March 26, 2012

Color

Skirt: c/o Karen Kane; Shirt: JCrew; Belt: Ann Taylor; Clutch: Aldo; Shoes: Nine West (TJ Maxx); Earrings: c/o LeMode Accessories; Sunglasses: BCBG
Hi Friends!  Happy Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend!  I spent the majority of mine restlessly searching for a paint color for our master bedroom.  Let's just say, my middle name should be 'Indecisive'.  I tried and tested thirteen different colors on the wall, before I committed to a final decision at 3:00 in the afternoon on Sunday; Benjamin Moore's 'White Sand'.  The rest of that afternoon, evening, and night, was purposefully spent coloring the walls.  And after all the searching, after all the effort, after all the paint in my hair and in my nails, I'm pleasantly surprised with the results.  Our room looks, and more importantly feels, fresh, bright and slightly modern.  I asked Husband what he thought, in which he replied, "It looks like the sand on the beach in Costa Rica.  Or a cloud."  Pleasantly, I smiled with satisfaction.  I'm a true believer that color effects the brain.  So, when I woke up this morning, I couldn't help but feel comfy, refreshed and at ease in our white bed, with our sandy white walls, and the beautiful sunshine cracking through the windows.


57 comments:

Amy @ Amy Day to Day said...

What a beautiful outfit! I love the simple elements but that it makes a statement with bold color.

Amy Day to Day

The Little Flapper said...

This outfit is perfect for Spring! Glad you found a wall color of your choice- sometimes those decisions can be so daunting!

Wil Harris said...

You did good, it took me 2 weeks to find a color for my room, ha ha.

Love this outfit and the pop of red and how the clutch matches the shoes.

Kelly said...

OMG! Those shoes are AMAZE!!!!!!!!!

Maria said...

That sounds so peaceful. It almost reminds me of your skirt, which is adorable.

A "cheery" disposition said...

I love those shoes!

Gauri said...

Perfect outfit..♥ your shirt..adorable. :)

Ylenia said...

Look at your shoes, I LOVE THEM!!!!


Love, Ylenia from Longuette

Allis said...

The first picture is absolutely stunning! I just love the lighting. Great shoes too!

helga said...

Amazing look!!! So nice and chick...

{Liana} said...

Love that description of waking up in your newly painted room. Somewhere on the World Wide Web I saw that same paint color mentioned...maybe Apartment Therapy? In any case it must feel awesome to have a refreshed room. I need new bedding and can't wait to go for something different like ikat...or block print.
p.s. how are you not a model?! Stunning!

SIENA.STYLE said...

you look absolutely gorgeous!
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Jessica said...

Super cute blog, girl.

CessOviedo said...

Beautiful spring look! Very classy, love the pink accents!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

girl in the poodle shoes said...

Love this outfit, especially the bright belt, and you look gorge!
Best,
Casey
Girl in the Poodle Shoes

Frannie Pantz said...

Hooray for your new wall color! Sounds like it was a success! I love love LOVE your skirt!

Kimberly said...

I've been looking for a skirt like this forever - it is so perfect! Also love the colorblocked shoes...super cute!! :)

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Eloquent English said...

I LOVE THIS!!!! So pretty! xoxo A-

Sarah said...

Searching for a paint color is a major pain in the a$$. After designing several homes, I still am indecisive when it comes to paint. The best advise I can give is don't rush it. Get some samples and let them sit on your wall for a week. See what they look like in the the morning, noon, and night.

And...You look gorgeous, as always ;)

xx-
sarah

Becoming Refined said...

This look is so very polished!

Liz H said...

Love this look... I may need to go get a white lace/crochet pencil skirt!

I'm glad you've found a suitable color for the bedroom... I agree that color really affects your mood.

Jessica Gitler said...

that skirt is just beautiful and they way you paired it with everything else is just perfect in my books!!
jess
www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

Tamara Nicole said...

Those heels are amazing!!! Super cute outfit hun:)

Kristen Danielle said...

