Wow, wow, wow! I'm so excited about this look! Pastels are still in for Spring but now it's time to pair them with a dark & BOLD color. Last year it was about the all light colored everything...for Spring 2014, layer on multiple pastel colors then set the look off with a punch of vibrant burgundy or a deep rich brown with a red-ish hue. Oh my! I especially love the look with light blond hair, dark brows and a dark lip mixed with accent pastels. You'll be seeing a lot of light and dark mixing this spring, so try it out!

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I know what you're thinking, "ANOTHER oversized sweater?!?"
Yep, yep & yep. This vintage beauty has been eyed at a vintage shop for months (finally got it!)... It's so incredibly soft and warm...perfect for Ohio winters. I highly recommend wearing anything blanket like...you've just got to try it!
Sometimes I have to keep it bright & fun during this long, cold, gray drab time. This outfit, I paired the bright vintage sweater with new trendy pieces. I love the mix of the plaid and the polka dot pants...anytime I can mix different sizes of simple patterns, I'm in. The geometric necklace adds another interesting touch of bold shapes and multiple colors.
Hat: Nastygal  ///  Sunglasses:  ZeroUV  ///  Necklace: Similar from Bauble Bar  ///  Neon Knit Sweater: Missguided  ///  Turquoise Blanket Sweater: Vintage (local shop)  ///  Polka Dot Pants: Zara  ///  Wedge Boots: Steve Madden (check out my glitter back DIY)

This look was inspired by the Coast to Coast Challenge from CoastToCoastCentral.com. The challenge was to post a look on Instagram of your outfit containing dark hues and red lips. How fun!...How could I say no? The weekly challenge was birthed out of the desire to connect women, inspire each other to try new things, and to keep up with the latest fashion trends.
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I really enjoy how the color pops from this outfit! I normally wear crazy color all over...so I like how this forced me to be more neutral and then play with some bright pops, like these lovely Nasty Gal Shoe Cult leopard boots. I also usually don't wear red lip color but I enjoyed the experiment...I love how it goes with my bold colored sparkly necklace.
Also, I thought my Bon Look glasses would add a punch to the outfit. They are the Crystal Sand La Marquise. They are quite a statement piece but I love how the color just kind of blends in with my skin and hair. They just add that extra layer of cool and really show my personality.

Contrast Sleeve Coat: SheInside  ///  Fringe Purse: from Banyan Tree in Cleveland  ///  Leggings: Zara  ///  Boots: NastyGal Shoe Cult  ///  Glasses: Bon Look, La Marquise  ///  Necklace: Find similar at Bauble Bar