Happy Pin-spired!
Mel, Sheaffer and I are showing you how Pinterest inspires us to get dressed every day. This month, it’s all about my very favorite color to wear…and girls…I think I make a pretty good case for it!
It’s all about Navy in May!
I just adore navy and white. Apparently, I’m not the only one because look at all of the Pinterest inspiration out there for me…
These are my Pin-spired images for the month! I was totally inspired by these looks!
It’s classic. It’s fresh. It’s sophisticated. It goes with everything you already have. It’s perfect for May and summer.
I rarely wear black. To me, black is often harsh where navy is more light. Even in the fall and winter, I tend to pair everything with navy.
Sometimes, black doesn’t blend well with other colors. Just look at my side by side comparisons…
To me, navy is just the better choice sometimes.
I love this first outfit because I know I’ll wear that gingham shirt year around! It will layer with my sweaters and scarves for fall and also work with shorts this summer. Gap’s boyfriend shirts are my favorite! The shorts…my favorite J Crew Chinos, of course!
My second look is all about the stripes…
I took another bright pair of J Crew shorts (in neon flamingo) and this time, paired it with my favorite statement necklace and navy and white stripes.
My striped shirt is no longer in stock, but these are…
That was easy!
And for my 4th look…a navy scarf.
I bought my navy scarf last fall (the first image), so it’s no longer in stock but these other navy scarves are super cute! They’re all light and will look so cute over tanks, tees and dresses this summer.
And here are a few other navy things I just love…
Bags
I love these bags! They would work for all four seasons!
Jewelry
And this navy jewelry is so much fun! I love all three pieces :).
And finally…
I mean, really? How cute are these wedges?!?! Eeks! Love them!
Whew! I’m excited it’s May! I’m excited to be Pin-spired with all of you! Don’t forget to link up below!
And…I have the perfect weekend burger for you…
…my Cheddar Beer Burgers!
Nothing says a Friday in May more than a cheeseburger with beer inside.
Happy weekend!
Rachel says
You have me convinced that navy is the right choice!! I love the nautical look of it!
It looks great with your blonde hair/ blue eyes! 🙂
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Katie Paladino says
Shay! I'm loving the navy!! And your side by side comparison with black?? Spot on girl! Your looks are fab as usual!! Thanks for hosting:)
Tab & Erika says
You made a STRONG case for navy!! Maybe I need a FEW more navy things after reading that?? You're SO good at peer pressuring. 🙂
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
NAVY!!!!! YES!!!!! I don't have nearly enough navy in my closet. And your pics cracked me up (too halloweeny! too bumblebee!)…hilarious! And I absolutely love the idea of a navy purse, and yet I've never owned one. What a great color for a year round bag!
And I love navy and pink together. I might have to use you as a future pinterest inspiration!
Dani {Adventures of a Pharm Girl} says
Yes! In my opinion you really can't go wrong with stripes! it was my 'pinspration'too! haha. Thanks for sharing
x Dani
Aubrey says
Love the black and navy comparison! I hate wearing black — it does nothing for me. I think I need to stock up on some cute navy items!
Narci says
I love Navy! I am thinking I need more of it! Great post, girl!
Shelby says
What size is your tank from gap? I am an online girl but sometimes I have the hardest time figuring out sizes from gap!
Samantha says
You are so RIGHT! The navy looks way better than black in your comparisons.
Daily Express says
Ooh, harsh words against my favorite color…black. You do make an excellent case for navy, and I've warmed up to it a little this year Maybe I'll add a few more navy pieces, but I don't think I'm quite ready to abandon my favorite!
On the Daily Express
Courtney Hernandez says
This post came at such a perfect time for me, we are getting family pictures done on Sunday and I want to do a navy/white look. I think I need to go shopping today, thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
The navy tank is a small! Happy Friday!
Slightly Askew Designs says
Need. More. Navy. 🙂 Loved your side by side pics! I have a navy and white Anthro bag that you've inspired me to pull out this weekend. Thanks, girly!!!
LeeAnne says
Have you checked out liketkit? (Stands for "like to know it"). My friend started it on instagram, and if someone "likes" your photo of the outfit you posted, it sends the info to the person's inbox. You'd be perfect for it because I'm sure you have a ton of people asking for your outfits. Just search for liketkit on instagram. Love your blog!
Mama Dean says
I've always loved navy and even chocolate brown (in the fall) over black. Where do I find the bag you posted in the navy/yellow picture?
Marissa and Alisa {All In Good Twine} says
I'm always drawn to navy! Love all the outfit ideas. Thanks for hosting the link up! -Alisa
V @ X-tremely V says
Love it all! I am so addicted to navy & white! Sometimes I feel like I wear it so often that I have to change things up! lol! Glad to see I am not alone 🙂
Nicki says
Total ah-ha moment while reading your post! Duh, navy is so much better than black in SO many cases! I don't own nearly enough of it…. time to make that change!
Penny Snelson says
Please tell me what nail color you are wearing in the post on Day 114. The chemical peel doctors appt photo! Thanks!!Penny
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
I think I can recreate every single one of your looks without even shopping!! I think we've established we have a similar style! 😉 #stripehoardersunite
mel @ the larson lingo says
I LOVE navy!!! Have tons of it in my closet. Love how you did the Halloween and bumble bee comparrisons….SO true!!! My favorite outfit of yours was the navy/white stripes with the pink shorts. LOVE it!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I'm alllll about stripes, and I've been loving the navy/white combo lately too. I actually have on a navy/white striped tee from Old Navy as we speak! And those wedges…LOVE!
Gwen says
Thank you for the navy styles. I have struggled with navy because I always end up looking like I'm heading out sailing. My go to color has been black or grey, but I can see now how easy navy really is. And, I agree, black can be too harsh at times.
Thank you!
Rachel S says
I'm wanting to order some of those Chino shorts but I'm nervous about getting the right size. What size do you wear? Would you say they run big, small or true to size? For reference, I'm usually a size 4 at Loft and a size 6 in Juniors brands like American Eagle.
Chic Coastal Living says
Oh my that cheddar beer burger looks delicious!!!! I had to say that first! I totally love blue and white and out of the last 10 things I bought. 9 of them have been blue and white! 😉
Mix and Match Mama says
I would say that the J Crew shorts run more like Loft and Gap sizing!
MJ says
Lovely outfits! I started wearing navy only recently, I really must get more!
Jen M says
I love navy too. I love to wear my red shoes with anything navy! I wanted to tell you I ordered an Erin Condren planner and it came today. Her packaging is so fun, and I love the planner. Can't wait to get switched over from my old one.
Kelly says
You have me convinced I need more navy in my closet. I've always liked black, but you are right some colors just work better with navy. Great side by side comparisons.
Emily says
Thank you for posting about the JCrew shorts. I purchased 2 7" chinos and they fit amazingly! And were on sale.
DetroitDuchess says
I love it! I was inspired by navy this month too. I love the jewelry!