Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Americana

Shirt: Kimchi Blue via Plato's Closet, $3 // Shorts: Insight, courtesy of 80spurple.com gift card // Headband: Scrap fabric // Shoes: Chinese Laundry via 6pm.com, $10 // Earrings: Rose ring: Gift // Bird ring: Forever 21

Seersucker, pops of red to complete the patriotic palette, a dose of optimistic yellow for good measure and little anchors for some nautical flair. This little get-up had me feeling as American as apple pie, baseball and... processed cheese product. My boyfriend said I looked like Rosie the Riveter. I didn't like the comment at first because it made me feel costume-y, but what can I say? He's kind of right.

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30 comments:

  1. Lovers, Saints & SailorsApril 13, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Oh my! How adorable. You look like you should be beside the seaside in the 1950's.

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  2. OooKellyNickyApril 13, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Cute. Love the pop of yellow!! Great palete.

    my blog: La Stylin Girraffe

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  3. ElaineApril 13, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    So cute!! You have amazing legs.

    clothed much, a modest fashion blog

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  4. KimberellieApril 13, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    This is definitely different for you. You look very chic and 50's. I like it.

    The shoes are just awesome.

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  5. lizApril 13, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Ooh I love it! Especially the shoes!

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  6. Amy P.April 13, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Mm you look so fresh! I like the red fabric scrap in your hair. :}

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  7. AprilApril 13, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    i love your shoes!

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  8. UnknownApril 13, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Katy, this is so fresh for warm weather! I can't wait to bust out my shorts now.

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  9. Destined For NowApril 14, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    Those shoes are so amazing. I want a pair myself.

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  10. pigletApril 14, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    Oooh I want those earrings and shoes! Love this.

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  11. MELISSA Z.April 14, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    I have a pair of earrings like yours! The yellow shoes are simply wonderful!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  12. The Semi SweetApril 14, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Fabulous!!! I love the yellow shoes and the scarf.

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  13. JoeyApril 14, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    those shoes are just perfect! rock on 'rosie'

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  14. LexieApril 14, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    if you're gonna get compared to somebody, might as well be rosie the riveter! ;)

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  15. DianaApril 14, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    This is such a great summer outfit! I love the yellow sandals.

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  16. EApril 14, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I love how this look does scream "Americana" without being "red, white, and blue." Love the nautical touches, too.

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  17. SWF_TerraApril 14, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I just mentioned being Rosie the Riveter for Halloween on my blog. Rest assured, you are only paying homage. No costume here. I love what you've done. Very classic casual. The scarf is perfect with your cropped 'do.

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  18. DesireeApril 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I really, really LOVE this look. I want to steal everything about it and recreate it for myself. It works so well together.

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  19. Fabulocity in Amish CountryApril 14, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Love the Americana inspired look! It's very Rosie the Riveter, but in a fabulous way! :)

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  20. InezApril 14, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    great !!!

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  21. Truman TalesApril 14, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Love it! Very retro Americana, but you made it fresh and current.

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  22. AnonymousApril 14, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I really like the headscarf... it looks really cute. I wish I had gotten creative like this when my hair had been short.


    www.dressdarling.wordpress.com

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  23. AnonymousApril 14, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    you always have the best shoes!! I love these yellow ones! Your outfit makes me excited for summer bbq's!

    xo,
    Sonia

    http://RunwayHippie.com

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  24. HannahApril 14, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Your yellow shoes are so fun. They're a great pop of color to any outfit, and especially with yours, since it kind of breaks out of the classically patriotic red white and blue.

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  25. shopgracieb.comApril 14, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    i love your outfit! i don't think there's anything wrong with a little costume appeal every now and then :) If you can't have fun with your clothes, what's the point?

    Gracie
    theflipsideofoz.blogspot.com

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  26. CApril 14, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I say go with the Rosie look. It totally suits you!

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  27. MandyApril 14, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I really love the blouse with the shorts. It's very fresh and pretty!

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  28. myeditApril 14, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Not too costumey, just really sweet but yet a little sexy with the shorty shorts.

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  29. AnonymousApril 14, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Gorgeous look!! I love how you rock short shorts vintage-style.

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  30. Annie, The Friendly FoxApril 15, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I love this outfit with your new hair cut!

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