True Beauty Files: Did you say Electric Purple?

March 27, 2012

Posted 09/12

{Dress: Tulle, Cardi: Target, Nude Pumps: Jessica Simpson, Necklace: c/o LYLIF, Cuffs: c/o LYLIF, Francesca’s, Rings: H&M, Skinny Belt: F21, Clutch: DIY here}

Well the week didn’t get off to the best start. Was truck down by the flu yesterday as well as my little guy. After last week, we are really ready for our normal schedule. However, we were blessed with a beautiful weekend, so I am grateful for that. How was yours?

Style Word: Continuing the theme of working with what you have I pulled out a few things in the same shade of vibrant purple and decided they would look much better together. I almost bought a dress over the weekend this color and thankfully took a second look in my closet first. Try wearing your dress as a skirt!

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Natasha Fatah says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Purple is my favourite! You look great!

xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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Alexandria says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:05 pm

Girl, you look stunning in purple! This look makes me want to try more monochromatic looks!

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The Mrs. and The Momma says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:16 pm

Hey Anna! I hope y’all are on the mend…so not fun.

Great purple look…I don’t have any purple in my wardrobe (at all), but I might now try it out seeing how well you pull it off. It definitely suits your coloring.

Get feeling better and take care!
xo, Kristen

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Michelle (michabella) says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:17 pm

LOVE the purple!!!! Gorgeous as always 🙂

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Chelsea says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:28 pm

This is amazing! I LOVE the electric purple! Such a fun color. Oh, and I find myself wearing a dress as a skirt quite often 🙂

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Truly Smitten says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:33 pm

very pretty!!

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S T E P H A N I E L E A N N says:

March 27, 2012 at 1:51 pm

Purple is a really great color on you! I’m also really loving the look of your pictures…they have a cool vibe that I’m so curious about.

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Sam [The Peak of Tres Chic] says:

March 27, 2012 at 2:17 pm

I love this shade of purple. It looks beautiful on you! Great advice.

XO,

Sam
http://www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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internodiciotto says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:02 pm

girl you look just wonderful! absolutelly stunning!

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simplyvonne says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:04 pm

hope you are feeling better, and the lil guy too! I love the first photo of you, looking so gorgeous! This outfit is beautiful on you!

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AMY PALMER says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:13 pm

Great color on you! Love outfits that are all teh same color. Very flattering!

-Amy
http://theblankpagesblog.blogspot.com/

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Drew {Coral Cafe} says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:22 pm

More like electric Anna!! You look amazing in purple!
Seriously hope you guys get back to feeling 100 %

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Nikki @ The Ginger Diaries says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:27 pm

I am really liking this ton-sur-ton look! ^^ So lady like and pretty! Hope you two get better soon Anna 🙂 xo

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Redheaded Daybook says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:27 pm

this fit is SUPER cute!
im in love with your heels!
and your stacked bracelets are amazing!

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Grace - Stripes and Sequins says:

March 27, 2012 at 3:40 pm

Love this Anna! You are gorgeous!!

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Monica of BeautyParler.ca says:

March 27, 2012 at 4:10 pm

Love this shade of purple!! My favourite colour!

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Alexa says:

March 27, 2012 at 4:10 pm

Oh my goodness what a stunning color on you Anna. Hmmm….may have to search my closet for purple hues.

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Krista says:

March 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm

I adore purple…in any shade! Love this outfit!

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Sara Flynn says:

March 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm

This looks so nice on you! I love all the accessories! 🙂 http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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sherri lynn says:

March 27, 2012 at 4:45 pm

This color purple looks so good on you!

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Bridget says:

March 27, 2012 at 4:56 pm

you look awesome, as always!

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BronsonBloopers says:

March 27, 2012 at 5:41 pm

Mmm… cheddar tots at sonic sounds amazing! You look so pretty, that purple is perfect on you!

http://bronsonbloopers.blogspot.com

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thais says:

March 27, 2012 at 6:08 pm

loving the jewel tone and hoping that you guys are all better 😉

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Jenny says:

March 27, 2012 at 6:14 pm

those nude pumps are spot on – you look fab.

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Mrs. Pedersen says:

March 27, 2012 at 8:20 pm

Stunning!! You look so beautiful!

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says:

March 27, 2012 at 8:35 pm

I wore this color today too! 🙂

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Sandy a la Mode says:

March 27, 2012 at 9:00 pm

love wearing a dress as a skirt!! you are stunning!!

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Megan says:

March 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm

purple looks SOOOOO good on you. wayyy better than it does on me.

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Rach says:

March 27, 2012 at 11:39 pm

looks great on you, anna!

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says:

March 28, 2012 at 12:02 am

Totally radian in purple!! Brings out your ombre highlights and warm skin tone – love how you’ve made the dress into a skirt, with the cardigan and belt – that’s really nice for an office / 5 day work week outfit switch up!!

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Sarah Roads says:

March 28, 2012 at 12:29 am

You are one stylish mama! You make me want to never eat desert again!

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bevy says:

March 28, 2012 at 1:35 am

I really like the monochromatic look! And your necklace really makes the outfit!

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Shannon says:

March 28, 2012 at 2:25 am

Such a pretty color. I love your necklace!

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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Haleigh Forbes says:

March 28, 2012 at 3:21 am

beautiful love!

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Lindsay says:

March 28, 2012 at 4:12 am

THAT is a gorgeous color on you my friend!

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Jenmarie says:

March 28, 2012 at 5:35 am

Such beautifuly styling! I’ve been loving all the color in your outfit posts 🙂

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Camille says:

March 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm

love the color and how you put them both together…especially with that belt & necklace. well, all of it really!

cheers.

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Whatever Dee-Dee wants says:

March 28, 2012 at 2:19 pm

That color looks amazing on you.

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Stephanie @ henry happened says:

March 28, 2012 at 6:11 pm

Ahh, my favorite color! You’d think it would be overwhelming but it’s just perfect!

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Paislea Elyse says:

March 28, 2012 at 7:43 pm

purple looks wonderful on you!!

drop by allister bee soon!

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Mariel Torres says:

March 31, 2012 at 2:19 pm

You are so beautiful in purple… and in any other color out there!

kisses!

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Dana Gastelum says:

March 31, 2012 at 8:45 pm

You are beautiful in purple!! Love it! Such a fun idea to wear your dress as a skirt! I’m definitely testing this one out! 😉

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