Cardi Couture Challenge: Mixing Neutrals

It's been a while since our last Cardi Couture Challenge (#cardicouturechallenge), so today I'm bringing it back. 

If you follow CardiCouture on Instagram you probably saw last week that I posted this photo and titled it "mixing neutrals" (don't mind the mess). I was inspired by an outfit I saw on a blog and by a friend (thanks SC) who  recently wore shades of white.

I'm wearing Gap 1969 skinny skimmer jeans, a Zara sweater (old) and Cole Haan wedges (really old). 

I hope this post inspires you to incorporate shades of neutrals into an outfit. It's the perfect spring look. Here are some ideas to help you shop your own closet to recreate your own version of "mixing neutrals".  

As always, we would love to see what you put together, so feel free to post to our facebook page, tag us on instagram and use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge.

Cardi Couture Challenge

It's been a while since our last Cardi Couture challenge, so I thought it was about time to bring it back again.

On Friday I actually had time (made time) to shower after my morning workout and before picking up the Mini Fashionista from school. I had about 3 minutes to get myself dressed and out the door, so there was no time to think about creating much of an outfit. So what did I go with?

Head-to-toe black and white. It never fails. Here's what my outfit came to. I admit, I'm not winning any style contests. This is "mom on the go" at its best.

Your challenge is to use this as inspiration for your own head-to-toe black and white look. Here a few others sources of inspiration that are far more put together than my look. 

The #Cardicouture challenge is on. Don't forget to use the hashtag when sharing.

Denim Tuxedo

It's been a while since we had a #cardicouturechallenge, so I figured it was time. On Sunday we went to a 3 year old birthday party and I left my house in something I NEVER thought I would wear, the "denim tuxedo." 

I paired a J Crew chambray shirt (from last year) with my recently purchased Zara Jeans. 

Excuse the terrible photo, but it was all I could get.

So here is your challenge. Let's see your best "denim tuxedo". Here are a few photos for inspiration.

All of these are far more chic than my outfit. Make sure to use the hashtag #cardicoturechallenge and share it on Facebook or Instagram.

Cardi Couture Challenge

It's time again for another #cardicouturechallenge! This week we want to see your best chambray look! Even the Mini Fashionista is taking part in this week's challenge.



She's wearing a Crewcuts vest, Carter's chambray shirt, and Gap animal print skinny jeans. I'm wearing a chambray shirt from Aritzia, animal print belt from J Crew, J Brand skinny jeans and Cole Haan boots.

Make sure to post your photos to our facebook page and/or Instagram and use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge. It' not too late to take place in our previous challenges either, wear stripes + plaid or jewel tones.

Get to it!

C & C Challenge: Jewel Tones

Last week Regan started a little fashion challenge (#cardicouturechallenge). I thought I'd follow up this week with my own for all you fashionable readers. Two weeks ago I said the sad, sad goodbye to bare legs. We had our final few days in the 60s and it was that perfect fall transition weather. And I took full advantage. There's something so luxurious about jewel tones and navy, emerald, and fuschia is a winning color combo. 

The J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer in navy paired with a navy Uniqlo cashmere crewneck, the J. Crew No. 2 pencil skirt, and old Cole Haan pumps made for a perfectly pulled together work look. 

I added some actual jewels (remember the post on Zara's great gems here and my latest Michael Kors watch here) to finish it off. 

Now it's your turn! Wear jewel tones and tag your outfits on instagram with #cardicouturechallenge or send them to us at cardicouture@gmail.com. You can do it! 

Christmas Come Early

Any chance you were admiring my scarf in last week's post? Well, unfortunately it's from last season and can no longer be purchased.

Fear not! C&C loves a good challenge, and I was determined to find a similar version of this scarf for all of our readers, and specifically for my friend MM.

And of course, I did. Consider this my early Christmas present to all of you.

You can get this scarf that looks exactly the same for only $39.99 from Marley Lilly. And when you buy it, I want to see your best stripes and plaid outfit posted somewhere on social media. Don't forget to use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge! And even better, post it on our Facebook Page or send it to us at cardicouture@gmail.com and we will post it for you!