Inspired by a Pair of Earrings: Colorful Combo
Sometimes, the idea for an outfit starts with a piece of clothing or a shoe, and other times it starts with an accessory such as this beaded pair of earrings. I bought a couple pairs of beaded earrings on our family vacation to Colorado and this colorful pair was the starting point of the outfit I am sharing today. Just like with my outfit a few weeks ago with my white skirt and colorful top (here), I have had both of these pieces in my closet for a while, but have never paired them together. The color combo (yellow, green and orange) is an interesting one but it works surprisingly well.
Shirt and shorts were thrifted while my purse is actually one my mom recently gave me and it is from Ivory Coast from about 55 years ago. I think it is snakeskin like the clutch she gave me. I shared that clutch in a post last year here. It finally warmed up to the usual hot and humid weather here and that is not a good thing in my book. It’s hot and sweaty here!
I really go back and forth between wearing shorts and very flowy pieces like dress and skirts. I learned with our few days in Greenville last week that my flowy pants were not my friends when it is 100 degrees with 56% humidity. I was a mess! It’s a learning curve for me every summer to decide what to wear when it is hot.
I won’t be posting this Friday: I am heading to Arizona to spend some time with my friend Jodie and I am looking forward to visiting with her and Rob. I do have post about budgeting and my struggles on Wednesday Will I pack appropriate weather clothes for my trip? I did learn some things from last year July trip, and this past week’s trip to Greenville, SC, but I probably will regret some packing choices as usual!
A bientôt!
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20 Comments
Di
Cute summer outfit! Your shirt is the perfect summer shade of cool green. I know you will have a fantastic time with Jody and Rob, enjoy your trip! I’m sure there will be lots of thrifting on the agenda. In Arizona it will be hot, but at least it is dry and you won’t have to cope with the humidity!
mimifce
Yes, the dry heat makes a big difference! It’s my 3rd time in Arizona in the summer (my brother got married there a few years ago) and I like dry heat much better than humid heat!
jodie
Packing is always a learning curve. And with this heat, I do try to concentrate on natural fibers even more. Many of my flowy pants are polyester and even though they are flowy, they don’t seem as cool.
Love the color combo and that purse is amazing,
XOOX
Jodie
mimifce
Interesting: I am going to look at the fabric content of the two pants I had packed.
Joanne
I find I rarely feel like I got my packing “just right” no matter what. Even when visiting the same place at the same time the weather can feel so different from year to year and it’s hard to be ready for anything. I hope your trip goes real well!
mimifce
You would think we would get it right, but yes, you are right, even the same time of the year can feel different.
Nancy
And it works! Lovely colours. Have a great time with Jodie and Rob!
mimifce
Thanks, Nancy!
nicole orriens
I love your colorful earrings and how they inspired your outfit : )
mimifce
A new fun color combo!
Jennifer
This outfit is super cute. Love the shorts!
Jennifer
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mimifce
Thanks, Jennifer. They are a great length!
Sally in St Paul
I love the shade of green in your shirt, and it looks really good with those shorts – a fun combination!
mimifce
Thanks, Sally! It was a different combo
Amy Scott
I like this outfit! The handbag is so interesting! How cool!
mimifce
It’s pretty neat!
Kathrine Eldridge
Love this cute shorts look Mireille! These shorts are super cute and loving the bag. Have fun with Jodie!
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mimifce
I had a great time. Now to get back to a routine as school starts in a week!
Shelbee on the Edge
This is such a cute and summery color combination. I love that minty green top and it pairs so nicely with those adorable shorts! I sometimes build an entire outfit from earrings or some other accessory. It keeps things interesting, for sure! I have to start packing for our upcoming road trip to Florida and I was planning on lots of lightweight flowy pants, but now you have me questioning that decision for the humidity there!
Shelbee
mimifce
I am curious to see what works for you for your trip. We start back to school in 2 days. It hasn’t been as hot lately here, but Saturday, we were outdoors most of the day for a little block party and the humidity was at 78%. I wore shorts that were very lightweight, but wow, I still was just pouring sweat!