Monday’s Mix ~ Stripes It Is!

Hello, Monday! Wondering how the time change will pan out on the sleep schedule this week. Who knew an hour {+ or -} would have such an impact on a regular sleeping schedule. Oh, well…it happens every year {twice a year to be exact} and we all always survive. Now, it is just adjusting to shorter days, which makes me want to hibernate. But, anyway, back on track to the post. Today I’m styling a pink skirt and striped blouse and remixing those pieces a couple of different ways. The skirt and blouse are not new but when they came home they were in a bag from The Limited.

I got a little inspired by Jen who blogs at Fashionably Employed. She wore her bright pink skirt and I learned that olive-green can work with this color of pink. You can check out her post here. I going to try that in the future, but I’m linking this post at The Lovely Lookbook at Greater than Rubies and this month the theme is stripes. So, olive-green will have to wait a little longer because I have nothing striped in olive-green. Although I have several striped tops, I chose this blouse because I wanted to feature what I would wear to work.

Here’s the base pieces.

Pink Skirt w/Striped Blouse
Pink Skirt w/Striped Blouse + Riding Boots

 

Pink Skirt w/Striped Blouse
Pink Skirt w/Striped Blouse + Riding Boots

 

Yep, I think I could wear this to work. We are pretty casual and this would be acceptable, but I wouldn’t try to pull it off on a regular basis. It’s a once in a while kinda look.

Pink Skirt w/Striped Blouse, Puffer Vest + Riding Boots
w/a Puffer Vest + Riding Boots

 

Okay, I would be much more comfortable with a denim jacket instead of a puffer vest. Verdict = definite wear to work attire.

w/a Denim Jacket + Riding Boots
w/a Denim Jacket + Riding Boots

 

w/a Denim Jacket + Riding Boots
w/a Denim Jacket + Riding Boots

 

That’s a wrap, friends! Yes, I could have featured this skirt and blouse a few other ways but I decided to keep it short and sweet today. Hope your day is lovely. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts.

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  • I totally forgot about the Lovely Lookbook until I read your post. Haha. Thanks for the reminder. I love how you took the bright colors and made them more fall like with your vest, denim jacket and boots!
    • Thanks, Whitney! I'm looking forward to being able to wear this skirt more this fall. Bright color but wool fabric so it definitely has to wait for winter around these parts of the country. Glad you stopped by!
  • Deena
    Those boots are sooo lovely. Time change doesn't happen where we live which is very nice, but then again, it snowed last night.
    • Thanks, Deena! Time change is such a bummer...already dark tonight before 6:00 pm. Wow, snow already? That means a long winter for y'all. You just might have to hop a plane and come to Texas.
  • jess
    Carrie, I love stripes on you, and the pink is such a great color on you. I just love boots, and this cognac color is so pretty! from the link up, please stop by, jess xx http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/
    • Thanks, Jess. I'm looking forward to wearing this skirt more that the temps are cooling off - it's a bright color but wool material. Glad you stopped by!
  • Beata B
    I love the outfit especially the boots , they are beautiful :) x http://www.fashionadventuresatanyage.com
    • Thank you! Gotta love some boots in the fall/winter season for sure. Glad you stopped by today!
  • Stephanie Kastelan
    You could not look any cuter! I love the whole look! Stripes and hot pink! Stephanie http://positivelystephanie.blogspot.com/
    • Hi Stephanie! Thanks for stopping by today. I took a peak at your blog and discovered you are from Iowa. I grew in Iowa. Where are you from?
  • Loved the very first picture but loved each following picture just a bit more. Thought the denim jacket was perfect but then I saw the puffer vest. So many ways to change this up. Great job, Carrie.
    • Thanks, Leslie! Trying to get creative again with what's in my closet. So glad you stopped by today!
  • Darcy
    I love this color combo here! So pretty! www.amemoryofus.com
    • Thanks, Darcy! I wasn't sure if it would work but the photos seem to agree with the colors. Glad you stopped by!
  • I just love the contrast of the hot pink skirt and the puffer vest. Adorable!
    • Thanks, Karen! Trying to my creativity to kick in again with what's hanging in my closet. Glad you stopped by today!
  • LOVE this pink skirt on you - the whole outfit is gorgeous. I liked getting an extra hour of sleep this weekend, but I'm not so fond of it getting dark at 4:30 now!
    • Wow! That is so early for it to be getting dark - short days. Thanks for stopping by, Lana!
  • Loving the stripes with the pink skirt! Great combo! x Sarah http://www.bohochiccafe.com
    • Thanks, Sarah! I'm glad you stopped by today!
  • Love how versatile this outfit is! You rock it in every picture!! Thanks for joining us for the Celebrate Southern linkup! I'm pinning this post! Cheers! :)
  • Okay, so this is my all time favorite look on you! Not only does it have my favorite...stripes, but I LOVE the blue and pink color combo for fall. It's so sharp and bold. I love it! And thanks for joining us for Celebrate Southern this week dear! :)
    • Thank you! Love your link up. :)
  • Amber Duffey
    This is a fabulous look! I like it all three ways, without any jacket, with the puffer vest and the jean jacket! Thanks so much for linking up with Tremendous Tuesday! Hugs! Amber
  • Jen
    I'm so glad you liked my look and it inspired you to (eventually) create something from your own closet. Pink and navy are also great together - one of my absolute favorite color combinations. I love this look with the denim jacket. And those boots are great! Thanks so much for the mention!!
    • Thanks, Jen for stopping by!