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Leaning into my global color analysis, results of classic cool for this one! Smoky and a bit more value in the jeans than my usual Summer but it still works for me because I sit so deep in the summer palette that it’s almost winter but it’s not. Charcoal tee and pastel jade jeans. I sized up 1 in the jeans but have not altered the length yet

Leaning into my global color analysis, results of classic cool for this one! Smoky and a bit more value in the jeans than my usual Summer but it still works for me because I sit so deep in the summer palette that it’s almost winter but it’s not. Charcoal tee and pastel jade jeans. I sized up 1 in the jeans but have not altered the length yet

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Jade high waist wide leg jeans that are fitted through the hips/thighs/butt with Cyclamen boho tank. Jeans from Amazon fit tts I’m in an 8 and at 5’5” they’re perfect with flats but too short for heels! Top from Walmart and I should have sized down to a small! Very pretty color combo together! Paired with brushed silver and turquoise jewelry and old floral sandals. I’m a natural ingenue but this look leans more ingenue natural. Fun summer mom fit. Could add a cardigan to wear in the office or swap out for sneakers for a more casual occasion.

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Rose brown polka dot with French navy and hyacinth. Everything is Amazon! Deep dark summer natural ingenue outfit for hiking and e-biking in Colorado.

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My favorite pretty athletic long sleeve. So feminine in the lilac and plum floral print. Comes in a pretty sky blue color also. I sized up one to a large.

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When work requires black… how do you pull it off if it’s not your best? As a dark deep cool true summer I made sure to buy true, soft or charcoal black. Some blacks have a tint of green and you want to avoid that so it at least is cool toned. I opted for pieces I can layer and will aim for a more monochromatic look rather than winters high contrast. I’ll have my blush slightly more rosey and keep the rest of my makeup normal. I’ll stick with my silver and pewter colored jewelry and a fun pop of summer color shoes to feel me.

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Last day of school mom drop off outfit. Cyclamen plaid dolphin shorts from Amazon fit tts. Pastel rose tee also Amazon, shockingly soft and great quality, fits tts. I’ve bought these sandals two years in a row and I’m about to buy a third for the price. Small slightly small at first but they loosen up. I’m a 9 and get the 9/10. Deep summer natural ingenue.

Cornflower gingham ruffle shorts from Amazon! Come in a million colors and prints. I also have the green/white which are a jade match .Flirty yet functional and fit tts in medium. French navy match top also Amazon fits tts. New lip is a raspberry match great for dark deep summers.

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Cornflower gingham ruffle shorts from Amazon! Come in a million colors and prints. I also have the green/white which are a jade match .Flirty yet functional and fit tts in medium. French navy match top also Amazon fits tts. New lip is a raspberry match great for dark deep summers.

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Amazon top that looks like designer! I got the deep blue which may be more of a winter navy, but I love it! Fits true to size. I got a dark blue gray or more of a Air Force blue camisole to wear under. Both tops are a medium. This is an old we the free skort and old platform sandals.

Burgundy top from Amazon that looks like a designer! Fits tts. Paired with a mushroom cami from Amazon (size up 1-2 depending on bust) and soft white Madewell jeans. Old sandals sorry I know they’re cute! I also got the navy top! See other post. I’m a host of colour deep/dark summer and burgundy is a wow for me.

Work meeting flare denim slacks worth the extra money with Amazon sweater and shoes!

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Musk Pink + Rose Brown vibes today! Mixed in silver, rhinestone and pearl jewelry for that added feminine detail. Jacket is a medium fits true to size and comes in many colors! Jeans are old, but I will see if I can find some or I’ll tag similar.

This must be my windbreaker era! This Amazon cool brown with pink tint and white polka dots is so feminine but sporty and practical. I dressed it up a bit with Amazon mushroom brown match jeans, clover heels and white pearl and silver accessories. Fits tts I’m in a medium in jacket. Pants I’m in regular length vintage brown size 8-10. Shoes tts in 9.

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The thrifted eyelet moto jacket! Linking a bunch more sizes so you can snag one too. This is a medium and at first I thought it was a little tight, but it does seem to fit true to size. I think the previous owner might’ve dried it in the dryer. I washed it on delicate and put it on when it was damp and just did a couple of stretches and get loosened back up to what it probably was originally. Perfect soft white that passes the Kleenex test! Paired with Smoked Grape match jeans that you can also thrift! These are Mother Denim and they run notoriously one size too small so go up one size! Sneakers old but there’s cuter lilac leopard ones I’ll link!

