Navy & Turquoise

April's Instyle magazine has given me tons of ideas for new color pairings like this one--I really like the bright turquoise top against the neutral navy.

turquoise blouse thrifted
navy cardigan thrifted
bracelet and earrings made by coworker
gray slacks Gap
metallic wedges Clarks

Go Soft in Pastels

Go Soft in Pastels, a photo by The Chocolate Wonder on Flickr.

I really like how the addition of a small leather belt gives this blouse a little more definition near my waist. The darker blue of this blouse is rocking my world!

I'm featured in FabFindsUnder$50 calender for today--yay! Here's another take on pastels :).

blue multicolored blouse thrifted (Savers)
turquoise necklace--remixed made by coworker
black leather belt thrifted
gray denim skirt--remixed
turquoise sandals--remixed Cabin Creek

Black & Blue

Black & Blue, a photo by The Chocolate Wonder on Flickr.

My husband can't stand this dress... I want to hate it too, but I can't seem to let it go. The black wrap dress tempers down the pattern somewhat. Everything is remixed in one way or another.

turquoise necklace made by coworker
yellow (& blue flowers) camisole Old Navy
black wrap dress Old Navy
blue & green dress Kohl's
turquoise sandals Cabin Creek

Pastels

Pastels, a photo by The Chocolate Wonder on Flickr.

I really like this combination of minty green and turquoise. It's so springy!

I've caught some kind of sinus cold so hopefully I'll feel much better on Monday.

turquoise earrings JCPenney's
turquoise necklace made by coworker
blue floral dress Old Navy
light green cardigan--remixed thrifted
turquoise scarf--remixed TJ Maxx
turquoise sandals--remixed Cabin Creek

30 for 30 Winter Outfit #18-Green and Blue

30 for 30 Winter Outfit #18-Green and Blue
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

When will all this snow melt once and for all?!

I really like this green and blue combination. It seems as if I either pair this cardigan with purple, reds, or blues. What other color would you wear with it?

green & white cardigan-- Old Navy
turquoise scarf-- TJMaxx
tan slacks-- Ann Taylor Loft
blue & purple dot socks-- Target
brown flats-- B.O.C. via DSW

30 for 30 Winter Outfit #16--Turquoise Skirt

I can't believe how much wear I am getting out of this bright blue skirt!! I'm starting to miss other things in my wardrobe, however. That, and going shopping! As this blouse is fairly low cut, I put a camisole underneath. Hopefully that's not considered cheating.



black & white necklace made by coworker
light blue camisole Old Navy
leopard print blouse thrifted (Michael by Michael Kors)
black cardigan Old Navy
turquoise skirt Chadwicks
black tights ?
gunmetal gray oxford heels CL by Laundry via DSW

30X30 Challenge Day 16 Hot Pink Triad

30X30 Challenge Day 16 Hot Pink Triad
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

We went to the New England Air Museum today. I actually learned a lot about aviation!

Academichic recently linked to a really cool color scheme website. It's awesome stuff! colorschemedesigner.com/ Playing around with the site, I decided to try a hot pink triad.

hot pink blouse-- TJMaxx
lime green petal top-- Old Navy
gray denim skirt-- Old Navy
tan bag of goodness-- Cole Haan
turquoise sandals-- Cabin Creek

30X30 Challenge Day 14 Green/Blue

30X30 Challenge Day 14 Green/Blue
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Hey! :) I can't tuck in a shirt to save my life! lol!

rose quartz necklace-- local boutique
lime green petal top-- Old Navy
green/blue/brown skirt-- Ny &Co
turquoise sandals-- Cabin Creek

30x30 Challenge Day 8 Blues (and Green)

30x30 Challenge Day 8 Blues (and Green)
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Hey! I'm still participating in the challenge... I just haven't been uploading every outfit. I totally should do like Kasmira of WhatIWore2Day and start taking my outfit pictures in cool spots around town. There's only so many shots I can take in my apartment or on the little patch of land known as our backyard, haha! It also doesn't help that I'm on vacation, and don't necessarily have to 'dress up' everyday. I totally need some inspiration!

teal wrap dress-- Target Spring '10
lime petal top-- Old Navy Spring '10
turquoise sandals-- Cabin Creek
sea-green earrings-- gift

30 for 30 Day 7 Dress as Skirt

30 for 30 Day 7 Dress as Skirt
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Today's outfit is perfect for summer! Speaking of summer, I totally need to do one or two cool things before it's back to school again.

