So, confession time. This is not the first outfit I wore after my challenge ended. But I ran out of time to shoot that outfit and even didn't think I liked it enough to take pictures. But then I found myself thinking it actually was kind of quite cute in the middle of the day. That happens to me a lot - I either find myself liking my outfit more and more as the day goes on - or hating it more and more. Either or :).
This particular outfit kind of tended towards the "eh" end of my shifting scale. There seems to be something a bit off but I can't nail down what exactly. Maybe it's the belt or the fact that the shirt is tucked in. Maybe it just tells me that I need to spend more than 5 minutes throwing things together when I don't plan my outfits out ahead of time.
What's funny is that I ended up using 2 items from my challenge in this outfit! But can I tell you how happy I was that I got to use some other items in my closet? Not to mention shoes!? That is the best thing about the freedom of having my closet accessible to me again - my lovely shoes. I use shoes the same way I use accessories - they are a key ingredient in the way that I try to add some "oomph" to my outfits.
Happy Friday to everyone!! Yay weekend!
Jacket, Cardigan, Necklace - J.Crew
Skirt, Shirt, Belt, Sunnies - Target
Shoes - Nine West via Marshalls
Tights - Ross
17 comments:
Love the layering, and great skirt!
I LOVE LOVE that zebra skirt and those shoes! It would look good with purple or red, too.
I'm in love with this outfit! I love the different layers on top, and of course animal print is always perfect!
@Anne, Joy, and Natasha - Thank you so much!! I really liked the layering too - although, it did get a bit bulky under there :)
That layering is genius! And I'm the same way with shoes-they're like the icing on the cake!
Lindsey Soup
I love the skirt!
-Meagan
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Personally I think that belt could make ANY outfit. And I REALLY love your tights/shoes today!! Can't wait to get all my footwear back, too :)
Ah! This outfit is great! I love the skirt!!
I love the layering of the blazer and cardi! And you make a zebra print look so chic.
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What a fun outfit! I am sooo looking forward to reuniting with my closet in a few days! I think I'm going to have a hey-day with the shoes!!!
It is nice to see that the skirt is still going to get lots of wear after the challenge. Looking good!
The Auspicious Life
@Lindsey, Monkeyface, and Ashley - having my shoes back is so awesome :) :) That was TOTALLY the hardest part for me - next time I'm adding another pair and taking away a shirt or two!
@Meagan, Linda, Between Laundry Days, Elaine - Many thanks!! I really love the skirt too, although one of my coworkers thinks its crazy :) But I embrace crazy things :)
amazing layers.
love all the layers and patterns...that skirt is amazing!
Love that sassy zebra print skirt! I totally know what you mean about liking an outfit....and then not....and then liking it again, heh heh. That's part of why I love blogging so much....sometimes I'll be lukewarm on an outfit until I see the photos....and thennnnnn I love it! Weird, right?
love your tights! and jacket + pink cardigan under the belt.
What a fun outfit! I am sooo looking forward to reuniting with my closet in a few days! I think I'm going to have a hey-day with the shoes!!!
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