![Monochromatic Look: Something Borrowed, Something Blue](https://sammypsays.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/660d970e-e519-4efa-bc10-bd78f23cbd16.jpg?w=720)
Don’t be alarmed, I am not engaged nor a future bride! I just figured the saying went with the look and occasion. 🙂
Last weekend was all about LOVE and in my case the color blue. I had the pleasure of attending an intimate wine tasting to celebrate the engagement of my dear friends, Melissa and Justin. I had a blast and couldn’t be happier for my friend and her fiance. If the engagement party was a taste of how the wedding will be, then I can’t wait for their big day!
I love a good monochromatic look. I put this outfit together the morning of (bought the jumpsuit two hours before) and was first focused on my shoes. I bought these shoes at least five months ago but had yet to wear them. So when I found this jumpsuit, I knew it was meant to be! (Pun intended- all my shoes are my soulmates ❤ )
I love a monochromatic look for a few reasons:
1) all though the idea is to stick to one color, you can get creative with incorporating different shades, textures and/or patterns
2) it’s flattering and chic on all shapes, sizes and ages
3) it makes a statement and I feel you should make a statement with every outfit
Take a look at how I created this simple yet pretty monochromatic look for an engagement party. Keep scrolling to see where I purchased this jumpsuit. You will never guess where it is from…
Jumpsuit: I got this jumpsuit from, drum roll please… ROSS for $19.99!!! Insane, I know. The best part is it did not look cheap in person and it fit me like a glove. I am a short nugget and normally have to get things like this professionally hemmed but the length was just fine and I wore it as is.
Here are some similar styles: Lulus, ChicMe, Cichic, Nordstrom (a bit pricier but they have a decent selection of various blue styles)
STYLE TIP: This jumpsuit is actually not off the shoulder. I love an off the shoulder look so I simply unzipped the back zipper slightly and pulled it down my shoulders. With a little tuck in the cleavage area and back zipper, I was ready to go! Don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own look! Maybe it’s the craftiness in me but I do this all the time. I will cut jeans, shirts, tie things or remove different pieces to create the look I want and more specifically what will look best on me and my body. I’m also not afraid to whip out some crazy glue need be.
I say this to my friends all the time, the key to having “style” (whatever your definition of that may be) is to pick items that flatter YOUR body.
Purse: Louis Vuitton that was handed down to me by my Mom about 6-7 years ago. I don’t see the same style/color on their site now but here is a really cute similar look- LV Alma BB
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies
This is just one version of a monochromatic look featuring the color blue however, you can turn this into whatever color you want. Hmmmm what color should I do next? Stay tuned for more looks for the Fall and holiday seasons. 🙂