Sharp in Chartreuse

Here in Iowa, we're in that weird period of time of time.

Is it on the brink of fall or are we still in summer?

Trying to decide on the right mix of garments to make a weather appropriate outfit can be tough.

At least in Iowa, I feel like it's completely acceptable to wear a sweater with shorts.

It helps even out the body temperature; you never know what the buildings on college campuses will feel like temperature-wise, so I think it helps play it pretty safe.

I may not be old (20), but I feel past my days of short short shorts.

Although I am by no means fat, I definitely don't still have my high school body.

A bit longer inseam on shorts help hide troublesome upper thighs, and it's also more work-appropriate at our age.
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A lot of people comment on this sweater and ask, "What color is that?" 

It is a bit of an odd color. But I have come to the conclusion that it's chartreuse. 

I think it's a fairly appropriate color for pre-fall.
(I got this sweater at Target eons ago, and it's a size large. I am having trouble finding any dupes to it.  Any color of plain sweater or any style chartreuse top will do!)

It has a warmness to it, that say a lime green doesn't have. I think it's that warmness that helps it act as a fall transitional color. 

The coral and gold add fun accents to the outfit.You can easily tie together things that might not at first glance appear to go together by the metallic accent color of the pieces.
I can't find any close dupes to the necklace, but pieces with similar colors are all you need to look for!
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I think some people are afraid to mix colors. Don't! Most people honestly won't notice, and the great thing about clothes/accessories is that you can take them off. If you notice something doesn't work, you can tally it up, and not wear it again. 

I added in some print with the leopard print espadrilles. I love these shoes, but got them at JustFab. I've really come to not like JustFab's company structure. They're super cute, but just beware if you buy anything from JustFab...They will rip $39.95 out of your account every month if you don't go in every month and cancel for the month. The shoes help tie in the gold from the necklace and the belt as well.

(Please excuse the bandaids; I was hit by a skateboard.)

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Bear with me as I familiarize myself with blogging more. I'm working on the layout of my blog, etc. It's a work in process, and with school, it can be put on the back burner. I know i could improve my photography; I'm figuring out how to use my little tripod. I never realized how curious people would be if you go in to buy a tripod. This is not what you think it's for, sicko.
Anyways, as I always say, "I hope to post more on here."
I hope my first fashion post is okay!
Lots of Love,
Lan.