I am kind of excited about this outfit because it sort of actually came out the way that I was hoping it would (can you see how I am containing my excitement by couching it in between a bunch of qualifying words to downplay it? :)). I was really unsure of it until I took pictures this morning, which was a good thing because I didn't really leave myself with enough time to have an outfit freak-out, otherwise known as tear-the-closet-apart-trying-to-find-something-to-wear-and-then-hating-it-the-rest-of-the-day-and-having-a-bad-mood-and-day-because-you-didn't-plan-your-outfit-ahead-of-time. This, thank the Good Lord above, actually worked. The two polka dot pieces didn't clash as much as I was expecting and by bringing solid pieces into the mix with the belt, shoes, and cardigan, the crazy patterns are ok. It's a very "ladylike" outfit (see Christina's blog :)).
It's kind of a closet miracle that I still have these shoes. I probably should have gotten rid of them a long time ago because I hardly ever wear them, but something about the color and the chunky heel kept them in my closet. I guess they knew that their time to shine would come some day, so they convinced me with their teal-ness to stay in my closet.
Snow is in the forecast tomorrow - ugh. Here's to hoping it'll just be a dusting and not an icing like we got earlier this week!
And because I love to laugh, I leave you all with this outtake photo from today :)
Tie-Neck Blouse, Skirt - Banana Republic
Cardi - J.Crew
Shoes - Old Navy
Tights - Target
Necklace - Jess LC
Earrings - Gift from lovely sister
10 comments:
You are a dotted dream! I'm pining for more polka dot now! Okay I don't know where all the alliteration came from so I'm gonna just stop now...SPEECHLESS. ;)
Oh, I love polka dots but somehow don't own any (weird). You look fabulous! Love the shoes too.
Heehee, thanks for sharing the outtake. It made me chuckle. :)
And I love the outfit! That shade of teal/blue is marvelous!
You know I love this look!
I love that color blue in the blouse; I wouldn't have even known you were doubling polkadots until you mentioned it because the print is so subtle.
great skirt...those are such fun shoes!
Those shoes are great! Please don't get rid of them, I'd like to see them again one day! Your blouse is pretty too! Remix required :)
@Clare - I'm glad the outtake pic made you laugh :)
@stylegenerator - I know, something about those shoes has kept them in the closet :) The blouse too :)
@Destrehan's Daughter - I know, the pictures make the polka dots seem subtle - in person, not so much :)
@Christina - THANK YOU for posting this on your blog!
I love your shirt. I have been dying for a polka dot skirt and have yet to find one that suites me. You're an inspiration to keep looking!
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@Clare - I'm glad the outtake pic made you laugh :)
@stylegenerator - I know, something about those shoes has kept them in the closet :) The blouse too :)
@Destrehan's Daughter - I know, the pictures make the polka dots seem subtle - in person, not so much :)
@Christina - THANK YOU for posting this on your blog!
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