WEARING A NAVY AND WHITE WITHOUT BEING BORING
Boring is NOT a word that I ever want used to describe my style. Vibrant, colorful, modern trendy, or classic are descriptions that I would prefer. But, I also love wearing a solid color palette, and if you are not careful, that can go toward the boring side. Today on the blog, I’ll show you how I keep navy and white, a classic color combination, from looking boring.
I know a lot of women love a capsule wardrobe. The Basics of a Capsule Wardrobe is something that I get asked about a lot, and that is why I wrote that post. When starting a capsule wardrobe, I suggest that you pick a few base colors and then build on those. Most people’s base colors will be either black, navy, gray, or brown, and then you pick coordinating colors that match those. Since those are all neutrals, everything matches them. Lol! So, you need to pick colors that speak to you, such as pink, lilac, red, green, yellow, or any other color that you love.
But, wearing all solid colors can quickly going BORING if you are not careful. So, here are a few suggestions for you on how to liven up your look.
How To Liven Up Your Look
- A Pop of Color is always a fun and modern way to liven up a neutral or solid color palette. Most of the time, I choose colors like bright red, hot pink, or bright yellow when I want to add a POP. Sometimes I choose cobalt blue, but either choice will work.
- Today, I used Prints to liven up my look. Today’s print is Gingham, but Florals, Stripes, and Animal Prints are an easy way to add PIZZAZ to your look.
- Accessories are another great way to liven up your look. Fun jewelry, scarves, or glasses can easily add some interest to your look. Check out these great choices:
This top!!! Enough said. This top hides a multitude of issues and is flattering at the same time. V-neck – check, short sleeves – check, neutral color – check, draping over the belly – CHECK! I pulled the twist knot to the front of this top, but I noticed on the website that they wore the knot toward the side instead. Either way, this feature is worth its weight in gold for a person like me who carries most of their weight in this area.
This top comes in several colors, but navy is a great neutral that you can wear with almost anything. I noticed that each size is getting limited (or that is what they say), so grab your size before it sells out. I am wearing a medium, and I think that it fits me great.
A statement handbag will sure add interest to an otherwise neutral outfit. Other than the price tag, this Ella Canvas tote by Tory Burch is the PERFECT summer handbag! I love the neutral canvas and the contrasting leather trim, but I had to do a lot of talking before I bought the bag. Can I carry this for years to come? YES! Will it still be fashionable in three or four years? I think so! So, expect to see me carrying this bag for a while to make sure I get my money’s worth from it. Lol!
I just got these white jeans in the mail, and they are great white jeans. I cuffed the hem so that you could see my shoes, but these look fabulous un-cuffed also. I have to have fifteen different pairs of white jeans, but I can’t resist buying a few more. Lol! These jeans have a slim fit, but not a skinny fit. Plus, I sized up one size (31) so that they would be a tiny bit loose on me. With white jeans, I don’t want them to fit like extra skin. This pair seems to be on backorder, so I’ll link to a few others I’ve recently purchased.
My, my, my, my, my! These gingham bow heels are right up my alley! I am sure that a lot of you are saying, “those are gorgeous, but there is no way that I could wear them.”
The young lady taking my photos today said, “if you send those shoes back, you are crazy!” Lol! They do make you feel special when you put them on. This might not be the pair for you, but find a pair of shoes that makes you feel special, sexy, and like you are a superstar. Then, strap them on and strut your stuff!!!
My stuff is wearing a size 9 in these heels. Lol! But they are very limited in size, so I’ll see if I can find something else for you just if your size is already sold out.
Today is a knee-slapping kind of day…it is my BIRTHDAY!!! Woohoo! I am lucky enough to see another year roll around, and I am laughing at a joke that I heard about aging. Getting older is like being on a roller coaster…there are highs, lows, laughter, and tears, and sometimes…you just may pee your pants a little! LOL!!!
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John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
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I just found your website and I love your style!
You inspire me to dress better and I like the Bible verses you post. Thank you.
Happy Birthday! That navy top, white pants and gingham heels on you makes you look like a million bucks. Wow!
Im only 5’ tall. Ideas for me?
Happy birthday Tania! How fun to be around this earth for another year! You make me look forward to getting older, as your outfits are uststunning!
Happy Birthday!
I love Navy items in my wardrobe, but I am IN LOVE with those shoes! I can’t wear heels, but I want them anyway, haha~!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Love your new do! So sassy looking! Great outfit and those heels are perfect!
Happy belated birthday! Mine was the 13th and was a good time with kids and grandkids. Of course, being so close to Mother’s Day, it is usually a combined celebration!
Oh MY!!!!! I love those shoes! I’ve never been able to handle those HIGH heels but they are beautiful!! They just make the outfit!
Happy Belated Birthday!!