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House of Colour Primrose at Walmart

Treated myself to a new work outfit for a very important business dinner! Everyone in the store wanted to try this outfit on once I had it on! This soft white cut work blouse has fancy white metal buttons making it feel very expensive. It runs super small. I’m usually an 8. This is a 12! Couldn’t button the 10. So size up 2! IM obsessed with these denim/tweed flare slacks. The permanent crease is so sharp. They fit like a glove with a tiny bit of stretch. I started tts in an 8 regular. The length is perfect for me at 5’5” to wear a short heel. I might the matching jacket and sent a pic to my friend in the dressing room and she immediately also ordered! Shoes are my go to favorite for a pop of my personality. Bag is Amazon! I feel like a million bucks! I’m a hoc deep/dark summer and natural ingenue style personality

I just thrifted this soft white match eyelet jacket and you can too! Tons of sizes linked. The Medium is a bit tight on me but doable. It may have put in the dryer and shrunk. If between sizes, size up. I love it so much I ordered a Large also and will gift the Medium. I’m also going to wash it and put it on damp and wear it I to stretch out. Eyelet can shrink and stretch so I recommend air drying or sizing up if you prefer to use the dryer

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Beautiful versatile lace overlay top. Great for work, but could definitely wear it casually as well. Fits tts I’m in M. It’s like a dusty lavender but coordinates very well with cyclamen and my belt that is a dusty pink match. My pants are a little more saturated than Air Force blue but look great with these colors and as a dark summer, I will dabble with winter navy. I have these pants and regular length for taller heels, and this pair, which is petite, for shorter heel or flats. Both at true size I’m in an 8P and am 5’5”. These heels are so fun and our lilac match. They’re actually comfortable and easy to wear all day long or special events. They come in 1 million colors. Last but at least are my pink tortoise glasses that are a steal and can be customized your prescription.

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Lilac and Cyclamen tweed cardigan today for an important virtual work meeting. I always throw my glasses on to look smarter 😆. Fits tts I’m in a M. Good American denim fits tts I’m an 8/28. Cami from Amazon I recommend sizing up for larger cup sizes. It has built in cups with removable pads. Shoes from Amazon. I’m a dark summer/ cool summer palette. Natural ingenue style

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Soft summer palette today in a dusty hyacinth vuori dupe sweatshirt with mushroom real vuori shorts. Everything tts. Today’s gym outfit

Raspberry match wind breaker that is so pretty! I runs big so sized down one to a small. It’s perfect and I can still wear a layer under it. Skort is a favorite Amazon find. I have the navy and purple. It’s slightly longer than other brands. I stay tts in Medium in it. Paired with Amethyst shoes and lilac laces with raspberry lip applied lightly instead of full on. Mom outfit for tennis and gymnastics practice tonight. Work from home

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Sky blue skort from Amazon with built-in short shorts with pockets. Size up two it is very fitted in the waist. Old Disney shirt that I never would’ve thought I’d wear twice but it’s made it to Disney on ice and a number of kids birthday parties. Now we will wear it for the cruise that we are gearing up for.

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Disney girls essentials for 5-8. Subtle flair without over doing it. Must have list

Country club members appreciation in burgundy and soft white. My watch even matches. Could wear this for Easter brunch at someone’s home or swap with nicer bottoms for church. Feels fresh without being pastel

Faded duck egg top from Amazon this is green fits tts. Skort from Target is plum match! My favorite amethyst sneakers with Amazon laces and pearl denim jacket. Size down in Janet

Feeling rosy today! Pastel rose tee fits tts I own every color for summer. It’s my favorite athletic or casual t-shirt. Rose madder match bra and shorts. Cover match sneakers are old but I’ll link similar.
Headed to the gym for some wellness today. IYKYK

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Something of a duck egg and pastel jade. Obsessed. $14 fits tts. Soft white midrise jeans I wear a petite 28. Sized down one. Cutest Amazon flats. Turquoise earrings!

Risen light acid Wash Denim V Neck Short Sleeve Top. I can’t find this exact one even though I just bought it. But I will link others.
Mother denim jeans are old, but sometimes I can find some on eBay. I will link as many as I can. Act fast and I recommend sizing up 1. The cutest little shoes and turquoise earrings from Amazon! Shoes fit tts. Earrings don’t bother my sensitive ears

Night out with girlfriends to watch a comedian. Pink Musk jacket with denim dress. Dark blue grey purse and clover shoes

Tweed fray dark navy moto jacket. I’m in a medium and it’s good zipped shut. Lightweight so not too hot to wear as a top. If you want to keep it open I recommend sizing down. Pants come in regular and short. These are regular size 8 tts. Perfect with a heel. I also have the petite that I wear with flats they have a ton of stretch and are very comfortable and flattering!

Fabulous lightweight faux for from Nordstrom rack in a cool brown. It’s marked down to $30 so act fast! This is something you will keep in your wardrobe forever! I’m in a medium it fits true to size it’s the weight of a lightweight coat. Jeans are good. American fit true to size. I am in an eight regular and have not altered these

Clover jeans hard to find if they’re in your size grab them! Otherwise I will link similar. This top could work for Summer or spring. It does have gold buttons, but the chambray is pretty neutral. Not too warm more cool. I get a ton of compliments when I wear it! I’m in a medium and probably could’ve done a small if you don’t want it as loose.