Playgrounds & Lollipops - Approachable Style

{Red Denim: Old Navy; Silk Blouse: James Perse; Wedges: Dolce Vita (got them half off via Piperlime); Leather Pouch; DIY by ME!; Necklace: Forever 21; Bracelets: J.Crew, Stella & Dot, Forever 21}

Colored pants continue to show up on every single trend report for Fall and I decided to finally get myself a pair.  When I add an "on trend" item to my wardrobe, I try not to invest a lot of money at first, but rather cautiously test the waters.  I found these at Old Navy for $34 and that price felt just right for an item that I may not still be wearing come Spring time.  The fit is good and the denim isn't too stiff.  I tried on a pair of cheap cobalt blue jeans at Forever 21 last week and they were so scratchy they felt like sandpaper.  I did size up in these though so they weren't so super tight. 

I love the vibrant red color, but chose to tone down the overall feel of the look with a simple white blouse and neutral accessories.  Many of the runway looks featuring colored pants and denim have them styled with lots of layers, color blocked or even tone on tone color, which is a lot of look for the average woman to carry off.  If there is a runway look that inspires you, like colored jeans did for me, don't be afraid to "dumb it down" a bit and just keep it simple.  This way the single trend piece really stands out and instead of looking like a walking trend report billboard, you simply feature a trend.  That is the part of styling I love the most; taking a trend and interpreting it in my own way to make it more approachable.  Approachable Style, now that's a style blog name I could live with..

also linking up with Lindsey for WIWW  & No Model Lady