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Pantone Challenge – Violet Tuesday

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This morning when I discovered that Marissa from The Modern Austen – one of the two innovators of the Pantone Spring Colour Challenge – had already posted before I even put mascara on, I boldly tweeted that I would be posting within 14 hours.  Yes, I was quite specific.  Well as I type, that was 17 hours ago.  17 hours of violet-loving-life!  Here was my African Violet ensemble for the day:

 
 Violet crop cords $2.50 from VV Boutique
Patent Sperry’s $9.80 from VV Boutique
Banana Republic sheer top, hand-me-down from my Splurge Sister/Dayhome Extraordinaire
Layering tank and accessories from my closet archives

I had to wear socks because it was snowing when I left.  Not flakes that melt as they fall but snow that I would’ve Instagrammed if it hadn’t been so depressing.  The purple pants helped though and the crop length held an unspoken promise…

 
 I won’t give up on you, Spring.

The print of this top makes an interesting neutral, or a “basics+” as I like to call them.  Plus it has a tribal feel so I think that gives me bonus points for representing the “African” of African Violet!

This shot snapped in the hotel bathroom where I was taking a course this morning shows the colour a little better than at my Dayhome Extraordinaire’s place earlier in the day.  Yes, in the name of style, I snap pics in a variety of environments that might be questionably professional/imprudent.  Because I am dedicated.  

 Violet pants + sparkles = AWESOME
I also think I should get bonus points because, from what I can see, no one else linking up to this fab challenge wore violet pants.  Bonus points for what, I don’t know.  Bragging rights?  Well if we’re going there I might as well mention this outfit basically cost $12.30 if you don’t count the pieces that have been around for eons.  Surely that cancels out public bathroom photography?

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  2. Kimberly

    Love it! Love the purple pants. I think I need some! 😉

  3. Bethie The Boo

    I love your purple pants! They’re a great color! And it’s snowing where I am too. Super depressing on May 1st!

    • Nicole Rowan

      Thanks! Snowed on lemon Wed too but so far so good today. I’m tempted to put away the winter scarves….!

  4. Shannon

    I love the length of the layering tank…I have been searching for one such tank at VVBoutique…so far no, but I have faith. Love that top. And the sparkles are Farbulous!

    • Nicole Rowan

      Thanks! Wasn’t sure if it looked “awkward” (S’s new fave word BTW) but decided it was cool. I could sparkle everything. It’s like a digitial bedazzler.

  5. Anonymous

    love the sparkles…and the CROPPED pants with shoes and socks – love that you take fashion risks with confidence & pull it off:) -MMM (i can’t deal with remembering passwords that posting as myself seems to require, but i think you know who i m:)

    • Nicole Rowan

      Aw thanks! I just tell myself people are looking at me with admiration! (or thinking my pants are too short, but whatev) Miss you girl!

    • Nicole Rowan

      Thanks for stopping by and for the bonus points – lol!! I love this challenge and will enjoy reading back through all the links!!