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September 2, 2023

In the Mood for Monochromatic / Casual Friday

There’s no stone-set style rule that says you have to bucket every single piece of your outfit into this trend. So if all else fails, do it with denim!

Gold and emerald accessories lend a touch of elegance to an otherwise laid-back ensemble. Perfect for casual Friday!

See? It’s really that simple. It’s a bit tame compared to the other ways we’ve rocked this trend this week, but if you’re more of a test-the-waters type of gal (or guy), this is an easy way to do it.

So, what’s your favorite look from this week? Check back next Tuesday for a monochromatic fashion challenge recap. Happy holiday weekend! -H

Don’t forget to e-mail me your photos! Have you incorporated one of my weekly fashion themes into your wardrobe regime? Snap some pics and e-mail them to hallie@coralsandcognacs.com with a blurb about you, your look and a link to your blog (if you have one)!

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10 comments

Fashion By Alicia on September 2, 2023 at 12:47 pm

Fun Friday look!

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Lia on September 2, 2023 at 2:25 pm

Looooove this look! Those shoes are gorgeous, and that ring looks fabulous!
xoxo
Lia

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Tabitha on September 2, 2023 at 3:57 pm

Very cute! I absolutely LOVE those shoes.

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No Guilt Fashion on September 2, 2023 at 4:07 pm

Ugh…those shoes are fabulous. I want them in my closet.
No Guilt Fashion

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Jen on September 2, 2023 at 5:21 pm

Cute and adorable outfit for the summer, love the yellow shoes. And great images of Chicago

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Kimberly on September 2, 2023 at 9:54 pm

Love the ring & those shoes!

http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

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Mae on September 3, 2023 at 1:15 pm

LOVE this look! the yellow & emerald is a gorgeous combo! and the pics made me miss Chicago so much! especially the River.

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Laura on September 4, 2023 at 8:21 pm

Great look, these photos are gorgeous!
I spent a summer in Chicago 3 years ago and loved it!

Laura

http://www.stylenotesbylaura.blogspot.com

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realgirlglam.com on September 6, 2023 at 2:46 pm

Love this look! Those shoes are soo fabulous & so is the ring!

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Mary Lane on September 7, 2023 at 3:10 pm

I like this! More subtle than your other monochromatic looks, but still modern and chic. Love the ring!

http://www.stylish3.com/marylane

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