The perfect duo: Mint and neon

Monday, June 4, 2012


I have to tell you a little story that's behind this outfit! Last week I woke up terribly late (11:15am, whoops!)), strumpled out of bed and "hurried" downstairs for quick breakfast. I had a lot of Social Law things to study that day. When I came downstairs my dad was beeing all anxcious and weird. 

"Get dressed! You are leaving in 15 minutes."

"What!? where am I going?" 
"You are going shopping with your mom because we both think you need it."
(Do parents really say this!?)
"But I NEED to study! and I don't need anything...!"
"I bet you do..."
"Well... maybe a pair of mint jeans?"

And so it happened. 15 minutes later I was on the bus, on my way to moms workplace. We grabbed a quick lunch and hurried to Zara. That's why I now have this cute pair of ankle cut mint Zara jeans that go with about everything in my wardrobe and are very much on trend. I love them and can't stop wearing them! I have tons of remixing ideas in my mind and Pinterest only makes my obsession with them worse, haha. Mom also picked out this neon top. It coral, it's neon and it's lace. That's a winner in my book! 

Also, have you noticed the switching angles and fun close-ups in these photos? My friend jolien took them and isn't she a natural!? I must say we had to fight quite the few bugs and mosquitoes to get these photos but I think they came out brilliant! I used other photos of this shoot for the pages of my blog so you can check them out too if you like! 

Much Love,
Nikki

59 comments:

  1. you look very sweet...
    kisses
    fran

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  2. Hihi, die broek heb ik ook, maar bij mij valt hij perfect tot aan mijn voeten. Nadeel van klein zijn I suppose :). Leuke foto's! En toffe ouders :).

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  3. Shopping is WAY better than studying! LOVE your new mint pants - and that neon top looks SO fabulous with them...neon & mint...definitely need to try it :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  4. Love everything about this outfit! xo

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  5. Those photos are great, you have some talented friends! I'm totally lusting after a pair of mint jeans too, and you are right there are just so many ways to style them. Can't wait to see them incorporated into the rest of your wardrobe xo

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  6. Love the surprise shopping trip! :) I really like your mint pants paired with the neon lace top :)

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  7. What a great day for you to get to go shopping and get some great stuff! Love the pants and what a nice top!

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  8. Perfect! Your Mum is too sweet and also chooses great stuff for you! :)
    I love the back of the top, lovely colours! Especially with your earrings! :)

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  9. 1) Clearly you have awesome parents.
    2) Clearly you are a dedicated student
    3) The pants (and shirt) are adorable! Remixing is the best!
    4) Your smaller pictures of your face are too cute.

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  10. Those are fantastic! I haven't worn colored pants in years, but this makes me want to go look for some... haha thanks Nikki

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  11. These photos are stunning it sounds like your parents are super fun! My mom thrifts things for me all the time. Isn't it great? Love this color combo and the back of this top is so pretty!

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  12. Haha my goodness you have awesome parents! I love shopping with my Mom too!
    You're one lucky duck! :)

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  13. Oh gosh, you look stunning! LOVE this outfit so much! Just adorable :)

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  14. Waw, Nikki, dat zijn echt heel mooie foto's, prachtige kleuren! & een super leuke outfit natuurlijk ook, ik ga mij denk ik ook zo'n mint jeans aanschaffen. :)

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  15. Your parents are so cool :) And you're right - mint and coral really is the perfect combination!

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  16. I'm in total agreement...this is gorgeous together, esp with that little inset mint hook on the back of your shirt. Lovely as always,

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

    Enter my HANDBAG GIVEAWAY!!!

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  17. Haha. I'm loving this outfit. I just bought a pair of mint skinnies too and I'm already in love!

    - Katelyn

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  18. Love that top, especially the exposed hook and loop back the colours are beautiful together.

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  19. Mint green has been a favorite of mine recently but I never would have those to wear it with coral. Brilliant!

