Tuesday, April 5, 2011

california dreamin'

is it just me, or is this winter reallllly draggin' it's damn feet? today started off gross, but promising - wet and rainy, but nearly 70 degrees, and then quickly dried up and dropped to the low 40's. i'm starting to lose it. kohls asked me to remix some of their chaps capri pants in anticipation of the spring and summer, and i have been dying for a chance to wear them out, but i'll have to settle for a little dress up in my closet (which is clean and relatively organized, for once, so i thought it'd make a nice, sunny background.)

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shirt: thrifted
necklace: random vintage jewlery store in atlanta
capris: chaps, courtesy of and only at kohls
belt: j crew factory outlet
shoes: courtesy of nine west

i'd like to note that there was nothing done to this in photoshop. no color balance, no bump up the brightness, no these-pants-aren't-quite-neon-enough. these babies are BRIGHT. i love them. i can't wait for it to be warm enough to let them see some sunshine!

in the meantime, something for all of you! kohls has been kind enough to give me two $125 gift cards to give away! two. $125. gift. cards. since i can't keep them for myself, leave a comment here, and i'll pick the winners on monday. good luck!

79 comments:

  1. Summer needs to come like now! So sick of it. But I do love the pants!

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  2. Great outfit! Can I borrow those shoes? They are too cute! I agree, Spring is really taking it's time. It feels like Summer will never get here as a result.
    www.skylarkmanor.com

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  3. And what do you call this look? Blood orange passion fruit macaroon? It's completely bright and awesome. #winning ;)

    Also, it would be cool for you to remix it again for another look.

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  4. Oooh those pants are fun! This inspires me to pull out my yellow jeans again, maybe I'll hem them to the ankle for the summer!

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  5. The capris are quite cute, but the rainbow of colors in your closet is killing me. So good.

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  6. Your closet is very bright and cheery!

    p.s. gift card, please be mine!

    rain_orchid11 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  7. Those pants are perfect for summer! Would wear them now with a crisp Oxford, high wedges, a chunky necklace, and a high bun. Must get a pair...soon.

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  8. WOW! Those pants are awesome! Bright colored pants are prefect for s/s:) I didn't know Kohls had their hands in the latest trends. I would love to get entered to win a gift card.
    Gabi
    hungryforfashion_gabi@yahoo.com

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  9. Can't wait for summer in Chicago in these pants! Pick me!

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  10. Audrey!

    A - I love all your pictures of you modeling. I look at them frequently with envy :).

    B - I didn't know you had a blog, I'm really glad you posted it & I had a look.

    C - Super cute summer looks you NYC girl. Very Sex and the City in the Summer (title extension).

    D - I don't know why you're worried about your wedding. You always have super cute, trendy looks while staying uniquely you. Damn you for such talents. You'll pull it off and it will be snazzy!

    E - Please please please make a trip back to Chicago with Ashlee! I'd love to see you two soon!

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  11. I love the bright colors of the outfit and your closet is so colorful too! Awesome!

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  12. Love khols!! Please pick me :)

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  13. Yes, please! Those a stunning.

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  14. I love your brights! The ones you're wearing, and the ones in your closet. You were pretty much the perfect model for these, so good job, Kohl's, and thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. The shoes. The belt. The colors.
    I agree with @allthedoll:
    Blood Orange Passion Fruit Macaron

    This outfit makes life sunny. I get to see you in less than TWO MONTHS!

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  18. I love the citrusy colors with the pink, and actually, grapefruit can be pink, so I guess I just love all the citrusy colors!

    Also, whoa, $125? NICE!

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  19. Those pants are essential to enjoy a nice NYC spring day...if they ever appear.
    I love Kohls! They have affordable, cute clothes for any occasion (and some seriously cute shoes!)

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  20. i was just thinking, wouldn't it be nice if i had some money to buy honeymoon clothes. :)

    you look lovely, as per usual.

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  21. Those pants are wonderful! It's already warming up where I live, and I think I might need a pair.

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  22. ooh girl, tell me more about fixing up pants for kohl's? they look fabulous! sun sun come soon! hope all is well in the big world...

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  23. Capris pants fit like regular pants on li'l ol' me, so this giveaway is extra exciting for me. Imagine all the pants I can get and not have to take up! :)

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  24. those pants are so bright and awesome! too bad it's still so cold here in chicago also.

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  25. Great look! I definitely need a pair of those pants.

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  26. Can't wait for summer! those pants will be great once the sun decides to shine.

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  27. I love the little glimpses into your home... your closet is fabulous showing off your colorful clothes!

    love how you styled these capris with the other neon citrus colors. hope it warms up soon out east for ya!

    btw, $125 gift card to kohls? yes please!

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  28. Oh man, those pants are amazing. Lately I've been attempting to infuse more color into my outfits and those pants would do it. And of course, you totally rocked them. I'd expect nothing less :)

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  29. i want bright traffic-stopping pants too! they'll replace the pristine white pants i recently destroyed by sitting on chewed up gum.

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  30. I Love the pants with those Fabulous orange wedges! I have really been into neon colors lately.

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  31. The color is divine!
    I am so envious of West Coast bloggers at the moment...parading around with bare legs and arms, wearing bright colors while we East Coasters are teased with a warm day only here and there.
    Unfair!

