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FAQ // LOCATION: New York, New York • BY WAY OF: The Midwest (Cleveland/Chicago) • HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Attainable, trendy and fun. I’m constantly wearing unexpected pairings – like statement pumps and a graphic tee. • FAVORITE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? The vintage Gucci clutch I thrifted for $40. • ANY OBSESSIONS? I like my coffee black, my heels high and my martinis dirty. • GUILTY PLEASURES? Complex carbohydrates and shoe shopping -- both in excess. (And SoulCycle, as a result.)

ARE YOU A FULL-TIME BLOGGER? No, I work as a Development Manager and Contributing Editor at Glam.com. • WHY DID YOU START YOUR BLOG? I've spent nearly seven years on the corporate grind, where sartorial humor and an expertly crafted color-block can get lost in the boardroom. As a result, I decided to create a blog -- a space where I’d hoped my writing, styling and excessive shoe collection would be better comprehended. • WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Living stylish and spontaneously in New York City – and beyond. I aim to inspire others to have fun with fashion and to live lightheartedly • HOW’D YOU THINK OF THE NAME? To be honest, the name just came to me. I’m a big color-blocker and a sucker for alliteration in writing. It just fit. • WHAT’S THE CORRECT WAY TO WRITE IT? corals + cognacs.

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August 4, 2024

A Workweek’s Worth of: Color-Blocking / Thursday

Day 4 / Thursday: For a more unexpected way to brighten up your summer style, reach for contrasting colors in relaxed fabrics. This chic combo will allow you to achieve a fashion-forward look without compromising your comfort.

Wearing: Dress, Forever 21 / Cardigan, Kimichi Blue (via Urban Outfitters) / Belt, J.Crew /

Shoes, Nine West (yes, I have them in two colors, remember these? Oops!) / Bag, Kate Spade

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have you checked out this week’s looks from Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday?

Would you wear this color combination together? I always love to hear your thoughts and feedback! -H

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Alyssa on August 4, 2024 at 6:10 am

Very chic outfit! I love your shoes and boyfriend cardigan! The color is so pretty and bright!

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-Alyssa from The BF Mashup

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SMS Style on August 4, 2024 at 8:24 am

Think this is my fave so far xxx

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Fashion By Alicia on August 4, 2024 at 10:23 am

Love the shoes!

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rach_t on August 4, 2024 at 10:44 am

This outfit is so lovely. I'm especially crushing on the shoes!! They are gorgeous!!!
Rachel 🙂
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jill815 on August 4, 2024 at 1:02 pm

I love this entire outfit. The color blocking is excellent, modern and summery, and I'm especially loving the shoes!

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mydressyways.com on August 4, 2024 at 1:05 pm

Super cute shoes! OMG! I love the outfit!

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Kiki on August 4, 2024 at 2:05 pm

How funny- my secretary was wearing a red suit yesterday and asked me if I thought she could put aqua with it… I'm SO showing her your post!!! I love what you've been wearing lately, and I'm drooling over your Tory bag. 🙂 Kiki

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Lia on August 4, 2024 at 2:19 pm

I loooove the shoes with the cardi! Your color-blocking skills are pretty top notch girl! I love every look you've done so far, and this is no exception. Brava!
xoxo
Lia

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justtrendy.net on August 4, 2024 at 4:33 pm

Oh wow! That is a super cute dress! Not to mention those shoes are irresistible ! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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Callie on August 4, 2024 at 5:59 pm

My goodness, I want those shoes. Perfect color, perfect wedge - what a great pick! I really do like the look as a whole. It's a very interesting color combination, but works wonderfully for the summer season!

-Callie
unladylikeblog.blogspot.com

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taimitogetdressed on August 4, 2024 at 7:05 pm

You look so lovely! I love the color combination. I am not usually a huge colorblocking fan but this looks great.

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Sofia on August 4, 2024 at 7:57 pm

Great color combination.

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simply frabulous on August 4, 2024 at 8:20 pm

Fantastic color combination. I am in love with your red dress :))
And thank you for your nice comment on my blog 😉

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Marcela Gmd on August 5, 2024 at 12:26 am

Bonitos colores!!! I like your post!!
Maybe we can follow each other?
Besos, desde España, Marcela

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ashley4emergy on August 5, 2024 at 2:10 am

Love the color combo. Tres chic!

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chiara on August 5, 2024 at 3:18 am

The color combination is interesting and summery, and I like it. Lovely shoes!

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Mary Lane on August 5, 2024 at 9:38 pm

Haha, I was thinking those shoes looked familiar! I love this color combination.

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