Feb 7, 2012

Monochromatic look: Check!





There's something so special of a monochromatic look. Maybe it's the posibility of turning a simple color scheme into something outré by mixing it just the right way, or the complexity of said word... but ever since we've been seeing the trend around, I have been fascinated... and still working hard on pronouncing the word correctly. Of course, adding a pop of bright colors and neons is also a sight worth seeing, but I believe that the ability to make something simple into something fashionable is what every style aficionado should aim for. The trick with a monochromatic outfit is in the details. Whether you decide to mix the textures, add an outstanding print, wear an eye-catching piece of jewelry... always have in mind that somehow something needs to be 'different.' If not, people will always find some sort of fruit, vegetable or cartoon to compare you to. You don't want to look like one of the smurfs so aim to find something in the outfit selection that removes the image from people's minds. And hey, if you do end up looking like a smurf, or a carrot, or even a tree log, embrace it, at least all eyes are on you!
 
Top- F21
Shorts- F21
Vest- F21
Shoes- Old Navy
Cuffs- ASOS
Handbag- Vintage Coach
Sunglasses- BCBG

115 comments:

  1. Love the F21 vest <3 <3 but it would be super big for me since I am petite! lol


    Love, AikA


    www.facebook.com/aikaslovecloset
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  2. Beautiful! Nice shorts.

    http://esmaltesycia.blogspot.com/

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  3. You couldn't have done it better! And plus I love how everything is from my favorite store, f21 :) lookin' good girly <3

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  4. Gorgeous outfit, as always!!!
    I'm loving the top and your shoes :)
    xx


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  5. very nice outfit, love the mix of print and texture

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  6. Ooo I love monochromatic looks as well. The shearling vest and the leopard blouse are awesome!

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  7. You definitely pull of a monochromatic look! And you're right, that is a hard word to pronounce :)

    windycityfashionistas.blogspot.com

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  8. Very nice look. You really look stunning here.
    www.thoughtsofpaps.com

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  9. Great combo sweetie! Love this outfit on your lovely tan, can't wait for the weather to get better here so I can wear shorts and no tights :)
    xoxo,
    Fashionhypnotised girl

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  10. Great styling! Love your short X

    Love,
    Zizi: www.zizistyling.blogspot.com

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  11. That vest is gorgeous I love how you have styled it.

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  12. Looks great, everything fits together!
    N.

    http://littlefashion-corner.blogspot.com/

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  13. Nice outfit! When I look at you I wish the weather would change :) In my city weather is cold, very cold..

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  14. I love this look. These colors are very nice. It's a perfect combination. Pretty vest.

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  15. beautiful leopard blouse !!!!!! in this outfit you look great :) kisses

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  16. I love playing with texture and pattern when I wear monochromatic looks--- so great!

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  17. Gorgeous! Love how the look is monochrome, but still has prints etc! Really lovely!

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  18. Haha great advice on the monochromatic color scheme! And your outfit looks great!
    Luvv, Leigh B

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  19. Love the warm colours you chose for this look!
    x

    accidental encounters

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  20. you look amazing, love the leopard print :)

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  21. So jealous of your golden skin your legs look amazing!!! Enjoy your Panama trip darling!

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  22. you look stunning!!!amazing outfit!!!absolutely love it!!!
    thank you for following dear...i 'm doing likewise...your blog is lovely...hope you keep in touch...

    a kiss from the
    cocobloggers

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  23. So cool look!! Love these glasses :))


    Desislava
    http://truedreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  24. Nice look! It's so unique and it looks great on you xo

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  25. Hi sweety, very stylish look, like the earthy shades and leopard print top

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  26. I love monochromatic looks!! You look awesome! Beautiful leopard blouse ;)

    x♥x♥

    "Dicas de saúde, beleza, e exercício físico em casa"



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  27. Love this look! I think monochromatic looks always have such a nice feel. Following you, hope you can stop by and follow if you like.

    xo erica

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  28. great vest! x www.casualglamorous.com

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  29. So pretty look darling, I love both your vest and blouse- fabulous pieces!
    kisses

    Jelena
    glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com

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  30. Amazing color/patterns combination! Very cool outfit!
    xxx

    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  31. Thank you! I'll definitely follow back seeing as you have amazing style, I'm loving this look!

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  32. omg, amazing look!!! i love ur shirt and vest soo much ! <3
    xxx
    www.bohemianbones.blogspot.com

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  33. amazing outfit!! you look so gorgeous really!!!
    visit my blog on http://laviecestchic.blogspot.com
    xoxo Marika

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  34. You have such beautiful hair! Love your leopard top and you are too gorgeous! So glad I stumbled across your blog today! Definitely a new follower!

    xo
    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

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  35. The outfit is great, I really love the texture of the vest.

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  36. I have almost the same shorts!! and now wish to have that fabulous vest so I could look as gorgeous as you do!!! ;D
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  37. omg im so jealous you're wearing shorts right now!

    xo Jackie
    ...livingaftermidnite

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  38. love all the diffrent textures and prints of Tan color in ur outfit!! Definitely Chic
    xx

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  39. You look gorgeous! You have such an amazing hair, by the way! xo akiko
    Style Imported

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  40. Love the vest! Great look:)

    FASHION CAT
    www.myfashioncat.com

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  41. cute shorts! its snowing here... would love to be in warm weather!
    xo
    MosaMuse

    MosaMuse.blogspot.com

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  42. i ADORE this look!!!!!! i want your cute bag! even though you are mixing prints and textures, it looks so classy and neutral at the same time.. nice job ;)

    kisses,
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

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  43. this looks lovely but hey, what's the temperature out there? i'm freezing here!
    have a great day!
    veronika
    www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com

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  44. you look super fabulous girl! and you're right, at least all eyes are on you. and you should be lovin' it :)
    xo TJ

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  45. What a gorgoeus look! The leopard shirt is such a great touch!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  46. LOVE the carmel tones in this outfit and that you went with the silver cuffs instead of gold! Nice contrast! Lovely blog! Would you like to follow each other?

    www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.com

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  47. anmäl dig gärna till veckans blogg! :D
    http://ssmileyface.blogg.se/2012/february/veckans-blogg-1.html#comment

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  48. There is nothing wrong with sticking to a color palette!

