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Home » Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, casual

Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, casual

January 22, 2013
 

Sweatshirt – Girl by Band of Outsiders, cardigan – J Brand, silk tee shirt – Patrizia Pepe, bracelet – Catherine Marche

 
 
 

all clothes – J. Crew

 

Pantone Spring/Summer 2013

 
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Tags: A Common Wardrobe, purple
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  1. Swissy says

    January 22, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I love this shade. Your choices seem to me to be a bit more "greyed" than the Pantone sample. This twilight between lavender and mauve goes with just about any neutral I can think of.

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  2. Gail says

    January 22, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I agree that your choices look more taupe than Pantone "African Violet," but I love the versatility and sophistication of the shade.

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  3. Kare says

    January 23, 2013 at 12:46 am

    I have a few casual pieces in this color. I always enjoy wearing them. It would make a great signature color for spring!
    Karen

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  4. Lisa says

    January 23, 2013 at 1:13 am

    This color makes me swoon. I've been looking for a fine gauge pull over sweater in this color…in a cotton blend; its been elusive so far!

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  5. Laurie says

    January 23, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    I love all these pieces!

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  6. Karen Albert says

    January 24, 2013 at 1:52 am

    I did not used to wear this light violet shade and now I love it as a contrast with dark or white jeans!

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Artists Series

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  7. Aless says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Thanks for bringing this colour to my attention. I love (and suit) many shades of the purple family, but this one is new to me, and I LOVE it!!

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