Ran out of the house for an 8am meeting... Result is no time to retake with a smile and no good light to show the dark grape color of the skirt. Bummed because I really really loooove today's outfit and wanted a happy face to go with it. :)
PS: I was wrong about never wearing the jacket zipped.
Current & Elliott jacket - Ebay
Michael Stars tank - $1 at flea market
Purple skirt - $5 at H&M
Report booties - Amazon?
Brahmin - Nordies
ETA: Pic of the colors next to one another. :)
LACeleste replied 10 years ago
Hi Rae,
I really like this! It is a very original and compelling color combo.
Mad high/low skills at work! I'm so happy you bought that jacket!
Jewell replied 10 years ago
That pairing of colors is pure genius! I'm using my imagination since the skirt appears black in the photo. You look A-MA-ZING in that jacket...a statement piece for sure! I'm so glad you were able to get it in the right size.
catgirl replied 10 years ago
Love the color combo. My friends daughter is painting her bedroom citron, grape and grey!
Adelfa replied 10 years ago
Super cool combo....
Neel replied 10 years ago
I love how that closed jacket looks with the skirt! And I imagine berry with citron would look amazing! No wonder you loved the outfit!
Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
Soooooo much love for this jacket on you. And don't you hate it when an item looks black in a photo when it isn't?
NDMom replied 10 years ago
You are so stylish....this looks like an ad from a magazine! Love it!
Aubergine replied 10 years ago
Great colors together, even if I have to kinda imagine the purple!
deb replied 10 years ago
I can just picture the grape with the citron. Please post a pic of this color combo. The jacket looks really good zipped.
Mary Beth (formerly LBD) replied 10 years ago
Okay, I love this. Love love love! The jacket is just divine - is this the same jacket some of us thought was kind of short? Pretend I didn't ever say that - this is just perfect!
cciele replied 10 years ago
Aha, I see your Noir side peeking out. Well done!
rae replied 10 years ago
Thanks, everyone! I wish it would have shown up how I see it in the mirror. I added a screenshot of the two colors side by side.
Extra fun fact for those that didn't like the jacket:
When I first showed DH the jacket (while wearing pajama pants), he immediately said, "Ugh, that's terrible!" BUT when I put it on with a skirt a la the outfit today, he was won over. So I guess crop jackets just look better overall with skirts/dresses. I want to wear the jacket with my yellow snake dress, too!
MsMary replied 10 years ago
Wow! I would never have thought to put those colors together! LOVE!!
lyn67 replied 10 years ago
Amazing! Like that chartreuse(citron) with grape!
Raisin replied 10 years ago
I knew this jacket would be great! Love the outfit and color combo!
Sona replied 10 years ago
Oh man. so glad you kept that jacket. love everything about this. Happy face dance!
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Suz replied 10 years ago
That is such an interesting combo! I'll bet your customers were impressed!
Beth Ann replied 10 years ago
Gorgeous! Rich, vibrant and uber modern.
Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago
Glad you kept it & more glad that it works - YLF :)
Ariadne replied 10 years ago
Every item is killer, and together? I'm dead.
gryffin replied 10 years ago
Such a great outfit Rae!! Just love that jacket on you and love it with the skirt and the brahmin and booties. Cannot wait to see all the wonderful ways you will wear it!!
I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)