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Outfit of the Day Inspiration: 04/18/2012

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Portland chapter.

WEDNESDAY – Spring Mint!

Mint for any sort of clothing or accessory is very in right now, and I admit I am a big fan myself!  It is pale enough to be feminine yet cool enough to avoid being too precious.  If you are lucky enough to already own a pair of pants in this splendid color, here are a few outfit options to consider!
 
Outfit #1: Ombre Effect!
I love the unexpected merging of color from the shirt into the pants as seen here.  It is immediately eye-catching and creates such a cool effect!  Finding a similar oversized printed t-shirt might prove a challenge, but try checking the guy sections of your favorite stores, such as Urban Outfitters or Forever 21.  These places often have unusual and terrific shirts for dudes, and often at cheaper prices than the girly sections.  This idea could easily be duplicated with colored denim in any shade if you can find a top that incorporates the same shade.  Add on chunky silver necklaces and black wedge booties, with a dark grey cardigan to pull everything together.
 

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Outfit #2: Mint and Denim
This look would be super easy to throw on at the last minute and still feel put together and polished.  Layer a denim shirt or chambray underneath a soft cropped sweater and finish with simple silver accessories.  A neutral cross body bag and shoes complete the slightly preppy ensemble. 

Photo Sources:
http://lookbook.nu/look/3336983-Don-t-speak
http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/2012/02/minted-see-jane-wear.html

Hailing from eastern Washington, Julia attends the University of Portland in Oregon, as a Communication Studies major with an emphasis on Journalism. As a magazine and book junkie, Julia reads everything (and anything) she can get her hands on, especially those passionate on young adult culture and entertainment. A woman that gets stir-crazy easily, Julia has been fortunate to have traveled many summers in a row to foreign countries, including a study abroad course in Austria, Germany, and Great Britain. Since a ripe age, she has grown and cultivated her passion and dream of working for a magazine and spreading awareness as well as happiness through the tips of her fingers. Always finding time for herself, Julia can frequently be found quoting movie lines (most frequently Will Ferrell or Vince Vaughn), having a 90's dance party with her roommates, or rereading "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" for the 40th time.