I think my middle name is indecisive as well! haha. Are we going to get to see a picture of the finished look? I'd love to see it! :)

saramadebeth said...

i love the matching nails, shoes, and belt! perfect!! :)

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Faith said...

Gorgeous!! Love this look!

Nicki said...

Best skirt ever. Love it. The shoes are great too; it brings everything together. Love love love.

Jane {In the Pink and Green} said...

Oh my goodness, I loveee this outfit! The lacy skirt is so pretty and I love the pop of color from the belt and the shoes (those shoes are awesome!)...Happy Monday! :)

Lauren said...

Love the pop of color!! So classy!
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Gentri said...

Gorgeous as always. You made me look around my room and want to paint it. Unfortunately, i don't own this room and won't live here long. haha!

Alice (fa11enan9e1) said...

I found you via Karen Kane's facebook... and just wanted to say you totally look like a model!

Rachael said...

Yeah I am totally indecisive too! That would be me with the paint color! But I'm glad you found a color that you love.
And I saw your older post about being a homeowner-congrats!!! That is so exciting :)

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

LOVE that skirt! so pretty. xoxo

MessyDirtyHair said...

cute outfit! so chic & slick! that skirt is adorable!

xx Kelly

www.MessyDirtyHair.com

STEPH J said...

Love the pop of red you added to your outfit with the belt! (:

And the colour of the bedroom walls is so important! A more peaceful colour definitely helps to relax the mind (:

Alana said...

Those shoes are amazing. As is this entire ensemble.

Lace And Tulle said...

love this outfit!! you look lovely!

Perpetuity said...

Perfect color choice. I love painting the walls like that and using rich color to decorate. My blog tomorrow is a look into my home showing that.

~Heather

Mariel Torres said...

I am absolutely in love with this whole outfit... the pink belt gives it such a glam touch.

kisses!

DelbaMé said...

Ahhh horray for the newfound ambiance in your room. I agree with how we react to color. It's awesome that the color resembles something so peaceful to you and the hubbs, too!
Love this look, looks like it was a beautiful day...where was I all day?! haha. I love your heels, great skirt, too.
Delaney
xx

Free Coupons said...

You look adorable. Loved your outfit and style!

Lynzy said...

Hey love!
Your color palette in this outfit is adorable. Loving the pop of color in the sandals (uhm, I need those). I, too, have a REALLY hard time with deciding on paint colors. I remember when I painted my entire house and it took me like 3 weeks to decide on all the colors. Stressed me out to the max! Ha! The little things in life....


xx Lynzy

Shabana said...

I love what you're wearing! You've put everything together marvelously! True, colour around us is so important. Glad you got what you wanted on the walls!

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Rachael said...

I love this look! I'm a huge neon fan right now so the belt is something I'm running out to Ann Taylor to purchase asap! Love your nail color too!

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Nikki @ The Ginger Diaries said...

Your skirt is SO pretty! ^^ I adore it :) x

jas said...

love the skirt!

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Sally said...

Love those pops of colour! All set for Spring xoxo

allie said...

I love the belt! It adds a fun pop of color (:


Allie
thefashionroute.blogspot.com

Ashley said...

Beautiful outfit. So classic.

Molliee said...

love the pops of color in a subtle way! cute!
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Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted said...

That skirt is absolutely gorgeous and I love the pop of color the belt gives to the whole look!

Lori said...

LOVE this look! Love the shoes, I want to find those!

Krystin Lee said...

Um LOVE those shoes - they are fantastic!
Krystin
Suburban Faux Pas

bethfisher30 said...

I just pinned this outfit. I can't wait to try and recreate it, even though I don't have your awesome shoes. :)

sophistifunk said...

those are the cutest shoes ever!

Kirsten said...

I am soo indecisive too!!
It took me 2 weeks to pick a color for out living room.
And then we ended up repainting it!!

That skirt is darling!
So fun and springy!

Kirsten
{www.travandkirk.blogspot.com}

Amy said...

So cute and very classy...love those shoes!