The blue/green 'skirt' is actually a dress!! I was going to wear a belt with it (as I've recently seen on Kimberly's blog), but it held up well enough without one.

turquoise scarf-- TJ Maxx
yellow camisole-- Old Navy
blue/green dress-- TJ Maxx
turquoise sandals-- Cabin Creek

30 for 30 Day 6 Green and Gray

30 for 30 Day 6 Green and Gray
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Not my best work, but I'm being diligent about documenting everything, good and not so good :). It has been getting a little tough trying to come up with different ways to wear my items. What do you do when you get into a clothing rut (besides buy new stuff)?

gray open cardigan-- TJ Maxx
lime green ruffle top-- Old Navy
gray denim skirt-- Old Navy
turquoise sandals-- Lifestride via shoes.com

30 for 30 Day 4-- Pink, Yellow, Brown

30 for 30 Day 4-- Pink, Yellow, Brown
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Not much to add to this. I really like this scarf--it goes with so much of my stuff!

pink shirt-- TJ Maxx
yellow camisole-- Old Navy
multi-colored scarf-- gift
brown dress-- Target
turquoise sandals-- Cabin Creek

30 for 30 Day 3--Skirt as Shirt

30 for 30 Day 3--Skirt as Shirt
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

I'm so proud of myself for rocking this skirt as a shirt. I am definitely going to try this again!! Woohoo!! Everything has been worn before.

In other news, I tried a Caramel Frappe from McDonald's for the first time--it's actually pretty tasty! I'm sure it probably contains a day's amount of sugar, however, haha!

turquoise necklace-- made by co-worker
blue/green/brown "shirt"-- NY & Co.
gray denim skirt-- Old Navy
gray open cardigan-- TJMaxx
brown woven belt-- NY & Co.
turquoise sandals-- Cabin Creek via Ebay

Styled by a fashionable friend

Styled by Adventures in Mass Transit
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

One of my friends on flickr is awesome for suggesting pairing this cardigan and dress together. It's bright and colorful and perfect for the spring-like weather we've been having recently!

coral origami cardigan--remixed Old Navy (Spring '10)
blue/green dress--remixed Kohl's (Summer '09)
turquoise hoop earrings--remixed via accessories swap
turquoise sandals--remixed Cabin Creek via ebay

Pattern Mixing: Stripes/Floral

Pattern Mixing: Stripes/Floral
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

I was originally going to wear the stripes with my floral skirt, but I changed my mind at the last minute. I think the pattern mixing worked out just fine--what do you think?

turquoise earrings--remixed made by coworker
black long-sleeve tee--remixed TJMaxx (Fall '09)
black & white striped blouse--remixed Old Navy (Spring '10)
spring jacket--remixed Target (Spring '08)
gap curvy jeans--remixed '08?
turquoise sandals--remixed Cabin Creek '08

Spring Wardrobe Capsule Challenge Day 3

Spring Wardrobe Capsule Challenge Day 3
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Jane has started a Spring Wardrobe Capsule challenge on her blog. Do check it out if you're so inclined. The main idea: Rock 10 items from your wardrobe, mixing and matching throughout the week. This is what I wore on Day 3.

I'm wearing the same dress, t-shirt, necklace, and boots from Monday.

turquoise necklace--remixed made by coworker
blue long sleeve t-shirt--remixed Target
blue/green dress--remixed Marshall
blue tights--remixed Target
brown boots--remixed Born

Spring Wardrobe Capsule Challenge Day 1

Spring Wardrobe Capsule Challenge Day 1
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

Jane has started a Spring Wardrobe Capsule challenge on her blog. Do check it out if you're so inclined. The main idea: Rock 10 items from your wardrobe, mixing and matching throughout the week. This is what I wore on Day 1.

tan shirtdress--remixed NY & Co
turquoise necklace--remixed made by co-worker
blue/green dress--remixedKohl's
brown/tan woven belt ?
blue long sleeve t-shirt--remixed (underneath dresses) Target
brown tights--remixed Target
brown boots--remixed Born

Turquoise, Purple, Black

Turquoise, Purple, Black
Originally uploaded by The Chocolate Wonder

I've owned this skirt forever and have yet to wear it until today. It's bright and a wee bit tight. Should I keep it or chuck it?

turquoise earrings--remixed made by coworker
black long sleeve t-shirt TJMaxx
purple blouse--remixed Old Navy
turquoise skirt Chadwicks
black tights Target
purple snakeskin flats--remixed Sam Edelman