1.24.2011

Daily Threads: Breton Stripes


{breton stripes: j crew | cardigan: target | denim trousers: banana republic | loafers: issac mizrahi for target}

Don't you just love a lime and navy combo? Well, you might not care for it, but I do! I do! These were the two main colors for our summer wedding last year. Green hydrangeas and navy linens - it's a favorite color combination and one I adore. So when breton striped were announced as the next Everybody, Everywhere piece it was easy for me to throw on a lime cardi, roll the sleeves, and call it a day. I would prefer these denim trousers hit a bit higher on my waist and a long, multi-strand gold chain necklace around my neck, but hey, you work with what you have, right? If you haven't already, snap a photo of you in your breton-stripe-best and upload it to EBEW!

Also wore Breton Stripes here.

63 comments:

Linda said...

Lady, you work fast! You look great. I'd have never thought to pair the lime green with the navy, but it is totally chic! You look great, Linley!

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Kileen said...

i never would have thought lime green and navy would go together, but this look totally works! love the breton stripes on you, babe!

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Pearl Girls said...

Super cute. Keep rocking that breton stripe!

-Elizabeth

simple said...

Nice! You look so classy and put together.

Amy Z. said...

I love that you paired lime green and navy together! Definitely a classic but very unique combination. And you have the prettiest hair ever.

. said...

Ok, there is not enough lime in my life. This looks great! I think this is actually a super original color combo and I bet your wedding was gorgeous!!

Kristen said...

I've never really considered lime before, but you made it look so chic that I suddenly must have it. Love those denim trousers too!

Alessandra said...

Love this outfit on you! Breton + jeans + lime cardi = adorable!

LaToya said...

Very nice looking outfit! I love it paired with the lime green. Congrats on your wedding last year!!!

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Jill GG said...

This looks so fresh and spring-y! I love it!

Your trouser jeans look FAB - I just LOVE those for spring!

Liz said...

Looking fab {as always} friend! As most everyone has said - great color combo. The lime green really pops and looks fantastic on you.

Michelle said...

love the color combo! the green really stands out against the rich navy!

Morgan said...

Love the color combination... I'll definitely be giving this a try.

mandi c said...

Perfect color combo girl! You look effortless and lovely! The trouser jeans are great!

amber lynn said...

those trousers are awesome! i love love them!! great outfit, girl :)

Anonymous said...

I love it! Great job. And I want to see these loafers you speak of :)

Lisa D. said...

LOVE this color combo! I think you stripe-stylin' is my favorite so far. =)

P.S. Yeah, show us the loafers!

HollyDolly said...

I love the wide leg jeans on you. And navy and lime certainly is a great combo :)

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JennaStevie said...

Ohhh I totally love the navy and lime combination!! What a great idea! I love the stripes here, so fantastic.
xJennaD

Elaine said...

Love this! Pretty, simple, and classic!!!

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The Pretty Life Anonymous said...

I love that lime and navy were your wedding colors. That sounds so gorgeous. You have convinced me that I need a lime cardigan.

Also, those trousers are ADORABLE.

Anonymous said...

Been loving breton stripes day a lot, Wide leg trousers look great on you! I'm seriously jealous, they fit yo so great!

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Laurel Ann said...

I love bright green and navy, too, but I never even thought about lime! It's such a beautiful combo. I can just imagine the navy linens and green flowers. {This is me basking in your memories... I'm weird, I know}

My favorite part of this is the stripes peeking out from the cardi sleeves. It's a little extra oomph!

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Stefanie said...

Love navy and lime! And your hair looks amazing.

Unknown said...

Wow - I LOVE this color combo! It goes together perfectly!! I'm going to have to file this away in my head to use later :) Love,love,love!

Liz said...

So cute! I should really get dressed so I can show of my breton stripes...

Unknown said...

Why can't I see the loafers?!

I like how your jeans go with the stripes, and the cardigan goes with the jeans.

CC said...

I love your lime and navy, and the way you folded the sleeves! I just started a new blog and I linked to your outfit today. Love your blog!

