Thursday, November 3, 2011

flattering my form

Hat (previousy worn like this)- Urban Outfitters; Jacket (previously worn like this)- Gifted; Dress (previously worn like this)- Swapped; Boots- Thrifted; Tights- Smart Set; Purse- Aldo; Amber Ring- Gifted; Nail Polish- Chestnut by Sally Hansen
I haven't exactly been bright eyed & bushy tailed this week so I knew I wanted to participate in Something Old Meets Something New Best Form of Flattery challenge for instant outfit inspiration.  She chose the photo below of the always on point fashionista behind Atlantic-Pacific and I re-created her look with a fun fedora, structured jacket, patterned dress and boots (because Mr. five degrees celcius is screaming at me to cover my legs before I freeze!)




I'm also linking up to Spunky Chateau's Thursdays are for Thrifters because even better than thrifted pieces are gifted and clothing swapped pieces (like this jacket & dress) because they're free.  And who doesn't love free clothing!


{Although I don't post my outfits everyday, I do unfortunately have to wear clothes on an everyday basis.  I've been posting all my outfits on my Flickr page so I have a sense of what outfits worked and which ones fell flat.  I post my daily outfits here so if you're bored I can guarantee there are a few looks you haven't seen! Also my Flickr page is linked to the 'Outfit' tab on my blog's right hand side.}

51 comments:

  1. love the look
    i so wish i could sport a fedora like you do
    love that you paired the dress with brown boots
    adorbs
    brett

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  2. Love the polka dot dress! I like your outfit better than the inspiration photo!

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  3. Great outfit on you. I love how you interpreted this look. And now off to your flickr page.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  4. Such a great look - and I am so in love with your bag...for reals, love it!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  5. Very cute. The dress is terrific and you present it beautifully. I envy your ability to carry off wearing a hat.

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  6. That polkadot dress is adorable! I agree, your outfit is so much cuter than the inspiration. I love your individual pieces, and together they are so cute.

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  7. I love hats. I just think they look better with longer hair and I think my head is to big!
    What a cute look on you. You are on a polka dot high~!
    New link is up and running....,stop by and say hi!

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  8. I love your recreation! Love the polka dots, the hat, the boots. I think you're outfit is more fun!! Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.com

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  9. Very cute outfit! The skirt rocks! :)

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  10. You look great. This is a wonderfully creative reinvention of the original look. Love it.

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  11. This is a great reinvention of that outfit! The polka dots add a little something! :)

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  12. the polka dots are just toooo cute! I love them so much :) and that hat! you look super great in hats; I wish I could pull them off!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  13. I have a big pile of photos on my hard drive of 'outfit misses'. The polka dots are great.

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  14. Well, I think you did a fabulous job girl! Your dress is adorable and I love that fedora!!! :D
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  15. But the flikr page doesn't have words! (Ok, it might, I haven't been there. I too am not so bright eyed and bushy tailed, so blog commenting feels hard!) I love the polkadots! So great!

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  16. What an interesting challenge to have floating around the blogosphere! ^_^ You're looking lovely and I really like how you've re-worn your hat in this way =) This is just another lovely outfit by you hun =)

    Eeli x

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  18. so cute! re-creating that look seems so fun. Love your boots!

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  19. What for a great hat! And the nails? Fabulous! You look veeery beautiful!
    I said I was thiiiiinking of a doctorate... still thinking... don't know whether I'll take it or not... :) It's for crazy people, I suppose, I remember all the suffering it was for the 2 Master's. Buuuuut... I keep on thinking. Need to apply in January, IF...!
    Have a great weekend!

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  20. You look so adorable!!!! Love that skirt

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  21. Great recreation...I wanted to get in on this. I will check to see if it is too late. Your acccessories are perfect for this inspired look. I love the 2nd photo of you. You and your man have a great weekend!! I love how you refer to him!!! too cute. dawn suitcase vignettes xo

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  22. Great outfit, and love the nod to Bee (from Atlantic Pacific).

    xo L.

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  23. Your dress is a super cute dress. Have a great weekend.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  24. Love the dress and boots contrast and color!! Super fun outfit!

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  25. Your dress is adorable! I really like that last photo. Such a great location--where is that? I need to scout out locations in my new neighborhood this weekend.

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  26. Nice recreation! I like how you adapted it for this freezing ass weather that we both experience. You did a great job! Also, yay polka-dots.

    My flickr is abandoned, but I might have to get back on it...and then I shall friend you. Or whatever it's called on there. And then I'll look at your pictures everyday!

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  27. oh-oh...very cute, I love the big pokka dots, absolutely adorable. You did a much cuter version of the inspiration! I like your hat, a very vintage chic outfit!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  28. I absolutely love the brown accessories with the black and white polka dots. Way too cute! Thanks for linking up!
    -Meagan
    www.spunkychateau.com

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  29. You look so cute in that fedora. Great job channeling Blair's look! And that dress looks fabulous on you.

    RWAR

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  30. Your nail colour is gorge! Cute look

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  31. the dress the dress the dress! I love the dress!!

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  32. Looking great, girl! I like the hat paired with the dress. So chic! It's also cold here in LA right now. It's actually raining. Keep warm!

    P.S. Thanks for comment on my haul!

    Lots of love, B
    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/
    Tweet me: Viva_La_Breee

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  33. Gorgeous color boots and you look amazing in hats!

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  34. Oh!! Emily, this look is sooo pretty!! I love it all!

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  35. I LOVE the black and white polka dots with the camel brown color. Cute look!

    xo,Cortnie
    http://stylelustpages.com

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  36. Thanks so much for linking-up, I think your rendition is fantastic! I love the cargo jacket + dress combination it's so fancy-meets-casual don't you think? I also love how you translated this look for cooler weather by adding the tights + boots - so chic! And let's not forget your fedora :) I don't really have any hats but it has been so fun to see everyone's interpretations (with or without hats)
    Hope to see you next week too, girl :)

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  37. Polka dots!! I love polka dots and trilbies!! I would totally wear your outfit!!

    Daisy Dayz Home
    Cross-Jones-Photography Home

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  38. This is really fabulous! The bold polka dots were the first thing that caught my eye with this outfit. Very feminine and fun. I also really adore the hat! So cute!

    Callie @ unladylikeblog.blogspot.com

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  39. I love how you recreated this look and made it your own. Great choice with the polka dots, they're always so fun!

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  40. I so love your boots. I have been searching for the perfect brown boots for months. The hat is adorable and I love the polka dots. You look amazing like you always do.

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  41. You have done a great job recreating this look! I love the fun polka dots and fedora. Great look!

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  42. You look so adorable! I am definitely not able to rock hats but you totally pull it off! I love the recreation!& who doesn't love free stuff? :)
    hope your weekend was great!!
    xx Corinne
    cateyesandthighhighs.blogspot.com

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  43. I found your blog through another and I'm so glad!! I love your style and am enjoying reading your blog. I'm definitely a new follower :)
    xo,
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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  44. I simply looove that polka dotted dress you're wearing. and it suits you just perfectly :)

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  45. Well little Missie, aren't you just a ball of color!
    You look beautiful as always and I am happy to have you as a bloggy friend.......
    I have been blogging for around 9 months. Just recently have really put effort into it. I have almost 50 followers and for the life of me can't figure out why I have even 1.
    I will say the warmth and support outweighs any numbers I could ever come up with.
    So rock on Rainbow Bright and hope to hear from you soon!

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  46. Super duper cute outfit girlfriend!

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