Tuesday, March 08, 2011

My Spring brights

Still inspired by the Pop Your Colour editorial that I scanned in a few posts ago, I decided to build up an outfit around these blue cords. The last time I wore cords was when I was about 15 and had adopted the grungy baggy trousers and hoody look, complete with side fringe. It gets worse. My cords back then were wider than I was tall and I had to hold them up when traveling on escalators. Oh dear indeed! Luckily I learned the error of my ways and these skinny cords from Zara are far more flattering!
Brights.
Cardi (H&M) Top (Topshop) Cords (Zara) Scarf (Gift) Shoes (Oasis) Bag (c/o Next)
OPI KP nails
OPI kp nails cup
Other colours I like at the moment are these Katy Perry for OPI polishes. Aside from my nails that seem quite desperate for some good moisturiser, I'm kind of obsessed with the glitters in this mini set. Especially painted half and half like this, girly unicorn colours? Yes please!

Glitter polish is a pain to remove but Gem posted this awesome nail polish tip a while back which makes removing this glitter so much easier!
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  1. Nana9 March 2011 at 00:17

    you look so cute! I cannot imagine you with sideways fringe and baggy trousers and hoodie haha! post a picture of that sometime XD!
    I think in every teenage girl's life there are moments like those! Those nail lacquers are so nice, I had never seen nails done half and half like you did. It's a shame there is no OPI here.
    I must try dumplings too then! They must be so tasty.

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  2. Jenny9 March 2011 at 00:24

    Liking the cords! I had the same problem too: so short I was back then (ok, I still am) that I had to have trousers cut (Zara back in the days used to have their jeans really long =S) and most probably explains why I am rarely seen in trousers! It's great seeing colours in clothes especially now we have been seeing sunshine in the skies lately ^_^
    I haven't tried the KP OPI nail polishes yet but don't you find glitter is so hard to get off sometimes? The colours are pretty though so it is worth it!=p

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  3. Hannah9 March 2011 at 00:29

    Love the outfit, the blue chords are gorgeous! I totally went through the same phase when I was that age, baggy jeans, big skate shoes, band hoodies and black the black eye makeup. I look back and laugh at the mega state I was but saying that it was a fun couple of years being grungy =)

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  4. 黃愛玲9 March 2011 at 00:29

    You look so adorable in that outfit; I have similar shoes. =o)

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  5. Laura Mullins9 March 2011 at 00:52

    oo lala! so much fun! you have officially just inspired me to raid my wardrobe for a crazy color combo. i'm going to have a blast (:

    cool nail polish too!

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  6. jess9 March 2011 at 02:15

    I like the colors in your outfit. The nail polish is so sparkly and girly.

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  7. yiqin;9 March 2011 at 05:44

    Love the colors in your outfit :) Plus the nail polish is sweet!

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  8. WendyB9 March 2011 at 05:45

    Fabulous manicure.

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  9. ForeverSweet899 March 2011 at 07:23

    Your nails look amazing! x

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  10. Carol9 March 2011 at 08:04

    I had baggy cords too! Was just thinking the other day how much I loved my baggy cords and jeans, so could not pull them off now. That nail varnish is so pretty - I haven't tried any glitter versions yet but I may just have to.

    Carol x
    www.mystylisms.blogspot.com

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  11. Cherry9 March 2011 at 09:28

    I really like the colours!

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  12. Sherin9 March 2011 at 09:49

    I'm loving all the colours. The blue cords definitely look great.

    The nail colour looks really pretty as well.

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  13. Helen9 March 2011 at 10:33

    Haha I remember wearing cords when I was 15 too! I was a bit of an indy cindy and had beige ones that I wore with a kelly green blazer. Lol.

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  14. Sophie in the Sticks9 March 2011 at 10:49

    love all the colours in your outfit, you look fab!
    Thanks for visiting my blog :)
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  15. Danni9 March 2011 at 11:40

    :O these cords are gorgeous- such a beautiful colour, and the perfect shape [i too had a flared-cord disaster in my teens :P]. Love the two tone nails as well..prettyy! x

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  16. A La Mode9 March 2011 at 12:48

    I am so jealous of your nails. Memories of my early teenage years going glitter crazy, need to revisit now!

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  17. Susie9 March 2011 at 12:51

    OMG--I loved my grunge period. I rocked the cords, ratty tees, purple fishnets and hoodies--would probably happily incorporate any of those items into my wardrobe right now, to be honest, minus the wallet chain (shudders).

