Wore this to church on Sunday. This was actually taken right outside our building. I think someone (me) was getting a little impatient hungry cranky.... Oh, who am I kidding.. It was all of 'em.
You're probably wondering if your computer has gone wonky or if I really am this washed out. It may be your computer. Or someone's lack of sun from a desk job and dressing in pastels (me). I love it though -- the pastels...not the lack of sun. We were running late (again) so I reached for the light colors in my closet and came up with this! Pastels unite!
I got this flower-on-your-skirt-waistband idea from Lisa. She looked totes adorbs with her flower on her skirt that I had to steal it! I've only worn it on my hat, jacket, shirt, and belt. Never on a skirt alone!!!! It's about to get flower-crazy up in here!!
I'm wearing a JCPenney button-up (free), flower headband (giveaway win from Wanderlustings) pinned to a vintage skirt ($6), and JCPenney pumps (free).
Love this look!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like the pastels on you! Such a pretty contrast with your dark hair.
ReplyDeleteLOL, you don't look cranky or impatient, but they do both go very well with hungry. Honestly, you look happy and sleek.
ReplyDeletePastels unite? Yes and also please. I really like the combination of the patterns and colors. This outfit is totally getting pinned.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful look!!! I love how light these pieces are! I didn't even notice your skirt was a gingham pattern until the close up! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in these light pastels! Isn't Lisa the best? I would totally steal, er, borrow her shoe collection.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned previously that the heels kinda hurt your feet. Are you breaking them in? They look great on you, girl!
you are too cute!!
ReplyDeletelove the color of that skirt!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty feminine outfit! Definitely a great "Sunday best" outfit!
ReplyDeleteLidi @ Eclectic Flair
That skirt is BEAUTIFUL
ReplyDeletei love that skirt!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute skirt, Elaine! You don't look washed out...I like the pastels on you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination!!!!!!! Love the flower! And seriously, you're not pale...have you seen me? I am practically transparent...my only color is my freckles!!!!!
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I, too, plan to steal Lisa's flower idea!! She is so stinkin' cute! And you look so sweet in pastels! It is a softer side of you... and it is nice! Really loving the color of that skirt and I have the SAME SHIRT! I will have to see if I can't do the shirt and a skirt (I don't have pastel) and a flower tomorrow... you have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great on you. I love the washed out pastel looks, your should totally rock the look for those of us that look worse in pastels.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely ladylike look! And you look terrific, not washed out at all.
ReplyDeleteI love mixing shirts, pencil skirts & flower pins. Love the pastel look ...
ReplyDeleteKelly @
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I love that flower waistband idea. I am definitely going to add that into my Fall wardrobe when I break out the pencil skirts!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I just love that flower on your skirt waistband. I can't believe I've never thought of that before! I will definitely have to try that...maybe tomorrow. I don't think you look washed out at all but I feel ya. I work 9-5 and I just never really got tan this summer. I have definitely been rocking a pale leg in my photos.
ReplyDeleteYou do an amazing job styling pencil skirts!!!
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Oh man! I have been swooning over this outfit since it came up in my blog reader! I love the shirt and skirt combo. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt. And the outfit just looks so cute!
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I love the skirt. I need more pastels in my life.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love that skirt, pastels are my favorite!
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It seems like when you pastels unite they make a glorious team.
ReplyDeleteLove this muted pastel palette - the grey plaid with the light blue pencil skirt, nude heels and flower just are amazing all together!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable are those chunky heels! Skirt and shoes look so retro!
ReplyDeleteCess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
that pastel skirt is so pretty
ReplyDeleteGorgeous look, the pastels are so pretty.
ReplyDeletei am love with these pastel colors!! everything about this outfit is very lovely!
ReplyDeletePastels are always OK. Looks super fabulous. I could never ever rock a flower that big. It would break every rule in my book.
ReplyDeleteI love the very subtle texture/print on this skirt and how it amplifies the interest when paired with this plaid. Very cool and subdued pattern mixing! (And the flower on belt idea is definitely something I love!)
ReplyDeletei cannot stop staring at how BEAUTIFUL your demure skirt is! what a vintage STEAL! keep up the fantastic outfit posts - especially with unexpected details and color combinations!
ReplyDeletewith love,guildedsecret
Such a pretty look: soft and feminine. Love that flower placed right there!
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like this outfit! You don't look washed out at all, you just look soft and feminine. I love that big flower on your skirt, I think it's great. You look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteElaine this is lovely! I absolutely love that skirt! beautiful pastels!
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you: you rock pencil skirts
ReplyDeletelol your posts totally crack me up ...I don't think you look that washed out.. (or it could be my computer) :) lol
ReplyDeletethe color of that skirt is so pretty! i think you look great
ReplyDeleteThe pastel colors and mixed print work perfectly in this outfit. This is gorgeous! Love your blog, and am following! :)
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I LOVE these pastels on you! I'm afraid to wear too many light colours on one outfit, but this is just a beautiful combo! If you were wearing a cute hat, it would almost be an Easter outfit! :)
ReplyDeletei think you look great, i love the flower pinned to the waistband!
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Ohh I love that skirt. I am going to try that flower thing too. I've got a couple flowers in my accessory collection needing to be worn. That's a perfect way to wear them. Thanks for sharing!! ^_^
ReplyDeleteLove the pumps. They really look good on you
ReplyDeletekemi at www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com
Love love love the outfit! Work pale folks unite!
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I think I recognize where you took your photos at, because I'm LDS and used to live in L.A. too, lol. I think we switched places: I'm in Utah now, but I didn't actually come straight here from L.A., but from Orange County. Anyway. Makes me a little homesick. But I do love Utah, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit, and glad you linked to Lisa's blog. Love that, too.
I look terribly washed out in pastels but it doesn't stop me from wearing them. :) I think you look great!
ReplyDeleteJenn
Just got my September issue of InStyle yesterday, and on page 212 (I think that was the page number) is a pastel blue skirt almost just like yours! I thought of this post when I saw it.
ReplyDeletethe pastels lend a very feminine vibe...and i love the addition of the flower on your skirt. great ensemble.
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I love the pastels and I would have never thought to add the flower... awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE this outfit! I don't think it washes you out at all, in fact I think the skirt really stands out. On that note, I have to say that I'm quite jealous of your pencil skirt collection, you always seem to find the most beautiful ones. The colour of this one is incredible!!
ReplyDeleteI love the flower on the skirt idea...it kind of reminds me of my prom dress that had a flower at the waist, except it's a lot prettier :D I need to find/make myself one of these pin flowers!