Watercolor and Stripes in the Navy.

Hello from this lovely, warm Sunday. How is the weather in your parts? Upper 60s, sunny and with a light breeze around here. It's only lunchtime and I have already gotten a lot done such as laundry, folding clothes and putting them in their place, a little bit of Spring organizing, some washing+cleaning, a morning espresso, walk and playtime with Vivian, I made smoothies for breakfast and I am about to make lunch. I feel accomplished and I have the same feeling about the Create 28 Challenge and the Top 10 Challenge from Whitney with Carrie and from Sarah's blogs to be exact. I have used/worn one of my top 10 items for every outfit this month (though I started a few days late) and I have followed all the prompts thus far from the Create 28 Lovely Spring Looks. I am a couple of days behind with the Stripes prompt but fear not - here it is!

Finally, this Striped Dress from the top 10 items got worn a second time this month (though I have worn it a third time already but have yet to blog it). The Navy (or are they Black?!) Stripes over the starchy White Canvas pattern-mix well with the Navy+White Watercolor Blazer which is another item from the top 10. I know I showed you this Blazer just a couple of days ago in a remix post, but I cannot help it. I have already worn this blazer 4 times this month - I truly love it and I am so glad it is part of my closet and part of this remix month. I wore this outfit to work and yes the dress is short but any short dress suddenly looks better and more work-appropriate when worn with dark tights. It was only a couple of hours of teaching and I made sure not to bend down or anything so it worked fine. My young students (they are 2nd and 3rd graders) told me that I looked beautiful that day. The girls in particular, always notice my outfits and I have heard from some of their moms that I dress nice and stylish which of course is a great compliment to receive. I mixed and matched some jewelry and neutral shoes keeping it all in the same monochrome color palette and some bright pink lips and I was all set. What do you think? Does the Blazer look right over the Dress or the two patterns clash?

Navy+White Watercolor Blazer w/ Tuxedo-Style Faux Leather Lapel: H&M (New) (very similar by Missguided, great deal, love this), (similar by F21, best deal, love this), (similar by BCBG, on sale), (gorgeous option by CK under 10 bucks!!), (similar, all navy by Rag & Bone, Splurge).

White Ponte, Short-Sleeve Sheath w/ Black Stripes & Pockets: H&M (New) (very similar by The Limited, best deal, love this), (similar scuba fit+flare by Gap, great deal, love this), (work option by WHBM, love this), (similar by Saks, on sale).

Dangly Earrings w/ Black Crystal Square Stone & Circle Pearl: White House Black Market (similar gorgeous option, on sale, love these), (similar, great deal, love these), (current option by WHBM, best deal), (simple, classic option, fantastic deal).

Black Rope Bracelet w/ Smoke Stone & 2 small Crystal Stones off the side: White House Black Market (similar, best deal), (similar w/ pave purple fireball, great deal, love this), (gorgeous nautical option, Splurge).

Dark Charcoal/Off-Black  Semi-Sheer Tights: Golden Point (similar by Express, I own some like these & love them), (gorgeous option by Hue, best deal, love these), (similar by Wolford, Splurge) .

Cream/Nude Patent Leather Shoes, w/Logo Bows & Square Little Heels: Tory Burch (New; Gifted) (the ballet flat option by TB, love these), (similar by Oscar De La Renta, best deal, love these), (color-blocked, oxford pump option by Gucci, great deal, love these), (similar ballet flats).

P.S. Also, linking up with Alycia, Carrie, Cherie, Christina, Claire, Doranda, Erin, 

Good Random Fun, Jen, Lauren, Lisa, Kristin, Megan, Molly, Rachelle, Rhea and Sarah.

Happy last Sunday of April, everyone!