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  18. Lavender and Twill9 March 2011 at 13:02

    ~ * ♥ * ~

    I do love those glitter polishes Winnie ~ unicorn colors for the win!

    xox,
    bonita of Depict This!
    ~ * ♥ * ~

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  19. Leia9 March 2011 at 13:46

    You look great in brights! I adore your glitter nailpolish too!

    ♥ Leia

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  20. Unknown9 March 2011 at 15:20

    cool!!!



    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

    (there's a GIVE_AWAY)

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  21. Unknown9 March 2011 at 15:21

    cool!!!



    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

    (there's a GIVE_AWAY)

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  22. Style Eyes9 March 2011 at 16:41

    I love your colour combination. really fresh and spring like. I am addicted to the Opi glitter polish too, the only problem is that I have trouble removing it when it starts to peel off.

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  23. daisychain9 March 2011 at 17:54

    I had tie dye cords wider than I was tall (no mean feat, I'm 5'9!) when I was 15...so cool, so cool.

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  24. Unknown9 March 2011 at 18:43

    That nail varnish is gorgeous! I need some glitter asap.

    I love the way you've worked brights into your outfit, while still being 'you'. The cords are a great wardrobe staple.

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  25. [Anna]9 March 2011 at 19:11

    Aww your nails are so pretty. I love glitter nails. x

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  26. Ane9 March 2011 at 19:28

    haha we all have an embarrassing fashion past. I like your colour blocking :)
    I've been hearing so much about this opi collection, Its about time I added some glitter to my polish collection!

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  27. WeShop9 March 2011 at 20:06

    Haha! Pics from your wide cord days please Winnie! You look fab in this outfit. xx

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  28. dunia kecil indi9 March 2011 at 20:33

    cute, cute, cute :)) aku suka banget, kamu kelihatan manis. cat kukunya... hmmm jealous!! :D

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  29. Hello Naka9 March 2011 at 22:13

    oh wow i love glittery nail polish :3 i lvoe glitter in general :p and it looks cute ;3

    and nice skinnies :p

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  30. Raj9 March 2011 at 23:49

    Ooh your nails are absolutely beautiful!They remind me of little fairies! So so pretty
    Great outfit, the colours look fantastic on you and those cords are lovely

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  31. Devon10 March 2011 at 00:53

    Really loving your outfit - so colorful! The nail polish is fabulous too x

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  32. miggy10 March 2011 at 13:09

    always gorgeous!xx

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  33. Radiant Make Up10 March 2011 at 14:06

    This is perfect for spinrg :)
    loving this post!! x

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  34. tor (fabfrocks)10 March 2011 at 15:44

    Bright colours really suit you! Love this trend for Spring - if it ever gets warm enough! Sigh!

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  35. Maria Fallon10 March 2011 at 16:17

    I LOVE the colour combination on you! Cords are just so comfy and easy to wear :) I'm loving the nail polishes too, the darker one on the left looks gorgeous :)

    Maria xxx

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  36. Law1sfab10 March 2011 at 20:25

    oh I love cords, I use to have a flared pair, I cried when I grew out of them. I love the katy polish too, I have it on my ever growing wish list. Yes Gem's tip was great saved me an hour haha

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  37. ching10 March 2011 at 21:55

    that pop of colours are so vibrant!

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  38. Hello Naka10 March 2011 at 22:26

    i hope u get your passion for art again :3 i wish i could but i find it more frustrating than fulfilling :p

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  39. Anonymous11 March 2011 at 01:47

    I love nail polish like that! Its so fun and perfect for the summer :)

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  40. Kelly-Ann Maddox11 March 2011 at 03:19

    You've made me long for a pair of skinny cords :)

    I'm massively into glitter polish again lately. Barry M is my God.

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  41. fashioneggpplant11 March 2011 at 04:08

    great color blocking! i used to have a lot of baggy pants too. lol!

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  42. ryan11 March 2011 at 05:18

    I love the colors of your outfit! Especially the turquoise! And that Katy Perry OPI set is so fun, I am a sucker for glittery nails!

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  43. Sharon 11 March 2011 at 07:43

    Hi my dear-lovely vibrant colours for this outfit, love those cords!! Hope you're well and have a great weekend too x

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  44. Andrea Antoniou11 March 2011 at 10:12

    such a cute and colourfull outfit :)

    http://haveapeekinsidemywardrobe.blogspot.com/

    x

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  45. Izzah Beverly11 March 2011 at 13:04

    Wow, I just added Katy Perry OPI set in my birthday presents lists lol..

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  46. Sarah11 March 2011 at 13:12

    I like the colour pops, way too many people are safely swathed in black (including me...)

    Love the glitter polishes, never thought I'd like anything affiliated with Katy Perry, but these are quite nice! The removal can be quite tricky or time consuming though.

