Inspired by Jaymie Ashcraft (navy and olive combo)
Look # 1
Today I am sharing with you 2 outfits featuring olive and navy. Those are not colors that I usually combine but after seeing it on another blogger (Jaymie Ashcraft), I got inspired to see what I could create from my closet. As most of my post, I do not have links for my clothes because most of them are not new and also because my aim is to help you take advantage of what you already own and what you may want to add to your closet to help you create more outfit combinations. Use the colors or the type of clothing as your inspiration just as I did by not copying that blogger’s exact look but by using it as a baseline for your own look.
I have had all of these items except for the shirt in my closet for at least a year. I have two pairs of olive jeans and I like these the most because they are slightly darker than my other pair. They are American Eagle Next Level high waisted jeggings (similar). You have seen these blush Caslon sneakers on the blog before and I used them (similar) as well as my Nickel and Suede earrings to bookend my look.
This Target shirt was somewhat of a surprise for me. I found it on the clearance rack and I wasn’t sure whether it would fit because it was a size XS and it is cropped at the front. I also did not want it to add too much visual weight to my belly area but I was pleasantly surprised. I like it! The green stripes in the shirt tie in with the olive pants.
I really like the 3/4 length of the navy blue jacket. It allows you to wear bracelets that can be seen (oops, I do not have a picture proving that point) and it is not restrictive.
Look # 2
For this second look, I wore my second pair of olive jeans. These are lighter in color and feel more springy to me. Once again I am wearing a pair of Nickel and Suede earrings (gold cork leather). My jean jacket is thrifted, the little unique detail about it is the collar.
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I am wearing my Madewell sandals even though it was kind of cold when we took these pictures. I plan to wear them on our trip to Europe so I am trying to see how comfortable they are. My navy shirt is from Old Navy and I got it on clearance last summer when I was looking to add navy to my closet.
I really like this color combo and it makes me realize that I really like to create new outfits with what I have in my closet. I need to make sure to write a quick note when I see a color combination I have not thought of before or pin it on Pinterest!
A bientot!
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44 Comments
Jaymie Ashcraft
Love it!!!!!!!!
Jaymie
mimifce
Thanks for inspiring me!
jodie filogomo
It’s a great color combination, Mireille!! Don’t you just love getting inspiration from others?
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
mimifce
Especially when it easy on the budget and I can shop my closet! You are up next week!
jodie filogomo
It’s a great color combination, Mireille!! Don’t you just love getting inspiration from others?
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Jill
I get so much inspiration from other bloggers! Navy and olive is such a great combo! This reminds me I need to wear my olive jeans again soon!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
I typically wear them more in winter or fall but like to pull them out now and then in the spring!
Amy Ann Arnold
I love your olive jeans. Such a cute combo!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
mimifce
Thank you! Today I saw teacher at my son’s school that inspired me for a new outfit combo with those jeans. Will try it out this week!
Sheila (of Ephemera)
Both really cute casual outfits, Mireille! I like your sandals and jean jacket, and those cork earrings are awesome! Good for you for digging in your closet for remixes of what you already own. I love to shop, but I’m 99% thrift/second-hand – it’s fun to create new outfits out of things you know you love!
mimifce
I do need to thrift more because I would rather save for vacations then spend it on clothes. Just don’t always have the self control.
Kelsey Bang
great spring looks! super cute!
kelseybang.com
4allthingsdisney.com
mimifce
Thank you!
Jennifer
I really love that navy jacket!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
mimifce
Thank you! I have worn it a lot more this year than the last couple of years. It is hard in the south with the weather going from cold to hot and not much cool weather in between.
Laura Bambrick
I love pairing navy with practically everything! Those olive pants look great on you! I’m even wearing my pair today! Great minds!
mimifce
Thank you! I always find it fun when I read someone’s blog and I am wearing a similar outfit the same day.
Cristina - Memories of the Pacific
Loving the spring looks π
mimifce
Thank you!
Suchot
So cute!! I love olive but don’t usually think of wearing it with navy.
mimifce
Neither did I but it does work quite well!
Fashion On A Shoestring
Lovely outfit. I have something similar on today π
Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop. Have a great week and if you get chance I hope you can join us today for The Wordless Wednesday Link up π
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mimifce
I will try to find a minute today during baby’s nap!
Gail
It looks very fresh and classy as a combination, and I would never have thought of wearing navy and olive together! Thanks for the inspiration, and for joining #WowOnWednesday.
mimifce
That is why I love reading other’s blogs, good ideas out there!
Teresa
You look great in all three outfits! Very nicely done! Thanks for linking up at NanaHood and do come back!
mimifce
Thank you! And I will! Just discovered you today through a link up!
anna at Muttonstyle
He I agree that its not an obvious combo. I discovered it a couple of years ago and have worn it and blogged pics so much since. It’s great in the autumn.
Thanks for linking to Muttonstylemonday
mimifce
Thanks for hosting! Yes it would be perfect for the fall!
Nicole
nice casual look for vacation trips and the weekend. Thanks for sharing it at the Top of the World Style linkup party.
mimifce
Yes, it is pretty comfortable
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
I love you style it with clothes from your closet. It’s the real challenge, not to buy new clothes for good styling. Thank you for your friendly comment at tinaspinkfriday Mireille π
mimifce
You are welcome! Yes, I try not to shop too often because with our 4 boys and our trying to travel, if I spend too much on myself then we won’t go anywhere, lol! I still shop some but try to take advantage of what I already have!
Kim
It’s so smart of you to make use of your olive jeans, as it gives an unexpected look from blue jeans. I think blue and green is such a classic combo. I hope your shoes are comfy enough for your travels–sounds exciting!
mimifce
So far so good on the sandals. Might not be as comfortable as the black ones I also plan to bring but comfy enough I think as long as I do not encounter cobblestone streets! thank you!
Jessica A Jannenga
Great color combo! I love the olive pants you are wearing. I have a pair of cargo type pants from the Loft I love. I would like a dark olive pair of paperbag waist pants this Spring. Your jacket is lovely and I love those sandals! Cognac brown is so versatile in the spring-summer.
thanks forlinking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
mimifce
Thank you! I have been noticing the paperbag waist pants. I have yet to try a pair. Would be curious to see how they look on me.
Claire Justine
Great combo and colours. I love outfits like this π Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays π Hope you can join us tomorrow.
mimifce
Will do! Thanks for hosting!
Jacqui Berry
Thanks for sharing on #chicandstylish today. Much appreciate you joining us. Jacqui Mummabstylish
Laurie
The Navy and Olive work well together. I really like the pink stripe top too xx
mimifce
Thank you!
Mica
What a stylish colour combo !I’ve only worn blush and olive together before a few times, I need to try it more often! It was great you could get inspired to try this π
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Hope that your week is going well and you have a great Easter weekend π
Away From The Blue
mimifce
Thank you for hosting! Been a busy week but all in all not bad! Especially now that my internet is back after 3 days!