Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Pink Frills and Evolving Outfits

Well, I have a surprise day off! So - I'm going to scrounge around my closet and try and get a Big Cartel update together for later!!

Oh! And that blousey from yesterday!!! When I first found it I didn't have the slightest idea about what to wear with it ... so, this post is dedicated to the evolution of an outfit!!!

Pt. 1

Pt. 1

This is my favorite version! I really like the pale pink with the faded green trousers. But, those trousers always need a heel, and when a gal has to stand on her feet for work, heels aren't always so practical!

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Pt. 2

Pt. 2

Hat, meet flats!! I wanted to wear my hat because I was so excited about it, and thought the blue shoesies would be another nice introduction of blue into the outfit. But, I hate wearing pants and I start to feel weird and too self conscious in them... So...

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Pt. 3

Pt. 3

The most practical 'me' version! A sweater because I'm always so dang cold! And my wool tweed Lyell shorts. Funny that wearing pants makes me feel weird, but shorts and tights are okay... Girls....

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Dress up

And this one is just 'cuz. All practicalities forgotten! A sweet co-worker of mine leant the shorts to me because they're so dang cute and go perfectly with that blouse.... A proper photo shoot with that blouse/shorts duo is in order!

61 comments:

  1. very romantic and i like it :) you have wonderful hair

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  2. eek, i love all of these! the one with the shorts is the very best! you're inspiring me to look for a pair of winter shorts! i must say, i would have been a bit intimidated by such a pretty, frilly blouse, but you've incorporated it so well. and your hair...the rag curls are perfect!

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  3. i loved every look. so dang adorable!

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  4. Lovely outfits overall, the first version is my favorite-- you look great in those pants (I understand your sentiment though, I feel the same way about jeans!).

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  5. Ooh the last one is my favourite! So gorgeous in its daintiness!

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  6. Oh my gosh, all those iterations are just lovely! That piece is a real score, and you styled it very well :)

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  7. that blouse is gorgeous! i need something like that!

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  8. awww the blouse is so dreamy, but really that hat takes the cake in my opinion!

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  9. Ooh, I love it with that sweater and the shorts!
    -Amanda

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  10. The blouse is wonderful! I love all the combinations you've made, but yes, I agree with you that the first one is the most beautiful!!

    You look stunning indeed in all the pictures :)

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  11. I love the version with the wool shorts! And I have the same problem with wearing trousers...Shorts and tiny skirts don't make me feel weird about my legs, however a pair of trousers is a completely different story...

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  12. Big Cartel update!!! anything I'd like?!?! haha ;o)

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  13. Amazing blouse!! Absolutely gorgeous.

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  14. such a doll!
    i'm smitten with your wool lyell shorts too!
    because i'm mostly too shy & feel silly to comment, i'ii say happy holidays now!

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  15. that third outfit is just a dream, girl. where are you working now? ugh, i am seriously going to be coming back to look at this outfit all week long!

    <3

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  16. Aw, wow, these are all so, so lovely!!! I think my favorite is the one with the sweater and shorts, because I'm obsessed with cardigans and shorts + tights are the cutest! All of them are perfect though...those frilly shorttss! They look perfect with the blouse! xx

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  17. I love your color combinations & am endlessly inspired by your style every single time I click on your blog. I'm so excited you're in SF now!

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  18. Such wonderful outfits they are so well put together. The last two are so adorable

    Polly x

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  19. I've commented on your flickr but I have to comment again because these are so lovely and again, beautiful hair!

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  20. such a beautiful blouse! All of these outfits are lovely, but the first and last are my favourites

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  21. great outfits! i envy your lyell shorts, look so cute.

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  22. Everything you wear is so impeccably pretty! I can't get over it.

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  23. you're killing me soo softly!!!
    you're perfect!!!

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  24. yay dress up! i really do love the combination of the pretty pink blouse with that mustard cardigan. and those shorts!

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  25. The top is lovely indeed... My really favorite outfit is the last one, it looks so romantic <3

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  26. i adore this post. the blouse is so fabulously lovely! i like it with the mustard cardigan but i think the last outfit is my favorite~

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  27. Love the outfits, love the hair, love the backdrop.... why don't you look into the camera? WE WANT YOUR SOUL!

    8-)

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  28. i feel the exact same about pants but love tights and shorts. must get some wool ones.
    it's impossible to tell from my blog but i am huge vintage/fashion obsessed lady myself and i always find your posts a treat

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  29. I love them all! ANd this is the second post I've seen today that makes me rue not getting a lace top I saw on sunday... regret, regret! :D

    I love your mustard cardigan too :) And know just what you mean about wearing pants, and wearing tights an shorts...

