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Would You, Could You? Kaleidoscope Of Colors

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Our lives are often viewed as a kaleidoscope of colors that continually change in shape and pattern. And while the fashion and style choices we make also change over time, it is the colors that are often most memorable.

Would You, Could you? is the guiding theme for my posts that are published on the second link-up post of the month which now publishes on Mondays. Such is the question one might ask of oneself when happening upon fashion inspirations in magazine articles, store displays, or social media. Or you might find inspiration in an unexpected place like a sunset, or a desert landscape, or a plate of food.  Sometimes it might just be the heap of cast-offs in your closet. In the case of today’s kaleidoscope of colors ensemble, it was the decor at a Thai that served as my initial inspiration. I’d notice a color combination that I’m quite fond of which brought to mind the Color My World: Loden And Teal post I’d done back in 2017.

In that post, I’m wearing this same cardigan with a different pair of pants and the look was one had worn to work. The trousers in that previous outfit had been a thrift store find (which have since moved on to a new owner) as are the ones in these photos. The cardigan is one of a couple of dozen that I used to wear in rotation as the completer piece for my work outfits. I haven’t worn any of them much since retiring so I’m considering a big purge in this part of my wardrobe. I know that the popularity of sweater sets seems to be having a resurgence but mine were worn mostly with camisoles which is a look that I’m not into much these days.

Since it’s winter in the northern hemisphere and while this cardigan is fine for layering, I realized that I would need to add a jacket to make the outfit seasonally appropriate. Quilted outerwear has been trending this past season and I liked the idea of bringing in another color so I opted for my pumpkin-hued one. Next was to decide on footwear and the idea of my yellow sneakers popped into my head. From there, the concept for this look morphed towards a kaleidoscope of colors which led to me picking my bright pink mini-crossbody purse and purple watchband.

Let’s Wrap This Up

Now, onto the Fine-Whatever link-up. My featured blogger from last week’s link-up post is Imogen, the image consultant who shares so much of her wonderfully insightful styling advice on her blog Inside Out Style. She’s sporting her own kaleidoscope of colors with this cheerful mix of patterns.

Have I successfully inspired you to bring a kaleidoscope of color into your style? Is this a look you would or could try? How have you embraced styles that are unexpected? Where do you find your fashion inspirations? Do share your thoughts in a comment.

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36 Comments

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Mireille, I’m glad that you like the outfit. It was a fun look to put together.

  2. terrigardner1 – The Great MidWest – Retiring after thirty-two years as a K-12 visual arts teacher, Terri Gardner now devotes time to a long and early interest: fashion. With her blog, MeadowTree Style, Terri advocates for developing a personal and creative style. She encourages finding fashion in ethical ways such as shopping at consignment/thrift shops, creating it yourself, as well as supporting local designers. Her second blog, Time for Poodles and Friends, advocates for rescued animals. Her interests dating from childhood led to her sense of fashion, doing, and living. These interests include sewing, spinning yarn, knitting, design, and giving space for animals. She lives on a small Missouri farm with her husband, a large garden, and several animals including chickens and ducks, dogs and cats, and Shetland sheep and Alpacas. For her beloved rescued dogs, Terri created dog accessories and made them available under the label Sophia & Niko–Exclusive Design for the Distinctive Dog.
    terrigardner1

    Hello on this Monday-I have always loved blue and orange together. Color must be the watchword this week because the latest SIA is all about color. I don’t do a lot of color but do have some very colorful scarfs around. I always like the Saturday link-up but think that Monday is better.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Terri, I don’t usually go for such colorful looks either but it’s a nice change to try every once in a while.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      It’s a nice change from neutrals, don’t you agree? 😊

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Pamela, I’m so glad to hear that you’re onboard with the link-up changing to Mondays.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Nancy, I’m also gravitating towards darker colors lately.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Michelle, the combination does have a bit of whimsy, doesn’t it?

  7. Gail Is This Mutton – Blogger and digital marketer
    isthismutton

    Your rainbow looks lovely. I’ve become very colorful in the last year and enjoy experimenting with different color mixes. But I haven’t tried a rainbow yet!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Gail, you do a great job of using bold colors in your outfits.

