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The Color Issue

August 29, 2012

Pardon me for a moment while I talk about fashion…

1) I have been wearing way more color than usual lately. Typically, I am a cream, brown, olive green, navy, and a splash of mustard girl. To me… gold is colorful. What can I say? My inner color wheel is very muted and subtle. But these last few weeks of summer I have been all about bright colors… lime, coral, teal, etc. I don’t know what’s gotten into me. But I kind of like it…

{Dress as top: TJ Maxx // Skirt: Banana Republic // Necklace: Loveshop80 {eBay} // Sandals: Target}

2) I am obsessed with wearing dresses as skirts and dresses as shirts, etc. In these pics the coral top is really a short cotton dress. The long teal skirt is really a maxi dress. I’m all about it, y’all.

{Dress as top: TJ Maxx // Dress as skirt: TJ Maxx // Belt: F21? // Sandals: Chinese Laundry {Ross}

3) Oh, and I really love the sandals in the picture above. I got them at Ross for $10.99. I am having the best luck with Ross shoes lately. Not mad about it.

4) Have you SHOPPED MY CLOSET yet? The sale is going on over HERE!

*Linking up with The Pleated Poppy*

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  1. Ashley C.

    August 29, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Umm that second outfit is SO cute! You look so sophisticated. And trendy. And hot. šŸ™‚

  2. Jessi

    August 29, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    So pretty! I seriously love that first outfit!!

    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

  3. Rachel

    August 29, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Love them both! But then, I'm pretty much a bright colors all the time type of girl myself…

  4. Kimberly

    August 29, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I love both outfits. Color looks good on you!

  5. Nicole

    August 29, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    EEK! I think I have that coral dress or at least one very much like it! I'm totally wearing it today and going to add a long skirt! You just expanded my closet big time!

  6. Daryl

    August 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I think color looks OUTSTANDING on you! You pull off both outfits effortlessly šŸ™‚

    <3 Daryl
    Roots, Wings & Other Things
    $100 Anthropologie Giveaway

  7. Beth @ dot...in the city

    August 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    beautiful colors! I love the yellow and coral combo!

  8. Stacey

    August 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    What a great way to expand your wardrobe.

    Love the beautiful colors!

  9. Veronica Lee Burns

    August 29, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    love all the color!

  10. Sheree

    August 29, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Great looks hon..I love all the colorful looks and you paired them beautifully!
    kisses from NY
    Sheree xxx
    http://www.itsnotthatdeep.com

  11. Real Girl Glam

    August 29, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Love these colorful outfits! Both look great on you and those sandals are fab, even better for $10.99! ~Visiting from WIWW~

  12. Nicole

    August 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Love those bright colors. You look great!

  13. Brooke Houston

    August 29, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I love the maxi dress/shirt combo! Looks very natural and oh yes, I'm all about frugal!

  14. Breanna

    August 29, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I am loving the bright colors on you šŸ™‚

  15. Jessie @ Dream and Differ

    August 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I love all the color! I've been trying to step out of my color comfort zone lately too. I gravitate to black, white, and gray, so anything beyond that is a stretch for me! šŸ˜‰

  16. Lindsey A. Turner

    August 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    great outfits! I love color!

    Lindsey
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

  17. Anh

    August 29, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    The coral and blue works so well together! And I have a pair of sandals similar to yours. Great outfit!

    xo,
    Anh
    ww.modthirtyone.com

  18. Sheena Rae

    August 30, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Love the coral and turquoise together! Stopping in from WIWW!

    Sheena @ A Girl's Guide to Retail Therapy
    http://sheenaashlock.blogspot.com/

  19. Ania

    August 30, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Love the colour, they are awesome together and the outfits are super cute.

  20. Chioma

    August 30, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    love the way you flipped that dress! I need to learn your trick šŸ™‚

    Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

  21. Pink Chai Raj

    August 30, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    You look great in colors! Hopefully the trend will continue.

    Raj
    Pink Chai Style

  22. Ruby Girl

    August 31, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    lovely outfits! fun colors. xoxo linds {{www.rubygirlblog.com}}

  23. jon

    August 31, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    those colors work so well with your skin! love myself a good maxi dress any day šŸ™‚

  24. Mary Lindsey

    September 1, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    I love all of these colors! Such pretty combinations. šŸ™‚

    -Mary @ stylethatmoves.blogspot.com

  25. Katie

    September 3, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    love your re-purposing skills. : ) and love the color!

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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