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  49. I adore this whole look!! Esp the printed top! And loving the leather shorts!

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  50. love the double cuff trends u are sporting here

    by the way can u do me an immense favor? i have the chance to collaborate with boticca.com a jewellery brand but to do that i need to send them traffic by my blog, and this can happen only if people click on the boticca.com link i provide in my newest post, just click nothing more. it would mean the world to me if you just clicked on the link, it would be so helpful since i don't have hundreds of fans to help me out.

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  51. Love the monochromatic look, and that vest is so fierce!

    xo Gillie

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  52. Love your top and the vest, really beautiful!

    nice blog, follow you :)

    xo
    Lulita's Diaries

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  53. you look fantastic like always! I love your style

    xox
    Isa

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  54. you have nice style.. :)
    reaally like your outfits..
    u just look perfect..
    and i really like your shoes! :)

    mind to follow each other?
    warna-wanne.blogspot.com

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  55. I have the same vest! love it!you look really great!

    http://acupofmary.blogspot.com

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  56. I really love your blouse and the look! <3

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  57. lovely leather pants! love this look! :) check out my new post xoxo

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  58. awesome outfift, love the vest and the printed top!

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  59. lovely outfit! I love your pretty top...Iam now following your blog hope you visit mine and follow too.


    xx

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  60. great look.
    you did very well the monochromatic look.
    :)

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    1. Oh woooow! You look so amazing!!! I love this outfit! Great colours! :)
      I like your vest so much!
      xoxo

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  61. Holaaa me encantaa tu bloog!!!!
    aqui te dejo el mio, te parece si nos hacemos seguidoras
    Suuerteee!!
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  62. I love the vest!!! Thx for the comment :)

    xo Emma

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  63. Great outfit! I love the shorts.

    http://heydahye.blogspot.com/

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  64. This look is beautiful, I love the vest and shorts :)

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  65. Que estilo1 Me encanta! Amo el print de leopardo y que bien lo combinaste!
    Besitos!

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  66. I LOVE this look! I think you can wear anything and look fabulous! That vest is beyond cute- was a recent purchase? :)
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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  67. Oh wow I reallly love this look! very lovely color and textures combination... Just amazing and cool!

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  68. Great outfit!, you are very stylish!

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  69. You has a great article. I'm very interesting to stopping here and leaves you a comment. Good work.

    Lets keep writing and share to us and other.

    Nb: Dont forget to leave your comment back for us.

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  70. Awww, I´m so jealous of your weather (and your legs, btw :) You look fantastic!


    xx Ivana

    Stop by sometimes :)
    Macarons and Pearls

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  71. Fantastic look! Love the blouse with the vest!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://styleblenderla.blogspot.com

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  72. El Look es ideal , me rechiflan los short . Estas realmente Preciosa .
    Un besazo .
    www.escuestiondestilo.blogspot.com

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  73. This is absolutely gorgeous. I love a monochromatic look when done properly and you did it to perfection. Loving the printed top and those beautiful shorts!

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  74. Creo que es unas de mis entradas favoritas :D
    Tienes mucha razon, hay alguien en especial el usar las mismas tonalidades en un outfit.

    A mi me encanto el tuyo <3

    xoxo.

    -Avi

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  75. I love it!
    You are beautiful from head to toe!!!
    Amazing :)

    XOXO
    http://foreverfashion-2011.blogspot.com/

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  76. Thank you so much for the follow and for the lovely comment, babe!! <3

    Desislava
    http://truedreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  77. Love love your outfit...you have amazing style
    LOVE!!!

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  78. Amazing ! You look perfect ! Love this bag and amazing shorts ! Kiss x



    http://mfashionmyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  79. You look gorgeous dear! *.* Happy Valentine's! kisses, katefp.blogspot.com

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  80. Love this look!! :)

    vinayabut.blogspot.com

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  81. Wauw, really love the combination of everything.
    Great outfit!

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  82. I really like your vest! Great outfit :) x

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  83. Hi dear, thanks for stopping by. Hope you had a wonderful Valentines day

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  84. Love love love the vest !!! you did such a great job putting this outfit together =)Just lovee it =)


    MK Style Diaries

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  85. Loving you vest! It's absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  86. You look amazing!!! the shorts are the coolest thing ever!!! love them!!! man that post also made me depressed though, i want your tanned hot legs!!!

    love K

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  87. I love love love this outfit! everything about it is just perfect. You look stunning.

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  88. Love this! Girl I swear you have amazing style! The shorts look amazing on you!! Also, I gave you an award on my blog, because your blog is one of my favs! I look forward to your new posts, and I love all your outfits!!

    fashionwithellie.blogspot.com

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  89. I love wearing different shades of one color in the same outfit. Very cute!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  90. Leather, animal print?Yes please! :D
    Pure love, you look great!!

    xo xo,
    C.
    http://www.armoireideale.com/

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  91. Simply gorgeous Dear! Love your blouse, vest and shorts! Fantastic!

    http://archiveofmystyle.blogspot.com

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