Orange is the new Black

 In case you haven't heard, Orange is the new Black! I'm a sucker for dark outfits and as the weather gets warmer, so does my color palettes. Orange to me is a pretty vibrant color depending on the shade but with proper matching it's not that hard to pull off. If you're like me with a medium skin tone, then this kind of Orange is meant for you! I got tons of compliments not just on the blouse, but how the color pops and isn't so loud. Overall I am very happy with this blouse and won't regret purchasing it!

I bought this blouse a while back in I think late January early February from Target. My wardrobe was in need of a little color so when I saw this in the clearance rack, you know I had to have it! There was a little hesitation at first because the same blouse but in a dark blue which made me want to play it safe. Obviously the orange color was a winner. The material is very lightweight and silky which is perfect for the upcoming warm weather. The blouse is a little baggy, but in a good way; It takes shape to your body as you walk around. It's length is perfect to wear with pants and to tuck in to a pencil skirt. I'm normally a size S or M but for some reason I'm always an XS at Target and even then some of their stuff fits a little too loose. Since I purchased it a while ago I doubt that they still have it. The brand is Merona in case you were wondering. 

The pants I'm wearing are from H&M and are sooo comfortable! H&M is my go to place for cheap pants that do honestly last. The color is like a creamy white but not so much like a beige. What I love most is the material, it's so soft and stretchy which is always a plus for me! My only complaint is that the length at the ankles does shrink up a little bit after the first wash. Nonetheless I would recommend these babies, especially because of the price! Most of their pants range from $9.95-$34 depending...but I got these for $12.95, STEAL! 

I'm always using this little necklace but what can I say, it goes with everything! I bought this from Forever 21 late last year and honestly did not expect to get so much use out of it. It's small but is very fierce with the black spikes. My feet were accessorized with a pair of Leopard flats purchased from H&M and man are they comfortable too! I'm telling you, H&M is the place to go for bargain deals! I bought these for I think $9.95 about a year ago and they're still in good condition. I chose to go with these flats because the neutral colors compliments the vibrant orange blouse. Regular black flats would just look odd and resemble Halloween, at least to me! With this outfit I feel very prepared for the Spring time, hope this helps inspire some of you! 

*As always, all products mentioned will be listed below and similar items :)

Blouse from Target (Similar, VERY SIMILAR!): http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-woven-3-4-sleeve-blouse/-/A-15080513#prodSlot=large_1_3

Pants from H&M (Similar): http://www.hm.com/us/product/14020?article=14020-U

Flats from H&M (Similar): http://www.target.com/p/womens-mossimo-supply-co-odell-ballet-flats-cheetah/-/A-11210713#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

Necklace from Forever 21 (Similar): http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=f21&category=acc_jewelry-necklace&productid=1036237742&SizeChart=