Happy birthday Tania! I hope you have a fabulous day! I love navy and white, especially in the summer. And those shoes, wow!
Happy Birthday!
Live the navy and white outfit
Happy Birthday, enjoy your special day!
Love love love this outfit! Happy birthday! (Mine is Monday!) May is the best!
Ooos forgot the most important thought- happy birthday to a very special lady . Thank you so much for your blog!
Gorgeous outfit including the shoes which really makes the look special. Unfortunately I would be 6 ft tall in them and 6 inches taller than my hubby. He doesn’t mind, but I do!
Happy Bday Tania! Looking forward to another yr of fashion blogs as we come out of the pandemic. Those gingham shoes are darling 🙂
Happy birthday. Hope you had a great day. I’m glad that I found your blog. Love the navy and white; my closet is full of navy. Could never wear the shoes, way too tall, but they are cute. Thanks for all the ideas I’ve gotten from you. You look great in everything.
Happy Birthday Tania. You look beautiful as always.
Happy Birthday!! My birthday was last week 🙂 love love those shoes but am one who will say I could never wear them.
Happy Birthday gurl🎂
Have an awesome Birthday 🎈🎂🎈
Have a great birthday weekend! Lord willing I will be celebrating #61 next weekend.
Happy birthday! You look wonderful!
Happy Birthday, lovely lady!
Happy Birthday to you Tania! You look beautiful, love your outfit, especially those shoes but I’ll pass as I’d probably be 6 ft plus wearing them😁 Enjoy celebrating YOU
Happy Happy Birthday! You’re rocking it today and every day! Enjoy!
Happiest of birthdays. Enjoy celebrating you today. Love the navy blue with the white. Heels look amazing but too tall for me…LOL
Happy Birthday!! Love your blog!!!
Happy birthday Tania! Hugs from Lima, Perú. Te abrazo con mucho cariño
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday!! I hope you get to do something special!
Happy Birthday Tania! I enjoy following you.
Happy Birthday Tania! You look Amazing today!
Love your hair and all your energy!
Your new house and surrounding countryside looks so inviting. P.S. I have a couple dresses from Iman
Happy, Happy Birthday beautiful!! 🌺🍹🎂💕
Those shoes are the bomb! Cute outfit!
Party Hearty on your birthday. Have fun.
Happy Birthday! May all your birthday wishes come true!
Happy Birthday, dear Tania!!!!!
Happy Birthday…cute top!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
BTW, I’m getting your emails in the old and new formats.
What?!? I’m going to email you. That shouldn’t be happening since I turned everything else off.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TANIA!!🎂🍨🍭🎉
I hope you have a fun and fantastic day!
Happy Birthday. Have an awesome day! LOVE those shoes!
Happy May Birthday! Mine is the 4th. Great month! Pray you are enjoying your special day!
Happy Birthday, Tania. I hope you have a fabulous day and Joe spoils you. I love this classic outfit of navy and white . You look great . Enjoy your special day. 💐🌻🌼
Happy birthday!! Love those shoes!
Happy birthday! You always make me laugh and brighten my day! Love the look and your new hair cut!
Those are the cutest shoes I may have EVER seen. Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday beautiful lady!!! You look great.
Happy Birthday! I love the outfit, just my kind of thing (a surprise to make the whole thing pop!)
I can’t pin it though, seems like the pinterest links aren’t working.
Thanks
Happy Birthday 🥳🎉🌺🌺 hope it’s is wonderful!!
Those shoes!!!!! Stunning!!!
Happy Birthday Tania. Hope your day is special. Love blue and white!
Happy Birthday Tania! Thank you for the daily posts. Love your new hairstyle, you look great!
Have a very happy birthday! I am a fan of navy and white too!
Happy Birthday, Tania! I love your shorter hair, and I love your new email provider!
Happy Birthday Tania! You look radiant. Here’s to another year around the sun. xo
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day & a fantastic year! Love the outfit & your hair.
Happy Birthday Tania! You look beautiful and happy! Your new hairstyle is fun and looks great on you! I just changed mine up a little with some ombre color. Your new home and surroundings look beautiful! Have a fabulous birthday! ❤️🎉🎂🥂
Happy Birthday. Love the Birthday outfit.
Happy Birthday Tanya! You bring me joy with positive approach, I really enjoy your posts.I hope you have a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday, fellow Taurian! Sending Love!
Happy, Happy Birthday!!
I love your new very classy haircut! Have a wonderful birthday!
Happy Birthday!! Love navy and white together. It is so classy.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Love your new hair cut and always enjoy the blog! Ha b e a fun day.
Happy Birthday Tania🎉🎉My birthday is tomorrow so I am a fellow “bull”..🤣every birthday is a blessing, enjoy… LOVE those shoes❤️
Happy Birthday!!
Love the outfit! Happy Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday 🎂 I’m a May girl, too!!
