How to Wear Green (for St. Patrick's Day and Beyond)

Since I've got green on the brain this week, I figured I'd share some of my favorite green street style pictures for inspiration.

How darling is this shrunken little green jacket?

This shot is a bit more minty; I love the varying tones and textures.  I also think gold+green is a great combo and that necklace is a fun choice.

This etheral shot makes me want to throw on a maxi skirt and picnic in the woods.  How perfect is the green with her bleach blond hair?!

Of course, the stunning Duchess in a silk long sleeve green Diane von Furstenberg dress:

Blogger Liz from Late Afternoon in some stunning green wide-leg Alice + Olivia pants, a floral blouse and a classic trench.

 I wish I could casually throw on a (green) silk maxi dress in the way Hanneli does.  She always manages to look perfectly effortless.

Here is a more approachable street style shot of a simple green skirt and sort of schoolgirl-esque look, toughened up by a leather jacket.

Ahhh.... and here is the illustrious green suit.  With a simple white blouse and a pair of white pumps, this look is easy, yet pretty perfect. (make this in shorts, and I'd buy it in a heartbeat)

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to pull out something green :)

Spring Shopping: Madewell

Spring is always the hardest season on my wallet because I LOVE color, and we are coming into that special time of year when every retailer embraces color.    J.Crew has done it in a big way this year (I can always rely on them for my favorite brights), however I was surprised that their historically more neutral little sister, Madewell,  is also bursting with color right now.   Don't these looks have you giddy and ready for BBQs and beach days?

While I'd happily wear almost any of the pieces above, (and I see a pair of yellow jeans in my future)  I have limited myself to one new piece: a pair of their colorful flats. I just can't decide, kelly green or cobalt blue?

Color inspiration: Maria Barros

Thanks to Pinterest,  I recently discovered Portuguese interior designer Maria Barros's colorful rooms and I had to share.

Why not...

A cute print from Sugar Paper found via Matchbook

Tangerine Dream

Orange has always been one of my favorite colors.  So, it wasn't surprising that as I glanced at my Pinterest inspiration board,   I had a ton of orange hues on my list.  I think a little bit of orange makes everything just a little bit more fun, and it's a perfect color to work into your wardrobe as the weather gets warmer!

1 - Orange looks great in the summer, especially on tanned skin -  TopShop Orange Triangle Bikini ($36)

2 - The lux material (ostrich) makes this fun bag a bit more serious -  Kate Spade Bowler ($352)

3 - Orange toenails have been a signature of mine since high school - Essie Nailpolish in 'Braziliant' ($8)

4 - I've always loved elephants! Even if you only wear it a couple of times, this wimsical ring is a fun piece to have in the jewelry box - Forever21 Orange Elephant Ring ($6)

5 - I had a similar watch with a yellow band that I completely wore out. Maybe orange should be next - Lacoste Watch ($195)

6 - This camera would definitely up the cool factor when taking tourist pics - Hermes Leica Camera

7 - Simple swingy dress that makes the color do the talking -  Miss Selfridge Skater Dress ($69)