Think Pink for Autumn & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #782
As you may already know from my many adventures in thrifting and my various upcyle projects, I am passionate about secondhand shopping and giving new life to old things. But sometimes I do still love to shop my favorite retail stores and add some brand new pieces to my wardrobe.
As we transitioned into the colder months, I finally had to put my summer dresses into hibernation and take inventory of my leggings, tee shirts, and long cardigans as these three items constitute the basic formula for my every day cold weather wear.
I was getting a little bored with my leggings and tee shirts and wanted to add a few new colors to my fall wardrobe palette. I purchased the slouchy pink tee shirt first, using rewards points so it was basically free. Then I spotted these raspberry colored leggings and the color really appealed to me. It is very different from the current colors in my leggings collection and it captures the more feminine side of traditional earthy colors for autumn.
Finally, I encountered this lovely pink and gray long cardigan that I simply couldn’t resist. When I brought it home to my closet room, I quickly realized that I had inadvertently purchased a perfectly coordinated fall outfit in shades of pink. And so I ran with it.
Keeping consistent with the color palette, I wore my old burgundy floppy hat and added a fabric belt from a tan floral dress as a hat band. I almost always incorporate a scarf into my cold weather outfits so I wore my burgundy and white paisley scarf with burgundy tassels. Since I don’t have any pink cowgirl boots (I do want a pair eventually), I opted for my trusty old black cowgirl boots. My necklaces include a long black tassel, a crochet wrapped stone, and a pink and burgundy wooden necklace. My purplish pink butterfly wing earrings are also a new addition that I found at a flea market a few months ago.
I really do try to include something secondhand in every outfit I wear. It makes me feel more authentically myself as an avid thrifter when I put those preloved pieces to work. Since most of this outfit was purchased new at retail prices, I made sure to include secondhand jewelry. Even though I found my earrings at a flea market, they are handmade not preloved. But my pink and burgundy necklace was preloved so I at least included one secondhand thing. My kids bought this necklace for me from a used jewelry stand at a local flea market and I was so excited at how well they know my style! And my mother-in-law just sent me a very similar necklace in shades of brown that I am very much looking forward to wearing.
My fall and winter outfit formula feels a lot like pajamas. And that’s how it should be as far as I am concerned. Winter is for rest and rejuvenation so I might as well dress for the occasion…relaxed, cozy, and comfortable!
Do you like shades of pink for fall and winter? Or do you prefer to stick with a more traditional color palette in your seasonal wardrobe?
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Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
16 Comments
Amy Johnson
That is a gorgeous cardigan! Thanks for the party!
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Thanks, Amy! It is so warm and cozy, too!
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Shelbee
Melynda
Shelbee, Thanks so much for the great visit, and of course the shout out on my post for Hosting an Open House. Have a wonderful week ahead, take care.
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Thanks so much, Melynda! I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
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Shelbee
Nancy
What a amazing combination of gorgeous colours, and they look fantastic on you! I love ton sur ton! And thank you so much for the feature! Have a great weekend my dear friend!
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Thank you so much, Nancy! I always think of you when I wear a monochromatic outfit because I just love the phrase ton sur ton! I hope you are enjoying your weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Sally in St Paul
Moody, dusky pinks are under-appreciated colors for fall but look so great at this time of year. I love the trick of adding statement accessories so that a “pajama”-like outfit goes from “did she just roll out of bed?” to “that’s a whole look!” 😉
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Sally, thanks so much for this lovely comment! I am definitely an “accessories make the outfit” kind of girl. Accessories are even more under-appreciated than dusky pinks for fall, I think. But they are like little magical potions that can instantly transform an outfit! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Di
Shelbee, I can’t imagine going on a shopping trip and finding a whole matching outfit in one go! That’s some good shopping Karma. Love the way this look came together. Those are such soft and beautiful colors in your long cardigan, and you look so comfortable and cozy. Also, the fall foliage in the background of your pictures at this time of the year is gorgeous. Thanks for hosting the link up, and hope you have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much, Di! I actually found the three pieces on three different shopping trips…but all at the same retailer. I ordered the tee shirt online and I found the leggings and sweater in the store on two separate trips, which means I go into that store way too often! Hahaha I just received more rewards dollars so I ordered another long cardigan and a new hat! I hope you have a lovely weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
Your fall styling with pink is spot-on. It’s elevated, intentional, and a really fun twist on autumn color.
Rena
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Aw, thanks so much, Rena! I really appreciate that. I hope you have a lovely weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
Shelbee, I know green is your favorite color, but, gosh, do you look fabulous in this pink! I love the ombre effect of the cardigan. These three pieces were meant to be together, and you’ve combined them beautifully. I second the thought that you need some pink cowgirl boots! Thanks so much for the link party!
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Thanks so much, my friend! After green, I pretty much love all the colors equally! There are so many cowgirl boots that I want including pink, purple, green, and blue. And I just ordered new white ones, new black ones, and a pair of brown and green ones. The sale was too good to resist!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
You look very pretty in pink! That is a lovely outfit.
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Thank you so much, my friend. I really appreciate that. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee