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In Mint Condition

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I have always loved the taste of mint. It tingles on the tongue and invigorates the senses, creating a fresh feeling all over. Whether you are wearing it or eating it, mint’s cool, crisp vibes are like a fresh breeze on a hot summer day. Perhaps this is why I have fallen in love with adding mints and light blues to my wardrobe when the heat starts to rise. Use mint as a pick-me-up on days when you crave that fresh, cool feeling. Here are some ways to incorporate the color into your wardrobe.

Pair mint accessories with an all neutral palette. Here I chose whites and creams as my base with mint and light blue accents.

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|jewelry: J. Crew| |watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs| |shoes: Pour La Victoire (also love these)| |clutch: J. Crew| |sunglasses: kate spade| |nails: Essie polish in Mint Candy Apple| |clothes from Ann Taylor Loft|

 

If your summer uniform consists of cutoff denim shorts and a white shirt, liven up your look by opting for mint colored denim.

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IMG_0122PSAdd orange accessories for a little more pop. Here I chose an orange lip and necklace which contrast nicely with the cool mint tones.

|jewelry: J. Crew| |shorts: Forever 21| |shoes: Ted Baker| |watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs| nails: Essie polish in Mint Candy Apple| |sunglasses: kate spade| |sweater: Lou & Grey Ann Taylor Loft| |bag: Rebecca Minkoff|

 

If you describe your style as flirty and girly, or sweet and feminine, opt for a full skirt paired with a mint top.

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IMG_0221PS|skirt: self-made| |shoes: Pour La Victoire| |bag: kate spade (similar here) | |necklace: kate spade| |sunglasses: kate spade| |ring: kate spade| |sweater: J. Crew|

 

Want to ditch your black and white work wear but not sure how to incorporate color and still look professional? Mint is bright enough to spice up your black and white, but won’t seem too bold for the office.

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Elongate your lines by pairing mint heels with a mint pencil skirt. By keeping the color going all the way down to your feet, you will avoid cutting up your leg line.

|skirt: J. Crew| |top: Anthropologie| |shoes: BCBGeneration| |nails: Essie polish in Mint Candy Apple| |watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs| |necklace: J. Crew| |sunglasses: kate spade|

The Heat is On, Which Means it’s Time for Summer White-Outs

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You don’t have to step into a store to notice the all-white trend popping up everywhere. Store front displays and internet shopping sites are chock-full of summer’s keep-cool color. I have to admit I, too, am enchanted by the chicness of an all white ensemble. White looks effortlessly crisp, clean, and fresh, even on the most smoldering of summer days. But let’s face it, keeping an all-white outfit white is not so effortless.

With summer comes an array of ways to soil a perfectly chic ensemble. Added to the ubiquitous red wine mishaps, lipstick smudges, and the kids’ spilled juice, are a whole new batch of stains just waiting to attack your whites. Not-so-clean lawn chairs, dripping ice cream cones and popsicles, and windy al fresco dining are just a few of the occupational hazards of summer.

Other than hiding from your (pick as many as appropriate: kids, boyfriend, husband, cat, dog, sometimes klutzy BFF), or stocking up on Oxi-Clean, there is little we can do to avoid summer’s war on our whites, other than avoid summer.

But I am here to bring you the good news: you CAN get in on this white trend, even if you are the queen of klutz.

Opt for all white accessories to avoid the frustration of walking around wearing your sangria, or with the outline of that patio chair that looks way better on the patio than it does on your back.

To get the look, go for white earrings (I chose vintage clip-ons for my non-pierced ears), a white clutch (I found this Zara one on Poshmark), white framed sunnies (I chose a Chloe pair), and white heels (preferably in patent for easy wipe off). I chose a white-capped toe from Vince Camuto (also found on Poshmark). Add white nails (OPI in Alpine Snow) to complete the ensemble.

All-white accessories pair just as well with denim cutoffs as they do with date-night dresses. You will be right on trend, stress less about getting dirty, and actually enjoy all the fun summer brings!

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