Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Black Tie Affair

Top: Ann Taylor, secondhand, $22 // Blazer: H&M, $35 // Jeans: Tilt via Plato's Closet, $18 // Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless 
It wasn't purposeful, but the top half of today's look feels totally tuxedo-inspired. Perhaps that's why all my usual girly accessories were cast aside, and I felt the urge to give my hair a more masculine feel. As for the bottom half, the light-wash jeans give the ensemble a casual daytime twist, and the strappy sandals add some modern edge.

35 comments:

  1. Love the ruffled top with the structured jacket.

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  2. i love your style...
    kisses
    maru

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  3. I love the girly shirt mixed with the masculine jacket - you look gorgeous.

    X

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  4. Agreed - I love the ruffled shirt with the structured jacket and jeans! Can't believe those shoes are Payless - great find!

    Small Time Style

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  5. you look gorgeous! love those shoes!!


    xoxo,
    F

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

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  6. Okay, your reasoning, your "styling" is awesome! I hope to think like this when I get dressed! :) Wonderful look!

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  7. Love your style or everything that you put on and LOVE those shoes!

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  8. The ruffled blouse is really pretty.

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  9. hello...cute outfit, i like your blog...xoxo Eli

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  10. adorable jacket! you look fab dear!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  11. I love this look and probably would have paired a skirt with it myself. Good job allowing yourself to add some edginess to a formal top half.

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  12. That lippy really suits you, looks really nice.

    www.purelovefashionn.blogspot.com x

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  13. Great look, and truly anyone could pull this off. Thanks for the inspiration :)

    ~Nicole
    http://employedpanache.blogspot.com

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  14. That second close-up photo of you is absolutely stunning. I love how your (even) shorter hair makes your eyes look so big - totally in a good way. It is beautiful!

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  15. Your outfit today inspired me to run upstairs and try to recreate this. I recently picked up a cream lace shirt gathered at the waist and with ruffles. I had previously picked up a cropped tuxedo jacket at a consignment store. With jeans and strappy black shoes, it was awesome. Thanks for helping me add a cool outfit from items I already had!

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  16. this is one of your best outfits ever, I think!

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  17. Agree with everyone else- one of your best outfits ever. So cute.

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  18. I love this outfit !!!! the manly yet womanly feel is superb =)

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  19. Love this look! Especially the darling jacket. I do wish there were jewelry involved somewhere, though, like a spiky goth cuff or big man-style watch. I am so in awe of the shoes! All of the siriano shoes I've tried on were fug on me instead of fierce. I'm inspired to keep trying now!
    xanga.com/baconic_ironic

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  20. i hate to be the one to ask, but where's your lipcolor from?

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  21. this is such a great look. ruffly blouses and dresses = perfection in my book. I like your pairings and great choice with the lip color!

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  22. you have the most awesome shoe collection

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  23. Lexie -

    It's $1 Wet n' Wild from Walgreens! I love it and wear it all the time. :)

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  24. Lovely outfit, with super shoes.

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  25. I love this outfit (especially the shoes)!

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  26. This is a really cute look. And I really like your lipstick color. Looks pretty on you. :)

    :o)Sarah

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  27. I'm so glad your cut your hair! It looks so good on you!!!

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  28. I adore this outfit... perfect for a casual Friday at the office! XO

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  29. That close-up pictures is so beautiful!

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  30. I love your shoes!! <3 <3 I want some like that now. :-P

    ~ Katie

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  31. Ooh! You're wearing my favorite LOFT blouse! I bought it back when I used to work there. :) This is how I usually style it, too... with a blazer, heels and skinny jeans. You've reminded me that I need to wear mine more often!

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