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  30. These all look so wonderful! I love the bloomers in the bottom photo but most of all-- I LOVE YOUR CURLY HAIR! just looks so sweet and charming.

    Great post!

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  31. These are all such amazing outfits, but that last one!!! You need to find an identical pair of shorts for yourself!

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  32. What a beautiful blouse! The light pink color really complements you hair and skin tone. I do like the first look the most but I must admit I have a thing for olive green so that may have influenced my choice a bit.

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  33. All of these outfits are so pretty! I like the "you" one the best, it really is "you"!

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  34. Hi :)
    I love your style! This blouse, shoes, bag............ hat...
    Ohhh i like it a lot!
    By the way you are on my blog as someone with great vintage style :)

    xoxoxo

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  35. love the idea of seeing the outfit evolve! lovely. and is your hair naturally so curly?! if you have any curling techniques please please share them for a poor idolizer of curls!

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  36. I agree with the first comment, you have wonderful hair. As for the views of the outfit in its evolution...it's so hard to choose a favorite, they are all special in a different way. The hat is pretty fantastic.

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  37. I feel exactly the same way about pants vs. shorts + tights!
    What a great top--you can never go wrong with an excess of frill!

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  38. pretty! I love all the outfits but I gotta say those impractical frilly shorts are my favorite!

    p.s. having a contest on my blog, you should enter!

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  39. All those outfits are lovely. I'm also very smitten with the wall behind you :)
    http://kaitmoss.blogspot.com/

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  40. Yes yes yes....your blog is a true gem and.... me like like like! I leave a swedish footprint behind me!

    Peace & Love

    Agneta

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  41. Your accessories are beyond gorgeous and the clothes are utterly romantic, if only I could spend a dreamy moment in that closet.

    If you have a moment or two, please amuse yourself with my new creation. I would greatly appreciate the brief moment of adoration.

    http://acreationbornofpassionvisionandwit.blogspot.com/

    Thank You.

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  42. Only you could figure out what to do with that top!

    And green and pink!!!

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  43. Wow, that blouse is amazing, and if possible, I love the hat even more. I really liked all of the outfits. Combining the mustard cardigan with the pink blouse looked superb. :)

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  44. such a beautiful blouse! i adore the last outfit!!

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  45. What a beautiful and delicate blouse. I love it! and what a sweet little blog you have here.. :) you are truly lovely.

    Love & Aloha.

    www.elisharon.blogspot.com

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  46. Oh my!!! I love the last outfit... want it!!

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  47. Oh my! I just love all of the variations. That blouse is just so darling... You always have the best sense for putting together outfits. Simply lovely... :) I think the wool shorts outfit is my favorite, although the pants with the blue shoes are so sweet too!

    ♥ Casey
    blog | elegantmusings.com

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  48. could you perhaps be my personal shopper and stylist? I could pay you in fruit stolen from various neighbors' yards.

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  49. Great Style! I love daily wear photos like these.

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  50. Love the outfits, especially the sage green pants. You are such a fashion icon!

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  51. I can't decide if I like the hat or the blouse better!! amazing!

    PS: Are you rag curling your hair these days or using some other method? I ask because you hair looks absolutely adorable here and I've been messing with the rag curls lately but to NO avail. HELP! ;)

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  52. Those shorts are freaking rad. They would supply hours of endless playtime for me! The possibilities!

    www.SeekingDirtyHairHalo.blogspot.com

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  53. I love the pants. Who are they made by.

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  54. They all look beautiful! :D My favorite is the one with the shorts. I agree about pants, though- I just feel strange wearing them. Tights and shorts, however, I love wearing! :)
    Also, your hair is so cute!

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  55. Those shorts and the frilly blouse are perfect :D
    Where do you find all these beautiful clothes?

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  56. Your blouse is so pretty and feminine. I love all of the ways that you styled it...but can't get over your hat.

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  57. These outfits are so lovely! perfect with your skin tone :)

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  58. oh my goodness, look at that hair! just gorgeous! How do you get such gorgeous curls (or are they natural)? I love the shorts/tights/sweater combination with the blouse most (though all are truly lovely) because I feel totally the same way about short as opposed to trousers...also you have inspired me to try out that mustard yellow hue, so thank you. I love it, even more so recently, but have always shyed away from it because of my own colouring. But now I see you - with blond hair and pale skin, rosy cheeks, just like me - wearing it and am very inspired! Sorry for the extra long comment, this is my first visit here and I am just gushing because your blog/you is/are amazing! :)

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