2012-05-28

The Journey

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Top? All Saints, thrifted Skirt? Kopa, thrifted Belt? Thrifted Shoes? Coach

As much as I tried to tell myself that this blousy silk/cotton top I thrifted was actually a dress, the breeziness I felt convinced me otherwise. Sometimes you just have to listen to the wind... It was handy that I had a skirt that matched perfectly and so created the illusion of a dress. Tricky, right?
It's a skirt that I haven't worn in a while but I can't seem to get rid of because the three blousy tiers of soft cotton are too much fun to donate. The last time I wore the skirt was a long time ago and I actually rather dislike the outfit now. There is a lot going on... Sometimes I look back through my blog and cringe at some of my fashion choices. I would like to think that as I get older and reach dizzying heights of maturity, my style is getting more streamlined and it is better able to stand up to the test of time. Who knows? I am tempted to purge the old posts that I don't like but I think that even the bad outfits are part of my fashion journey. I am now cringing again because I actually just wrote the words 'fashion journey'...
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28 comments:

  1. Natasha FatahMay 28, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I hear you - that skirt is way too fun. Good thing you held on to it - this is a great outfit!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  2. LindaMay 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    twins! I can't bring myself to wear this skirt again, I dunno why. Maybe because the pocket is wonky or maybe I think it's too long for me now, or maybe because it's a little big or maybe, just maybe I don't have the right top for it?

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  3. Jessica BroylesMay 28, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Very cute! I love that belt and those shoes!!

    www.highheelstosneakers.com

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  4. Please may I?May 28, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I rethought it was address until I checked out the listings. They look great together.

    The belt is fantastic and very different.

    X x

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  5. jenbe @jenbe.meMay 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    my favorite outfit yet! :)

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  6. Lindsey A. TurnerMay 28, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I know what you mean! I can't stand looking at my old posts for that reason! Love the skirt esp. the way you styled it! Glad you kept it! And as always- love the photos!

    Lindsey Turner
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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  7. ZoeMay 28, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    LOVE those rings! Where did you get them?

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  8. Jessica GitlerMay 28, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    i love this outfit, and I feel exactly the same way about some of my past outfits .... I guess it is all just part of the learning process!!
    jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

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  9. Marie May 28, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    That skirt would make me want to twirl all day or night. So cute.
    Marie @
    Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  10. MelinaMay 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    that skirt is so fun! love the way you styled it to look like a dress and the backdrop of your photos is cool!

    -Melina
    The Caffeinated Closet

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  11. UnknownMay 28, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Thats a fun skirt! Love your belt!

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  12. LauraMay 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    So fun!!!! I feel the exact same way about some of my old posts too but at the same time I keep them because I kind of like them, and dislike them...

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  13. Sweet LaundryMay 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    What a great dress ;) That belt is really something too. I love the simplicity and sophistication of this outfit.

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  14. the rusty artichokeMay 28, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    love this post :) i love the outfit, and i REALLY love the background!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 28, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    i went back and looked at how you styled the skirt in 2009. i don't agree with you that the older blog post photos are cringe-worthy! i looooved the way the skirt looks both ways! you are just adorable!

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  16. The Girl with EverythingMay 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Keep the outfit posts you don't like. Some days I don't like my outfit by the end of the day. My theory is that only people with great style take risks and wear what they like. I would be so easy to pull open a look book from my favorite store and dress like a mannequin but where is the fun in that?

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  17. sisMay 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    you had me fooled - I definitely thought this was a dress! In any case, I absolutely love this skirt and wouldn't be able to purge it either.

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  18. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I definitely thought "dress," and also assumed AllSaints. One out of two ain't bad!

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  19. LindsayMay 29, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Don't give away the skirt! It's soooo good. Or if you do decide to purge, just give it to me.
    I love love this whole look.

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  20. Hannah @ Tattoos and PearlsMay 29, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I could have sworn this was a dress until you wrote otherwise. I think our fashion vision is always 20/20 in hindsight. I saw a picture of myself taken yesterday and even cringed at my outfit decision. O well- I felt good at the time!

    Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

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  21. SaraMay 29, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    thrifted all saints?!? jealous! all saints is my favorite. nice trick with the skirt too, i had no idea!


    http://saras-style-snapshot.blogspot.com/

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  22. SydneyMay 29, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    That skirt is so unique. I would def have a hard time getting rid of it as well. Don't ever take your old outfit photos down! I love going back through mine and laughing at some of the things I thought looked good, but it is a great example of how fashion and your own style changes!

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  23. emilyMay 29, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    YOU LOOK AWESOME! that belt is increidble

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  24. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Love the skirt, and the belt, and the shoes!!! Let me rephrase that...I love your outfit! :)

    http://thebelatedbloomer.blogspot.com

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  25. Jeane M.May 30, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    You look fab! Love the dress and that gorgeous belt. Great style inspiration. :) diablo 3 accounts for sale

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  26. Starlit NightsMay 31, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Great outfit! The pieces pair so well together, and the photos are gorgeous!

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  27. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    i cringe at some of my previous outfits, as well. my goodness... anyway, love the belt!

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  28. compradora anonimaJune 16, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    wow amazing look i love that is thrift

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