Saturday, November 13, 2010

Tights and Playing With Color!

This one is for Adrianne :) You are going to look hot tomorrow in your floral tights!!!

I am obsessed right now with colored tights! I love how this Kate Spade model wore a big polka dot blouse with yellow tights. LOVE it!!! (the next 4 images VIA mattersofstyleblog.com)Here she is with such a cute mini polka dot dress with green tights. LOVE it!!! I have been on the hunt for some mustard colored tights like these but have yet to find a cheap pair :( But dont worry it will happen and I will keep you posted!And this outfit just makes me happy. I love that she is mixing black and white fabrics then throws in a red belt and red stillettos to add some color! LOVE THIS!!!!Now its my turn :) Im going to break it down for you on how cheap these outfits are by using what you have in your closet and just buying little accessories to make your outfit look more fashion forward when styled right.

The dress I bought at Target for $6 bucks on clearance. It was an XL and I took in the sides. No I am not a seamstress....I just did a straight stitch up both sides. Super easy! The cardigan is an old one from Old Navy, the belt is from Forever 21 $5, plum tights are from Payless $5, and the shoes are old cheapies from Forever Young Shoe Store.This blouse was $3 at a neighborhood garage sale, same belt and cardigan as shown above, the skirt is more pricey its from Banana but a good skirt is a staple. It will always be in style and I dont mind going big on a purchase when it is something that will last forever. The gray floral tights $5 from Target and again same shoes as shown above.The models at the beginning of my post inspired me to mix yellow and green so I had to try it. I LOVE this new cardigan. I got it from Target $18, same ruffle blouse from garage sale, tweed skirt from Forever Young $20, and green tights from Target $5. Ok now that I see it on honestly the green is a little much...according to my husband I looked like the midgets on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He HATED it! LOL :)So instead I toned it down with my boots and FELL in LOVE again with my original idea! Love it!!!Dont be afraid to try out some funky tights. If its your first time wearing them go simple with your outfit (solid colors and patterns) and then as you get more comfortable with mixing colors and patterns "Mondo Style" play around with it and just have fun!

7 comments:

  1. Haha. What do ours husbands know about fashion? They still dress like they are in High School. :) But we still love them to pieces. Here is a website that has tons of different color tights.
    http://www.welovecolors.com/Shop/LycraSolidColorMicroFiberTights.htm#

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  2. http://cgi.ebay.com/YELLOW-OPAQUE-410-59-100-165-lb-Tights-NWT-O-S-10f-/160504536202?pt=US_CSA_WC_Hosiery_Socks&hash=item255ed0dc8a

    That is a link for some cheap yellow tights :)
    I'm definitely going to try this trend. I have some burgandy tights that I love, but I love the brighter colors!

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  3. I love it Becky! Love the tweed skirt. And actually, if I saw you at church with those tights I would've thought--that girl is really stylish. I wouldn't think oompa loompa. I really like what you did with the gray lacey tights too. I did wear a very similar outfit to church today. LOVE the model's pics above. Definitely gives me some inspiration. One blog I like that I was telling you about is kendieveryday@blogspot.com she has some cute pics of herself. Thanks for the inspiration. When I get some money can you be my stylist?

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  4. Haha, it says spencer, it's really me (Adrianne)

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  5. Got about a million compliments on my floral tights today, thanks for talking me into it :) Wore it with a gray high waist skirt, black belt, and white ruffle shirt tucked in with black cardigan. Toned down the outfit to start but liked it a lot. I like the green with the yellow!

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  6. I LOVE it!! You always look great! Unfortuntly....I dont think I will be attempting Green tights or Yellow ones for the matter, any time soon! LOL It would mean I would have to wear somehtinbg new...and that doesnt happen much! lol

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  7. I LOVE those yellow tights. I did not get a chance to talk to you at church today, but I saw you walk in and you looked FABULOUS!! I love your style.

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