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  32. I think I have been subconsciously infected by your colour-love! In the last 3 weeks I have gathered a bright blue dress, green skirt, yellow top, orange dress.... ! Noone wears brights as well as you.
    Love it
    xxx

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  33. I love this colour combination, so 60s!

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  34. I love the bright colors and I am soooo ready for spring weather! I've had it with cold weather cloths.

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  35. I need a new wardrobe! Haha. Allergies, cold weather and old winter clothes are bringing me down. Nice colors audrey - you make me want to drink some sangria in the sun in a hammock... ahhh.

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  36. Love the pops of color - and Kohl's!

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  37. Oh capris! And ankles! I can't wait to display mine! Lovely as always!

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  38. This color scheme is quite enjoyable fast forward me to summer :)...I also covet the shoes with the hearts...

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  39. love those colors! wish summer would get here faster :)

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  40. love the brights! I need to pack up all of my black and gray winter wear.

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  41. i would be over the moon if I won! i would go straight for the trousers!

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  42. You make everything look good! I wish I could wear capris to work too, but alas....

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  43. I think I'd be wearing those pants BECAUSE it's been so dreary. I like bringing out the summer when it's yucky!

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  44. I love the shoes & the skinny belt!

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  45. i couldn't agree more that winter needs to hurry up and vanish! i'm losing it over here in the midwest. love your outfit as always, and i love the idea of prancing around in my own super bright pants waiting for spring! pick me pick me! ;)
    -marie teknobirdsong(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. I hear you about this Eastern winter...totally holding on way too long. This is the second time I've seen those shoes from nine west and I love them. That tangerine color is such a welcome pulse of color!

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  47. High is almost 70F here today...have you considered relocating to the ever-exciting midwest? <3

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  48. Bood Orange Fruit Macaron get's my vote. Pick me! Representin' from Montréal.

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  49. as someone with a color-coded bookshelf
    i am loving your closet
    but i don't think i have enough colors to do it myself!

    wash dot erin at gmail dot com

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  50. Love bright pants for the summer! The color looks great with those hints of yellow!

    wearingareindeerjumper@gmail.com

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  51. Love all the pretty things on your blog! Oh and all the yummy food (macarons being my fave!) I can't tell 'ya how many hours I browse on etsy for cool vintage finds when I really should be doing other stuff...

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  52. Those pants are super cute! Perfect for Summer!

    ninarucker at gmail dot com

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  53. Love the pants. The color is gorgeous!!

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  54. Love those pants! I'm always on the hunt for more color for my wardrobe. Living in Florida, you'd think I'd have that covered. Apparently my closet never got the memo.

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  55. i am also sick of winter! that gift car would be used to by fun summery clothes!! pick me please!

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  56. Lovely! I admire your bright-colour-wearing bravery.

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  57. Those pants look great! My favorite thing to purchase at Kohls are the Simply Vera opaque tights- so comfortable and they last forever!

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  58. i'm loving the colorblock outfits you've been posting lately, and those capris would be perfect for our california weather (hoping some great weather comes your way soon!) i've had some good shopping experiences at kohl's in the past, and would love the chance to do some more damage!

    also wanted to let you know i'm planning pulled pork for tomorrow night, and will be starting the slow cooker tonight! your recipe posts always leave me drooling...

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  59. I am such a fan of your blog! I work at The FCI and when I found it it was such a breath of fresh air to see great fashion AND food photos! I recommend your blog to prospects all the time!

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  60. i seriously love the way you balanced thee neons...tres chic

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  61. I've always been a Kohl's fan! I love the way you rock these bright colors!! shealennon@gmail.com

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  62. kohls does actually have some great stuff, those capris are so preppy and cute!

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  63. gosh, I would just love to win! and I love those capri pants, soo bright!

    I love the blog, as always, you keep inspiring me to want to throw away my current career aspirations and become a chef! haha

    Hannah.

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  64. I'm so sad those pants are denim. I've been looking for a pair of hot pink pants, and can only find them in denim.

    You look FANTASTIC.

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  65. Would love to start incorporating vibrant colors into my wardrobe. I'm too timid! Love your boldness and style!

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  66. I love the bright coral capris but I'm really drawn to the baby blue heels with the red hearts!! <3

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  67. I love this outfit and your fabulous shoe collection!!

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  68. Love the pants and shoes and all the color!

    Pick me!

    jenna dot keegan at gmail dot com

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  69. Is is wrong that I want to steal your rainbow-infused wardrobe? I hope not. Looking good, as always!

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  70. Those are some crazy bright pants!

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  71. Ohh! Love this pink and orange together! Nice pairing!

    I organize my closet my color too. Everyone always finds this so weird but I never understand that! :)

    fashionfrugality at gmail.com

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  72. I love all of the colour and texture in your closet. I am very jealous. How did you collect all of those beautiful clothes? I think that I purge too much when I should be saving and re-purposing more. How do you hold on to it all? Do you ever get sick of anything in your closet?

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  73. I love this color combo. I wish my closet was organized by color too!

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  74. I've never been into brights (I'm a sucker for jewel tones) but this is making me re-think that for the summer!

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  75. I have never known anyone to hang the hangers in that direction????? Sorry, I notice very odd thinkgs! I love your blog, the food and fashions are always amazing!
    besos,lynn

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