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Remember my tip from yesterday concerning titles? Well, here's another example for you: my outfit is casual and I'm going to show you some pics of one of my cats so there you have it, casual cat! I'm telling you, I should really copyright this idea of mine, ideas like these only come around once in a LIFETIME!
Ok enough ridiculousness. Y'all come around here for pictures of my outfits, so I must oblige!
I like dressing down during the weekends. When you're not really into fashion, your style pie chart would divide into mostly casual outfits, some smart outfits and one or two fancy outfits every so often. But when you're part of the stylish crowd, that division soon changes into dressing smart/being dressed up like 90% of the time and going casual once in a while. Weird, but I prefer it that way. Life has a lot more sparkle when you dress up.
The strangest thing to me is actually that a "fashionista's" version of casual is nothing like a normal person's casual. Normal person casual: grab what's nearest and throw it together, depending on weather and the planning of the day ahead.
Fashion person casual: grabbing items associated with normal person casual and putting a twist on them so your outfit still looks styled and calculated, but with a dressed down edge. Nope, we are never truly casual. Unless we are sick of course, or at home when it's REALLY hot. In that case I usually just mope around in an oversized t-shirt and my underpants, nothing too photogenic about that.
So yeah, here's my faker casual outfit for you guys! Cutoff hipster vintage Levis, leopard loafers that I secretly call my P.I.M.P. slippers, a cutesy lace version of a regular white T and an effortlessly oversized cardigan. Must not forget: a satchel, the it bag of the year. Fashionista casual 101!
T-shirt: H&M altered by me
cardi: Pimkie
shorts: vintage Levis from T2
loafers, bag: Zara
sunnies: H&M
belt: boyfriend's
ring: Alex Monroe
Don't worry, I didn't forget the cat pics I promised you! Here's my ginger cat, Rostie. He's a sweetie, always wants to cuddle and really fat after being spayed.
I think he stepped into some gum, you can see it on his paw. Stupid cat!
So biiiiiiiiig and cuddly! He's sleeping on my legs right now as we type. Enjoy your Saturday babes!
what a casual look and look at those amazing legs! how fabulous are they, such a big fan of the loafers! i have always been attracted to leopard and loafers. so much in love with your top, crochet tops are the best. you are so right about the casual and fashionista casual look! but i must say in the weekends it is very casual and the only difference! i am sitting in a pretty expensive sweatsuit! but it is still a sweatsuit! your cat reminds me of a character, it think it was dicky dick
ReplyDeleteAww you cat looks so cuddly. :)
ReplyDeleteI will agree with you on the whole 'fashionistas dressing casually' thing. The people we are surrounded by really do affect the way we dress. I remember in high school (I went to a private school with a sort of uniform/dress code regulation), a lot of girls were starting to wear their flats with socks. I too began following that trend. And where I go to college, about half of the people there love to look cute. But there must be a fine line between looking chic but effortless and looking like you're trying to impress someone. haha
Those leopard loafers are DARLING! I am just a big fan of loafers. They have sturdier feel than flats and definitely have more class.
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i love the whole outfit, its perfect! i especially like the sunglasses, the lace top, and the leopard print shoes :DD
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haha he looks like a true Garfield! My neighbors I cat sit for have one just like this, it's like if you're a red tabby you have to be big and silly! So true what you say about our looking dressed up to most people's standards & love your "Fashionista casual 101" advice plus your look! def a great alternative to a normal white T! casual but still adorable! & thanks for your comment, I do always try to be really positive about different looking things as well or else no one would ever give diff styles a try!
ReplyDeleteThose loafers =O seriously! Bummed that I missed those in Zara, obviously :)
ReplyDeleteI want to wear this. Right now. You do casual really well, and yeah, I know, a fashion-person's casual is way different than normal person casual, and I like that fact. My favorite part is the top...but the shorts are a close runner-up! Levi's FTW.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
He totally reminds me of Koeta! :-D
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's such a cutie! Ginger animals are the best :)
ReplyDeleteIn response to your comment, I actually didn't make it to round 3, which is just as well since I'm going to be in Europe during NYFW for school. The people at Nokia asked if I wanted to try the phone, so I just went with it!
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leuk topje, en die schoenen <3 ben zo jaloers dat jij ze wel hebt en ik niet, haha!
ReplyDelete"As WE type"? So your baby cat is also your PA? I knew there was something! ;o) xx
ReplyDeleteI love "casual" days, and your kitty looks sooo fuzzzzzy!
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i TOTALLY know what you mean about bloggers never actually being casual... haha it's so true.
