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Hints of Red

Red is a year round color that looks good on everyone, has and will always be a thing. But a rather new trend has been the hinting of red, but with colors you’d least expect .Typically, red is paired with blacks, blues and whites but lately red has been seen alongside colors like gray, army green and camel. At first some of the combinations, like army green +red, seem a little weird  and off, but it grows on you, I PROMISE. The hint of red adds a little personality + character, spice, uhmf, whatever you want to call it, to your outfits, especially when you’re going for the minimalist look. Take a look at how you can incorporate hints of red to your outfit of the day below and try it ! Tag me & share your outfits of hints of red on the Facebook page or on Instagram !

Inspo : Hints of Red

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Naturally, this ensemble would be easily compliment this palette of colors  . . .
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BUT, with a change of a shoe, the red purse ( from H&M was on sale for $4.95) and the same pieces you get an outfit revamp with more personality !

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Denim Top : H&M ( 5 years old ) / Patched Jeans: Forever21 ( H&M has their own version) / Shoes: Guess / Purse : H&M

 More Blogger Inspo

Blair Eadie in a stunning skirt #coloreveryday

Blair from atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com mixing red and army green, a look like this with a black skirt, jeans or even black jeans would be perfect

DETAILS: Camel Coat (similar styles here; also loving this one and this  [currently 35% off on all 3!]) || Red Long-sleeved Top || Black Coated Denim [now over 40% off] || Black and White Beanie [3...

Christine from Hello Fashion Blog , adding red to camel and black for a casual look

Bittersweet Colours: Something Classic, Something Wild in NYC

Veronica from Bittersweet Colours sprucing up red and camel for a minimalistic kind of look.

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Maja Wyh wearing all gray & adding alot of red with one piece – LOVE !!!

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The Famous Camel Coat

The Camel Coat definitely won #MustHaveoftheYear and #CoatoftheYear ! Finally, after months and months of searching I finally got my hands on the most desired, sought out, chased, loved … CAMEL COAT that has been taking over the fashion world. Every coat I tried on in the past was either awkwardly big  or did not give me the right “over-sized” look. A random shopping trip during my lunch break that I shouldn’t have taken into H&M presented me with 50% off and an additional 30%. To get the more of the over-sized look, I went up a size (6). To keep it minimal I had to do the all black everything look, creating a faux turtle neck dress : with a turtle neck top + cotton midi skirt.

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Coat: H&M (now on sale) / Top : H&M / Midi Skirt: H&M / Shoes : Christian Louboutin (So Kate)

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Camel Coat Inspo

The camel coat took fall and winter looks by storm . . . most of Instagram & Pinterest is flooding with OOTD’s with different versions of the camel coat or vest for the perfect Minimal + Chic look.

Jacey from Damsel in Dior pairing the Camel Coat with a pair of leather pants & pumps

Sydney from The Day Book Blog with a more casual look by adding a pair of newbies! Love!

The beautiful Zoe Saldana also pairing the coat with a pair of leather pants & metallic pumps.

Helena from the Brooklyn Blonde with a Camel Vest for a semi casual look.

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Mixing, Matching & Clashing Patterns + Prints

Mix + Matching , Mitch + Matching, Clashing, Prints or Patterns ! Whatever the term they are one in the same . . .  if done properly. Mixing patterns is an easy way to add some life and fun to an outfit. You can mix patterns with accessories : a scarf + purse / scarf + shoes or with many pieces like a top + skirt or two shirts like I did recently during the holidays for a more casual look. Here in Boston it was in the Mid 50’s on Christmas Day so I didn’t even wear a jacket. The no mixing patterns “rule” is a thing of the past and has been completely embraced for a few seasons now so there is nothing to be afraid of. So Mix & Go !

Top : H&M / Overalls : H&M / Sneakers : Converse / Plaid Shirt : Little Brothers Closet – Abercrombie & Fitch / Sunglasses : Ray Ban

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Mixing + Matching Inspo

So here are some inspiration looks on for some effortless mixing and matching. Let me know what you think!

Blair from atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com  dressing up Stripes & Tartan perfectly!

The oh so loved Olivia Palermo mixing Floral & Cheetah for a spring without a single worry!

 

Cara from caraloren.com mixing two main pieces effortlessly !

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Bringing the 90’s Back : Turtle Neck Obsession

As a kid, they were the ugliest and the most uncomfortable thing to wear. I’m sure as a kid we were all forced to wear them, especially here in Boston with our long winters. Since the early fall season, Turtle Neck’s have tip toed their way back into collections and I especially  have allowed Turtle Neck’s to make their way into my closet since the 90’s. I call them the perfect 90’s lovin’ look. I have two in every single neutral color.The ribbed fabric versions, which allow for texture mixing and play, sweaters and sleeveless sweaters are also fun. My newest obsession is also the minimalist look and turtle necks are perfect for the clean slate vibe, whether casual or slightly dressed up.

Hat : H&M / Ribbed TurtleNeck: F21 / Shoes: Nike Roshe / Black Jeans : H&M/ Bomber: TailoredbyTay / Watch : Michael Kors

With a neutral gray turtle neck a night time look can be a easy with a jacket and shoe swap.

Jacket : Not Sure Shoes: Steve Madden

Jacket : TJ Maxx /  Shoes: Steve Madden

With the same neutral gray turtle neck a completely different look can be made playing with textures and more neutral colors. Mixing neutrals is my new favorite thing to do.

Jacket TJ Maxx / Skirt: H&M / Shoes: Steve Madden  / Watch: Michael Kors