outfit of the day + september color challenge

Sep132012

It may not be cool enough for fall clothes – but it’s perfect out for fall colors!

Top and peep-toes, Talbots
Skirt, J. Crew Outlet
Belt, J. Crew

I haven’t been able to find a peplum top yet, but I love how the belt gives this lace top (a hand-me-down from my mom!) a hint of peplum. The belt over a top or cardi look rarely works for me, but this time I felt great all day. Although note to self: take outfit photos before skirt gets all wrinkly. I have pretty good luck with the retail No. 2 pencil skirts staying smooth all day, but the factory versions definitely don’t have as much wool – and don’t stay as nice.

And of course I wore this skirt on purpose – this month’s color challenge is mustard! I can’t get enough of this fabulous fall color and have rounded up a few pieces to give you ideas for your fabulous outfits that somehow incorporate mustard, goldenrod, chartreuse and any other variance of this great color! Even though this is traditionally a fall shade, I know I”ll be wearing my mustard skirt all year.

Here’s some mustard inspiration to get you started! Next Thursday, September 20, I’ll post the link-up – with linky tools so you don’t have to send me anything ahead of time! So excited!

Belt, Target • Cardigan, Banana Republic • Necklace, Tinley Road • Moccasins, Minnetonka • Jeans, LOFT • Earrings, Kate Spade New York • Satchel, Target • Skirt, J. Crew Outlet (I’m wearing this one!)

I can’t wait to see all your looks!

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  1. Sarah says:
    September 13, 2012 at 8:05 am

    I’m not sure I own any mustard, but I’ll dig around. This is one of my favorite looks on you. Especially that gorgeous top.

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  2. Emily says:
    September 13, 2012 at 8:16 am

    lOVE LOVE LOVE this! the colors are so great together! :)

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  3. Rachael says:
    September 13, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I love that lace top! It’s so delicate looking.

    I actually did something very similar! Check it out: http://www.styleeveryday.com/2012/07/26/how-to-make-your-own-peplum-shirt/

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  4. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Love this outfit! These colors are great together! Will definitely participate in the linkup challenge! Following you now!

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  5. cake & valley says:
    September 13, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    that is such a creative way to get a “peplum” inspired top. love it! thanks for sharing.

    xoxo
    cake & valley

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  6. Stephanie says:
    September 13, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    So pretty! Love how you added the belt! I need to add some mustard to my closet…

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  7. Tara says:
    September 13, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    So we are totally wearing the same skirt! Go us! That top is adorable!

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