Friday, September 18, 2009

Crap Shoot

Shirt: Old Navy, $6 // Blazer: Lux, $22 // Skirt: F21, $14 // Necklace: Wildman Vintage, $13 // Shoes: Lela Rose for Payless

          When I have to be somewhere early (i.e. work), I try to have at least a vague idea of an outfit the night before. More often than I would like, this planning doesn't happen, which makes for exasperated mornings involving changing multiple times, running late, and feeling dissatisfied with my final ensemble.
          But sometimes, just sometimes, everything falls into place. Yesterday was such a morning. I put very little thought into my clothes, left the house (on time) in the first and only look I tried on, and found myself happy with the result.
          Staying true to my personal style while dressing appropriately for work can be a fine line to walk, but I thought this look had a nice mixture of color, pattern, texture and layering without being over-the-top.
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29 comments:

  1. LindaSeptember 18, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    That yellow is amazing on you! Your last minute outfits are always the best.

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  2. AnnaSeptember 18, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I've noticed that you are always satisfied with outfits involving that top.

    And I have to agree, that yellow skirt is really cute.

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  3. jenloveskevSeptember 18, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Dont you just love those mornings where ever things falls into place?!! You look awesome. I also agree, that yellow skirt is great!
    -jenloveskev.com

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  4. L.T.September 18, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Love the yellow skirt!

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  5. KSeptember 18, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I love this outfit. That jacket is cool and I love how it goes with the skirt.

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  6. Kelly & TracySeptember 18, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    the color of your skirt is gorgeous!

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  7. BuddySeptember 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Lol, your just like me. I have a faint idea of what i would wear but im normally late to where ever i need to be due to the fact i changed my attire about 5 times before i left. and even when i leave i feel like im not at my best.......

    Just thought i was the only one this happens to.

    Well the end result for you was good lol.

    Keep doing ya thing.

    Buddy

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  8. CSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Oh, I love those mornings, and I don't have nearly enough of them. You look fantastic!

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  9. simonesaysSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    I want that shirt SO BADLY!

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  10. ipopheartSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    tiny bows? GORGEOUS. And that yellow is just utterly perfect...

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  11. Dylana SuarezSeptember 18, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    The color of your blazer complements the brightness of your skirt perfectly. Love this entire outfit. It is so YOU!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  12. Kimberly Ky September 19, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    The drape meets the lapel of your blazer, making the proportion quite keen. Without the popping yellow color of your skirt, the outfit would be borderline mundane- especially with a mellow toned shoe-but it's all pulled together very-well, well.

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  13. Orchid GreySeptember 19, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    you look awesome, like you said I love the color pattern and layering!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    You look so great(you always look great)! I love that skirt and how you paired the top and blazer with it. You are completely right.. it all mixes together well without being over the top at all.

    Hope you have a great weekend!!

    xoxo
    amy
    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  15. Taylor SterlingSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I love the shoes!!! The yellow looks great.

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  16. smalltownchicSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Everything looks great. Good inspiration for my getting dressed stressed mornings!

    www.smalltownchic.com

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  17. UnknownSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    everything feels perfect in this outfit.

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  18. joelle + noelSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    this outfit is so pretty! mustard yellow is my fav, so of course i like the skirt. and the bows on the shoes are adorable.

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  19. Phrae MuangsaenSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I really understand how you feel! I usually even hang an outfit the next morning up but somehow ending up wearing something else! The mix and match in your outfit works really well tho- and that jacket is cute :)

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  20. Fashionisaparty.com (Suz)September 19, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    lovely skirt and top :)
    xx

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  21. LexieSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    oooh i know the feeling!

    but wow! your look here is so nice!

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  22. JessSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    The top is fantastic and so is the hue of the skirt. As if those shoes are from Payless - I definately need to stop by there soon...

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    i love this
    gorgeous simplicitity
    loving it!!!!

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  24. luff, swaggerSeptember 20, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    that skirt is sooo much fun! the color works so well.

    luffswagger.blogspot.com

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  25. missDTMSeptember 20, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    such an awesome outfit!!!!

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  26. KeliSeptember 20, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    definitely sp perfect. I love that skirt. very nicely done!

    http://thestarspurple.blogspot.com

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  27. Kelly @ blackdog findsSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Love the proportions and the color of that skirt!

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  28. Cara-MiaSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Great outfit!

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  29. LilliSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I love the top! and that yellow skirt is adorable!

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