Craving Pastels

by Karen Blanchard
23 February 2012
Doing the pastel/neon thing on the cheap. 




CONVERSE


Dress & neon necklace: Forever 21.  Similar dresses here and here.  Try these neon necklaces: this, this or this one. Shoes: Converse.  Hat: Trash & Vaudeville (others on sale here). Bag: Thrift. 
This is probably the laziest way to get in on the pastel shade trend for Spring.  Just wear a pair of Converse chucks.   I think this is the what? 3rd pair now? Got the DIY studded greys, the baby pinks and now these bright tangerines. It’s from their Spring line but I’m thinking what if they did neon ones?  *scratches chin*

If you fancy a free pair for yourself have a go here.

I’m wearing a long jersey number over winter leggings.   I won’t be too far off from wearing a version of this collage one day I’m telling you (the Proenza is optional tempting).  

Category: hats, maxi, maxi dress

74 comments

  1. Camilla says:

    this looks fab, and I actually do have hi-top neon green converse- they’re amazing so I’m surprised chucks stopped making them?

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

    • Karen says:

      I had no idea they had neon ones : )

  3. ZET Fashion says:

    I really LOVE this look! So cute!! 🙂

  4. Anonymous says:

    Have you had that dress a while? I’ve never seen it at forever21… nice! love your style!

    • Karen says:

      Yes got it over a year ago!

    • Alexis says:

      aww okay, its a nice look : ) thanks for responding I would have gone mad looking for it lol

  6. Lady M. says:

    I really like it! However I think you are the only one who can wear this 🙂

  8. Karolina B-H says:

    I’ve been following your blog for a while, like a year or so.. and I think this is a first time I’m living a comment, because this is my favourite look of you ever, just feels so fresh 😉 anyway sending some sun from FL
    xxo

    • Karen says:

      Hi Karolina. I’m like you. I rarely comment on blogs. Mostly lurk so ‘hello’ : )

  9. Malena says:

    Necklace looks great!

  10. Mandy says:

    This is a gorgeous and comfortable outfit! I love how your neon necklace pops against the grey background of your dress.

  11. Venesha says:

    haha!!!….IT’S DEFINITELY THE LAZIEST WY FOR SURE, AND SIMPLE THE EASIEST TOO, IF ONES AFRAID OF COLOUR. I LOVE THE COOL LAID BACK LOOK AND THAT NECLACE IZ VERY PRETTY!

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  12. Semicosmic says:

    Love this outfit, the pops of neon are great.

  14. madzia says:

    everything is very nice 🙂

  16. marija says:

    oh god, this outfit is soooo cute, comfy and springish.
    that yellow bag that you added at the collage at the end, where is it from?

    all the best,

    Marija

  17. Emilie says:

    Awesome look!

  20. TeeM says:

    When did you purchase this dress? I cant find it online. 🙁 And can you show pictures of the back? <3 your blog btw. 🙂

    • Karen says:

      I got the dress over a year ago. I’ve had it for ages. It has a low scoop back. Not too low. Like bra strap or above