I'm really glad that Dolly Parton photo is getting so much love, she really is one of my favorite people.
Skirt: Vintage ($5)
Belt: Vintage ($3)
Shoes: F21 ($13 sale)
Dress (top): Kensie via Idee Geniale/Delightful Dozen
Sometimes the best way to find inspiration is by just playing dress-up. I was all ready to photograph myself wearing this dress how I originally had it, with a brown belt and brown shoes, but then took a look in the mirror and decided that I needed to challenge myself more. I have to say, I love how it works as a top. I normally wouldn't have gone for something with such dramatic shoulders, but that's the beauty of clothing swaps, it's mine for a day and then I send it along. I added my white leather skirt for a bottom, and my leopard print belt as a mid-tone. To even out the brown shades in the belt, I added the Baracus Bracelet, which has gold and silver chains. For me, when I'm putting together an outfit it's all about balance.
Also, this leather skirt makes me feel like an 80's rock video girl. When ever I put it on I half expect a piece of cherry pie to fall from the sky and land suggestively on my lap. And yes, that link goes straight to the Warrant video, check out those awesome polka-dot bed sheets. Those bed sheets, and maybe the lip couch, are the only redeeming qualities of that video.
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What's your recipe for stylish success?
40 comments:
I love this outfit - and I love how logically you put it together!
I don't think I have a recipe. This winter I have just been sticking with the outfit combination of coat/cardigan/thermal/dress/tights/boots.
X
PS. How gorgeous are you!?
i love the cream and black together--a more subtle variation on black and white.
so lovely!
Congrats to that outfit... u look awesome :D love the hourglass figure and that leopard belt
gorgeous!
one of my favorite looks by you ever!
katie
Oh WOW! This look is incredible! I love love love it! You can tell you feel great in it too...the pics are great!
wow - i LOVE that belt!!!
my recipe for stylish success? experimenting! and definitely browsing blogs for inspiration :)
you are looking so chic and fine!
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Long time reader - rare commenter but this outfit totally took my breathe away! You look AWESOME! Win for sure.
GREAT shoes!
What a babe! You are rocking this outfit. I love it. Those shoes are amazing..I just got my first pair of heels yesterday and am SO excited to wear them. You have inspired me, once again. x
great outfit! love the belt :)
i can't get over how awesome your hair is, you make it look effortless.
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Love, love, love this! I love the creativity behind it and I love the way the pieces all come together. You are totally channeling a rock-star vibe - be it in the 80s or now :) I love the accessories - the belt, the shoes, and bracelet!
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If I saw you on a shampoo commercial I'd totally be brainwashed into going out and buying that brand, haha, I LOVE your hair a ridiculous amount.
Great outfit! Looove those shoes! ;)
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I actually think the dramatic shoulders work for you. Love the outfit.
Saltwatering.
Love the outfit! I love how you added the animal print belt. It truly adds to the outfit:)
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I love to find odd pairings. I find a lot of pairings that don't really go together well, but you never know until you try. I think this is an example of an odd pairing. I would never think of these three pieces independently, but when they are sitting in your closet and possibly hanging up next to each other you think, "Let's see how this works" and shazam! You've got a really stylish outfit.
I love that you own a leopard print belt - and you wear it amazingly, too :D
Fab outfit, I love the impact that the belt has :)
L x
Half Dressed
I think my recipe is very much mix and match... sometimes the only way to find items that go well together is to randomly match them with one another!
Cute look, by the way! And I agree with L, that belt really pops out against the solids.
-Weezy from http://beautysimplistic.blogspot.com
This is an amazing look, I love seeing a bit of your rockabilly influences come into your style! I'm envious of those shoes, they look great on you and the way you've styled the dress just blew me away.
YOU LOOK HOT! YOUR HAIR LOOKS GREAT- I LOVE THE PHOTO WHERE YOU ARE ABOUT TO FLIP YOUR HAIR!
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You look AMAZING in this outfit! I love the more body conscious look on you - that skirt especially is working for you! Loving the leopard belt too.
I don't think you need our recipes, because you have yours down!
You look like a model in these pics, lovin the leopard.
~Ruby
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i love the simplicity of the outfit, but it is still really great!
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The belt tops it all off!
You look soooo rediculously CHIC!
I love how confident you are in your outfits and you really are an inspiration to me everyday! Thanks for being such a great and dedicated blogger! We have almost the exactly same body type, (hips, girl - love em'!) so seeing your outfits really gives me confidence that I can do them too. Thanks for being awesome!
I love this leopard print belt! Perfect way to spice up your ensemble
Oh you look gorgeous! The proportions of this outfit are perfect! I think proportion is my recipe for dress success. I sort of think of outfits as art...art I wear. I dress myself up and think of the rules of art: line, texture, balance, composition, negative space, you know, that sort of stuff.
Sometimes I'm afraid though, my outfits come out like some of my art works did: not quite there.!
But this look on you: a perfectly balanced composition with good contrast interesting pattern and excellent lines ;-).
in this look i like how your flouncy sleeves balance out your hourglass shape! and that belt s such a fun touch!
How are those shoes from F21? I mean, it's a hell of a deal, but are they comfy?
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the shoes, and that white skirt is stunning.
xo Chelle
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Molly, shoes straight formt he store are rarely comfortable for me, I added a lot of support with Dr. Scholls!
OMG Julie, this outfit is exceptional, classy and sexy!
Fabulous outfit! Leopard print was a great touch! I think my recipe is equal parts comfort + mood + style, teehee.
Bubbs
www.paris-on-my-mind.blogspot.com
Something about this outfit is really intriguing.... The leopard belt? I think so...
I really like how you've mixed up this dress and made it look totally different - that skirt is perfect!
Love this. you look fabulous!
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Any leather skirt worn in August is inspirational but you have really done well with this look. AWESOME! Women should not be afraid to wear leather skirts all year long. VERY "classy" look... I LOVE it!
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