WIW: olive and pink

Suz reminded me this week of Angie's olive and pink ensemble. I'm often inspired by the ensemble posts, but if I don't use it immediately, I forget. I need some form of organization for keeping these ideas at my fingertips--for those days when I can't decide what to wear!

Olive and pink is what I'm wearing for a day of training at work. It could be cold or warm in the room (or both, as the AC goes off and on), so I like having a topper, although I don't like covering up the pink.

I went with Angie's suggested metallic option for shoes and belt.

The outfit: olive chinos with brass studs down the sides, tuxedo-style (Lucky); pink and green tie-dye effect tee (made by me); olive-y sage linen drape neck cardi (made by me); floral metallic belt (Fossil); pewter/light gold metallic flats (AGL); purple specs.

Thanks for looking! Your thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
(Gotta post and run now, but will be back later.)

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25 Comments

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Hah. How fun are those studded chinos? And self-made tie-dye is best. You look fabulous as always, Sharon. Eclectic Polished Boho. xo

  • merwoman replied 10 years ago

    What a beautiful blend of colours - so soft, yet by no means overtly feminine.  you look fantastic!

  • Mo replied 10 years ago

    I love all parts of this outfit!!  I'm tempted to stud my own olive pants.  Great job on the tee as well.

  • Ginkgo replied 10 years ago

    Beautiful, flattering colors on you and the fit is spot-on.  Wish this outfit was hanging in my closet!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    The tee is gorgeous on you! Beautiful look!

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    Love this. Your skills know no bounds!

  • kellygirl replied 10 years ago

    Again, your mixing of off the rack and fresh off the serger is amazing! Love the tee especially. I love
    Raglans and that one is especially fun with the different colored sleeve. Fab outfit!

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    Gorgeous - YLF.

  • Aida replied 10 years ago

    Great olive+pink look! I like it best without the topper so we can see that fabulous self-made top. Also, today's hair is extra sassy and fun :D

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    Thanks, everyone! You're all so kind.
    Mo, that would be so neat if you studded your own chinos.
    Kelly, I'm a raglan sleeve fan, too--thanks!
    Aw, Aida, that's nice to hear about my hair.

  • MsLuna replied 10 years ago

    Wow! The pink is totally unexpected! Initially you wear wearing the cardigan and I thought, "huh? This is all olive!" Then I saw #2! I really like the placement of the pink. Very unexpected! You look fab!

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    You are a masterful tie-dyer as well as seamstress!  Your version of pink and olive is wonderful.  Thank you for posting it.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Polished eclectic boho - Angie's just right! I love this colour combination on you. The top is super fab. You did a beautiful job with it. It looks luxurious. 

    I was thinking exactly the same thing about the ensembles. There's actually a pretty good organization system on the blog itself, but I forget to go look there sometimes. 

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    Oh, I have to set the record straight: Joy, I didn't dye the fabric; I bought it that way! (Angie, maybe you thought I dyed it, too.)

  • Dee replied 10 years ago

    I love the asymmetric color on the tee! I'm always so impress by your handmade items, they always look great and modern (just like this outfit).

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    I love you asymmetrical tee. The linen in the cardi is excellent, too.  I'm guessing you have a quality serger?

    And bedazzling the pants in such a chic way?  Absolutely!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    BethAnn, thanks! Yes, I have a combination serger and coverstitch machine, the Baby Lock Evolution. I didn't add the studs to the pants--they were there.

  • gardenchick replied 10 years ago

    This looks great! Another tee that I want to order :-)
    Love the color combination.

  • Ornella replied 10 years ago

    Happy, happy sigh. F.a.b.u.l.o.u.s!!!

  • Vickie KY replied 10 years ago

    I love the olive and green. The shirt is great. We are supposed to make tie dye shirts with our Bible School kids this year - any pointers to having such a fantastic one? vickie

  • Gracie replied 10 years ago

    I love this outfit!  the low-rise studded jeans are to die for and the raglan sleeve shirt is fantastic, you are a very talented seamstress.

  • replied 10 years ago

    Oh, I love the one sleeve being a different colour! Your self made pieces are fab as usual and how about studded chinos! How fab. You look great FC.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    Vickie, my tip is to start the tee with some tie-dyed-looking fabric that you love. LOL! I don't have the first clue about dyeing, unfortunately.

  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago

    I love the tee! Olive and pink is such a lovely combination! I love the soft layers of the cardigan, but I actually prefer the outfit without it -- probably because I like the tee so much!

  • Lyn D. replied 10 years ago

    Such an interesting top!
    I think we are almost hair twins too- how fun :)

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