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Thursday, June 28, 2012

PFC #17: Candy Colorized

It's time for PFC #17!  I've always enjoyed participating in these challenges and I'm so excited about hosting this one.  I can't wait to see everyone's colorful posts!  :)

The Challenge: Candy Colorized
Take a bowl full of colorful candies (M&Ms, Jolly Ranchers, jelly beans, etc.), close your eyes, and draw 2-3 pieces.  Now use those colors (+ a neutral of your choosing) to form the basis for your ensemble.

**Extra brownie points if you post more than 1 colorful ensemble or if you add a DIY element (because I love DIYs so much!) :D**

For this challenge, I used some leftover jelly beans and drew green, purple, and orange.  I wracked my brain on how to combine them as solids, but simply wasn't able to put something together that looked good.  Prints made life much easier.
Green Top + Orange / Purple / Green / White / Fuchsia Skirt + Purple Sandals + Green Ring
Banana Republic Top
J. Crew Number 2 Pencil Skirt, Garden Floral (buy here)
Frye Sandals
Amrita Singh Shelter Island Ring (buy here)
Michael Kors Tortoiseshell Watch
Banana Republic Bracelet

Other options I played with:
Lavender Striped Top + Peachy Coral Necklace + Mint Jeans + Purple Sandals
LOFT Striped Dress (worn as top)
LOFT Modern Straight Leg Jeans
Frye Sandals
Gifting Grace Necklace

A 2-color pairing was much easier:
 
Orange Print Top + Peachy Coral Necklace + Green Maxi Dress + Green Bracelet & Ring
Banana Republic Button Down
Old Navy Maxi Dress
Gifting Grace Necklace
Lands' End Canvas Double Wrap Leather Bracelet (buy here)
H&M Ring

Be sure to check out each and every one of these lovely participants.  They are (in order of sign-up):

Please let me know if I accidentally left you off the list or if there's something wrong with your link!

How do you mix your colors?

Past PFC Entries:
  PFC #16: Summer Wedding (Under $100)
  PFC #15: Chic Pin-spiration
  PFC #13: Professional Under $100
  PFC #12: From Night to Day
  PFC #11: Vacation Vogue
  PFC #10: Summer to Fall
  PFC #9: Heat Wave Appropriate
  PFC #7: Little Black Dress
  PFC #6: Dress Up Your Basics
  PFC #4: Holiday Party
  PFC #3: The Look for Less
  PFC #2: Wear it Now, Wear it Later  

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46 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I love all your outfits. I had fun with this challenge - I think it was my favorite out of all of them:)

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  2. Petite TherapyJune 28, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Love the skirt! Thanks for hosting this challenge. I love candy!! What a great excuse to buy some. =)

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  3. roeyJune 28, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting! It was definitely a challenge. You're 3 color outfit worked out beautifully!

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I loved this PFC, S! Sad that I couldn't participate this time around. :( Those mint jeans are so pretty

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  5. Petite-Stylist.comJune 28, 2012 at 5:19 PM

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  6. Petite-Stylist.comJune 28, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    This was so much fun! Thanks for hosting this. It gave me a chance to play around with plenty of other colours that I normally wouldn't =P I love your outfits in your post :)- Petite-Stylist

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  7. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    OMG 3 outfits! You outdid yourself S! Thanks for spoiling us and for hosting, what a great turn out!

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  8. simplyvonneJune 28, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Great turn out from everyone! I definitely had fun playing with colors! Great job on all your outfits too

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  9. phiphis blogJune 28, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    what a great PFC!! i loved the idea - thank you so much for hosting. you look fantastic in all of these outfits. i can't pick a favourite!! xox P

    phiphisblog.com

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  10. Alterations NeededJune 28, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Phew! Long list of participants this month! Great challenge, and I'm sad I couldn't put something together for it. Great looks!

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  11. TINAJune 28, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Love the floral skirt! Thank you for hosting!

    -Tina
    http://2petite.blogspot.com

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  12. Donnalyn@SquigglesssJune 28, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    love your skirt and dress :)

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  13. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Awesome challenge SPG and as usual you totally rocked it :) Great color choices!!

    katattack2000.wordpress.com

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  14. Karen (littlepiecefnb)June 28, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Awesome outfits SPG! I had no time to do this unfortunately...I'm off to NYC now for a long weekend! Thanks for hosting anyway! =)

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  15. YosefienJune 28, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    That's really awesome combination ^^ Guess mine was too simple.. :)

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  16. ~MelJune 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    thanks so much for hosting! such pretty outfit combos you have =D

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  17. MeJune 28, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Dang! Three outfits!! My favorite is the look you styled with the mint jeans! That top is so pretty!

    Thanks for hosting! :)

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  18. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for hosting and checking out my entry!

    I can't pick my favorite between your first two looks! I love them both!!

    A Preponderance of Fashion

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  19. With Each Passing DayJune 28, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Thank you for hosting. This was a fun challenge. I love all your outfits.

