Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cheerful Fanta On A Gloomy Day

Helloooo grey season! You're here at last!

It's rainy season in the tropics, and the day could be so cloudy and gloomy especially for people who are used to blue sky and hot sun almost all year round. This morning when I woke up, all I wanted to do was crawling back under my thick, comfy, snuggly pink cover and fell back to sleep. But of course, I've got bills to pay, so I dragged my lazy bones to the shower, put some clothes and makeup on, then finally settled happily (OK, perhaps not too happily) at my tiny little corner in the office. Boo-hoo!

However, I refused to succumb to the dull overcast weather mood, hence the cheerful fanta colors came to play! Grey sky might make a good inspiration for my eyeshadow pallete, but not for my outfit. At least, not today when it's already cold and gloomy outside.

It's just so apt that I happened to wear this cheerful butterfly necklace that I wore at my happiness ala butterfly post a while back.

At first, I thought the fanta burts of colors would be too much for corporate look, so in the morning I came looking like this.
Black, fuschia/fanta pink, blue earrings, and happy dragonfly pendant! Ow, and Mom's vintage Philippe Chariol leather satchel in hunter green. Now that satchel is happening again, I cajoled her to give it to me, haha! Thanks, Mom!
This is how it looks without the blazer on. So eye-catching the color, don't you think?
But then I became so sleepy, also people around me (blame it on the weather!), I changed the blackie onto a minty! The contrast really woke me up... a bit.
Waddaya think, friends? Too bold? Or is it OK?
Corporate sleepy look:
Black blazer: tailored. Black pants: LOFT (USA). Fuschia/fanta pink top: Elle. Gold sandals: Yongki Komaladi. Earrings: old collection. Necklace: Naughty (Emporium Pluit), I lost the one I bought at Warna MKG, but I stumbled upon the same exact one a while back at another store. Hunter green satchel: Philippe Charriol Leather Collection.
Wake-up-call look:
Minty green cardigan: Marks & Spencer. (reduced price, I bought two, and they really are good investment! Thin but warm and not scratchy at all!)

15 comments:

Bravoe Runway said...

I think this outfit is perfect for the office..it's not too bright at all! I also like the satchel bag, it is beautiful!

welldressedmaker said...

I LOVE the burst of color here! It still looks very professional. ANd the necklace really adds a lot of charm, subtle, but very elegant!
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Alexa said...

I adore wearing colour! You look cute but professional.

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Chandana said...

You so bright and cheerful! Love your outfit!

noone said...

that is very cheerful on a gloomy day I agree! love your bag <3

ChiChi81 said...

I love the Fanta blouse, it is indeed eye-catching but it's such a lovely bright colour and still remain very sharp and professional. Adding the mint green cardi is just lovely, a real mood-uplifter ;)

Cheers,

Wi
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michelle_ said...

LOVE YOUR GREEN BAG !!


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Diana said...

You look so cheery! I love your dragon fly necklace! !:D

LeeAnne, Style N Season said...

Thank you, Friends, for all your sweet comment. Ow, and I forgot to note, that the satchel used to be my Mom's. Now that satchel is hip again, I cajoled her to give it to me, hahaha...

LeeAnne, Style N Season
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j3nhow said...

love ur bag!!! and love the top... nice pop of colour!

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Amanda {feast.fashion.faves} said...

I like this look alot!! definitely brightened up a gloomy day!

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Unknown said...

Cute!!! Love the brightness!
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Lisa @ MMT said...

I like the bright colors together! You pulled it off! I could never do that haha.

Daenel T. said...

Love the way you switched up the outfit, too cute. And, yes, girl, Mom has good taste! I totally would have begged for that satchel as well.

Unknown said...

I just love it with the mint cardigan! The contrast with the black is so nice and it looks lovely!

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