February 23, 2012

Neon Azalea: My first outfit attempt

The neon azalea skirt arrived on my doorstep last week and let's just say it is brighter than expected. I already have the luxe silk crepe blouse in the same color (which actually isn't the same color, at all) but I hadn't heard anyone complaining that the skirt matched the blouse in loudness and neon-ness. Let's just say that this picture is much more accurate than this one, which of course is the stock photo. The colors of items online have been so off lately, haven't they?

For my first outfit, I decided to pair the skirt with my favorite neutral, gray. My favorite gray item of clothing is currently the decadent Cashmere Blouse from last fall. So I said, what the hell, this is a bright skirt but I love brights so let's just do it and pretend like everyone I see won't think I'm crazy!
Closer up to show the colors... but the skirt is so much brighter IRL!
 I wore my black viv flats and some gray tights along with my factory Elephant necklace. I like how it turned out but it would have looked better tucked in. I just didn't feel like fussing with a tucked in top that day.

Here is the Polyvore.

OOTD 2/17/12


J Crew shirts blouse, $495
J Crew wool pencil skirt, $100
HYD wool stocking, €19
J.Crew leather flat shoes, $228
J Crew j crew jewelry, $23

Here's another OOTD from last week with my new heather acorn pencil skirt.
I got the sweater jacket on eBay for hardly any money and I love it. It is in perfect condition despite being from 2007. Love it when that happens.

Forthcoming are reviews of that pretty dress that ajc reviewed, the red jules dress (if I can get it on and off my arms without having a panic attack) and a white eyelet blouse. I will probably post them this weekend, when I can muster up the energy to put on clothing other than jeans or sweatpants. Not feeling like dressing up this week, at all. Oh and I think I'll do a giveaway since I am somehow almost to 50 followers already!
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13 comments:

  1. thatdamngreendressFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    wow- you have that most awesome of coveted blouses! I love it- and yes, it's the perfect antidote to a little neon pink. very nice. I also covet that great little mustard sweater!

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    1. J.CrewJDFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      The blouse really is amazing. Tones down any bright color J.Crew can throw at us!

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  2. JustVisitingFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Well, they may be able to see you coming from a mile away (and probably in the dark too) but at least you look good! :)

    Nice ebay find. I'm too afraid of receiving (shudder at the thought) soiled garments so I haven't bought anything used from ebay.

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    1. J.CrewJDFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks!

      I received a gross cardigan the other day from eBay. Still debating on what to do. Return, or wash? It is wool... but I will never find another one and I paid less than $10. I have had 99% great experiences buying from eBay, though!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I love the neon azalea even though it's not so great w/my skin tone.

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    1. J.CrewJDFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:29 AM

      I hadn't considered that... I have yet to even try on the neon azalea blouse. It may be too bright for my pale skin!

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  4. rynetta PhDFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I love these outfits; they're super, super cute!!! And, I think that you're right, the blouse really does tone down the Neon Azalea color. I love bright skirts!!!

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    1. J.CrewJDFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Thanks rynetta PhD! Bright skirts are so fun...

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  5. xoxoFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Nice outfit, that cashmere blouse must be so luxe. I've had great experience with ebay most of the time but I have received worn clothing from J.Crew LOL. I'm palest of the pale and neon azalea looks good on me. Pinks are great for pale skin and I'm happy to see so many pink items this season. Have a great weekend JD.

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    1. J.CrewJDFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:24 PM

      Thanks xoxo, it is quite luxe. I wish it was a size larger but I am dealing for now! I've gotten used crap from J.Crew, too! One top had hair on it - EW. I hope you have a great a weekend too!

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  6. ajcFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I love the gray with bright pink! I wanted this blouse but it was out of my price range, looks great on you!

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    1. J.CrewJDFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:30 PM

      Thanks ajc! Way out of mine too... I paid about $150 (clearance store) which is still more than I have ever paid for a blouse (or almost every other item of clothing I own) but I couldn't resist when one lone blouse appeared in my size. It was fate... or something!

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  7. lisabfashionMarch 8, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    The Alice sweater is a favorite of mine! It looks great on you too!

    The gray cashmere blouse with the bright pink is a great combo and I bet that blouse is very cozy!

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