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I wore this outfit a couple of weeks ago, when the daytime temperatures were in the 80’s. Not a day for serious layering, but I did manage a dress-over skirt. This is one of my favorite Karina dresses, a Gala in a fabulous paisley print. Underneath is an olive silk skirt from Talbot’s (similar) and a teal camisole from Adea.
I love the way the colors flow together, including the accents: a bright emerald bangle (similar) and blue suede shoes (similar). For a neutrals kind of woman, this is a bold leap, and it works!
Do you like the artful leaf growing out of my hip? |
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I love how the outfit is a blue story- the shoes set the tone. Very cute.
I LOVE THE DRESS! So pretty
Missed Visible Monday again. Perhaps I should change my publishing day to Monday instead of Sunday. On the other hand… I have to work on Monday AND fitness class in the evening… Hmm…. Have to think this one over carefully.
As for your outfit… I had to laugh when you said it was a bold leap for you. As to me it is nice outfit, but I would not call it bold.
Greetje
Oh dear! Too late for Visible Monday. You are beautiful in blue and adore the dress over skirt. Lovely layers!
Pretty paisley! Thanks for hosting! ๐
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
What artful layering! That skirt is the perfect length under the dress.
I've been out of the blogosphere for about a year and it's lovely to see so many who've joined Visible Monday.
Okay, so I need those blue heels in my closet! Thanks for hosting the link up! ๐
J Trogstad
http://www.Blessherheartyall.com
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I love how the fabrics and the colors flow into your outfit . A very artfull approach to a wrap dress!
What a cheery and pretty colour combo! You look lovely! x
I'm impressed that you've managed that little bit of layering in such heat!! Gorgeous colours x
You look stunning in all these blues and greens, Patti! Thank you as always for hosting!
Such a lovely colour on you Patti, really suits you. Thanks for visible Monday!
So glad you are back and safe, sound, rested, shopped out, thrilled with yourself and looking like a bazillion bucks in your favorite colors! Thanks for hosting, as always, and know how much we love 'ya! (Look, I got my own row! Will this be your biggest VM yet?)
Blues are such a favorite of mine. Very pretty:) Enjoying this blog!
Carrie
http://www.secondspringnaturals.wordpress.com
Patti, I love that color blue on you, it's so fresh. And, who doesn't love paisley!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
The blue paisley is soooo pretty, Patti! I'm so envious that your temperatures stay high for so long… do you wanna swap weather for a bit?!
Thanks for hosting my lovely, have a fab week
Catherine
notdressedaslamb.com
Wowwwwwwwwwwww thank you soooooooooooo much dear Patti for joining our humble Share-in-Style. I do hope you will become part of the family of share-in-Style from now on
I love that dress-over-skirt combo! I haven't been bold enough to try that yet, but you pulled it off so beautifully (and seamlessly – I wouldn't have ever guessed there's a skirt under that dress!) that you've now inspired me to try it! So many possibilities…. ๐
xo
Kym
bitty.and.bunny
Very skillfully done! The little peek of skirt under the dress is just darling. And the colors are lovely on you.
LOL!
Those are indeed your "power colors" you look effortlessly beautiful in blues and greens.
I dont often have a style post, and when I do I'm so excited to post on Visible Mondays! Blue is definitely your colour, and now i'm off to read some new-to-me blogs!
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Oh Patti! You're a gal after my heart…blue and green and paisley and ooooh all things I love! You look fabulous, and I hope you're aren't too anxious for your neutrals! Thanks for hosting Visible Monday!
Love this paisley pattern dress and your shoes, Patti! You look fabulous!!!
xo,
Janise
Thank you for hosting and after being a longtime reader, I'm linking up for the first time! It's taken a while to pluck up the courage too! You look lovely in those shades of blue and green, such a stunning combination.
Glorious paisley blue dress, dear Patti.
Glad to join you another day.
Sooooo lovely for words!! Check out my feature/review of BODEN's brand new yoga/active wear this week at the blog!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Patti, blue really is your color. You look fantastic!
Love the idea of layering a skirt under the dress! The print and color of this dress looks amazing on you! Have a great week, Patty! ~Cynthia
I just love these colours on you, Patti, and the print. You look gorgeous!
