WIW: Blue and White Adjacent - YouLookFab Forum

I love navy and white together, especially a floral. And I love that combination with green! But I struggle with these Boden pants. I bought them for the color, and they're very comfortable. But they definitely have an office feel, and that is not my thing anymore. However, I think my new white shoes and my new denim jacket (Talbots via eBay) help alter the vibe. The top is a navy and white floral, which of course you cannot see. It is cool enough for a jacket today, so I walked to the library.

So excited to finally have the new Jasper Fforde! I am sure there is a way to flip the image so you can read the title, Red Side Story, but I couldn't figure it out on my phone. Are you reading anything great that you want to tell me about?

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4 months ago

Suz

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Ok, first of all -- your hair!!! LOVE!!!

(Of course, I admit I am biased here, but seriously, it looks fab. I like the variation, darker roots with blonde, and the shorter pixie is brilliant on you! Highlights eyes and statement earrings.)

I love the pants with the shoes and citron bag! They look entirely relaxed and easy -- not businessy at all, to my eye.

I just finished an amazing nonfiction book called Time's Echo -- beautifully written and haunting.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

LOVE your new two toned hair with the natural colour coming through! KILLER awesome

And pic #2 with the bag is all sorts of awesome too! You rock these proportions! The boots are the best.

Mirjana

Beautiful color combo. The bag is adorable, love, love so much.

cjh

Great blue and green outfit. I love the pants but know what you mean about dressiness levels. The library is a great place to wear them!

I’ve been listening to Caste on audiobook, by Isabel Wilkerson. Check it out. Very moving and informative.

Bonnie

I really like the way you have styled those cool green pants. Love the white shoes, too.
I'm reading The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen. I asked DH to recommend a book that he recently enjoyed and he really came up with a winner.

Roberta

CJH, my son and I went to see the movie origins, which is based on wilkerson's book. We found it tremendously thought-provoking and engaging. I'm not sure I agree with all of her arguments, but her personal story is moving, and the movie was very, very good. Afterwards I read a lot about the Dalits and the Indian attorney who worked so long and so hard on their behalf in Indian government.

Thanks for the book recommendations, y'all! Keep them coming, I'm making a list.

Dee

A denim blazer is a great way to tone down any office-y feel with some pants.
You've pulled together a fab colour combo. Love those shoes too

Firecracker (Sharan)

I got a laugh out of "blue and white adjacent," and you had me at green. Those pants are fab, and I think you succeeded in dressing them down with the denim and funky shoes. And the wildly bright bag is brilliant. And I will echo the others in complimenting your super fab hair! The style and color--so chic, spunky, and flattering.

3 months ago

BlueJay

I love the colour combo! The pants look great!

JAileen

The pants look very neutral to me - they could be dressed up for the office, or dressed down for errands around town - which is exactly what you did. And the bag is pure awesomeness!

Jaime

Oh my gosh - your hair! Just fantastic on you! Color combination and style also super. Great way to mix it up!

Brooklyn

Great styling! Really nicely de-corporatised. The neon pop of the bag makes a big difference, I think. YLF!

Joy

I am rereading The Complete Jane Austen. I don’t know what to say. I am enjoying the reread.
You look amazing. I like the bright cross bag and denim jacket with the green pants.

Bijou

You have styled the pants perfectly, a gorgeous fit and colour on you. More love for the new hair too!

Suntiger

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Fun color combo, and nice jacket shape!
Love Jasper Fforde's Tuesday Next series, so will have to check that one out too!

Sal

I love this look - the bag and shoes and hair really make it fun. I think the pants would work with sweaters or shirts as well - I don't think they look especially worklike but maybe avoiding a blazer might make them feel more casual.

Great colour combo.

slim cat

Nice styling and more love for your fab hair ( amazing! ) .

Zaeobi

I like how you've dressed down the worklike slacks - I'm seeing similar trousers being worn here with denim jackets, tshirts & converse. So you're right on the money!

I'm currently reading 'Why Being GOOD Is Bad For Us' by Lisa A Glasgow. I find it fascinating how much of the social programming we receive (especially as women) can be detrimental to us in the long run - Lisa discusses things like the health implications of ignoring our inner gut feelings and wants in favour of being 'easygoing' (to be well liked), interspersed with her personal experiences. It's an easy read but useful for the people pleasers out there!

lyn67

Love the short cut-wow!! And love the pairing of the forrest green pants with the white flatforms and sour lime cross bag-I don't know how it feel but it doesn't look corporate to me at all!

ChristelJ

Terrific combo! The shoes and bag are playing so well with the rest. Your style is so vibrant and confident but also easy going. I really enjoy your outfits.

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