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Neutral Territory

October 13, 2013

For as much as I love color, I also love those days when I pair basics and instantly feel pulled together. Black, white, navy, grey, khaki…they are the perfect compliment to all of those bright colors and also wonderful on their own.  Looking at my outfits over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself reaching for the neutrals in the summer/fall transition (which seems to be taking forever around here). And neutrals don’t have to be boring – sure, you can pair all solids like I did here and it works. And yes, I consider leopard a neutral. I have a bracelet, shoes and belt going on here which for me, is the perfect combo, but just one would be fab too! I’m wearing my new favorite dress pants in this first photo – the Banana Republic Martin Fit Crepe Ankle Pant which I’ve paired with my trusty J.Crew blue oxford Tilda, Factory merino cardigan and J.Crew Calf-hair Valentina pumps.

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Neutrals can also work in polka-dots and stripes. And while you’re at it – mix a few patterns – stripes and dots, or dots on dots with leopard! My favorite neutral jewelry accessory are a set of pearls. These are the J.Crew factory twisted hammock pearls from several years ago and I wear them all the time. I like the different sized pearls and the multiple strands make them more interesting than just a single strand.

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I’m wearing the Banana Republic Sloan ankle pants in both of these photos. On the left: Charley Sweater in pom-pom dot and Polka-dot chambray button-down – J.Crew Factory, shoes – Gap. Right: Charley sweater in color block stripe and Printed silk two-pocket button-down – J.Crew Factory, Bijou bow flats – J.Crew.

As I was reorganizing my closet this weekend – I realized just how many neutrals I own! So while bright colors are fab,  basics can be just as fab! How about you? Do you prefer color or neutrals or both? Would love to hear what you think and thanks for visiting!

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  1. jcrewismyfavstore says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:23 am

    I love all of these combinations!!! Each outfit is super cute and super stylish!

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    • fablifeforever says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      thanks Rynetta!! and thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

      Reply
  2. gigiofca says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Nice neutrals! I love the french knot tippi.

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    • fablifeforever says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      thanks Gigi!

      Reply
  3. Lisa - respect the shoes says

    October 20, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Oh I covet that pom pom sweater – I missed out on both the retail and factory versions!

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    • fablifeforever says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:51 pm

      I wish I had the retail version and even though the Factory version isn’t perfect, now that I’ve styled it a few times I’m glad I picked it up. Maybe you’ll find a good deal on ebay or something 🙂

      Reply
  4. kim says

    November 2, 2013 at 4:59 am

    where is the necklace from in the first picture? it’s really nice!

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    • fablifeforever says

      November 2, 2013 at 11:33 am

      Thank you! The necklace is an old school J.Crew – it’s alternating pearls and rhinestone circles…one of my favorites.

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      • kim says

        November 2, 2013 at 10:15 pm

        it’s pretty and dainty

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