Feeling a little envious of your warm temperatures though… xxxx
Love the dress over the skirt idea … now I need to think of my wardrobe and if that will work with anything I have! Thanks for the fun idea!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
The colors are so flattering on you Patti! And I love, love, love the way you layered the dress over a skirt.
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com
Beautiful dress, love the colour and the pattern ๐ thanks for hosting …
I love wrap dresses–so classic. And the paisley is great too. I'm wearing blue shoes in my post today too :
Very pretty, I like all this colors!
Have a great new week ๐
That dress is so pretty. I love paisley and especially in blues. Love the royal blue wedges also. You look fantastic, Patti.
Happy November doll!
What a clever idea to pair a skirt under the dress of extra length or visual interest.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
P.S. Hope you will stop by Thursday and join TBT Fashion link up.
Patty, you glow in this colors. They suit you well! Have a wonderful week.
Pretty paisley, dress, Patti. Say that 10 times fast. ha Your hip leaf accessory matches perfectly. ๐
I also love how these colors run so smoothly together. Quite a brilliant idea layering over the skirt, it added so much depth to the dress.
I'm in love with the Steve Madden cobalt blue heels .. ooo la la !!
Monica, http://www.pear-shaped-gal.com
Patti loving the blue and the paisley pattern. You look great! Thank you for hostessing.. hugs, Celia M. (HHL)
Beautiful colors, and so lovely on you! Thanks for hosting the linkup.
Love love Love what you've done here! I never would've thought to layer a dress over a skirt. Just fabulous and a bit quirky. Love it!
How gorgeous! And these colours suit you so well. You could also wear your newly adjusted bracelet with its new stone. As a colour person, this is right up my alley, with the lovely paisley pattern. Very brave for you to adapt to colours! Using all one colour or analogous colours in an outfit is a good way to ease into the colour world ๐
I have shared a post about my thrifted scarves, and wearing a lovely blue silk shirt that would go well with your blue shoes!
xo JJ
naturalmedley.blogspot.com.au
Patti, I know you love neutrals, but you look so beautiful in colors!!
Welcome back Patti!
I love that print. Paisley has always been one of my favs.
We are having another warm streak here in Northern CA. I haven't quite rotated out all of the warm weather clothes. Thank you for hosting this wonderful linkup. I'm in!
Loving the colour combination. Nicely done.
http://kikisparlour.blogspot.co.uk/
Beautiful dress, Patti! Such a lovely color!
Gorgeous wrap dress! Looks great! ๐
Perfect colors for you Patti! So happy to have Visible Monday back! Thanks for all you do.
Ah, so pretty Patti, I love it, you look a vision! My favourite colour too. And yes, I do like the leaf!x
That's a really great colour on you!
Such a pretty dress on you & love how you styled it with a skirt underneath, I would never have thought to do that! Have a great week Patti:)
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Love your outfit! Thanks for hosting! -Andrea@TablerPartyOfTwo
Loving this cute dress, Patti ! The pasley print is always a favorite of mine. You look adorable. Kisses, and thanks for hosting Visible Monday
Fashion and Cookies
Pretty colors and pattern on you, Patty!
oooo, I do luv your layering, Patti, including that lone leaf hanging out of your hip pocket. Very cool and green too.
Ah, those days of dresses. I miss them already. You look lovely, Patti!
What a lovely look Patti, I love all shades of blue on you, it really really suits you! Great look ๐ hugs xxx
Wonderfully vibrant colors on you, Patti! xo
Beautiful paisley… and blue / green / turquoise again, looks lovely. And I envy your weather: it was snowing here on Thursday (nothing left to show for it now, though…)
this is some beautiful layering Patti, it is especially nice to see such pretty colours and layers on you, when it is dismal here in the uk.. rain rain and really cold! You are like a breathe of fresh air ๐ Thanks as always for being such a wonderful hostess! XX
Green and blue is one of my all time favourite colour combos, especially for blonds. It is always wonderful to see you wearing colour.
You really do need to get that hip trimmed though ; )
bisous
Suzanne
I really love this outfit on you, the colours and how you styled it! I've also decided to add more green to my basic neutral colours and it looks wonderful like this.
Patty, this paisley pattern is to die for, the colors blend in so perfectly and underlines your beauty even more. have a wonderful sunday my dear ๐
ani
http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de