ReplyDeletei love this "casual" outfit though! and, not to be creepy... but i'm soo jealous of your legs. agh!
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ReplyDeletejust voted for your Polyvore(?) over at River Island. And you kitty is so cute, but don't you have a black cat? I'm pretty sure I have seen one in your pictures ... hmmmm.
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Terrific casual look. I may steal the elements of it tomorrow while I frolic in a botanical garden:)
ReplyDeleteI love your top and shoes!
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What a cute kitty! :)
ReplyDeleteLove those leopard shoes. I love adding a little bit of animal print to just about every outfit I wear!
I absolutely adore your casual look, love that you added a bit of lace and animal print. And your cat?! Priceless, hope your weekend is a splendid one. xx veronika
ReplyDeleteLove the look, especially the shoes with that bag! Great job!
ReplyDeleteexcellent tummy on this yellow fellow! :)
ReplyDeletecute kitty!!! i totally agree on the casual non casual thing lol! i often get 'where are you going today you're all dressed up' and its like, ahh the supermarket hahaha!!! kinda exagerrated there but still true. i like your casual outfit dear, esp the lovely top and that awesome bag. hope you're all super duper well xo
ReplyDeleteouhhhh i love this outfit..
ReplyDeletesimple and chic..you look gorgeous!! :)
your cat is adorable..it is big..
hehe...i wanna cuddle him..
Haha you're so funny. Love the casualwear, altho I've fallen a bit in love with the shoes, darn you! They did not have these in my local Zara last week.... :)
ReplyDeleteLove the casual look! I used to never enjoy dressing casual, but now since I only do it on the weekends or every now and then it's much more enjoyable. This top is gorgeous and I love your cut off shorts.
ReplyDeleteCute kitty!
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When I really want to do no brainer casual, I wear a playsuit. Or what I wore the day before, but without any accessories, that's always a favourite. But I agree, half the time, that still looks a bit dressy by "normal person standards!"
ReplyDeleteIk ben nog steeds ZO verliefd op die luipaard loafers! Prrrrrettttyyyy.... Trouwens: merci hoor, nu heb ik keiveel honger! Berlijnse bollen zijn echt het lekkerste OOIT! Met goe veel pudding :-)
ReplyDeleteEn uw kat is echt een machtig beest :D It's gigantic!
Life is definitely more fun when you're dressed up! I love your casual outfit though. That top is really pretty and the leopard print shoes are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI voted for you :D This is a wonderful casual look, like you said, you still keep your own spin on things ;)
ReplyDeleteAwwww, Rostie is just like my big fat blob of an orange kitties. Gotta love 'em.
ReplyDeleteWhen I really want to do no brainer casual, I wear a playsuit. Or what I wore the day before, but without any accessories, that's always a favourite. But I agree, half the time, that still looks a bit dressy by "normal person standards!"
ReplyDeleteHaha you're so funny. Love the casualwear, altho I've fallen a bit in love with the shoes, darn you! They did not have these in my local Zara last week.... :)
ReplyDeleteouhhhh i love this outfit..
ReplyDeletesimple and chic..you look gorgeous!! :)
your cat is adorable..it is big..
hehe...i wanna cuddle him..
cute kitty!!! i totally agree on the casual non casual thing lol! i often get 'where are you going today you're all dressed up' and its like, ahh the supermarket hahaha!!! kinda exagerrated there but still true. i like your casual outfit dear, esp the lovely top and that awesome bag. hope you're all super duper well xo
ReplyDeletei TOTALLY know what you mean about bloggers never actually being casual... haha it's so true.
ReplyDeletei love this "casual" outfit though! and, not to be creepy... but i'm soo jealous of your legs. agh!
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"As WE type"? So your baby cat is also your PA? I knew there was something! ;o) xx
ReplyDeleteleuk topje, en die schoenen <3 ben zo jaloers dat jij ze wel hebt en ik niet, haha!
ReplyDeleteI want to wear this. Right now. You do casual really well, and yeah, I know, a fashion-person's casual is way different than normal person casual, and I like that fact. My favorite part is the top...but the shorts are a close runner-up! Levi's FTW.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
what a casual look and look at those amazing legs! how fabulous are they, such a big fan of the loafers! i have always been attracted to leopard and loafers. so much in love with your top, crochet tops are the best. you are so right about the casual and fashionista casual look! but i must say in the weekends it is very casual and the only difference! i am sitting in a pretty expensive sweatsuit! but it is still a sweatsuit! your cat reminds me of a character, it think it was dicky dick
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