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4.01.2011

Daily Threads: Orange-ish

Orange isn't really a predominant color in my closet. In fact, I'm really not sure I even own anything orange. Turns out, it's really not that bad. When I received this top in my swap package (I requested it), I had a ton of ideas running through the styling side of my brain on how to wear it. With denim shorts (that I still haven't DIYed), white pants (that I still don't have), or my thrifted yellow pencil skirt (that I still haven't hemmed)... oh, the unavailable possibilities.

When push comes to shove - I always fall back on my skinny jeans. They are my staple, my sidekick, my no-fail-one-item-I-can't-live-without. I'm sure you have something like this? I tucked in the front, put on my turquoise necklace that's a perfect contrast, and some gladiator heels - done. I love the colors and the simplicity. 

 
 

 top: swapped {similar}
jeans: tj maxx {similar}
shoes: vera wang {similar}
necklace: my shop

67 comments:

  1. AshleyApril 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love the orange! Outfit looks great as usual and I love the turquoise necklace paired with it. :)

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  2. JulieApril 1, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Orange looks great on you! And I love the necklace your paired it with as well. You look so lovely!

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  3. ChloeApril 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love this sooo much, love the colour contrasting, you look gorgeous.

    C x
    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

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  4. LizApril 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Um that necklace looks good with everything! Love the simplicity of it all :)

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  5. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    That tangerine color is one of my all time favorites. I have more than a few bits and pieces in my closet in the same shade, but I've never thought to pair it with turquoise. I'm now super in love with the combo -- makes me want to run away to the warm places! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  6. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    That tangerine color is one of my all time favorites. I have more than a few bits and pieces in my closet in the same shade, but I've never thought to pair it with turquoise. I'm now super in love with the combo -- makes me want to run away to the warm places! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm not much of an orange person either, but I really like that top.

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  8. KuleighApril 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I'm totally terrified of orange but this looks so great! I like your braid and lipstick with that shade of orange!

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  9. Veronika Novotny April 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Love that gorgeous pop of orange & I'm also loving that necklace, SO gorgeous. xx veronika

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  10. Reston StyleApril 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I love this! :) Orange and teal are such great colours together :) Your fishtail braid is also amazing!
    -Lizzy
    http://restonstyle.blogspot.com

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  11. AllisonApril 1, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I am that way with skinny jeans too. I hope they are in style forever! I love the turquoise necklace with the orange!

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  12. MoniqueApril 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Orange looks sooooo pretty on you!!! <3

    Monique xx
    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  13. lilmissmarchApril 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    just lovely!

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  14. Emma ZApril 1, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I want that necklace (maybe after 30/30?!) <3 your shoes too!

    http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/

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  15. megannielsenApril 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I love this on you hun! Orange really really suits you!!!

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  16. KateApril 1, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Sometimes the simple outfits are the best. And that orange looks absolutely fantastic on you! And as Liz said, that necklace goes with everything (that is how fab it is).

    http://kateolmstead.com

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  17. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Love the fishtail... and you can NEVER go wrong with skinny jeans!

    ~Ava

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  18. KellyApril 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    What a gorgeous colour! A great way to welcome spring :)

    Kelly
    Enterkelly.blogspot.com

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  19. Think Twice StyleApril 1, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I'm so excited that it looks so good on you! But then again, how could it not? I agree with you on the color, it is probably one of the few orange things in my closet because it's so difficult to wear! I think the lip color and your dark blonde hair makes the orange pop, though. Glad you're enjoying it :)

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  20. MelodyApril 1, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    You can never go wrong with skinny jeans..I love mine! lol and I love that color top,especially with the necklace!

    peacelove-melody.blogspot.com

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  21. KikiApril 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love it! I have been on a major orange kick lately! It is so fresh! xoxo kiki

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  22. JennaStevieApril 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I dont think I own anything orange either!! I want a really bright orange dress for summer though. I love the necklace and orange top. My cropped blazer is my "go-to" item, it looks good with anything, fall, winter, spring, summer.
    xJennaD

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  23. I am KhatuApril 1, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I don't own a lot of orange either, but it's been popping up every where and now I want everything orange. def. a popular color this season.

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  24. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Although orange is not my favorite crayon, I've caught myself looking at lovely orangy items lately, kinda glad to be adding more color to my closet, think the top looks beautiful on you, love the boho-ish look, love your diy pendant, just the cute color touch! Have a lovely weekend dear!

    Cess O. <3
    The Outfit Diaries

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  25. Michelle's Style FileApril 1, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Great top- the necklace is perfect with the orange.

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  26. Amy @ Amy Day to DayApril 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Love this outfit and the combo of orange and the turquoise necklace! You look gorgeous!

    amy day to day

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  27. MaryBethApril 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    bright colors just go a soul goooood!
    xoxoMB

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  28. Fierce Fabulous FitApril 1, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I've never really worn orange either (even though I went to OSU), but I pulled a never-worn orange top out of my closet last weekend, and wore it with some citizens flares, and it turned out great! Yours looks pretty dang good too! I think the dark wash jeans are the way to go... I could be a little bias since that was my choice too. :)

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  29. christine doneeApril 1, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    orange blouse = greatness

    you are awesome

    xoxo
    Christine
    www.aquietdetermination.blogspot.com

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  30. KileenApril 2, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    you look great in orange and the color really stands out against blue jeans. and the fishtail braid is so lovely!

    cute & little

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  31. NelahApril 2, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love the colors of your blouse and necklace...very pretty and vibrant. Some nice combo to wear to get into an energetic mood.

