True Beauty Files: Styling Mint 3 ways

April 16, 2012

Posted 09/12

I have a fun mix up for today’s lookbook post:) I teamed up with Kristen and Carly to bring you three different ways to style Mint this season…

I thought it would be fun to pair seafoam and mint since they compliment each other so well – a great monochromatic look. I added a punch of orange to complete the look, because as you can see in Friday’s post, I love the pairing of mint and tangerine;)

{Top: HM, Tank: F21, Pants: LOFT (similar here or here), Tote: HM, Shoes: HM (similar), Necklace, HM, Bracelets: DIY, made by me, Sunglasses: UO}

Every season there are a few colors that I gravitate towards and one of them for Spring 2012 is most definitely “Mint”! I personally think it looks sensational and unexpected when paired with black but also adore it paired with a soft palette of cream, khaki or white. When a piece/color can be that versatile, it is a win win in my fashion book! Hope this inspires you to find something “mint” for your Spring wardrobe. Happy Shopping!

I know the color of the year is Tangerine Tango and as much as I love it, I’ve been even more obsessed with a certain pastel hue. I’ve been on the hunt for mint pieces to add to my wardrobe for weeks and weeks. Unfortunately, a rather BIG baby bump prevented me from indulging in my mint obsession, until I came across this gorgeous statement necklace. It pops against my plain black maxi and I can see it working with more neutral hues, as well as prints. Score!

Be sure to check out Thirty Something Fashion and BonBon Rose Girls to see their full post!

(Both these mamas have babies on the way and are beautiful, aren’t they??)

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Natasha Fatah says:

April 16, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Everyone looks minty fresh. 😉

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

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BonBon Rose Girls Kristin says:

April 16, 2012 at 1:56 pm

This was so fun! And you look amazing…Love seafoam and mint together!

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Whatever Dee-Dee wants says:

April 16, 2012 at 2:07 pm

Love this post! I can’t get enough of mint green 🙂

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Nieszka says:

April 16, 2012 at 2:17 pm

great looks!

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Karena says:

April 16, 2012 at 2:26 pm

Anna you look beautiful, glowing!!

I love the fresh pastels like mint this season, the colors are more saturated!!

I have a $100 Gift Card Giveaway from Soft Surroundings if you would like to enter!!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

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Lisa @ MMT says:

April 16, 2012 at 2:31 pm

Loving the mint and tangerine together! I always have troubles buying mint/bluish tops because I never know how to pair them with jeans. I guess it’s about time I get some white skinny’s to solve that problem! Very cute outfit!

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Grace - Stripes and Sequins says:

April 16, 2012 at 2:52 pm

I am so obsessed with mint these days! It’s just such a fun, fresh color!

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Gloria says:

April 16, 2012 at 3:31 pm

The bright orange bag is the perfect touch to this outfit!

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Helena - A Diary of Lovely says:

April 16, 2012 at 3:50 pm

I love this idea of different outfits based on the same idea!

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Baby Shopaholic says:

April 16, 2012 at 4:08 pm

Love you ladies in the mint!

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Alexa says:

April 16, 2012 at 4:22 pm

Oh all of the looks are so great. Mint is great for spring. It just looks and feels so light and fresh!

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Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies says:

April 16, 2012 at 4:36 pm

I love mint too. It really has become my favorite color.

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Sara Flynn says:

April 16, 2012 at 4:41 pm

Ah! I love this outfit… its so summerish… makes me happy!

Sara 🙂
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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Nikki @ The Ginger Diaries says:

April 16, 2012 at 5:16 pm

I love all you girls takes on mint! That mint necklace carly is wearing is SO pretty! x

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Daisy says:

April 16, 2012 at 5:35 pm

I am liking this color more and more. I’m going to have to buy something mint 🙂

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Liz {Sequins And Stripes} says:

April 16, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Love how each look packs a different minty punch!

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atouchoflovely says:

April 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm

Love this post! You all look beautiful!

I’m a huge mint fan and absolutely love the idea of mixing it with seafoam.

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Urban Nester says:

April 16, 2012 at 6:47 pm

I have always loved mint paired with tangerine/or coral! Such a great outfit, and such an inspirational post!

molly
http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says:

April 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

My gosh could Kristen be any prettier????

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Shannon says:

April 16, 2012 at 10:33 pm

Beautiful! I’m obsessed with mint this season. I love it with the seafoam and also the coral.

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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Jam Oblina says:

April 16, 2012 at 11:14 pm

love the light color! you fit perfectly in everything. 🙂

http://jamwordscrolls.blogspot.com/

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Shea says:

April 17, 2012 at 12:01 am

All three of you look gorgeous in mint! And you’re right about the seafoam-mint combination–they do go together beautifully!

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Camille says:

April 17, 2012 at 12:06 am

AMAZING.

I want those shoes(but I would be 7 feet tall!).

Cheers.

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alignaCristina from SomekindofParadise says:

April 17, 2012 at 12:35 am

Very beautiful mamas!! And yes i couldn’t agree more Mint is a fabulous color this season to pair up with just about anything:) P.S. Thanks Anna for your comment:))

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Bridget says:

April 17, 2012 at 12:59 am

oh my gosh! i got that exact same orange bag last week. LOVE.

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says:

April 17, 2012 at 1:24 am

I’m seriously loving this post!! The three of you look stunning – happy glow all around 🙂 Mint does the body good and is refreshingly gorgeous. xo

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Emily says:

April 17, 2012 at 2:52 am

Love it! Mint is so awesome!
Creamy

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Elpi Chan says:

April 17, 2012 at 7:20 am

You are great!

Amazing blog!
Do you like my blog?
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Follow each other?
Kisses xx

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rebecca says:

April 17, 2012 at 11:54 am

mint is so light it’s almost a neutral. you wear it well! 🙂

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The Fashionable ESQ says:

April 17, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Seafoam and mint are so close in the color family that I basically use the words interchangeably, but when you pair them like this, I can totally see the difference – I love a good monochromatic look, like this one.

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xx
The Fashionable ESQ
http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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Jaclyn says:

April 17, 2012 at 4:13 pm

MINT! i seriously have got to jump on the bandwagon with this one. i love your outfit. you always pull everything together so nicely. classy lady. i suppose that’s why i love this blog.

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Giovanna says:

April 18, 2012 at 12:03 am

Super cute looks! Loving the mint blazer!

xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

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Paula {treschicmama} says:

April 19, 2012 at 5:55 pm

loving these mamas-to-be!!!

Paula xx

http://www.treschicmama.com

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Mike says:

June 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Very Nice! Minty color is suiting on you.You are looking very fresh and cute. Indeed, great looks..love this post!
mont bleu

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