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  47. Aleya Bamdad11 March 2011 at 17:48

    I love the way you used the two polishes together. Looks great!

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  48. Olivia11 March 2011 at 18:47

    ooo love your scarf! and the two pale nail colours together on the last pic look so sweet :) x

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  49. Georgie 11 March 2011 at 19:09

    Love your coloured cords, I have a bright red pair but I'm always at a loss of how to style them! The OPI polishes are gorge too, but I refuse to buy anything Katy Perry endorses as she irritates me so much :/ And I love Cindy Sherman too, I based one of my final gcse art pieces on her work; she was so interesting to study!
    xx

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  50. Anonymous11 March 2011 at 20:20

    Gorgeous nails! X

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  51. Style Spot11 March 2011 at 20:44

    I love the colours you're wearing - they go so well together! And I love your glitter nails :) Have a wonderful weekend xoxo

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  52. Anonymous11 March 2011 at 21:35

    Oh, you're rocking those glitter nails! Love it!!!

    ♥
    Camila F.

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  53. cecylia.com12 March 2011 at 11:39

    CUTE NAIL POLISH!! Yes I love colour block too! You look so adorable!

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  54. Becky Tjandera12 March 2011 at 13:21

    What a cute outfit! Love the candy colors! Anyway, look like good nail polishes!

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  55. Filipa12 March 2011 at 22:45

    Winniee! Bright and beautiful! :) I can't wait to FINALLY get this sickness over with so I can just go out and skip and sing songs or whatever they do in musicals :P haha , but prob not though, bearing in mind that it *SNOWED* in norhtern irealnd last night and ALL day today.. stupid weater didn't get the memo that it's march!! MARCH for goodness sake! hah!

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  56. Natasha12 March 2011 at 23:37

    Your outfit is brilliant, I love the colours. I definitely need to buy some brighter clothes for the Summer and those glitter polishes are lovely, the colours are great for this time of year too. xxx

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  57. Ellinor Forje13 March 2011 at 10:46

    That's a very cute outfit. It matches your mug. Thanks for sharing the photos and drop by me too,soon.

    Cheers.

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  58. anonymous13 March 2011 at 15:21

    love the colours to your outfit, plus nails, girly colours FTW!

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  59. www.janetteria.com13 March 2011 at 15:32

    Pretty nail polish!

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  60. Angela13 March 2011 at 15:45

    love that pop of aqua on you.

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  61. Unknown13 March 2011 at 16:38

    Ahhh I am wearing the exact same trousers today, the colour really appealed to me (even though I've since bought similar black and camel pairs). I really want to embrace the brights more this season, very much inspired by that pic of Kit all in pink and I hope to acquire that red Zara dress if they still have any left. Loving the two tone nails, only just managed to get my glitter polish off from ages ago (couldn't be bothered to get foil)...

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  62. Anonymous13 March 2011 at 17:06

    oh god i am realllllly wanting the Katy Perry polishes!!!x

    www.beckydazzler.com

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  63. Anonymous13 March 2011 at 17:24

    Nice cardigan ;-)

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  64. daniela kate morosini13 March 2011 at 19:34

    after caking my nails in three layers of model's own pink fuzz to get that ke$ha look, that tip is so good! xxc

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  65. Siru13 March 2011 at 20:57

    Thanks for your opinion about my dress problem! Today is my blog's 4 year birthday and I am celebrating it with a giveaway! Won't you come and try your luck!

    Juliet xxx

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  66. STARR13 March 2011 at 21:41

    Your nails are adorable and I'm loving the bright colored pants!

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  67. ediot13 March 2011 at 22:53

    hi cutie! i really like the color combinations here.
    so nice
    hope you're having a good weekend dear
    xx

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  68. AsianCajuns (Cath)13 March 2011 at 23:16

    I love the color combo. I don't have enough colorful clothes to make a great outfit like that :)

    Love the nails! I'm so impressed!

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  69. Samantha14 March 2011 at 09:01

    LOVE the colors, they worked well together!

    Did the set come with the Shatter polish?

    Thanks for visiting my blog! :o)

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  70. Victoria14 March 2011 at 09:13

    From someone who looooves colors , I looooove this outfit ! Just makes me so happy ! :)

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  71. michelle_14 March 2011 at 14:50

    love how u played colors in this outfit !
    you look fantastic dear !


    glisters and blisters

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  72. michelle_14 March 2011 at 14:50

    love how u played colors in this outfit !
    you look fantastic dear !


    glisters and blisters

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  73. Stella Sutrisno16 March 2011 at 07:49

    love your bag and nail polishes :)


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