Love the Navy and White together, the Shoes just make the whole outfit Pop !!
Happy Birthday 🥳 Love this classic look!
Birthday blessings Tania!!! Hope your day is extra sparkly!!🎉🌺
Happy birthday Tania! Enjoy your day.
Happy Birthday Tania!! Love your daily emails, always puts a smile on my face. Also, loved the zoom group, you ladies are so special. Enjoy your day!
Happy birthday Tania! I loved the Instagram chat you did recently. I’d love to see more conversations with the four of you.
Happy Birthday from one May birthday “gurl” to another. Enjoy your day…
Happy happy birthday Tania!!!
Happiest of birthdays to you!
Today’s outfit is great. Love it.
Celebrate all weekend.
Happy, happy birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day!
SOOO, May is YOUR birthday moth. Hopefully Joe makes a fuss over YOU. Have a wonderful day, weekend and month
Happy birthday. You look smashing today!
Wishing you the best birthday ever!
Happy, happy, happy birthday! Have a blessed day. Thank you for the special R&D offer. Got me some Last Boost!
Happy Birthday! Love your haircu! Fun!
Happy Happy birthday!!!! Hope you have a great day and weekend, and that Joe lavishes you with lots of nice gifts!!! LOL
Happy, happy birthday! You look fabulous.
Happy Birthday Tania! May your day be filled with love and joy.
Happy Birthday🎂 I love the entire outfit today!!! Those shoes are to die for….BUT honestly can you REALLY where heels that high? I could wear them for about an hour! Hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating YOU!
Happy birthday. God bless you.
Happy Birthday! Love the navy & white combo!
Happy birthday Tania!
Happy Birthday!! Love the shoes: so fun.
Happy Birthday to you 🥳! You look amazing and your navy & white outfit is definitely not boring. The t-shirt and jeans are cute, but those shoes are the show-stopper…I love them! Strut your stuff and enjoy your special day.
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday to a fellow Virginian !! I was born in Radford now living in Amelia County…enjoy your day !
Happy Birthday! You look Great!!
Happiest of birthdays to you!
Happy Birthday!! We love you and especially your joyful spirit!! You have made me excited about clothes again! And not to feel bad that I have some flaws to cover up!! Thanks!!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you day is fantastic. Do love your shoes and outfit.
Happy Birthday! Love those shoes
Happy Birthday! Omg…those shoes 🤩🤩! I love them!
Happy Birthday! Your blog is just right–fun and fashion! Have an awesome day and thank you for the work you put into each post.
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TANIA!!! I must say, I don’t know of a happier, funny, honest, beautiful person (inside and out) than you!! I can’t wait to read your posts every day and see what you’ve come up with to inspire us! Love ya and hope you have a wonderful Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I changed my outfit after reading your post. I had on grey joggers and a gray zip up top. I thought I needed a pop of color. Thanks for always helping us. You look beautiful and young! Enjoy your special day!
Happy birthday!!!! You share a birthday with my youngest, who is 21 today. Have a great day!
Love the outfit! Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday! Love your posts!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!!🎂
Navy and white, my favorite. The shoes make the whole outfit pop.
Happy Birthday Tania!
Happy Birthday. I pray your day is blessed with joy and love.
Happy Birthday Tania! LOVE the shoes. Have a blessed day.
Navy and white is such a classic look. Those shoes are fantastic! Happy Birthday Tania!
Happy Birthday! Cute hair! Navy and white are two of my favorites.
Happy Birthday! God bless you abundantly in the new year:)
Have a wonderful Birthday!!! Enjoy your special day!! You deserve the best for all you do to bring us such great fashion, family stories and fun!! Thanks for all you do!
Happy Birthday 🎁 to you.Hope you have a special day🎈
Happy Happy Birthday!!! Hope there is wine and cake included in the celebration!!!
Did you link the shoes?
Whoops, I must have left of our. Here is the link. https://shopstyle.it/l/butPy
Happy birthday Tania and enjoy your day.
Herzliche Glückwünsche! Keep on loving, laughing, living!
Wishing you the happiest of Birthdays!
Happy Birthday. I wish you a nice day and hope you have a great day and year. Thank you for bringing me inspiration. 😘😍
Love love love ! those shoes Tania hope you have a lovely day for your birthday Happy birthday 🎂🥳🥂
Tania
Happy Birthday! Love the outfit! The shoes are gorgeous on you.
Love love your posts
Thank you for all you do!
Happy Birthday Tania, you are such a stylish and friendly lady, Enjoy your celebrations🇦🇺🎉🎉🎉🎂
Happy Birthday Tania. I hope all your wishes come true.
Happy Happy Birthday Tania hope you have a wonderful day
Happy Birthday, Tania!! I hope you have a wonderful one and that Joe spoils you rotten. xx