Sunday, August 30, 2009

Rock Your Socks Off

Recently Linda over at Struggles of a Creative Mind challenged me to sport a JCrew-inspired ensemble featuring bright socks! I don't have any neon socks, so I kind of cheated with this burgundy pair. Drawing inspiration from the JCrew photos, I put together a ruffly blouse, structured blazer, distressed denim, dainty peep-toes and of course the socks. I think I like the outfit with white socks better. What do you guys think?

Thanks for thinking of me, Linda. It was fun! If I acquire any neon socks, I will definitely put together another look.
Blouse: Rebecca Taylor, thrifted, $23 // Blazer: Vintage Levi's, thrifted, $1.50 // Jeans: Almost Famous, TJMaxx, $20 // Shoes: Lela Rose for Payless
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27 comments:

  1. pigletAugust 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Cute, I like it!
    Maybe pink socks to match the blouse?

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  2. Laura GerencserAugust 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I like it much better with the red socks! Looks really cute!!

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  3. CAugust 30, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    I actually think I like it best with the maroon socks! What a great, creative look.

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  4. Rock & RevolutionAugust 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    SUPER cute!

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  5. LexieAugust 30, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    i too like it better with the first pair of socks, but i know sometimes things look different in real life than in photographs!

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  6. alissaAugust 30, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    i agree with the others - the red is more unexpected! but if it were me id probably wear the white haha i tend to tone things down. love the top with that blazer!

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  7. Lizzie JeanneAugust 30, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    love it, definately look for some bright pink or even green socks, so cute!

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  8. Chelsie Te(e)laAugust 30, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    I also like the red socks best. Great outfit!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    I love the red socks, too! It adds an unexpected touch much like the neon in the JCREW catalog.

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  10. LindaAugust 31, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    WOOT WOOT! Thanks for taking the challenge!
    I like the burgundy socks best too... I knew you could rock this!
    Seriously though keep your eyes open for the neon ones because you can definatly pull it off.

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  11. KylaAugust 31, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    You can totally pull this off! I love the red socks!

    Only 4 more days!!!!!!

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  12. FashionAddictAugust 31, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Wow, so very cute! I like the red best. Can I ask how you do your hair like that? It's fantastic!

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  13. Kansas CoutureAugust 31, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks, everyone!

    I'm glad you all like the red socks best because that's the outfit I actually wore. :)

    FashionAddict -

    I put my hair into two low pigtails, braid one and pin it on top of my head with bobby pins. Braid the other, use it to cover up where I pinned the first braid, tuck the end of it into the first braid and pin it into place. I always have to use a lot of pins, and it usually looks a little messy. It helps to have a lot of length.

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  14. eednicAugust 31, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    i like the outfit both ways. i'm privy to the bright socks for some reason.

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  15. just my styleAugust 31, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I think the red socks look amazing.... I was sad when I kept scrolling and found plain ole white socks! Rock the RED!!!!

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  16. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I love the one with the red socks, they look so different, dnt know whether I will be able to wear something like this or not but it looks damn good on you. love the color of the blazer and the blouse.

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  17. Orchid GreyAugust 31, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    very cute, I love Jcrew!

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  18. KatieAugust 31, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    the burgundy socks make the color of your lips pop! go burgundy!

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  19. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    if i had to choose, i would go with the red socks. definitely. great job with the challenge--very j.crew!

    www.chicfaced.com

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  20. Kristin HassanAugust 31, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I like the red socks, hands down! Also, I noticed the hair style you've been rockin' lately - I'm soooo into braids right now and I love yours!

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  21. Dylana SuarezSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    I love this look with the red socks! So chic and quirky! Great blog! I am def. a follower now!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    You always come out with the best ideas ever for your outfits. I'm totally jealous

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  23. Nancy AndradeSeptember 2, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    this outfit is stunning! i would have NEVER came up with something like that! LOVE IT!!!

    xoxo

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  24. Capricious TravelerSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I love the red sock outfit! You really look fantastic!

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  25. Fashion HungrySeptember 3, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    loveeee the red socksss & the jeans &&& ur blog!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    love this look - with both socks!
    -JB

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  27. xpanderDecember 1, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    definitely the white socks- very lolita, very cute!

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