Bardot POW: Vibrant, Fun, Playing-in-the-Dirt Contrasts Tuesday

Outfit Mission Statement: Mix up the jean, tee, and shirt look by wearing bright colored jeans and a denim shirt for a fun, casual, vibrant look

No place like Tuesday outfits are casual, comfy clothes for working from home, working at home, parenting (at home), and anything else where comfort is key and you are home. Although they will work for errands and anything else casual. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Bardot Shirt. What is more casual and comfortable than jeans, a tee, and a shirt thrown over? Not much. But, why be plain and boring and wear your blue denim on bottom? Why not wear it on top? And why make those jeans blue all the time? Change it up with some on-trend color. With a few simple touches you can take a super casual, go-to look and make it interesting and trendy. Mom bun is optional!

A denim shirt is inherently casual. As such, it is the perfect layer to a casual outfit. It is easy to throw on over almost any casual outfit. It is the perfect match for this bright, fun, and casual outfit.

Tips:

• To change up your jeans and a tee look, go for some of the on-trend colored jeans, such as these bright citron ones
• Play off the expected blue denim on bottom by wearing your blue denim on top, through a denim shirt
• Wear contrasting colors to create a more vibrant and dynamic look that will stand out—this may cheer you up and put some vigor in your step
• Up the playfulness of your look with fun jewelry, such as this gold measuring tape necklace and moon earrings
• Pull out one of the secondary colors in your outfit with your shoes (ballet flats are great for casual days!)
• For an added casual air, roll those jeans up, but don’t worry if it is a messier roll

Outfit:

• Shirt: Bardot Shirt from cabi Spring 2016
• Jeans: Citron Curvy Skinny jean (also available in regular) from cabi Spring 2016
• Tee Shirt: Double-V Tee from cabi Spring 2016
• Measuring Tape Necklace: Goldtone Measuring Tape Necklace by Zad—I originally bought this on Zulily, but it is no longer available. However, Amazon has a very similar one.
• Long Blue Necklace: Druzy Ball Chain Pendant from Bauble Bar
• Earrings: These are very old—no idea of brand. For some moon earrings with blue, consider Silver Moon Kyanite Earrings by Bo and Ho, Moon Earrings (with photos—very fun) by Jewellery Chain, or the Gold tone sun and moon stud earrings by Matono Design—all on Etsy.
• Flats: These are blue velvet flats I purchased a few years ago from L.L. Bean and they are not available. Consider instead L.L. Bean’s Embossed Indispensable Skimmers or Bow Ballet Flats from Canvas by Lands’ End, or Caroline String Tie Flat by dexflex on Amazon.

So casual and comfortable, I can dig in the dirt with my toddler

Related Posts:

1. Go-To POW: Denim on Top Saturday

2. Plume POW: Staying or Leaving Home Tuesday

3. Run Around POW: Muted, Playful Contrasts at Home Tuesday

1. Go-To POW: Denim on Top Saturday posted April 02, 2016. Wear your denim on top with classic black pants for a casual, fun, and modern outfit with a touch of class.
2. Plume POW: Staying or Leaving Home Tuesday posted April 12, 2016. Travel in versatile, comfortable neutrals and add pops of color for fun and adventure.
3. Run Around POW: Muted, Playful Contrasts at Home Tuesday posted April 26, 2016. Dress down your black skirt in muted tones, with pops of fun and sunshine.

Michelle POW: Analogous Color Fun Saturday

Outfit Mission Statement: Combine analogous colors to create a fun, easy, and harmonious outfit

Play Day Saturday are clothes for taking your kids to the park, running errands, talking your dog for a walk, shopping, picnicking, travel, going to a museum or a zoo—out and about or home having fun clothes. These are the clothes you often live the best parts of your life in! The POW (Piece of the Week) the cabi Spring 2016 Michelle Cardigan. This outfit may look familiar. I loved it so much for the “The Transitional cabi Cardigan You Need Now: The Michelle” that I had to repeat it here. This outfit is worth a second look. This outfit I created playing around with cabi Spring 2016 collection. I had the blouse and cardigan on and thought I’d try the denim. I loved the result. This outfit is a mix of colors that go beautifully, but, possibly surprisingly if you don't know your color theory. The combination of yellow, green, cobalt, and navy in an analogous color scheme. These are harmonious color scheme often found and nature and that is pleasing to the eye. When applied correctly, analogous colors can create a striking and harmonious outfit that is easy to put together.

