Cupcakes and Cashmere

Coral Crush

April 21st, 2011

Handmade Tulle Headband, Maybelline Coral Crush Lipstick, Essie Lovie Dovie Nail Polish, Vintage Leopard Blazer, Express Blouse, Phillip Lim Shorts, Zara Clutch, Steve Madden Booties

I bought this mango-colored tulle (among other sherbet shades) a while ago and have been playing around with different projects ever since. One of my failed attempts at a necklace has since turned into a headband, which I complemented (though unintentionally) with cotton candy nails, coral lips and a bright orange bag. I love how the base of this outfit felt professional and the little details (like leopard, tulle and neon) made it playful and perfect for spring.



246 thoughts on “Coral Crush

  1. All of the colors work so well together! It’s a lovely look!

    Emily at http://www.mywordsinterestslife.blogspot.com

  2. hate to break it to you but that isn’t “professional”. an oxford shirt and khaki shorts are preppy but not professional, especially when the shorts are that short.

    it is cute though.

  3. the lipstick so reminds me of Ally McBeal! love it!

  4. Love the tulle headband! Such a great combo of colors.

  5. love the lip! try vegas volt from Mac. you’ll die.

  6. Wow great blog. I love your style. That headpiece is a great addition to your outfit.
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  7. Love your clutch & leopard blazer. They go well together. Love your lipstick as well. :)

  8. that’s such a pretty shade of orange…you look gorg!

  9. Very Crafty! Love the outfit!!

    http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com

  10. i love the detail in those shorts! & that blazer is so cute :)

    xo galmeetsglam.com

  11. The animal printed coat is so cute! :D

    Have a Good Day!

    David

    VirtuallyStunning.blogspot.com

  12. not feeling this outfit…

  13. Love love love it! Very cute!

  14. Really love this look. One of my favourites so far.

  15. This look is amazing! I love the tailored shirt and shorts combined with the spicy leopard print!

    xoxo,

    http://www.thelookandlisten.com

  16. Great look Emily! Love the print with the neutral colors and the pop of orange! Very cute :)

    Stop by my blog some time!
    http://stylelustpages.com

  17. So obsessed with coral lipstick shades right now, so amazing! And you look gorgeous, as always!

    http://itsthedollhousebaby.blogspot.com/
    x

  18. I’m totally addicted to coral right now! That leo blazer is soooo cool and I love the combo with that clutch!

    http://www.abitoffashion.com

  19. though i love all these pieces individually but i think this is the first time you haven’t hit the nail on the head for me. :(

    still fabulous lip color but i think the jacket with the headband all at once is a little too much. still.. love your style xo

  20. I really want your shorts!!

  21. Love this, especially the headband! The colours work so well together.

    Kelly Anne Prouton on
  22. holy moly! i love your shorts! and the candid makeup shot! ;)

  23. I love anything coral! You look great :)

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.com

  24. great look! I love the shorts!
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  25. SO pretty! I love your clutch.

  26. only you could pull off those shorts- awesome look on you! loving the pop of coral!!

  27. I just saw the clutch in bright blue and had to have it, the orange was my second choice. Love the outfit! and Leopard…meow!!! Great post

  28. Do you think all skin tones can rock the coral lipstick? Thanks for the coral inspiration:)

  29. Your headband is so pretty! I need to find a DIY somewhere to make my own. Love the look as always… all the colors and leopard are very inspiring and refreshing.

    xx Kara
    Sprinkles in Springs

  30. Lindaaaaaaaaaaaa…is very beautiful!!!

    Kisses,

    Grazi Angeloni.

    http://www.graziiangeloni.blogspot.com

  31. I love that leopard print coat!! Your mix of the stunning peach coloured flower headband you made and the other oranges and pinks, with the leopard go so refreshingly well together. It’s a mix that I wouldn’y have expected to work, but you pull it off so perefctly! :)

  32. love your self-made hairband :) i want to try one too if i know how…

    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  33. You have to try the lipstick and nail polish from the quite cute collection by MAC Cosmetics if you like pastel colors.
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  34. I love all your style and was looking for tips. I’m just starting up but LOVE STYLE!

  35. love the contrast between the cuteness in the headband and the sexiness in the leopard print blazer.

    cheers,
    yvonne
    modern.girl

  36. The clutch and the blazer i lovely.
    http://nbosch3.blogspot.com/

  37. This is hot! Pops of color with your bag, and the black booties gave it the right amount of edge to keep it from looking too sweet. Blazers are my favorite go to piece-this one is trendy but not over the top. You have such great style :)

  38. people are fizzing on coral lately…

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  39. So cute …the lipstick is perfect .. the bag is adorable.. I like it

  40. Hi,
    I think these tan shorts are adorable. You are by far my favorite blogger, I believe because we always like people we resemble.

  41. I’m obsessed with headbands, this head piece is gorgeous!

    <3 Nathalie

  42. omg that leopard blazer is AMAZING!

  43. I completely enjoy your fondness for mixing neutral shades with pops of color… gorgeous!

  44. Your outfits are always so inspiring! This one is definitely another win, especially with the lips and the flower. Would you be able to post a DIY for us copycats? :)

  45. Great outfit, nice trendy style.

  46. I love the coral burst of color. My new favorite thing is to wear a bright coral/sherbet lipstick with little other make up.

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