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  32. FMT DonorApril 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Haha I love the unavailable idea of the yellow pencil skirt! Sounds cah-yoote! So hem that damn thing already.

    You're looking gorgeous today. (or yesterday...too lazy to scroll up to look at the date!) annnnd this makes me want to buy that necklace even more!!

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  33. HollyApril 2, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    you look great in orange! it complements really nicely with your hair colour, good choice!

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  34. SavannahApril 2, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love fishtail braids!! I wish my hair was long enough to do it. You look fab in orange!

    savannah-joyofliving.blogspot.com

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  35. lilmissmarchApril 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for the feedback on my training! : )

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  36. Doganiam MotyleApril 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    so great, love it

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  37. 20 YORK STREETApril 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Love the necklace! It pops out so well!


    besos,

    ML
    It's OUT!
    Come and join The Pajama Project!
    Twenty York Street

    Twenty York Street

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  38. SabinaApril 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I love your outfit (you look sooo fab in orange! :O ) and overall, your blog is amazing! :)) Love it!

    xxx
    www.sabinasupernova.com - come visit me if you find the time ;)

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  39. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    You look great in orange! I love the turquoise with it. Very nice.

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  40. Dawniebee12April 3, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    You should wear orange more often. It looks great on you! I like it paired with the turquoise for sure. I found you off a blog from FTLOB. Hope you have time to come say hi to me.
    www.atfirstblushbeauty.com

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  41. Piril MariaApril 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Wonderful!




    http://thebookness.blogspot.com

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  42. Emma ZApril 3, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I had to blog about the necklace I want from your shop!

    http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-21.html

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  43. GinaApril 3, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Hi! Very cute outfit! I'm a new follower and I'm simply loving your blog. It's very original :)

    xo, gina

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  44. ChristineApril 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    This outfit is so so chic! PLUS I adore your hair!
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

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  45. xo, KimberlyApril 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    LOVE the fishtail braid! Effortlessly chic (although I know it takes quite a bit of effort to do a fishtail!) Like you, I have a zillion things that need some sort of alteration and I'm not making the time for it! So I dream up outfits upon outfits and never get them worn!

    Your tried and true skinnies did the top justice, though. That orange looks gorgeous on your skin and it's the super star of the outfit, this way!

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  46. KrustApril 4, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I LOVE you orange blouse and your fishtail braid! You look awesome here. <3

    Krust

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  47. Lisa D.April 4, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    That necklace makes this an outfit. I agree with you -- it's really simple -- but it's totally polished. Your lip color adds another bright to pull it all together, too.

    P.S. I love when you wear your hair like that!

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  48. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Pretty! Orange is a hard color to wear and definitely looks horrible against my skin, but you better believe I throw on my bright orange Flyers tee whenever I go to a game.

    Anyway, there is an optical illusion going on here--you mentioned you tucked in the shirt and you did such a perfect job blousing it out I thought the top was just cropped!

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads
    Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!

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  49. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Oh, I totally didn't realize it was tucked in! Is it pretty long normally? I want some orange for spring!

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  50. Erin @ MomsHaveStyle2April 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    New follower here! Loving the orange/turquois combo. Oh, and I'm sure you get this all the time, but your hair is FABULOUS!

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  51. styled by 3April 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I just wanted to let you know that I refereed to you on my blog today. I hope you don't mind, but you have changed my life!!
    tee

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  52. LauraApril 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    The orange is a gorgeous color on you! And I agree with everyone who has said that your braid is incredible. I really love it!

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  53. AubreyOhDang!April 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    i like how you styled your hair. i really need to learn how to fishtail braid.

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  54. MelissaApril 4, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I realized a while ago that I don't have anything orange in my closet either. I seriously need to remedy that.

    I LOVE it with the pop of turquoise! Genius!

    Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet

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  55. Frances JoyApril 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I love it! That top is so pretty and I'm pretty much in love with it. The simplicity of this outfit is pretty much perfect, too.

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  56. Sandy a la ModeApril 4, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    ok that's it! i need some new turquoise jewelry, ASAP!!!

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  57. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesApril 5, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love your top! x

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  58. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    orange is totally your color...definitely look into wearing it more--you look awesome!

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  59. Emily {All You Need is Love}April 5, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    LOVE this!! You look gorgeous in this color!! So inpsired to wear orange today now :) And that fishtail braid is perfect -- I'm loving it. xoox

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  60. RebeccaApril 5, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Orange looks great on you. I only own a couple of orange tops, but I really like them.

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  61. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I really like the necklace with that shirt! Orange is one of those colors I usually stay away from too, but I've been embracing it a little more lately.

    Shopping and Spreadsheets

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  62. Little LovablesApril 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I almost got an almost identical shirt like that the other day but ended up putting it back (trying to save money and all)! Oh, this makes me so mad now!

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  63. Cara-MiaApril 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Cute! I usually just keep orange limited to my accessories, but this is a great top. :)

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  64. NatalieApril 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    usually orange isn't a flattering color but it works this time
    www.therougelipstickdiaries.blogspot.com

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  65. Kayla MoncurApril 5, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I'm terrified of orange but you look awesome! Maaaaybe one of these days I'll give it a try.

    Kayla
    Freckles in April | a modest fashion and lifestyle blog

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  66. Ashley JApril 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I have orange on today over at my blog, it looks great on you and as always love the fishtail braid!

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  67. PennyApril 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    i love this braid!how do you do it??

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