When I was in high school, the junior chorus wore blue dresses and the seniors wore black. They would combine for at least one song or two at each concert during the year and every time, we referred to it as "The Bruise". I suppose that's why I'm hesitant to wear black and blue together, but I don't have a lime or turquoise top to pull out the other shades in the skirt, so I'm going with this midnight blue. I kinda like how it turned out.
Normally I don't post on Fridays but since I'm back posting outfits a day later, I figured I could try getting one more in. I wore this yesterday and we're allowed to wear jeans on Thursdays, but you all know how I am about jeans and pants in general. They don't seem to like me very much. So I avoid them. Often.
Just a reminder - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I'm going to post sign-ups soon for those who'd like to participate in this year's Blogging for Breast Cancer Awearness Challenge. Start thinking about whether you'd like to join in this year and keep an eye out so you can sign up!
I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday and an even better weekend! Today's outfit:
Skirt: Burlington
Blouse: Target
Cardigan: Kohl's
Belt: Gift from my mom
Heels: Target
Necklace: Wal-Mart
I think you styled this perfectly! The skirt is gorgeous. I used to be scared of black and blue together, but once I tried it, I was pleasantly surprised! Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love that outfit on you, that blue blouse works great
ReplyDeleteVery Cute. Great mind think alike. I was going to e-mail you her soon about the breast cancer awareness. I'm so in to do it again this year.
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I lectured my dad about blue and black so often for so many years that I was apprehensive too. Then I decided to burst out onto the scene of navy & black in a capsule wardrobe challenge almost two years ago, and learned the secret is to make it look intentional - with the skirt, you've certainly done that!
ReplyDeleteThe bruise?!? LOL!!! That's too funny! I think you've done blue and black well here! as Cara said, as long as it's intentional it works, not like you wore something you thought was black but turned out to be blue/navy!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny! I used to always think black and blue looked like a bruise too. But I think in this outfit, it looks amazing!! Really, I love those two colors together. =)
ReplyDeleteI love cobalt and black together!!! And omg the belt and its placement along with the shape of the skirt makes your waist look itty bitty!!
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Oooh, I like this outfit a lot. I love blue and wear it nearly daily.
ReplyDeleteI love the black and blue combo...that skirt is so pretty...very fun belt buckle. I am in for blogging for breast cancer awareness challenge!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
This whole look is precious! Really cute and perfect for you and that smile!! Good work!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! That blue is such a pretty color on you!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in that outfit! I've always shied away from black and blue because of the "bruise" comments but that color combo looks great together!
ReplyDeleteToo cute. I love black and blue (not the foods, but the colors). I have a handful of winter based outfits I'm dying to wear that are Black and Blue. I agree that intentional is what really makes this look work.
ReplyDeleteI like this! It's classic and dainty.
ReplyDeleteSo true about black&blue and throwing in a contrasting color to balance them out. AND pants apparently don't like me either. What did we ever do to them? lol
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I think this is one of my faves!
ReplyDeleteI love the black/blue combo. I think this outfit works quite well. You look super cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like that black and blue together. I think it is because of the pattern. If it was solid blue and black then I'd be more hesitant.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the return of BBCA! I definitely plan to participate again this year.
Great outfit, Mel! I love the cobalt and black combo. And the pattern on the skirt is gorgeous. You look so cute!
ReplyDeleteMy mother always, always tells me that blue and black don't go together, but I think this is perfect! The blue is bright enough that it stands out from the black! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI too have color combinations I shy away from because of childhood memories. But I really like this outfit, and the blue and black together!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you look like a bruise at all...I love these colors together. And I adore the pattern on that skirt :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend!!