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BiblioMOMia said...

Such a crisp pairing, what with the colors and the trousers. Absolutely great!

Hayley said...

I just found your blog from the Stripes challenge and I love love love it! You have such great style and a cute blog! I am surprised I haven't come across yours yet! Anyways I am loving your super black tights in the photos below do you know exactly which type they were? I can never find any completely opaque like that! Consider me your newest follower!!

Hayley
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Chaucee said...

Love this look! The wide leg is great.

Ashley J said...

I love this color combo, what perfect weddings colors...I bet it was beautiful! I am a huge fan of the wider leg jeans...I wore some yesterday on my blog.

Brittany D'Lynne said...

Love this outfit! So simple, but looks perfect on you.

Great blog! :)

Shandi said...

Love this outfit, and it looks chic yet super comfortable - always a plus in my book!

Katie Dodd said...

Yes! The Breton/Navy with the Lime is amazing. I'm also loving those jeans on you.

mk said...

love those jeans, and the cardigan. you look great!

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Marie said...

Hi, new follower here. I love the lime green and navy combo! I bet that was a gorgeous wedding. I need to get myself a pair of those trousers...I'm in love with them.

meghan said...

I am so excited I found your blog! I was looking through the everybody everywear links and spotted your jcrew stripes, which I'm also wearing today, and am so glad I did! I'm your newest follower and can't wait to get inspiration from your outfits! Are you doing Kendi's 30 for 30 in February?

Kate said...

I love this look! And totally feeling the lime green and navy combo. So unexpected. And you pull the look off effortlessly.

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heidiluxe said...

my first thought was, wow! i love a navy/lime combo. fresh but still wintery.

Jenni King said...

i concur that this is an amazing color combo!

Frances Joy said...

Loving the lime and navy! I love the classic lines of this outfit.

sis said...

Your outfit has completely inspired me to think about breton stripes in a different way. You have managed to dress them up and have it look casual at the same time. so great. and i am all about lime now.

Anonymous said...

Happy Breton Stripe day, these color combos are really great today!! You kept everything so simple and just easy for anyone to be inspired by. I would definitely wear something similar to this!!

GREAT outfit!!

archives vintage said...

love the denim trouser jeans!!! and the green and navy combo.....im definitely going to have to try that! :D

s said...

Lime green is my favorite color so I wouldn't really care what you did with it, I would approve. Adorable outfit as usual dear!

Kate said...

I love this color combo!! So funny, that was my immediate thought as soon as I saw these photos, and then saw the first line you wrote was "Don't you just love a lime & navy combo?" Haha! YES, I do! You look lovely.

Unknown said...

loooove your jeans chica!!!

sydney said...

your outfits always have the best colors combinations in them, i love that about your style! i would never think to pair navy and lime together for a wedding but that sounds absolutely gorgeous!

The Put Together Girl said...

This is totally fantastic! I love the contrast of navy and lime green--I can totally see why they would be awesome wedding colors. The wide leg jeans are just amazing!

Elisabeth said...

great trouser jeans chica!

Laura said...

I do like this color combo a lot!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous. I really love this look on you--and I agree the lime and navy are very pretty together!

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Kirsten said...

I love this outfit!
I used to love the wide leg jeans but had kinda put them at the back of my closet...but after seeing how cute you look...I am whipping them back out!!!

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Lauren said...

The whole outfit is adorable - love your sense of style. And I LOVE those jeans!

Emily said...

I love this outfit! And I love those pants!!

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Thekla said...

you look fabulous:)x

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Brittney said...

what an awesome color combo. and your jeans? yes, absolutely, love 'em, thanks. you look super classy and chic. fabulous ensemble!
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Jess said...

I love this color combo! You look like Spring.

Chantele Cross-Jones said...

Love the flared jeans!

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Keep Warm (Danielle) said...

I especially love the rolled sleeves so that you can see the stripes there too. Very clever!

Ramsey said...

LOVE those pants...and the color combo...very fresh and spring!

Unknown said...

the navy and green color combo is one of my absolute favorites!! gorgeous!
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