Pretty in Periwinkle with Ageless Style

This month's theme "Periwinkle" was based on Pantone's color of the year!  I love periwinkle but quickly realized that I don't own much in this color.  Then I started fretting that the few items I did have were either too purple or too blue and not really periwinkle enough.  

I knew I was being obsessive and overthinking it so I threw together an outfit and headed out to photograph it on a warm(ish) day.  

We did have to try a few different spots to get the lighting to work and the wind was wreaking havoc with my hair but that's okay.  I've learned to let go of perfection a long time ago. 


I always wear a shirt under my sweaters and they almost always stick out a bit beyond the hem of my sweater.  I tend to like long shirts so that even if they ride up a bit when I'm moving they rarely, if ever, leave my bare skin exposed. 

It's usually pretty cold here in the winter and I like to stay as warm as possible. 



I paired my periwinkle sweater (and old style from Target that is no longer available!) with a similar toned undershirt, my distressed jeans, and calf boots. I also have some purple earrings and a tanzanite ring that I purchased on my honeymoon on but you can't see them in any of the pictures. 




shirt here, jeans are Studio Blue from Stitch Fix, booties here

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Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonJanuary 20, 2022 at 7:27 AM

    It is a very difficult color to identify isn't it? And It's almost as if you have to have a color swatch with you when you go shopping in the store, or anything lavender or blue will start to look periwinkle to you. It's a very pretty sweater. I have a icy blue sweater I love to wear that's very similar to yours.

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 3:15 PM

      Yes, I think having swatch would help a lot. Everything started to look blue after awhile.

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  2. Michele MorinJanuary 20, 2022 at 7:36 AM

    I never think to shop for clothes at Target, but I need to! Nice outfit!

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 3:15 PM

      I have found some really cute pieces at Target!

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  3. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 20, 2022 at 8:26 AM

    I love that sweater! I actually have that same one in a rust color! I loooove the periwinkle.

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  4. Rebecca JoJanuary 20, 2022 at 8:37 AM

    Such a pretty color!!! & it looks so cozy!

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyJanuary 20, 2022 at 8:58 AM

    I always wear a tank as an undershirt and I like the layered look of the tank at the bottom!

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 3:16 PM

      I like the layered look too. Especially if it's a bright white or contrasting color.

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  6. EllibelleJanuary 20, 2022 at 9:04 AM

    LOVE those details on the sweater sleeves! So pretty! I have a sweater of a similar color also from Target and some years old, but didn't bring it up this season since I'm still trying to keep my closet at a minimal. I might have to dig it out soon though...
    I always layer a tank top under my sweaters, on the coldest days I add a long sleeve shirt similar to yours over the tank top too. The extra layer is helpful as I don't like being cold!

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 3:17 PM

      I have never thought to layer a long sleeve over a tank under my sweater; that would be a good way to get in one more layer.

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  7. the 4 M'sJanuary 20, 2022 at 9:05 AM

    I love the details on your sweater: very pretty and I need to find a new pair of grey boots. Mine lasted forever but I had to chuck them this year. I miss them. Love your photo location!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you! I love my gray boots; I now have two different pairs and I tend to wear them the most.

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  8. HollyJanuary 20, 2022 at 12:24 PM

    So pretty Joanne!

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  9. MarshaJanuary 20, 2022 at 2:10 PM

    I know what you mean about the color. When I look at my sweater (which was described as periwinkle), I now think it's just a shade of light blue. But, I'm still going to call it periwinkle!

    You look so pretty in blue. This sweater is really gorgeous with all of the details. I don't worry anymore about my shirts sticking out from my sweaters...I just say I intended it that way!

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 3:18 PM

      Hey, it if was described as periwinkle you certainly can't argue! LOL.

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  10. Laura BJanuary 20, 2022 at 5:27 PM

    I love the pretty sleeves on your sweater! Periwinkle is such a gorgeous color. I love tanzanite for that reason, too!

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleJanuary 20, 2022 at 6:09 PM

    That's exactly how I felt...we don't need to obsess over the exact shade of the color as long as we have something close. I love this sweater, and I'm shocked you don't also have on a scarf for warmth, haha.
    XOOX
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    1. Joanne January 20, 2022 at 7:19 PM

      I probably should have! Luckily it was one of our warmer winter days.

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  12. Memphis BridgesJanuary 21, 2022 at 7:31 AM

    Cute sweater and that color looks great on you!

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  13. BojanaJanuary 21, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    I love this sweater!!!! I too wear a tank top or something usually underneath my sweaters. I like layers and I like to feel nice and snug. These pictures are beautiful and it looks like fall still where you live.

    bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca

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    1. Joanne January 21, 2022 at 3:34 PM

      This was taken really early this month before our snowfall. It is definitely winter here... though we sure don't have as much snow as you do!

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  14. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJanuary 21, 2022 at 10:11 PM

    Once again, we have very similar looks. Makes me smile. That is one pretty peri sweater. I like the thick cable knit.

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  15. LyshaJanuary 24, 2022 at 9:31 AM

    Love it! I love the ideas of sweaters, but I find a get too hot because I'm so hot natured.

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    1. Joanne January 24, 2022 at 11:01 AM

      That rarely happens to me unless I'm cooking or something (but it does occasionally and that's when a shirt under it comes in handy).

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