When putting together an outfit with an analogous colors scheme:

• Choose a dominate color, ideally the brightest of the colors you are using (here I choose the bright yellow denim).
• Choose a secondary color to support this dominate—this will work best if it is a darker color or lighter color than the dominate color (here I choose the navy in the blouse and cardigan).
• Choose a tertiary color as an accent color. If you have more than three colors in your color scheme, make the remaining colors tertiary (The green in the shirt and the cobalt trim on the cardigan are my tertiary colors).
• Make any black or white colors used accent colors.

Tips:

• Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors, you may be surprised with what works.
• Go to the color wheel for color inspiration when planning outs. Here are a few good visuals: about web design but can be applied to style too, basic color theory, and a style-based discussion.
• When wearing a bright outfits with a lot of saturated color, keep accessories and jewelry more neutral, such as gold, silver, or cream
• Consider leaving a flowy top untucked under a cardigan for an graceful layer over your bottoms
• Do roll those jeans to show off funky shoes (repeated tip but a good one)

Outfit Breakdown:

• Cardigan: Michelle Cardigan from cabi Spring 2016
• Blouse: Martini Top from cabi Spring 2016
•  Denim: Citron jeans in Curvy or Regular (Curvy shown)
• Necklace: Lagoon Necklace (on backwards) from cabi Spring 2016
• Bracelet: part of the versatile (and transformable) Villa Necklace from cabi Spring 2016
• Earrings: Dolce Charm Earrings from cabi Spring 2016
• Shoes: Unisa Eavvi Sandal sold at DSW

The Transitional cabi Cardigan You Need Now: The Michelle

The Michelle Cardigan is a striking and charming navy and cobalt cardigan with a twist. The twist is the lovely chiffon layer in the back. It is also one of the the Seven Transitional cabi Spring 2016 Pieces That You Need Now. This cardigan is so on trend—navy, bold coloring, feminine, and more. This is not your kindergarten teacher’s cardigan from many moons ago. I find late winter and early spring the perfect time for a cardigan. The day starts cold, becomes warm, and then cools down again. Layers are key, and this is a great layering piece. I highly recommend this cardigan (I’m getting it)! I’m showing it with the Martini Top and Citron Curvy Skinny. Honestly, all three of these pieces are great transitional pieces. So, I’m cheating a bit here!  Do note, all three pieces are a size too big—I’m wearing the samples—so the fit will be tighter if you get your size.

Michelle Cardigan, Martini Top,  Citron Curvy Skinny, Dolce Charm Earrings,  Lagoon Necklace, worn backwards to show the silver on the back off), and the Unisa Eavvi Sandal

Tips for Styling:

• Think career—this is a perfect professional piece, especially in chilly offices.
• The cardigan will dress up casual clothes, perfect when you are not sure of the dress code!
• This cardigan has a classic feel and contrasts nicely with the opposite—think destructed jeans for a fun look
• Pair this with the navy Lido Skirt or Capote Trouser for a suiting look
• Combine it with navy pieces to create a lean look and pop that cobalt for amazing look
• Pair with orange for great contrast
• Wear this as a light jacket for a twist

Michelle Cardigan, Layer Tank,  Dolce Charm Earrings,  Lagoon Necklace (worn backwards to show the silver on the back off), Destructed Skinny in Curvy or regular), White Sea Glass Wire Wrapped Earrings, and the Unisa Eavvi Sanda.

Michelle Cardigan,  Sleeveless Double Drape Tank, Ditsy Skinny Jeans,   Dolce Charm Earrings,  Locket Necklace and the Unisa Eavvi Sanda.

Want to buy? My first cabi show is still open, and I’d welcome your order. Please contact me in the comments or via email or my stylist (Joni Allen via email or phone: 770 502-5243 [call or text]) and we can get you set up. Any order you make will count toward my show total. For each $250 spent in my show, I get one half priced item. So, I’m be quite grateful of any orders!

For more outfits ideas, stay tuned. The Michelle Cardigan is the next Piece of the Week!

See the ruffle? Michelle Cardigan, Martini Top,  Citron Curvy Skinny, Dolce Charm Earrings,  Lagoon Necklace, worn backwards to show the silver on the back off), and the Unisa Eavvi Sandal

Michelle Cardigan, Martini Top,  Citron Curvy Skinny, Dolce Charm Earrings,  Lagoon Necklace, worn backwards to show the silver on the back off), and the Unisa Eavvi Sandal