Better Together

Wilfred coat c/o Aritzia, jeans c/o Gap Canada, H&M booties, Club Monaco clutch, scarf c/o Little Burgundy,
Persol sunnies c/o SmartBuyGlasses, sweater & bracelet c/o Banana Republic Canada
As ’70s and almost over-the-top retro as it is, I just can’t resist the temptation of wearing purple tones with mustard yellow. I love other retro-esque pairings (mustard and dark green, purple and orange, etc), but I feel like this one is particularly bright and happy for some reason. Something about mustard yellow just goes so beautifully with leopard too, and I’ll take any excuse to work some animal print into a look!

How are you liking the new digs? I’m still getting used to how clean it is compared to the more colourful and busy design beforehand, but I do feel like this really lets the content speak for itself distraction-free. It also just came together so easily…my friend and amazingly talented artist Steffen Quong whipped up that header last year in 2 minutes flat so I already had it at my disposal, and my illustration by Matt’s best friend Max Dunbar (who’s also an insanely good comic book artist) now has a perfect home on my About page. Finally, I loved Pantone’s Spring 2013 picks Grayed Jade and Emerald Green so much already, and it was such a great opportunity to work them in too! Again, let me know if any of you have any difficulties/feedback at all – I want to hear them!

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36 Comments

  1. 1.23.13

    loving all the rich bold colors and the leopard clutch to complete the look! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

  2. 1.23.13
    Naomi said:

    Fabulous, darling! Love the look and your layout~

    The Occasional Indulgence

  3. 1.23.13
    RoselyC said:

    You look great and the clutch complements the outfit perfectly.

  4. 1.23.13
    Faith said:

    this color combo is perfection!

    love your outfit!

  5. 1.23.13
    Heather said:

    Love the color combo! I'm also loving your lipstick color.

    <3
    heather
    fashionistanygirl.com

  6. 1.23.13
    Annie said:

    I LOVE love love this color combo! And that leopard clutch? So perfect!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  7. 1.23.13

    I am always a fan of animal print and I love finding colors that play well with the browns and blacks of leopard. I may need to try out these mustards and oxbloods as well!

    X Kenzie

    http://www.CaveGirlintheCity.com

  8. 1.23.13

    Girl you are rocking that purple and yellow! I love how some of your tops come all the way down your hands and your jackets/coats stop pre-wist. I don't know why but I find that very cool!

    Chao
    Poppie
    http://thepoppie.com

  9. 1.23.13
    kim bim said:

    this is so cool, lurvn the leopard clutch, ur combo is excellent

  10. 1.23.13
    Megan said:

    Loving this layout! Very classic and simple, I like it. It suits your style better 🙂

    And I totally love this color combination. The leopard clutch was the perfect accessory! Also, your hair is getting super long! You look gorgeous.

  11. 1.23.13

    this outfit is great! loving that yellow sweater!

    iambornlippy.blogspot.com

  12. 1.23.13
    Kati said:

    This is such a ridiculously pretty outfit! Love the sweater!

    Have a lovely day,
    -Kati

  13. 1.23.13

    Hello beautiful, how much I am delighted to have reached your blog, I love! you have a great style and you're gorgeous.I invite you to that you go through my blog.A kiss from Stylish love

  14. 1.23.13
    Kacie said:

    Mustard + Burgundy + Leopard is such a great combo!

    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com

  15. 1.23.13
    Kelly said:

    Alex I love your color combos!

    Off Kelly's Hanger

  16. 1.23.13
    Amy said:

    gorgeous, love a good mustard+leopard pairing!
    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

  17. 1.23.13
    Heidi said:

    I need to invest in some good mustard pieces! -Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/

  18. 1.23.13

    This is such a perfect outfit!! I absolutely love mustard and this deep purple colour. Such a perfect colour combination and the pop of leopard is so lovely. You look so stunning, as per usual
    xJennaD

  19. 1.23.13
    Kelli said:

    I am totally obsessed with this color combination. Absolutely gorgeous pics!

  20. 1.23.13
    Carmen said:

    The colour of the coat and yellow look so great together!!
    xx
    http://www.clothesandcamera.com

  21. 1.23.13

    Your site updates are very nice. I'm glad you mentioned the illustration on the About page. It is so cute, and I wouldn't have checked it out if you had not mentioned it today.

    You are rockin' your colours as usual. When I see these colours elsewhere, I think, Oh those are Alexandra colours. You do wear them so well.

  22. 1.23.13

    Gorgeous as always, Alex! Plus I am loving the site re-design. It's very clean and east to navigate!

    xo, alison*elle

  23. 1.23.13

    I LOVE mustard yellow! I'm such a fan of those kinds of colours…chartreuse is another fave of mine. The new site design looks great!

    Jen xo
    http://www.prairiegirlinthecity.com

  24. 1.23.13

    oh me encanta tu estilo, me encantaria que nos siguieramos!!!!
    voy a seguir cotilleandote los looks!
    besos!!

  25. 1.23.13
    Annaïs said:

    I love to wear my scarf like you ! It's so comfy and trendy at the same time ! Perfect for this winter !

    Anna
    http://www.dresslikeaceleb.com

  26. 1.23.13
    Claudia said:

    i love the lips and I love the yellow! Looking fabulous as always xx

  27. 1.23.13
    Sam said:

    Hi Alexandra! How have you been? I love the beautiful shadings in your chic outfit, you've accessorized with such finesses!

  28. 1.23.13

    You look gorgeous, love the coat and the lipstick!

    http://alittlebitunique.blogspot.co.uk/

    x

  29. 1.24.13

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous, and I just love the colors together! Feel like I could never pull those off. The leopard clutch is such a perfect touch too!
    xx, Emily
    http://soanthro.com

  30. 1.24.13
    Ramona said:

    Alexandra I love love love this look! the colour combo couldn't be more gorgeous!

    xoxo Ra
    http://www.ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie/

  31. 1.24.13

    I love the little touch of cheetah print! Just adds that little bit of spice of naughty and nice! xo

  32. 1.24.13

    Super pretty as always girl!!

  33. 1.24.13

    You look amazing here, I'm totally picking up what you're putting down… And the new blog design! So fresh! Love it all 🙂

  34. 1.24.13
    jo said:

    I really LOVE your scarf!

    xo Jo

    http://www.whiterosesandcoffee.com/

  35. 1.25.13

    Love this colour combination – the purple really makes the mustard pop!

    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

  36. 1.29.13

    You are a beauty.I love your outfit

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