There’s always a bright side. Even if it starts raining cats and dogs right after these pics were taken :-/
Suit: Zara (similar trousers here. Add a shirt instead – doesn’t have to be a blazer). Striped top: MNG by Mango. Brogues: Topshop (love). Bag: Coach vintage. Necklace: Second hand shop (thrift). Hat: ASOS. Disclosure: This campaign is produced by Style Coalition and sponsored by jcpenney.
I’ve definitely noticed something about me from years ago vs. now. I don’t wear head to toe black like I used to. Thing is, I never knew that I was until Michael plus a close friend pointed it out. I must have been in such a ‘coma’ of auto-dressing that I didn’t see it. For years.
If you showed my former ‘darker’ self the above pictures (or this jumpsuit), she would’ve laughed: ‘you’ve got to be bloody kidding. I am NOT wearing that.’
Now I love colour and have put away my all black uniform. Surprising bit though is that it actually feels better. If any of this rings true with you, I hope you feel inspired enough here to try something different. More why nots. Less why should I.
For this MNG for Mango challenge I teamed their striped top with a fuschia suit. Wearing classics are synonyms with Parisians so I twisted a classic suit to make it more me.
The former all black wearing Karen would never have approved.
David Diaz says:
Love the spark of pink! & THose shoes… totally FIERCE! 😀
Have a Good Day!
David
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We Can Pretend says:
the stripes and the red are perfect. obsesssed with ur blog!!
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Gemma says:
a navy suit would have been perfect for that mango striped tee. this red colour calls more for a black and white stripe worn with those black brogues youve posted on.
Ria says:
I love this pink! Look awesome. I’m a former all black offender myself!
Asia says:
To take a suit and wear it in a pink color is sheer genius and I love playing around with strips in different colors. It really does work in colors other than black/white or navy/white. Excellent styling Karen, you took a classic look and made it yours!!
AJ TAYLOR says:
I love how the color modernises such a classy look. beautiful!!!!
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GIAA says:
love that suit, amazing color!
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Chelsea says:
Love it! I used to be devoted to black as well. I still have fab moments in black, but I am rarely without color. Great outfit. xo
Style-Pursuit says:
Wearing more colour = the very right thing to do! If only I had guts to work it, though… :o)
You look absolutely fantastic in fuschia!
x
Dominika says:
really amazing outfit!
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letizia says:
beautiful Karen love this color!
And I have the same floppy hat!
☆ Letizia
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Hillary says:
I am totally with you on having a former “darker” side! I love this and the jumpsuit to which you linked to as well!
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Clochet says:
You look stunning in that suit!! Love how bright pink looks on you!! Good choice.
xx, Clochet.
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VintagePickle says:
That hot pink is amazing! But to be honest I was more taken away by that gorgeous necklace! Where on this funky dunky earth did u get that?
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VintagePickle says:
That hot pink is amazing! But to be honest I was more taken away by that gorgeous necklace! Where on this funky dunky earth did u get that?
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K.M. says:
the shoes are so cute ..love them ♥
Malena says:
Great mix and amazing suit! 🙂
Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) says:
such a beautiful, bright pink shade!
LocalCeleb says:
Love the pink suit~
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Camilla says:
This is so amazing- that suit is brilliant
xo Camilla
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Sing says:
That suit is fantastic, the perfect color for you. You look extremely youthful in these photos.
thefashionguitar says:
Cute shoes!
XO Charlotte
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Emma, Ella you pick! says:
love it, gorgeous shoes!!! Following 🙂
xo Emma
Dress and Dish: Lana says:
Love the shoes!!
chelseasgirl says:
Fabulous colored suit. I’ve been on a search for one, and you’ve inspired me to keep looking!
Xx
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Melissa says:
this suit looks amazing with the stripes and I absolutely love your shoes
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Laura says:
this suit is the answer to my prayers!
doees it come in different colours? it is incredible!!
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Sophie Loloi says:
LOVE that color on you!
xx
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Parisian ShoeGals says:
The suit amazing color gives a whole new level to its classic shape.
Shocking pink always makes me think about Elsa Schiaparelli and blooming flowers.
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Mika says:
oh that bag! gorgeous.
City Girl (EC1) says:
Love this outfit, you look great! Enjoying your blog 🙂 x
Erica Wark says:
OMG – what a great suit!! Looks amazing!!
xo
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madzia says:
bag is great 🙂
feesha says:
I used to be the same. Then was obsessed with colors. I remember once I wore fuschia pants, bright turqouise top & a neon pink scarf. A guy asked me if I was a raver haha. Now I’m in between.
Ashley Madekwe says:
This colour is STUNNING on you!
paquita dinamita says:
that color looks so great on you!!
ASH says:
Pink is great on you.
LV says:
I am loving those shoes!
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Nadette says:
I love this look! I’m still not bold enough to wear electric bright pants, but I love fuscia, and I’m also purposely gravitating away from black and toward more color. Gorgeous from heat to toe!
The Girl in the Shoes says:
I’m so in love with this suit but we never got it in our Zara stores…it looks great though!
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Kelly (Unremittingly Kel) says:
this is SUPER bold, and i LOVE it.
you totally rock the colors, glad you got out of your ‘black coma’
🙂
The Photodiarist says:
Agree with you 100%. I’ve added green, red and yellow pants and colorful tops to my closet for fall and cannot wait to wear them. currently sporting yellow jeans, I might add. It definitely feels better. Am sure I will return to my all black monochrome looks one day but for now, it’s all about color!
ELLA. says:
I have this exact bag, got it from the vintage store I work at. LOVE this suit. Looks fab xx