I rarely wear pink. It’s not that I don’t like pink, I just don’t like wearing it much. I mostly wear black, blue or bold colours. My sister often encourages me to mix it up with a little pink, so when I spotted this cardigan, I thought of her. Put a pink cardigan with a cream lacy top and a sky blue belt and you have shabby chic.
Top: Target
Cardigan: Target
Pants: Purchased last year (2009) from Target
Belt: $1 Vinnies Op Shop
Earrings: Eclectic Dreams
Boots: Half price from Mika Boutique on Main Street Caloundra. Also worn in Brown and Black, Feminine and Casual Elegance
What I love most: The Foley China teacup. It was my mums. And I like the top too: it’s pretty.
Tip: If you need some inspiration for an outfit, think of a decor theme and do a Google image search. I was thinking Shabby Chic. Here’s some themes you may like to use.
* Click the picture to take you to the relevant site I pulled the photo from.
Another tip: Don’t be afraid to mix the old with the new. The top and cardigan are new, the pants are last season and the belt is vintage. I love what Drew Barrymore wore to the Nylon Magazine/Express party this week in Los Angeles. Her Op Shop dress was $25 (US) and the Yves Saint Laurent “Tribute” pumps were $760 (US). That’s really mixing it up isn’t it?
See other My Style Posts
My Style: Brown and Black and Fashion Trends
My Style: 23.10.09: Planning a Special Outfit
My Style: 11.7.10: Soft Side of Edgy
My Style: 22.6.10: Casual Elegance
My Style: 20.6.10: Introduction
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Christine Bunn
August 11, 2010 at 8:50 amYou should wear more pink, it really suits you Kelly! I also love twin sets any colour, they are coming back into fashion.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 11, 2010 at 7:33 pmYes, there are a lot around. Perfect for spring.
Ash
August 11, 2010 at 9:09 amJust gorgeous! I think I’m a mix of the top 3 styles today! Beautiful photos!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 11, 2010 at 7:34 pmblue orange and white? lol
Tina Gray
August 11, 2010 at 9:22 amLoving the pink cardy. It looks great on you 🙂 I love Shabby Chic. I’m trying to convince my hubby to let me redecorate our bedroom but for some reason, he won’t let me 😉
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 11, 2010 at 7:35 pmhehe… I don’t think my husband would let me put a lot of pink in our room either. Party poopers.
Katherine
August 11, 2010 at 9:31 amThe pink cardy looks gorgeous! I love love love pink, but come to think of it, i don’t wear much of it…
Have a great day!
K xx
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 11, 2010 at 7:36 pmThanks K. I’m going to try and balance out my wardrobe a little. Can’t wait to see some of your photos. It’s been a while.
Ella
August 11, 2010 at 10:29 amCute outfit! The cardigan is gorgeous. I wear mostly black, grey and red and navy. I love pink too – i usually wear it in summer.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 11, 2010 at 7:37 pmLovely summer colour isn’t it. It just says “fresh” and “pretty”
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