist denim shorts again this time paired with a pullover Rails hoodie with lantern crochet sleeves. It was only worn for about an hour before it was too hot to keep on. I went tone on tone today with yes another Life is Good graphic tee.

#14 and #15 - WFH With Video
A WFH day with video calls. Last year I struggled to style these turquoise Lysee Amanda Stretch Twill shorts. The material doesn't pair well with graphic tees (these shorts are on the dressy side) and I couldn't figure out what colors to pair with them so I only wore them with black (see outfit #16). I've finally figured out that I need bright tops to match the bright saturation of the shorts. This combination of a fuchsia pink button down paired with the turquoise is my favorite I've tried to far.

Are you experimenting with colors this summer?

Thanks for looking!