I love bright colors - the brighter the better. But look in my closet? Blacks, navys, whites, off-whites, more shades of white and brown. Of course, I have splatters of pink and purple, but the majority are neutrals. So one day, I decided to put on all the beige things for work and VIOLA! The result is as follows.

Photos by Amanda

On Julien: Blazer, Banana Republic (similar sleeveless version here.) Blouse, J. CREW (similar here.) Pants, Ann Taylor LOFT. Shoes, Kelly and Katie from DSW. Bracelet, unknown (similar here.) Long necklace (body chain used as a necklace), Rachelle Celine. Map necklace, c/o Three Jane NY. Bar necklace and earrings, She’s Unique. Midi rings, c/o Rachelle Celine. Sunnies, Kate Spade (borrowed from Amanda.)

Can you believe I’ve had this beautiful short-sleeved blazer in my closet UNWORN for the past year? Honestly, I had no idea how to style it. I’d paired it with slacks for work (BORING) but when I showed Shell B this trouble piece, she knew exactly what to do.

Unbelted and paired with a simple white tank, a few dangly necklaces and boyfriend shorts, this jacket went from not-so-safari-chic to OMG I’M NEVER TAKING THIS OFF. And while I’m typically hesitant to wear shorts (my days of 2-hour workouts are long gone), I love that these looser-fit ones don’t leave me feeling like I need to tug at them every 5 seconds.

Any others ideas on how I should style this blazer? I’d love your thoughts!

Blazer, Banana Republic (cute sleeveless version here and similar jacket version here.) Shorts, Martin & Osa (store closed, but similar boyfriend shorts here.) Pocket tank, Martin & Osa (similar here.) Shoes, DSW (similar here.) Headband, American Eagle (similar version with flowers here.) Chain necklace, thrifted (similar here.) Fuchsia necklace, Dandelion Patch. Bar necklace, She’s Unique. I Love You ring, Tiffany & Co. Sunnies, Michael Kors.

Photo and styling by Shell B.