Me & Marie (Claire) ... #SOgoodfashion

So, yesterday's post was a good lead in to today's. 

Remember my musings on color? 

Well, there's nothing like a good Marie Claire-sponsored competition to force me out of my flesh-hued comfort zone. 

THE CHALLENGE: Create a look inspired by a Yoplait yogurt flavor. 

THE TRUTH: I almost chose peach. 

I know. Me!? A fan of tan?

Well, in my defense, this very Marie Claire issue from which I found myself so enthusiastically smirking devoted an entire page to the "pale" palette itself, so I can't be that off base. 

Anyhow. 

Ever since winning this wee little wonder of a competition, I've been more inspired than ever to throw together more crazy cool clashing colors.

It may have begun with the addition of the blue socks to the maroon Burberry heels seen up top (maroon & blue, anyone?). 

And as much as I'd like to pretend this genius little combination was my own abomination, I owe this baby to the two amazing stylists who helped me cultivate my not-quite-Marie-Claire-level-look. 

Had to do it. 

Had to. 

Photo shoots are actually more geek than glamour - but wonderful nonetheless. 

For an attention whore like myself - a real dream come true. 

Oh. And I almost stole those Burberry booties.

Almost. 

But I figured that the magazine page (p. 201 ;) ) was worth slightly more.

Not financially, but vanity-wise for sure.

Find more ultra-flattering pics like the one's above later this week (plus the outfits we didn't use. I really want to know which ones you guys think we should have picked.). 

For now, back to the real-world grind. 

Chimchiminycheerio. 

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