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  20. love okay LOVING this outfit! i've been on the hunt for the right pair of mint jeans and it looks like you found them :) and i love that your mom picked out the top :) sounds like a great time with her! just found your blog and after seeing these adorable pictures i'm excited to be your newest follower!
    love,
    elisabeth

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  21. I'm in love with your top. The detail on the back is perfect. Can we trade parents? I wish mine would take me on spontaneous shopping trips!

    Wren

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  22. I have the same pair! I wear mine with a peach tee. They look great on you!

    xo Mary Jo

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  23. i love that colour combi on you. Lovely lace top!

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  24. Haha, I wish my dad would order me to go shopping! This color combination is my favorite...so cute.

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  25. Leuke dingen heb je gekocht! Die kleuren staan je echt heel mooi :) En schattig dotje in je haar! xx

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  26. I love going shopping with my mom! Your top is so lovely! Absolutely gorgeous outfit!

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  27. Actually, is the top from Zara, too? Totally in love with it :)

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  28. Haha, I NEED someone to take me shopping too - sounds perfect!! And how I love this mint & neon combo... it's so insanely beautiful! You look gorgeous, girl!! xo

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  29. You always have such an infectious happiness in your photos!

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  30. it most definitely is a perfect combo! you look great!

    xxx
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  31. Leuke foto's!
    Dat topje is echt prachtig!

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  32. What a gorgeous look - and I love the earrings!

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  33. munt staat je echt geweldig!

    x Sophie

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  34. Mooie combo!

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  35. What a gorgeous color combo- it's perfect with your beautiful skin and hair :)

    XO
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  36. LOVE this look!! Coral and mint look wonderful together. I wish my mom would tell me that I need to go shopping and take me. That would be wonderful!

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  37. love these photos, the light is so lovely, and the backgrounds so soft. And the outfit totally pops in this setting, of course, it would anyway it is so beautiful! And your page updates look great with these. have a beautiful day!!

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  38. Obsessing over those mint pants of yours. They look so cute on you, especially with that top! xo

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  39. Lucky you for having amazing parents!! Those mint jeans are so cute and I love them with the pink top. You legs look so long in those jeans! Can't wait to see your other style ideas! <3

    toni

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  40. Very nice outfit, gotta love mint! :) Great photos too :D Funny story by the way, haha :D

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  41. Love the coral top!!! This is the first time I visit your blog and I love it! Would you like to follow each other?

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  42. gorgeous combination for sure! and how cool is the fact your mom does things like that, hehe. btw, I also wanted to buy a pair of mint pants from Topshop but the zipper had some kind of defect and I left them in the store :( luckily I found something even better from H&M :P

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  43. grappig verhaal (i already knew it) en pretty jeans.. ik zou ze ook willen, maar kga ze niet zoveel dragen denk ik!
    Nog super veel succes, ik duim voor je xx

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  44. Thank you for your "crossed fingers"!!
    Alice
    ps. good shopping!

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  45. agreed and agreed! really need to get my hands on some colored pants! you are just too cute, girl!
    xo TJ

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  46. You are so cute and I'm pretty sure we would be best friends if we lived near each other. Just saying.

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  47. Nikki you dad is simply awesome!!!
    xx

    P.S: Your button on y blog is not working again :s

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  48. Really cute photos! Those pants are fabulous, they fit you like a glove! :)
    Also the color of that top is so pretty! :)

    callmemaddie.blogspot.com

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  49. i want mint jeans so badly! I love them on you!

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  50. i love the combination! mint is one of my favorite colors. but that coral top is so cute with the green accent on the back! And are your parents real? can i be their daughter for a day?? you lucky girl!

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  51. I'm craving for jeans like that, gorgeous! I really like your outfits, definitely a new follower!

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  52. Love the color pairing! ;)

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  53. Ive been looking for mint jeans for months now but they seem to always be out of my grasp. they sell out so fast, boo! Love this unlikely combo, how fun! I love shopping days with my mom. You look adorable as always :)


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  54. Haha, your parents seem so cool! I mean seriously, I would love to be told to go shopping with my mum haha! It's usually me nagging at her to go with me! I love the jeans though, and as much as I dont like neon, I think this outfit turned out perfect!

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