You've seen me in similar preppy looks before, but what I love about this inspiration photo and tried to re-create is the punk rock attitude. My top half says I'm attending an Ivy League school, while my bottom half indicates I might be at a rock concert. And I kind of like it that way. :-)
Styling tip: Mix and match styles like ballet with military, rock-n-roll with preppy and goth with equestrian for some seriously stylish ensembles. What are your favorite "genres" to mix and match?
Occasion: Work
Inspiration photo: Street Peeper
Blazer: Gap, $70
Shirt: Ralph Lauren outlet, $20
Brooch: Banana Republic, $18
Pants: Gap, $20
Shoes: Carlos Santana/DSW, $33
Watch: Michael Kors, Christmas present
Bracelets: Forever 21, $8
How do you do it all the time? Require special talent, no? :)
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I loooove this outfit! those shoes are HOT!
ReplyDeleteCan't say i love the preppy look at all, not for me anyways, but i do love your shoes.
ReplyDeletenice inspiration, great outfit.
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This is the first time I have liked the inspiration photo better than yours but that is only because I am in love with her skirt!! : )
ReplyDeleteI agree! Her skirt is amazing, and so is her purse!
ReplyDeleteFunny you ask... I actually don't think I'm all that talented but that's part of the appeal of the blog. If I can do it - trust me, then you can do it too!!
ReplyDeleteI love the school-boy blazer look. Heading to NYC this weekend and am making my packing list!! Can't wait to dress up and go out!
ReplyDeletelove the inspiraton and your outfit! i love mixing opposite genres. my favorite is something super girly and punk!
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I really like the juxtaposition of the hard and soft styles. I love how they conflict!
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AAAAAH! I just opened my InStyle for April.... and THERE YOU WERE! Congrats! How awesome!
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Oh my!... How come I didn't know your website????.... Anyways.... thanks for the ideas!!!. I'll follow you from Norway :)
ReplyDeleteI think the beauty of your blog is that you show women that being fashionable is attainable and doesn't require thousands and thousands of dollars. And you are very talented and have an amazing gift for gorgeous taste :)
ReplyDeleteI love both looks, the inspiration and your recreation. I can see myself wearing either, in different settings. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI cant believe the DEAL you got on those pants! AND I love mixing genres, the one I do the most is formal/ casual. A really sparkly top with boyfriend jeans and flip flops for example. Gives you a chance to wear the things you normally save for "special occasiom"
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like your shoes better than the other pair. don't know if i could do that style pant but i love the mix.
ReplyDeleteYes! I love mixing formal and casual too! Great suggestion.
ReplyDeleteThanks Briana!! Very fun to say the least. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarra! So sweet! :-)
ReplyDeleteCute outfit, but I feel the blazer is too.. short? cropped? something... for this look!?
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