Today I'm finishing up my series on blue and pink summer outfits not directly inspired by, but reflecting the colors and motifs of, this still life painting from the most recent Style Imitating Art challenge ("improved" here with a Jersey Wooly rabbit).
As part of my short-sleeved T-shirt refresh last fall, I purchased this magenta T at Kohls for $6.79. It's one of those crossover Ts in my closet that I will wear for normal daily life as well as a sleep shirt, so I sized up a bit (because I'm not as comfortable when I sleep in a top that isn't generously sized). As probably everyone has heard by now, Viva Magenta is the Pantone Color of the Year, so I figure there's no better time to rock this version of Red-Violet that "vibrates with vim and vigor."
Of course I had to try it with my new floral cardigan, and I thought the pieces looked nice together. Even though the magenta color isn't present in the cardigan, there were several pink tones, which made it easy to add another version of pink.
I continued the "various pinks" theme with my layered necklaces, adding a warm pink drop necklace and my DIY white faux pearl with double tassel necklace along with some mixed metals chains. I like how the white pops against the magenta, and the pink tassel made from a skein of variegated pink embroidery floss is a favorite of mine.
Here you can see the subtle print mixing in this outfit with the navy/soft blue cross skirt and the metallic denim flats, both of which read like a solid (aka false plain) at a distance.
This was one of those rare days when I didn't wear my hair with a headband, in braids, or in a ponytail, so you can see my hair to its full, somewhat unruly extent.
My daily bracelet stack followed the basic "pile on a bunch of bead bracelets that repeat (or sorta resemble) colors in the outfit" strategy. No paper beads this time! I do have paper bead bracelets sets that would work, but instead I went with an assortment of glass, stone, and metal beads ranging from about 6-10mm (all bracelets DIY except the top navy/silver one from a CJ Banks set).
I liked the magenta T with blue so well that I did it again, this time using a floral print scarf to tie the colors of the top and cardigan together. I wore the same metallic denim flats and finished the outfit simply with denim capris (the skirt from the previous outfit would work here too). The magenta and blue bracelets from the first outfit made another appearance, accompanying a paper bead bracelet set that I made in spring 2022 to accompany a blue/pink/green fish scarf (set #1 in the design post here).
What do you think of Viva Magenta? Is this a color you like to wear or to decorate with? Have you added any magenta items to your wardrobe or your décor this year?
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That magenta tee is lovely on you and I really like that floral cardigan with it! I think that magenta is the best shade of pink, I have quite a few pieces in my wardrobe in this colour :)
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Your hair is beautiful- we need to see it "unruly" a bit more often! Thanks for sharing these great color suggestions at #WowOnWednesday
What a pretty color combination and your bracelets match perfectly as usual! I didn't know viva magenta was the Pantone color of the year. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty. Allyson @ Southern Sunflowers
I adore Viva Magenta! I've always loved bright pinks and purples so it's right down my street!
That tee is lovely and it's one I would have bought had I seen it. Your hair is beautiful down, it certainly doesn't look unruly, just lovely! And I love how you layer necklaces...you've so creative with it. I'm not very good at doing that at all. I could do with you here to show me how!!
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Your unruly hair!! I think it's gorgeous, Sally! I never really get a feel for how long it is, though! But, back to fashion! I think your Viva Magenta tee was perfect with your new floral cardigan. It's like they were made for each other. This color combo really works for your coloring, too. I can see why you've been able to create so many different outfits for it. Thanks to Shelbee and her painting! I also love the false plain phrase. I may steal that though I'm not 100% sure I have anything that falls into that category!
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