Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Subtle Salute

Top: Thrifted, $2 // Sweater: Forever 21, $23 // Pants: Savers, $5 // Earrings: Target, $5 // Shoes: Payless

Hello all! I've been having some serious camera woes, so that's why it's been quiet this week. Last night I was going to do an explanatory post with a Photobooth shot of me and Igby looking sad. Those pictures weren't turning out, so I decided the technology gods were against me and went to bed. The winds have shifted slightly today. My camera is still pissed at me, but I was miraculously able to import a few photos including the one above of Saturday's outfit.

I haven't really done much with this spring's military trend, but I picked up these army green pants (the picture didn't capture the true color) in hopes of making a small reference to that aesthetic. I kind of wish they had some cargo pockets. How do you guys feel about the cargo comeback or the military look in general? 
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34 comments:

  1. ChelseaApril 6, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Great outfit. Wish i could see the color better in the pants, but the overall fit/style i love. Sorry about your camera woes.

    My Life in Style

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  2. M.April 6, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I love this, those shoes are amazing I can't believe they are from Payless!

    lovelove, M.
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  3. Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY!April 6, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    I love the cardigan and really like that your pants are army! I thought they were black until I read everything, hate when that happens. xoxo

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  4. Michael FurnellApril 7, 2010 at 12:10 AM

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  5. KimberellieApril 7, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    I'm not really into the military look. Yet it keeps coming back! Khaki is no good for my complexion. And mostly I find it dull and ugly. I feel about the military look the same way I feel about crocs.

    You though, look great in this outfit. Lovin' the hair so much! And the cardi with those pants-lovely. I would definitely wear those (despite their military reference). I suppose it could be done well (like you are doing here). But overall I find it such a blah style.

    heart:

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    ps. had to delete a comment I accidentally made under my husband's account!!

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  6. EliApril 7, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    oh no, I hate when the camera gets all weird. good luck.

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  7. Mitzi Loves OpshopsApril 7, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    Those shoes are GORGEOUS! Why can't we have Payless in Barcelona..... Jealous.

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  8. Emma at Daily Clothes FixApril 7, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Personally I love military detailing and wear it whether it's in or not (but it is usually in). Loving this outfit. You seem to have this wonderful skill for doing pared-back style and still keeping it interesting.

    Hope the camera can be resuscitated.

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  9. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleApril 7, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    I'm really liking the military look that is coming back into style. Unfortunately I have not yet been able to thrift a jacket. I had two in high school that I got rid of that I am now dreaming about. I love those shoes. There are very similar ones at Old Navy that I have been eyeing for a while.

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  10. CApril 7, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    I just love this outfit, and I love how a new haircut can totally change the aesthetic of a look.

    I'm on the fence about the military thing. I love, LOVE olive as a neutral, but I resist camo with my life and am pretty ambivalent about all things cargo. I'm down with khaki, though.

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  11. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    I love this outfit.. I have a similar cardigan from express that I use all the time. I am enjoying the military trend.. But not so much the cargo pockets.

    www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

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  12. tmApril 7, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    I'm not really into outright military themes like camo print or cargo pockets, but I like olive green, drab browns, cadet blue, etc., mixed with pastels, brights, and girly prints.

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  13. A Shopaholic is looseApril 7, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Nice outfit! ;-)

    A Shopaholic is loose...

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  14. Fabulocity in Amish CountryApril 7, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Love this look on you!! And I am REALLY loving this hair!! :)

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  15. ElaineApril 7, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Love the black and white animal print cardi with the yellow shoes!

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  16. Emily KennedyApril 7, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    For some reason, I really love this look with your new haircut. Very nice mix!

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  17. jinksApril 7, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Been reading your blog for awhile, and I think that this look, especially with your current haircut, is uber chic. Very sixties, very modern, and suits you very well.
    Just wanted to give a well deserved comment.

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  18. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Looking good! I love the yellow shoes!!

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  19. Grace MApril 7, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I've always enjoyed the military look, personally. It's actually something that's a large part of my wardrobe whether in or out of trend. I'm not really drawn to a khaki color military piece, but I often find myself drawn to navy and olive green. There's something so tough-girl and structured about it, yet one can make it feminine, too.

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  20. Francesca RobertsonApril 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    i love that look! those shoes give a pop to your ouftit!


    xoxo,
    F

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC!

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  21. Em-JaeApril 7, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Hi! Found your uh-mah-zing blog via Greedy Girl -- and she's totally right: you rock.

    Love this 'fit!

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  22. herApril 7, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    I'm in love with you and your blog. I'm so happy I found it through another one...I love your style!

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  23. patticakesApril 7, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    I'm a fan of the military look. Of course, one must be choosy with military pieces. I think it's best done in a non-literal way(so no camo). I have a green, military-style trench and I love throwing it on top of jeans and a white or navy-striped tee.

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  24. jamieApril 7, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    I love the military look. I bought this great olive green military inspired blazer thing when military was all over the place a few years ago, and now I feel the need to use it! The winter coat I got also is a bit military inspired, with epaulets and shiny buttons. I like how the military look makes girly prints more edgy. You have now inspired tomorrow's outfit! Haha!

    Also, I pretty much fell in love with your outfit.

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  25. Shea LennonApril 7, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    First of all, your hair looks great! I love everything about this look, but I think I may have dreams about those shoes tonight. I LOVE them!

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  26. NicholeApril 7, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    cargos are a slippery slope.

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  27. Kaitlin ElizabethApril 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    i love your outfit, those shoes are awesome! i never find anything that good at payless. and i love the military trend, i love the look of pairing girly, lace things with edgy military inspired pieces.

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  28. UnknownApril 8, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    love sandals!!
    xx

    http://modadecolores.blogspot.com/

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  29. LekhaApril 12, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    I hate cargo pants, but do otherwise like the military look. I love it, actually. Once again, fabulous shoes. I'm shocked that Payless has such nice shoes.

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  30. Threads:and:VinoApril 12, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    such a great outfit!

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  31. UnknownApril 13, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Amazing! I love every piece!

    Did you get those shoes at Payless recently? Were they a special edition or something? I scour Payless relentlessly, but I haven't seen them.

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  32. Kansas CoutureApril 14, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    sweet -

    Sorry, the Payless shoes are from a couple of years ago...

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  33. mommy Orkid BelleJuly 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    I love this outfit! :)

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  34. LilyMay 14, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    love your style! you look stunning!

    ♥ khaki pants for men

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