12 Ways to Add Coral to Your Wardrobe! // Pantone Color of the Year 2019

"Living Coral" is the Pantone color of the year. I've heard mixed opinions from people on how exciting (or not exciting) it is. Personally, I like coral quite a bit! It wasn't anything too "out there" for the color of the year. *shrugs* I'm not complaining about it! :) If you guys don't know Sarena she is a color consultant (cool!) and I just love her blog! We decided to join together and share some fun ways to add coral to your wardrobe.

Several things are true of my own personal style:

1) I want to be comfortable.
2) I like to wear pops of bright colors, rather than head-to-toe rainbow hues
3) I like to find inexpensive items to round out my wardrobe - I've been known to splurge, but only on key pieces.

I hope that this gives you some ideas for how to add a little bit of coral to your everyday wardrobe.... without feeling like a neon sign, compromising comfort, or breaking the bank!

1) Fjallraven Kanken Mini Backpack - Fjallraven, in peach pink, $70.00 - I have this bag in navy and I have been so happy with it! Especially great for travel or if you have kiddos!
2) Coral Resin Bracelet - Sugarfix via Target, $14.99
3) Polka Dot Button Up Blouse - Unique Vintage + Pantone, $68.00 (in plus also!)
4) Woven Tank - Aerie, $25.00 - I would wear this with a black blazer and dark skinnies.
5) Watermelon Keds - Keds via Modcloth, $69.00*
6) Coral Bow Bell Sleeve Top - LC Lauren Conrad for Kohls (in petite also!), $32.99
7) Faux Suede Knotted-Twist Slide Sandals - Old Navy, $14.00
8) Coral Sunglasses - Aerie, $15.95
9) Cashmere Travel Wrap - White and Warren, $219.00 (a travel wrap is always on my to-invest list!)
10) Gingham Swing Skirt - Unique Vintage + Pantone, $78.00 (in plus also!) - I would wear this with a graphic tee.
11) Birkenstock Arizona Eva Sandals - Birkenstock via Aerie, $39.95 - I bought traditional Birks last year and now SWEAR by them! BONUS: I have heard that these "water friendly" ones are GREAT for the pool and vacation. Hello... THEY FLOAT! Yesss.
12) Coral Nail Polish - Essie, $8.99 - this color doesn't look coral, but I promise that it is!

Colors to Pair with Coral:

There you have it, 12 items to add to coral your wardrobe! I would personally wear coral with mostly neutrals, especially utility green, and navy!

I hope that you enjoyed this post! Hop on over to Sarena's page and check out her coral picks! While you are there find out what season you are! I am a Clear Spring. I'd love to have her do a full color analysis for me someday! Bday gift. Cough. Cough. :) 

Do you like coral? Do you have some in your closet?

Are you a color lover, or do you use it more sparingly?

XO,

Alexandra

*I am not being sponsored or getting any payment for sharing this link, I simply love to shop with Modcloth! However, if you want to purchase from their site, please feel free to use my referral code for 20% off $75 or more! :) And if you were curious, they make returns super easy, which is a must for me in the online shopping world!

Back from NOLA // Pretty In Pink

Happy 2015 everyone!

I hope that you are having a great year so far!

The last few weeks have been kind of a whirlwind for me. I had some serious anxiety at the end of the year. Spending time with Kyle and being away from home was just exactly what was needed. So it was good timing. We had a great long weekend in the city. It was mostly warm and breezy, we got to relax but also explore a lot of the things we didn't see last time. :)

Since we've been back I have been trying to do some major cleaning/organization around our apartment. It's slow going but effective I think. We're also getting ready to adopt a new kitten this weekend! - more on him later!

Today I am linking up with The Creative Closet girls, this week's linkup is called 'Pretty in Pink'. I bought this infinity scarf back when I purchased a bunch of cold weather accessories. I love the sweet pink color, that it is lightweight, and adds texture to my outfits.

This combo was a little warm for the weather in New Orleans . . . but it was comfortable and cute.

One of my favorite things about the city is that it is so vibrant and alive. The sound of music is everywhere, laughter pours out of restaurants, tropic like breezes flow through the streets, every wall, door, arch, gate, or shutter is a new color. New Orleans is a living and breathing place.

I'm certainly not complaining about the brilliant backgrounds it gave for these photos! :)

Scarf: Target, $15 -in store only

Striped Tee: TJMaxx, $20, Old

Skinnies: TJMaxx, $16, Old

Flats: Target, $21, Old

Purse: Target, $17, here. 

Bought the purse because it is teeny tiny, perfect for a trip!

Earrings: World Market, Free (Black Friday), here in silver

Total: $89

Recent Total: $32

Have you ever been to New Orleans?

What do you like to wear when you travel?

XOXO,

Alexandra