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.

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.

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!

C&C Challenge

We are starting something new here on C&C called the #cardicouturechallenge. It actually came as a suggestion from my friend and fellow fashionista AS (you saw her beautiful ankles in a previous post about booties). Her idea...each week we post a fashion challenge for our readers: "wear something that delights you, wear sunglasses and sweaters, try a new combination in your closet, etc." In each challenge we hope to involve more of our readers through the various forms of social media: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. We plan for it to be a weekly challenge, but I'm not making any promises. 

So, without further adieu, here is the first ever #cardicouturechallenge. This week's challenge is to wear stripes and plaid. 

I was inspired by blogger Lacey of A Lacey Perspective to not only wear stripes and plaid, but also to replicate her outfit. 

Conveniently, I have the exact same scarf from Zara (last season) that I paired with an H&M striped shirt, Citizens for Humanity jeans and Cole Haan Boots. 

I finished off the outfit with a nude patent J Crew belt, a J Crew Clutch and a red Angela Caputi bracelet.

Now it's your turn! We challenge you to wear stripes and plaid together. Feel free to replicate a similar look or put your own pieces together. Here's the thing...in order for this to be interactive, you will have to share your posts with us through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Post your photos to the C&C facebook page, post to Instagram and use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge.  Feel free to email your photos to cardicouture@gmail.com and we will post them for you! 

Ready, set…stripes and plaid!