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Swatch Style: Spring Dose

May 4, 2012

swatch style

Posted 09/12

{J.Crew}

{Ruche}

I could play with pattern and color all day long:)

These were a few looks that stood out to me this week!

Hope you have a fantastic Cinco de Mayo weekend ahead! Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow for the REAL CHAT post! I will be participating in Ez’s challenge “Things I’m afraid to Tell You.”

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livesimplybyannie says:

May 4, 2012 at 1:04 pm

I love what you did here with the swatches! I immediately repinned that second image when I found it on Pinterest. Love that mix of soft yellow with navy and white stripes. Wishing you a good weekend!

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Becca | Lowlife Couture says:

May 4, 2012 at 1:13 pm

that first look and color scheme is fabulous! Love it!

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Natasha Fatah says:

May 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm

Love the first look, especially because of that beautiful necklace!!

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

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Sarah Stright says:

May 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm

Oh man I want that first look. Must re-create it asap.

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seriouslysassymama.com says:

May 4, 2012 at 2:01 pm

Have a happy and blessed weekend!

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Fashion art and other fancies says:

May 4, 2012 at 2:31 pm

Divine frist look. I adore the freshness of spring;-)

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Gloria says:

May 4, 2012 at 2:34 pm

Love the color combos in the first outfit!

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Nancy says:

May 4, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Ouh! I love, love, love the way you’ve done this. It would be so easy to print this out and take it shopping with me so I could duplicate the outfit.

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AMY PALMER says:

May 4, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Love love love both of these outfits! So casual and chic!

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

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deloom.com says:

May 4, 2012 at 3:16 pm

The first one is divine! I love the blue and kelly green, great pops of color.

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Alexa says:

May 4, 2012 at 4:41 pm

I really like what you came up with from the swatches Anna and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Sara Flynn says:

May 4, 2012 at 5:09 pm

Oh.. wow I love these outfits!

Sara
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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Anael says:

May 4, 2012 at 6:04 pm

Love love love the colors in the first look!
http://www.goldenfetes.com/

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Chic 'n Cheap Living says:

May 4, 2012 at 6:05 pm

Ooh very fun swatches! Have a lovely weekend dear and I can’t wait to see your submissions!

xoxo,
Chic ‘n Cheap Living

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says:

May 4, 2012 at 6:31 pm

Both looks are great, and I like the way you pulled the details/swatches from them – very creative! Those cards you won are super cute and vibrant – thanks for sharing – they are a great price too! Happy Weekend xo

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Chelsea says:

May 4, 2012 at 6:59 pm

I adore that second outfit! Fun post 🙂

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Flair byBrandi says:

May 4, 2012 at 11:44 pm

Great looks! Love these colors!

flairbybrandi.blogspot.com

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Crissy @ House of Marlowe says:

May 5, 2012 at 11:24 am

Very pretty. Love the kelly green this season!

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elissabraun says:

May 6, 2012 at 2:41 am

great palettes. i’m digging the mint in the top one. i need to add some more of that hue to my wardrobe.

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Mattie | somethings.the.blog says:

May 8, 2012 at 4:48 pm

Thank you for featuring my cards, so glad you liked them! If you’d ever like to do a giveaway, let me know! mgtiegreen(at)gmail(dot)com

LOVE the outfits – and all your posts!

Mattie | Puddleduck Paper Co.

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