Marsala & Leopard
Marsala is the Pantone color of the year but I have only pulled it out once or twice. Once again I happened across an instagram style challenge with Shannon {you can find her here) and today’s combo was marsala and leopard. Believe it or not I could have created multiple outfits straight from my closet yet never once have I considered the two together. Here is what I decided on.
Our office is definitely on the business casual side more often than not but I still like to feel pulled together. This top is from Ann Taylor and it is almost four years old. I know this of course because I purchased when I was on a trip to Vegas for Jordan’s 21st birthday!
The cardigan is from Loft and I seem to have the best luck with cardigans both here and from J. Crew Factory. At loft I am able to purchase true to size in a medium but at J. Crew I always size up to a large.
Will school back in session my trusty photographer has been more busy than usual but I was able to drag him out for a few shots when I arrived home from work.
Eventually I’m going to branch out and purchase some fun colored Kendra Scott earrings but every time I try I just cannot make a firm decision. I have this grey pair and a lighter neutral pair and both go with everything.
Stella & Dot Amelie Bracelet here
These black crop pants are also from Loft. I love them because the fabric is a little thicker and has just the right amount of stretch.
These shoes I cannot say enough about. I purchased last fall on super sale and I have never worn them without receiving at least one compliment during the day. This exact shoe is unfortunately no longer available but you can find a similar style in this brand in tan here.
Look out friends, I got a selfie stick and I’m not afraid to use it! Actually, I am a little afraid that every person on the planet seems to have this figured out with no problems and the struggle is real for me over here. Technology is awesome but I am a slow learner sometimes!
Have you incorporated the Pantone color of the year into your 2015 wardrobe?
Here are some posts I found with more ideas on how to bring this color to life for yourself.
23 Stunning Ways to Wear Marsala from Style Weekly
And remember these boots from Old Navy
If you have never shopped Farmgirl Paints before, her shop is open for an extended period for the first time! She will be open until November 2nd and my readers will receive 15% off by using the code fangirlshellyj . If her beautiful cuffs don’t sell you on their own then maybe her beautiful heart will. Each time she opens her shop Becky chooses a charity to donate a portion of the sales to. This time the charity is Raise for Rowyn which you can read more about here. A beautiful story of two women accepting Jesus together after a terrible tragedy and are now using this story to raise funds in Rowyn’s memory to pay funeral expenses for families who have lost children.
Her first box shot of cuffs was posted on instagram today and are pictured below. For more inspiration follow her on IG here. New cuff arrivals in the morning!
Linking up with some beautiful fashion bloggers; visit my contact page here to check them all out!
Beautiful outfit! I love wearing marsala every fall (no matter what they call it). Love your lighter earrings and purse against the darker palette and those shoes are fabulous!
Thanks! It definitely gets worn alot here in Aggieland no matter what the shade. Have a super day!
Marsala and leopard is such a great combo! Love those shoes! I'm heading over to check out those cute cuffs now!
Jill
Doused In Pink
You will love the cuffs Jill….beware they are addicting!
Those shoes are so fabulous! And I wear my neutral grey color Kendra Scott earrings all the time! I have a few pairs and I alsonreallybllve my neon yellow ones…I wear them a lot and it's definitely a pop of color !!! As always…you look adorable !!!!
I really need to branch out and purchase a color this year. My birthday is in October so I'm thinking I will use my birthday month coupon to buy a new pair and maybe a necklace…if I can decide on the color!! I really have been thinking I want pink.
Very pretty combo and I love those shoes!!
Thank you Kathy! I really got them on sale for a great price last year and they have been a favourite.
Those shoes!!! Why don't they make them anymore?! They.are.fabulous! And, yesterday I was reading the news and came across an article about Raise for Rowyn! Heartbreaking yet amazing story!
I love this color for every season! But you just go wrong in the fall. It's so rich and chic!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Absolutely Shauna. It is definitely one of my favorites. Have a great weekend!
Love your look! Oh what fun we could have with a selfie stick!
Love this look!! And those shoes…HOTT!!!
Aren't they fabulous Katie! Still super excited I grabbed them on sale last fall.
Great look! I love those shoes!! 🙂
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Thanks Jaymie! So glad I picked them up on sale last fall. Have a great weekend!
Those shoes are to die for! The whole outfit is perfect for this time of year.
Yes, I'm grabbing marsala left and right these days. 🙂
Aren't they fabulous? Super excited I grabbed them last fall….surprise they are comfy too. I really can't believe I've never put this outfit together before. Been fun shopping my own closet. Have a super weekend!
Great look! I love the idea of Marsela with Leopard.
Thanks Amy. I can't believe I've never put this together before.
I love marsala, burgundy, wine, bourdeaxu, oxblood – whatever they decide to call it. I really like it with the ruched tank top. So polished yet sexy. Those booties and earrings are beautiful and those cuffs are so fun and unique – never seen anything like that.
Enjoy your weekend Shell! Welcome by, Ada. =)
I do love marsala and leopard together – one of my favorite fall combos. Love your pretty top and I am lusting after those shoes!!
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!
Alice
http://www.happpinessatmidlife.com
Seems the shoes are everyone's favorite! Thanks for hosting Alice. Have a great weekend!
Lovely look, your sueter is really cute
x,abril
The Color Palette
Thank you Abril! And thanks for hosting the linkup.
I love the color of your cardi! Beautiful outfit 🙂
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Thank you Abby! I can't believe it took me so long to put these together.
I love that the leopard print of your top is so subtle that it almost just looks like a plain neutral shirt…but close up it pops! Thanks for linking-up with Carrie, Casey and me!
Thanks Whitney and thanks for hosting the linkup! Enjoy your day.