The summer season is a great excuse to pair a bunch of bright colors together, in my opinion. The sun is shining, the beach is beckoning, and the colors are popping!
This is a new color combination for me. I picked up this coral/orange silk blouse from Ann Taylor LOFT around Christmas time, and I’ve been wearing it with jeans and leopard print shoes quite a bit. But with the heat levels increasing steadily around here, jeans are just too stuffy. So – a pair of bright purple shorts seemed to be my answer!
I have to say, bright coral/orange and purple don’t automatically seem like a go-to color combination, but they really pair well together for the summer. People might see me coming in this outfit, but on a bright and sunny day it just seems right!
I donned this outfit for a dinner at Bonefish, so I decided to pair it with a fun necklace and a pair of heels to dress the look up a bit. During the daytime, I would definitely opt for flats instead. But I really couldn’t stop myself from wearing my new shoes.
May I introduce you to the Carol shoe from ShoeMint? Oh boy, they are lovely. This was my very first pair of shoes purchased from ShoeMint, and I am obsessed. The quality is great, and they are actually very comfortable to wear! The thicker heel keeps you feeling well balanced in comparison to a stiletto heel, which is great: they can go the extra mile and won’t give you aching feet.
Coral silk blouse: LOFT (similar here), Shorts: J.Crew stretch twill short (some colors on sale for $35 now), Chevron necklace: c/o CSfootprints, Clutch: purchased at T.J. Maxx (similar here), Shoes: Carol heel via ShoeMint
Do you have a favorite bright color to wear in the summer?
I like the coral and purple together! I think it’s perfectly summery!
Thanks! I haven’t put those colors together before, and now I’m wondering why it took me so long!
Love those purple shorts! Great color combo!
Oooh, the color combo is perfect!! I love it!
I’m a lover of bright happy colors, so I’m liking this a lot….
Hi found your bog via IFB LALM. Let me start by saying this is a great color combo. Looks amazing on you. Very summer chic. You have a great sense of style.
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Love this outfit! So glad that shorts have gotten an upgrade for us ladies… used to be just denim.
I just featured my favorite shorts color combo on my site – pink and purple!
Jen
http://www.houseofjeffers.com
you look amazing lady! love your shoes and necklace!
I like the combo!! Purple is such a gorgeous color and purple shorts looks cool..perfect summer wear!!
http://www.hairextensions-australia.com.au/
I love this color combo. The jewel tones just pop! And those new shoes are amazing!
Great combo and the shoes are awesome. Have a fashionable 4th! Swinging by from Monday Mingle.
Nicole
http://www.momtrends.com/2012/07/trendy-shoes-for-summer/
This is such a pretty color combination! Definitely a classic look but with a twist!