February 27, 2013

Today's Everyday Fashion: Jailbird

Inspiration: WhoWhatWear




Thanks to today's inspiration photo and others I've seen in magazines lately, I'm loving the black and white graphic trend. It inspired me to pair my striped top with a black and white colorblocked skirt, which I would love more if the skirt wasn't slightly more white than the ivory top. ;-) I also had the random thought to pair the same top with my plaid jeans - a result I think you'll agree is very Gwen Stefani. And lastly... I decided to show every way I've worn this jailbird shirt so far. Outfit #2 is my favorite, which might have a little something to do with my love for mixing black and brown together. Which outfit is your favorite?

Top: Francesca's c/o, $34
Skirt: Limited, $39 (similar, similar)
Cardigan: Express, old
Purse: Michael Kors, Santa
Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o (same)

Top: Francesca's c/o, $34
Plaid jeans: Limited, $20 (similar, similar)
Cardigan: Express, old
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $138
Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o (same)

Nordstrom / Piperlime / Old Navy / Juicy Couture
 Nasty Gal / Forever 21 / Limited / Nasty Gal

42 comments:

  1. I didn't even notice the white/ivory color difference until you pointed it out! But outfit number 2 is still my favorite. 
    JennWith Luck

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  2. I'm loving all black & white graphic looks right now, so the first one is my favorite, but I also like the 2nd way you dressed it down for the weekend - great ideas here!

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  3. Love the stripes paired with the plaid the most, great look.


    xo
    http://pinksole.com

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  4. I really like your first look.  The black and white graphic look is such a fun trend to play with.

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  5. I agree with Kimberly, The first and second looks are my favorites. I can't pick one because they're both so different. I love doing that with clothing, you can take one piece and by changing the rest of the outfit it looks totally different! 

    http://simpleeasystyle.blogspot.com/

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  6. I love the look with the plaid jeans! Totally up my street!

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  7. i like the first, second, and fourth looks. i don't think the plaid pants and stripes are something i can get behind just yet!
    kw, ladies in navy

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  8. 1 and 2 are my favorites.  I actually have the skirt from outfit 1 and just bought a similar striped shirt that I have yet to wear.  Now I think I know what my first outfit with said shirt will be!

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  9. Stripes are my favorite!
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  10. I love black and white also so I am super excited about the spring trend.. but really, when isn't black and white on trend? They're classic. I love those red plaid jeans! I really wish I could look like you do in them! I have loved every look you have shown with those- so that look is probably my favorite but I also like 2 & 4. The first one is just a little thrown off because the whites aren't completely the same, like you said. 
    ~Karen
    www.sewsstitchincute.blogspot.com

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  11. I like 1, 2 & 3 the best. The purse in 1 & 2 never get old no matter what outfit you put them with. I think I don't like 4 because the bag is so big and distracting. LOVE the shirt from Forever 21 you picked. Sadly they only sell up to a large. I can wear a large in most brands. Just not sure about with them. I wish more stores and boutiques would sell XL. I think they are losing a lot of business by doing so. Just because someone is bigger, doesn't mean that they don't have style!

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  12. I like looks 2 and 4 the best.  I'm a sucker for turquoise.  That said, I loooooooooooove the shoes you are wearing in looks 1 and 3.  Those shoes are wicked fun.  

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  13. I hear black and white is the new thing for spring. which is great becasue most of my cloest is black and white! YAY! You look great and I Love that skirt.

    http://chanelwears.com

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  14. I am obsessed with the first outfit! The black and white and horizontal and vertical stripes and ugh, just love. In terms of the second outfit, I love plaid but those pants aren't my personal fave.
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  15. LOVE that skirt and the nasty gal top!

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  16. YOu can't go wrong with black and white stripes!!!! I love it with the color block skirt.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  17. LOVE the first outfit!!

    eatpraywearlove.blogspot.com

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  18. My favorites are 2 and 4. #1 would definitely be my top pick if the top was white instead of ivory and it was worn without the jacket. So excited for this years black/white stripe trend!
    FashionEdible Blog

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  19. Love those shoes!! I always love your outfits more than the inspiration picture!

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  20. For my favorite outfit, it's a toss-up between #2 and #4. I like mixing black and brown together, too, but I also like adding a splash of color like you did with the turquoise shoes and accessories. All look great, though!

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  21. i like the second outfit with the jeans!
    loving stripes right now :)

    xo - heather
    This Life Is Yours Blog

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  22. Love the skirt combo and the denim combo!  

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  23. These are by far my favorite jailbird looks I have seen floating around. Even though you say "jailbird" (for obvious reasons, of course), it just looks really stylish to me. Good job!

    <3
    Sarah
    harpersshadow.com

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  24. I really love outfit #4. The black/brown combo works so well and I love the pops of turquoise!

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  25.  These are by far my favorite jailbird looks I have seen floating around. Even though you say "jailbird" (for obvious reasons, of course), it just looks really stylish to me. Good job!

    <3
    Sarah
    harpersshadow.com

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  26. Two and Four are definitely my favorites!! I also really love mixing black and brown together... it's so subtle and beautiful :)








    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com 

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  27. I'm so into the whole b and w trend and even more when it's presented with stripes, you look so polished and chic! 

    Cee. ♥

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  28. Love outfit 4! I also love the Chinese laundry black heels w/ gold toe caps...how do you think they fit?

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  29. Today's outfit is my favorite, I like the tuxedo skirt- a twist on the tuxedo pants which I love and will be really popular this year.

    http://emmastyleguide.blogspot.com

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  30. I love this outfit! Definitely can't tell the top and skirt are different shades of white.

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  31. I like outfit #4 the best. =) The back and white theme is huge for spring & I can't wait to try it.

    msmayg.blogspot.com

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  32. Your skirt is fabulous!

    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    www.daisyraeboutique.com

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  33. Black and white is always sooo sleek and classy!! I love it!!

    ClassyInAClassroom.blogspot.com

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  34. I like the first and the second the best.  Black and white never gets old! Super chic.

    XO Nina
    afterthe40barfinish.blogspot.com

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  35. I really love #1 because the skirt is a great piece! But I'm also a fan of wearing stripes anywhere, anytime. Really cute!

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  36. For different reasons, I love *all* of these pretty outfits!!    I think your outfit with your plaid jeans would also look very nice for a (Mid-Conservative) Work Environment, too............ i.e., with a black blazer;  a simple, chunky gold necklace;  and just straight-leg plaid pants!!

    I love black-and-white with neutrals, (i.e., as in your first two outfits in the line-up)............ but black-and-white with a *single* bold COLOR, (i.e., as in your last two outfits in the line-up, with your deep-red plaid jeans;  then with your bright-turquoise accessories)............ well, black-and-white really does  *w.o.n.d.e.r.f.u.l.*  things for bold COLORS!!    I can almost visualize............ (but not quite, haha!!)............ how gorgeous your black-and-white, wide-stripe top also might look, J., with a single "monochromatic" color scheme of some sort, too, e.g., say, maybe (?) with different *shades of green*!!

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  37. Love all the outfits but if I had to pick one I would choose the first one.  Wow...these are just amazing ensembles.

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