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  20. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Thanks for the awesome challenge! It really pushed my boundaries. You look lovely and all the looks are my fav!

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  21. anhieJune 28, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I MUST have that jcrew skirt! it looks so adorable on you!!! thanks for hosting this challenge! it was very creative! much like yourself ;)

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  22. Sandy a la ModeJune 29, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    gah! i LOOOOOOOOOOVE your floral skirt and striped loft dress worn at top!!

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  23. Sydney's Fashion DiaryJune 29, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    I love all your outfits but the first one is my favorite. The print is amazing. Thank you so much for hosting this month. I know it's hard work. Have a great weekend!

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  24. AdeJune 29, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Thanks for hosting. I love all your outfits especially the floral pattern skirt. It is so pretty.

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  25. Always MayleeJune 29, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    That last outfit is gorgeous! LOVE the colors, what a fun challenge. :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  26. Amy (whatimlovinglatey)June 29, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    What a wonderful challenge, I loved everyone's looks! You especially did a great job with your outfits. I love that floral skirt, it is definitely a great way to combine colors. I also loved how you chose a second look that featured the pastel versions of the candy colors. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  27. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    i really wanted to do this challenge, but kicking myself for missing out. my dad is visiting, so it's been a challenge for me trying to find time to take photos and blog... i really love your looks. the first photo skirt is one i really wanted. it works beautifully with that top... i love colors! the third looks is my kind of look for sure... really loving the dress and the necklace. :) i'll be checking out your challengers. :)
    have a lovely wknd with your beautiful fam!!


    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  28. ElleJune 29, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, S! :)

    I adore all three of your outfits (many MANY brownie points for the extra effort), especially love the first look!

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  29. KathleenJune 29, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I like the green maxi outfit. I signed up for the contest and posted my outfit on my blog and I was listed on your links list last night, but I'm no longer on the list. Could you tell me why?
    http://thatsaprettyhat.blogspot.com

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    1. SewPetiteGalJune 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM

      My mistake - sorry about that! Fixed :)

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    2. KathleenJune 29, 2012 at 1:03 PM

      Thanks! I love participating in these challenges and commenting on everyone else's outfits!

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  30. CJune 29, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Oooh floral skirt outfit inspiration! This is such a vibrant and summer-y outfit. Love the ensemble from head to toe. And I've got to take cues from you and add more greens to my wardrobe :) Thanks for hosting, SPG!

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  31. SSJune 29, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Thank you for hosting. your second outfit is super cute! All of your outfit are so fun too!

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  32. IsabelJune 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Thank you for hosting! I loved the challenge idea! That first outfit was a stunner and worked perfectly! I would wear all three outfits - nice job!

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  33. VickyJune 29, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Unbelievable collage of the candies and outfit. Love how vibrant the skirt is. Thanks again for hosting.

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  34. KerryJune 29, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Thanks for your sweet comment and for hosting! Your JCrew skirt is gorgeous! I love it! xoxo

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  35. UnknownJune 30, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    This looks like so much fun? How can I join up for the next one?
    I did tell you

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    1. SewPetiteGalJuly 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM

      Hi Caroline! You can see who's hosting next and get more details on past PFCs here: http://forum.alterationsneeded.com/petite-fashion-challenge-sign-up-list-t354.html

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  36. JoyJuly 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Your outfits are so bright and colorful and not obnoxious! Thanks for hosting.
    I had fun joining my first challenge. I stumbled upon your blog and found this PFC by chance and decided to go for it!
    Is there a mailing list I can sign up for so I can participate in future PFCs?

    Thanks !
    http://ohtheendlesspossibilities.blogspot.com/

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    1. SewPetiteGalJuly 2, 2012 at 7:44 PM

      Hi Joy! You can see who's hosting next and get more details on past PFCs here: http://forum.alterationsneeded.com/petite-fashion-challenge-sign-up-list-t354.html

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  37. AnnieJuly 1, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Such a fun challenge! I LOVE that first outfit - so pretty :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  38. KitchJuly 2, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    I like all 3 outfits you did here. And of course.. that maxi dress.. how can I not gravitate towards that. I actually want to thank you for this challenge because I wouldn't have busted out my pink blazer which I only used very little since purchased early last year.

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  39. Chocolate Cookies & CandiesJuly 2, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    This is incredible!! What a way to randomly choose colors - from a bowl of jellybeans. What really surprised - in a very nice way was the green dress with the coral print top. I never EVER thought you could do that but the contrast is truly stunning.

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  40. elizJuly 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Wow you were very inspired! I loved it! thanks for hosting a great challenge!

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  41. lisacngJuly 4, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Love both the saturated and muted/pastel looks. And great fun challenge! LOVE that last necklace!!!!

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  42. Petite in the CityJuly 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting SPG!! Love your outfits, and you look great in the pale green jeans! I used a print but I wasn't sure if that was considered cheating haha, but I guess not since you (and many others) did too! I love the Gifting Grace necklace can you make me one..lol!

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