Drag

Monday's are an absolute drag.  Tack on the fact that President's day is observed by all the other schools except yours... yeah.  Getting dressed for a day you're not gung ho about is a challenge and I'll admit that I almost let it get the best of me.  Alas, thank God for the skirt I accidentally turned into a dress.  The billowy effect is perfect for a Monday with plenty of space to move and thanks to the 86 degree weather, it kept me comfortable and not too hot.

I've been dying to wear the scarf since I found it in my mothers trunk a couple weeks ago.  The drama it adds to the look and the beads play into the African Gypsy feel of the look.  Thank God it was slightly windy , you can't plan that, but right before the camera snapped it went away (boo!). Kicked it off with my silver sandals and this took me throughout the day.  Had the weather been colder a jacket over my shoulders would have edged up the look.

For my cold weather friends put a sweater underneath the dress, slide into some boots, wrap a scarf around and finish with a cozy jacket.  Voila!  Instant success.

For those of you into a more sweet and lovely look go for the look my friend has in the bottom photo.  A full skirt, cowboy boots and a denim button up and this girl is ready to tackle nursing. 

Fresh

It's been there for you after the morning coffee.  It saved your first kiss after there was too much garlic in your pizza and it's a natural pick me up when you have to sit through drowsy lectures.  Mint has always been a part of our lives doesn't it make sense for it to be include in our fashion?   Except now instead of mint it's called grayed jade a much softer shade of blue with punches of green.

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 What I love about this color is the element of freshness it brings to the day.  Especially in light fabrics would this color work, when the wind blows and the fabric dances around the body it does something to the soul, my soul at least.   Something amazing about new color trends is the way it affects either the people who don't have time for fashion or those who don't care about fashion simply because it's so easy to try it out without having to plunge yourself to deep into the trend pool.

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Start with a light cardigan the idea of throwing on something over a summer dress or a gray t-shirt and jeans means it stays in the closet even when the trend is gone.  Don't break the piggy bank just yet trying to find one of these, start sifting through thrift shops if this is a style worth trying.  When putting on the cardigan use complimenting colors to harmonize the outfit.  Grayed Jade is really a romantic color complimented by other pastels in light pinks, linen and jade.  Those touches can be complimented by using accessories one of my favorites is a head scarf to add elements of surprise.

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Clothing may not be your thing but that doesn't mean you can't have fun with this color.  When it comes to decorating the apartment, dorm, or anything requiring decor keep this color in the back of your mind.  That doesn't mean painting the walls in grayed jade but little accents in frames or chairs could freshen up a room.  Perhaps finding a nice bedding in this new color is all you need.  Or if you or someone you know is entering into the long lasting marriage game this might be a nice little color scheme to add or accent the big day with.

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