Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR

Crimson and Blue for Brunch.

Affordable Fashion, Date Night, Fashion, Outfit Post, Prints and Patterns, Shoes, Spring, Wear-everywhere, 136 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

When my team makes the Final Four, I break out the crimson and blue.

If you’ve been around long enough (or you take a closer look at my Instagram name), you know that I’m a Jayhawk, through and through. I bleed crimson and blue. This means March is devoted to bracketology, Irish car bombs (my lucky shot of choice when the boys are down at half), and hours logged at the bar watching the NCAA tournament.

So when the girls convene for a little birthday brunch (in celebration of one of my best + brightest pals, Brina!), I construct an outfit of my alma mater’s colors (with some print-mixing thrown in for interest). This Zara coat is old (like, old), but I did manage to find it secondhand on eBay. I thought it played nicely with a new blouse from H&M and a pair of Rag&Bone boyfriend jeans. You can get my exact pair here, but they are pricey. (I snagged ’em on sale a few seasons back.) However, these and these are super similar for a fraction of the price.

Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR
Zara coat (similar here and here; also love these gray versions here and here) // H&M blouse (similar here and here) // Rag&Bone jeans (more affordable versions here and here) // Sam Edelman pumps (similar here) // Gorjana rings c/o Shopbop // Jenny Bird necklace (similar here) // Le Specs sunglasses c/o Shopbop (more here)

Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Crimson and Blue for Brunch. | Ashley from LSR

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I really love the print mix here; it’s loud and fun– like me, during the tournament. The boyfriend jeans add some toughness + androgyny, while the red pumps punctuate the look nicely. I love that the coat kept me warm, but the blouse and denim combo was lightweight enough for a warmer spring day. (Key to early spring outfitting in the Midwest, where it starts out freezing but warms up mid-day.)

Linking up with Elegance & Mommyhood, Living on Cloud Nine, Adri Lately, Meet at the Barre, Threads for Thomas, Nancy’s Fashion Style, A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Shelbee on the Edge, More Pieces of Me + Sincerely Jenna Marie, Michelle’s Pa(i)ge + Northwest Blonde, and Pink Sole.

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136 Comments

  2. Too funny, I was just searching for brunch reservations for this weekend. I adore that jacket, such a fun color mix and Amazing shoes! Happy Easter doll!

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    1. Thank you, Courtney- I’m lucky this color palette works for me, considering it’s my team’s colors! (I swear I didn’t do that on purpose, ha!)

  15. I love this look SO MUCH! The print mixing is fantastic, and I adore the coat. Also, I seriously appreciate your devotion to your team. I hope some day we, too, can et back to the NCAA tourney!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. I mean, my entire reason for buying this coat in the first place was totally because it was my team’s colors- but I am so extraaaa! Haha. 🙂

    1. Ahhh, thank you so much, babe! It was a fun run- wishing the best for Villanova (after they totally spanked us on Saturday, lololol)!

  30. I’m in love with this outfit! Wow and want one similar. Great inspiration, thanks for sharing. x Would love you to join my linkup and add a post. #chicandstylish #linkup Jacqui Mummabstylish

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    1. Haha- crimson and blue will forever remind me of my Hawks, lolol. But this color combo is so killer- bright and fun!

  46. Oh that’s a stunning coat! I love red and blue together too, so I really like this outfit, The pieces all work so well together with the common colour scheme 🙂

    Happy Easter! I hope you are having a lovely Easter weekend 🙂 We are really enjoying the long weekend, it was nice enough to go to the beach earlier.

    Away From The Blue Blog

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