Today’s outfit inspiration comes from the Bloggers Do It Better style challenge of mixing mint and coral, a very trendy color combo. Perfect for the official start of summer! 
I decided to try out the trend in small doses, starting with a soft mint on my fingernails.
When? June 20, 2012
What for? A morning of checking off more items on our to-do list. I rooted through my jewelry for coral and minty pieces, focusing the color combo up top. My paternal grandma’s coral necklace got another outing this week, and I mixed up the look by twisting it around a heavier silver chain. I also brought out a delicate flower pendant with a jade leaf, a mint-colored ring and delicate earrings, and I finished everything off with a corally head scarf and lipstick. I wanted the rest of my outfit to be very simple and neutral, keeping the focus on my accessories and bright fingernails. And yay! I rediscovered these trousers while switching out my closet. They’re quite lightweight, so they’ll be perfect for work during the summer.
And for more mint + coral inspiration, please check out the other Bloggers Do It Better entries here.
Details?
- Trousers: Woolworth’s, UAE (2008)
- Long-sleeved t-shirt: Nordstrom Rack
- Flats: K-Mart, years and years ago
- Coral necklace: My paternal grandmother
- Vintage wicker purse: Chicago art fair (2007)
- Scarf: Belt from another dress, H&M, UAE (2011)
- Ring, earrings, and chain necklace: My mom
- Nail polish: Revlon Top Speed nail polish in Jaded
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- Mint & Coral (lemongrassandsass.wordpress.com)
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Love that you went subtle with this. Love the nail color and the earrings!
Thanks, Lindsay! Trends take a while to trickle down to my wardrobe — I try to spend my limited funds on things I know will last longer than a season — but nail polish is a fun, cheaper way to try stuff out.