BFSC: Something I Normally Wouldn't Wear

When I started the Big Fat Summer Challenge, I had no idea what I would put together for the "wear something you normally wouldn't wear" task- especially given the fact that so many of the other tasks were thins I wouldn't normally wear anyway ; )   

Taking a cue from other bloggers, I decided to shop my closet to hopefully uncover some items I had forgotten I purchased, or things that were too small, that I can fit again!  Well lo and behold, I found this sheer top (new with tags) that I bought on a whim from Charlotte Russe. I NEVER wear anything sheer, and I am a camisole queen, so it is especially rare for me to wear this top with no camisole!

Oh and colored jeans? Wouldn't normally wear those either! LOL

Top: Charlotte Russe / Jeans: NY & Company / Heels: DSW / Clutch: Steve Madden / Neckace: World Market / Earrings: Avon / Bangles: JCPenney

To see my past BFSC looks, click the "Big Fat Summer Challenge" link in the right column, or click here. 

Asos Haul + BFSC Bodycon Outfit

After months of "window shopping" at Asos.com, I finally made my first purchase. I bought three dresses on sale for $50 total, and I've worn two of them already this week!

The first one is a white shirt-dress that kept me cool in the 100-degree temperature this past weekend.

Dress: Asos / Belt: JC Penney / Flats: Red Camel (Purchased from Belks) / Earrings: Body Shop / Sunglasses: TJ Maxx

The next is a striped bodycon dress that fits into the BFSC challenge!

Dress: Asos / Sandals: Madden Girl / Sunglasses: JCPenney 

To see my past BFSC looks, click the "Big Fat Summer Challenge" link in the right column, or click here. 

BFSC: High Waisted Bottom

Another week, another BFSC look! 6 down, only 4 more to go!

I fell in love with these colored shorts when I saw them in JCPenney and had to stop myself from picking them up in every color. The rise on the shorts are not super-duper high, but it is high enough to cover my belly button (although they have gotten a little loose and slip down a little since I started doing Insanity workouts LOL).  

Tank, Belt: Old Navy / Shorts: JCPenney / Necklace: Sears / Sandals, Purse: Nine West

Inspired: Go-To Color Combination

While catching up on my blog reading, I came across a post on Economy of Style where blogger Psyche highlighted some of her favorite summer color looks.  The pic below really stood out to me for a number of reasons. 

Source: Economy of Style

One, I looked down at what I was wearing and I was actually wearing the same color combination; Secondly I remembered that this isn't the first time that I thought to pair shades of orange and pink:

Left- March 2012; Right- July 2012

I love the look of these two colors together, and I often find myself choosing to highlight my orange and coral clothing with pops of pink instead of going for neutrals.  

Do you have a favorite color palette? What's your go-to color combination when you want to look your best? 

Share in the comments!

BFSC: Cropped Top

So I'm proud to say I can cross out the cropped top on the BFSC challenge list! This was one of the challenges I was most worried about, but as hot as it has been lately, I almost want to walk around with the belly out! (j/k!) I originally bought this cropped cardigan to wear over spaghetti-strapped dresses to make them more work appropriate, but in playing around in my closet I figured out it looks good with a maxi skirt!

 

Cropped Cardigan: Old Navy / Maxi Skirt: Belk's / Sandals: Seychelles / Necklace: Sears / Bracelet: World Market