Casual Color Blocking

August 6, 2012

If you caught my tweets and Instagram pics, you probably saw that we spent a week in Vermont. Gorgeous (though lack of cell phone towers slightly drives this addicted Type A crazy!). We stayed with my mother and father-in-law so the husband and I took a night to ourselves in Stowe, the popular ski town about an hour from the house. Instant love! We strolled into some shops, where I found two amazing skirts at a place aptly called Boutique, and we had dinner at Harrison’s across from our digs, Green Mountain Inn, where our room had a jacuzzi just inches from the canopy bed. Very cool/happy little 24 hours.

As for attire, here’s mine for dinner. You guessed it:  I was by far the brightest there. I just couldn’t help myself!

This vacation meant I brought my hair iron yet it didn’t even leave its travel case (ps: adore this. Have used for years. Finish your hair, put the hot iron in and you’re out.). My hair was either this super casual look, a top knot or loose waves. Might not look as chic, but every once in a while doesn’t our hair deserve a break? That’s the logic I’m going with!

sweater: j. crew tippi in linen (here, in merino wool; use code SHOPNOW for 30% off sale!) || jeans: old navy rockstar (the fall colors are amazing!) || wedges: mia || necklaces:  j. crew (faux) bubble necklace via ebay and bauble bar monogram (first-time orders get $10 off)  || watch: michael kors || ring: c/o glitterish

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  • http://twitter.com/BonBonRoseGirls Kristin & Megan

    One of my favorite color combos!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks, Kristin… same here!! 

  • http://twitter.com/HithaPalepu Hitha Palepu

    You look awesome!  Love this color combination.  Am desperate to wear sweaters and boots again…India has been a humid mess!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      :( Yeah, same in Florida… nice to be in Vermont with cooler temps and this is also linen so super light weight.

  • http://www.mixmatchfashion.com/ Tara

    I love your bright colors!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks, Tara!! 

  • http://twitter.com/PPFGirl PennyPincherFashion

    Love this bright colorblocked look and the layered necklace!  Btw, this is totally how I do my naturally curly hair when we are somewhere humid on vacay – easy & simple! :)

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Yes!! Isn’t nice to take a hair breather? 

  • http://twitter.com/KnockedUpFab April

    Fun colors…the purple and pink look great together!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks so much, April!! 

  • http://twitter.com/KristinClarkFSU Kristin Clark

    Loving the simple pink + purple combo – reminds me of my colors of choice when I was a little girl [in a good way!] :)

    xo
    Kristin
    http://www.LivingInColorPrint.com 

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      haha, totally hear ya… how my little girl likes to dress, too. maybe I’m drawing inspiration? :)  

  • http://www.mydressyways.com/ My Dressy Ways

    Love this look! Simple but impactful! When you’re on vacation, keeping hair and makeup simple is a must!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Exactly! It’s so nice to take a break.

  • Emily Fitzgerald

     i grew up a few miles from stowe! so glad you had a great trip.  the purple/pink outfit is even more awesome with your hair color :)

    xox emily
    http://www.once in a blue room.com

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      YOu did?? How cool! What a great area. My husband’s parents have a home about an hour from here.

  • SarahHulbertStyle

    Love the color blocking and I think your hair looks adorable! :)   ~Sarah

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Aww, thanks, Sarah! Loving hair as low maintenance as possible.

  • http://www.sandyalamode.com/ Sandy a la Mode

    ahhh i LOOVE this look! the colors are soo great together!!!!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thank you!!! 

  • http://www.facebook.com/carly.horenwalko Carly Horen-Walko

    I JUST ordered a new pair of rockstars…they DO have great colors for fall…Hoping I fit into them before the holidays, lol.  Great look…the hot pink skinnies are FAB on you and that statement necklace is to die for….
    C

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      haha, yeah I need a new color for fall but the vacation included a few extra lbs that I need to get rid of first! :)  

  • Glamamom

    Great colors!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      THank you!! 

  • http://babymeandfashion.blogspot.co.uk/ Alex

    Great colour combination.  I have pink jeans in that colour and cut – love them!! You’re necklace is lovely, bubble necklaces are really in at the moment it seems! Visiting via the Monday Mingle linky.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks for visiting… and yeah, can’t get enough of the bubble, except mine is about $15, not $150! :)  

  • http://www.maebadiyan.com/ Mae Badiyan

    Great style! Those colors look great with your hair color! Visiting from Monday Mingle, happy to be following along! x

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      THanks so much for visiting and checking out my style! 

  • http://queenofla.blogspot.in/ Jordan – Queen of LA

    your hair looks cute up! and i love your pink jeans!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      THanks, Jordan! Knew you’d appreciate my pink jeans. :)  

  • http://www.ladyofashion.blogspot.com/ Ladyofashion

    I think this is a great casual colour blocking outfit. That statement necklace is stunning.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thank you!! Adore this necklace…w ear it as much as possible.

  • Jazzmiin182

    i love your natural look, so cute !

    http://coconutflavor.blogspot.com/

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thank you!! So much easier than straightening.

  • http://www.riamichelle.com Ria Michelle

    Love the color combo and the necklace. 

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      THank you!! 

  • http://shabbychicandcheap.blogspot.com/ Marissa

    OMG I am just in LOVE with this outfit! The cobalt blue, the bright pink! It’s amaze! 

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      You are so sweet, Marissa. Really appreciate it!! 

  • http://www.kirstinmarie.com Kirstin Marie

    I love this outfit! You look fantastic. The color combination is gorgeous.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks, Kirstin! Can’t believe what a hit this color combo has been. :)  

  • http://henryhappened.com/ Stephanie @ Henryhappened

    I especially love the necklace, but the entire outfit is really nice. I like that you color-blocked but kept it casual at the same time.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks… that’s the goal. Anything dressed up in Vermont I discovered is so over the top.

  • RealGirlGlam

    The perfect color combination!! LOVE!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thank you Amber! 

  • Breanna Hohenstein

    Love your outfit, so colorful and fun!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      You are so sweet, Breanna! 

  • private private

    Thats such a great outfit! I love it! I think I may need to duplicate it.

    Catehttp://flirtnwithfashion.blogspot.com/

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