Thursday, December 22, 2011

What I'm Wearing: Merry and Bright

I was ready for some bright and funky colors.  I tend to wear a lot of black and gray once the cold weather sets in, but with the recent heatwave and gray skies, I was inspired to bring some color to the world. "Joy to the world, the Kassi shines, let earth receive their queen." Kidding. That was over-the-top and quite possibly blasphemous, but it was all in jest. These are my first bright tights of the season, and apparently people in small towns have never seen goldenrod tights before because when I went to get lunch and to stop at a store after work, people looked at me like I was out of my tree. Oh well, guess they didn't think my outfit was a ray of sunshine.

I have not wore this floral top since summer, but I love all of the beautiful colors in it. Instead of pairing it with neutrals, I decided to go bold with fuchsia and goldenrod. I did go for neutral shoes though, that counts for something right?  Do you ever go all out and wear several bright colors together?

Top: Burke's, Cardigan: JC Penney, Skirt: New York & Company, Tights: Macy's, 
Shoes: Kohl's, Earrings: H&M 

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Merry & Bright






What do you think about this look?

35 comments:

  1. lovely color and print combo

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  2. I usually don't go for bright colors, except for maybe a pop of color in my accessories. I'll get there...
    xo Jac
    thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

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  3. You must be Chinese since I see you are wearing yellow tights! Um, what? Anyway, love the floral top. You just brought light to my life :)
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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  4. Beautiful!!!
    Happy Holidays!!!! :-)
    http://fashiondiarylooks4.blogspot.com

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  5. I love that top!! :D
    And haha, yea...people think I'm crazy too, but who cares!
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  6. What a great way to bring summer back. Thanks for the uplifting post and outfit.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  7. Bravo for your fun colors! You look fantastic!
    http://stylishsass.blogspot.com

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  8. Oh my goodness! The weather (and general atmosphere) here in Seattle is so dim and grey that I would LOVE to see someone dressed as colorfully as you walking around! I love this outfit, Kassi, and PFFT at anyone who doesn't appreciate your brilliance (both intellectually and, erm, outfitually... which is a word... I checked... ::shifty eyes::)

    In other news, I like your rendition of that particular classic Christmas carol. I'm eager to hear others.

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  9. look great beautiful, BTW happy holiday

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  10. Great outfit, the colours are so lovely! Totally love this look on you :) xoxo

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  11. You do look like a ray of sunshine! Ah, those people were just jealous... Love that you brought the bright colors to the grey day! I am crazy for pairing several colors, patterns, and styles! And you look fabulous!
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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  12. gorgeous outfit. xx

    www.vintagewalls.blogspot.com

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  13. Whoa! Love the colors! Sooo bright and awesome. Haha, great layering. Such a fresh look after all the dark fall/winter colors. :)

    http://www.trendyteal.blogspot.com

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  14. I really like your site and style and would love to have you as a follower of the Style~ Spotlighted. Of course, I will gladly return the favor. Hope to see you very soon and have a Happy Holiday!

    http://stylespotlighted.blogspot.com

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  15. As someone who so rarely wears color I just love seeing it on other people - this look is fun and cheery!


    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  16. I LOVE it!! The bright colors together are so nice. I love your tights. I wore bright tights to work once and I got so many comments about them. Maybe people just don't feel comfortable with bright colors!

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  17. I appreciate your sunny colors during this week of Michigan grey weather! Cute combo :)

    Jess @girlintransitionblog.blogspot.com

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  18. Great use of color in this outfit! Perfect for the holidays. The multicolor top really ties it all together. xo style, she wrote

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  19. Kassi, I love the new lyrics to Joy to the World! This outfit is awesome and yes....ask me in a month what I am going to be wearing because it will be so D@#$ cold out...AHHHH!

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  20. I love how colorful this look is. I am such a fan of color! You're absolutely right...every single time I wear my goldenrod or leopard print tights people here in OH look at me like I just landed in my UFO with rims. O_o

    http://dolledup4theday.blogspot.com/

    ~Khalilah~

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  21. wow great outfit! I like your blog, I love when bloggers wear things everyone can afford!
    I'm a new follower ;-) I'd be happy about a visit from you on my little blog!
    xxx Anita

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  22. it is just a fab. colour block out outfit!!

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  23. OH MY GOODNESS, I absolutely LOVE this! Sometimes people do a lot of colors and you're just 'oh ouch! they dont match!' but this is perfect, the shirt and the skirt go beautifully together and I love that you chose yellow tights to match the cardi!
    So cute. I stinkin' love that skirt. I want a pink one soooo bad, but no matter where I look I can't find one. You look beautiful dear!

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  24. What a beautiful color combo and so unexpected! Like you I tend to wear too much grey, brown and black during winter. You've inspired me to pull together a bright look for the weekend!

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  25. Love the bright colors Kassi! the combination is so gorgeous! xx

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  26. Wow! such a bright, colourful look! I'm loving the color mix and the floral print is amazing!

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  27. I am obsessed with that printed top! And I love all the touches of mustard yellow in the outfit - it's definitely one of my new favorite clothing and accessory colors.

    www.chillairandpefume.blogspot.com

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  28. How fun! Totally different for the holidays but I love it! Merry Christmas! xo

    http://www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com/

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  29. it's beautiful... really colorful!^^

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  30. Everything about this outift just makes me happy!!!! You look so bright and cheery :) Have a great Christmas dear!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  31. I love brights in the winter - and I love that you paired brights with brights. Your goldenrod tights are fabulous with this.

    Merry Christmas, Kassi!

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  32. This is WONDERFUL! Love the bright colors for winter, and you pull this off perfectly.

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Fashionably yours,

Kassi

Pronounced KC (like the Sunshine Band)