  8. edebock – Hi! My name is Elaine. I am a retired elementary and junior high school teacher living in a small prairie town in Alberta, Canada. I am the mother of three grown children and grandmother of eight. I enjoy reading, writing, drama, golfing, travelling, camping, hiking and keeping fit. I’m a blue jeans kind of girl believes in living life to the fullest and I'm always ready to try something new. I am wholly committed to my faith in Jesus Christ and my best friend is my husband, Richard. Since August 2013, I have been dealing with a chronic cancer that has somewhat curtailed our ability to leave home for long periods of time (such as our year in Japan and our five months in China), but I feel well and I am blessed to be able to continue living an active and productive life. You can find my blog at edebock.wordpress.com.
    Elaine @ Following Augustine

    One of my fashion goals for this year is to add more colour to my wardrobe, but a kaleidoscope might be a bit too much for me!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Elaine, it’s not a look I would wear all the time but it’s a nice option to try every once in a while.

  9. Carol Benton

    I like the way the warm colors in this outfit complement each other. The loden, teal, orange, and red (purse) all work together as members of the autumn color family. The outfit looks like it’s comfortable and fun to wear.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Carol, this look is most certainly comfortable and only slightly outrageous.

  10. thisblondesshoppingbag – Orlando, Florida – I am an over 50 wife, mom of adult boys, licensed mental health counselor, and school counselor. A huge believer in living your best life I know the importance of self care and one of the easiest ways to do that is by taking pride in your appearance.
    thisblondesshoppingbag

    Rena,
    It is fun to find color inspiration from all sorts of sources, my husband loves Thai food so maybe I’ll take a cue from their decor next time we go! I have finally purged many of my old work clothes. I haven’t retired but I work from home and have no need for all the clothes I loved to wear. It was hard to let them go but silly to keep them. Someone else will enjoy them now.
    Thanks for the link up!
    xo,
    Kellyann

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Kellyann, isn’t interesting how inspiration can come from a variety of sources? As for work clothes, I had purged a lot of them when we moved 3 years ago and then more once I retired. And then so much has changed in that regard in the last two years that most of it would be no longer suitable anyway.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      You’re most welcome, Imogen. I’m so glad that you regularly join the link-up. And thank you for the tip.

  12. marsha57 – Indianapolis, IN – Hey! I'm a blogger at marshainthemiddle.com. Come see what it's like to be a middle!
    marsha57

    I love color! I was working on my closet purge today. Many of the colors that worked for me pre-grey hair now no longer flatter me. But, I love combining different colors…unexpected color combinations especially.

    Your outfit is wonderful! I especially like that cardigan!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Marsha, I’ve also found that the colors that work best with my hair now are not the same as before I stopped dying it. Now I lean more toward deeper tones and away from muted ones.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Lovely, thank you.

  14. Mica - Away From Blue

    I really like the green and teal together! 🙂 And the touch of orange from your jacket is perfect! I really need to wear orange and green more often! 🙂

    Thanks for the link up!

    Hope that your week is off to a nice start 🙂

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Mica, I’m glad to hear that you’re also a fan of the combination of green and teal.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you, Jill. I’m glad that you like the look.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      You’re welcome, Amy. Thanks for stopping by.

  17. laurabambrick – I'm Laura, an on-the-go mommy striving to make the most out of her budget, closet, and life in general.
    laurabambrick

    This color combo is not common, but really works! These colors all look good together!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Laura, I think it’s the unexpected aspect that makes the color combo stand out.

  18. shelbeeontheedge1 – Watertown, NY – Over 40 Blogger living on the edge of sanity, midlife, and fashion. Army wife, boymom, and serious coffee drinker.
    shelbeeontheedge1

    These colors are so wonderful together, Rena! I love that cardigan and coat and your sneakers! I don’t know how I keep missing your Saturday link up posts…I have been so off lately!

    Shelbee

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Shelbee, I’m glad that you like the look. I think that a lot of people are busy with other things on Saturdays so joining a link-up isn’t a high priority. Time will tell if my link-up does better on Mondays.

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