I am absolutely completely in love with this look, I wish I could dress like this everyday and not get bored. If I didn’t have a blog and wouldn’t feel compelled to change it up every once in a while, I probably would wear an outfit like this one every day. Cute, retro, girly, but with a bit of street cred added by the masculine shoes and The Beatles t-shirt. This just feels so totally me. When you’re a fickle fashion fan like me, you can sometimes feel like you’re forever searching for that ONE look. I feel like I’ve found it for now in the hair and make up department (eyeliner + subtly colored lips and messy Alexa style medium length hair), but clotheswise I can’t seem to settle as easy. Right now my inspiration is definitely retro, but I can’t seem to settle on a decade. All I know is that the eighties don’t work for me, haha. This is sort of my attempt to merge my favorite styles into something that feels quite current, like something Alexa Chung would wear: longer hemline (fifties), brogues + a bow headband (sixties) and a band T (nineties). The bag seems sort of random when I look back at this look, this outfit would’ve looked better with a dark brown or black bag, but I would be crazy if I’d go and retake this just because the bag isn’t perfect. I do love this Alexa bag knockoff though, it’s part of the new S/S 2011 H&M collection. I just couldn’t resist, and at 19.95, why try?
Anyway, I’m in love with this look.
About my life: I was supposed to be going to a goodbye party for some friends that are leaving to study abroad next semester, but I missed out because of the crazy snowfall here. I’m all kinds of frustrated :( at least I was looking good. Lesigh.
tshirt, bag: H&M
tights: Pimkie
shoes, skirt: vintage
headband: magazine freebie
I also have a question for my regular readers: do you guys enjoy reading my little outfit/day descriptions or would you like me to start doing posts about topics? Like an inspiration post, or a christmas wishlist, or weekly links to new favorite blogs or anything like that? Do you find my blog boring or lacking a certain something? Tips? Ideas?
PS: Don’t forget to check out my olsenboye contest entry and my winter wonderland contest entry- and fave them if you love them!
That is a great look - very Alexa Chung indeed and the bag is fabulous!
ReplyDeletexoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com
Deze outfit vind ik écht heel tof! Dat tshirt is superleuk!
ReplyDeletePersoonlijk vind ik het wel leuk dat een outfit afgewisseld wordt met bijvoorbeeld een wishlist of kleine inspiratiepost!
Love the shirt!! and can I steal your shoes?! haha :D
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Aiee! Don't change a thing! Keep doing what you're doing! I love your blog!
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Very cool outfit! I totally love that skirt :]
ReplyDeleteSuper cute outfit! I love that skirt, and I also love the Beatles, so I'm totally adoring your shirt. Glad you found something you like--that's all that matters!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to your blog before, but I like what you're doing with it! Outfit of the day posts are always my favorites. Don't change a thing! :)
love, love, LOVE. This outfit is amazing. Seriously love the combo. seriously. love.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love what your are doing. Perfectly content with outfit posts. Keep it up :)
Holly
http://hollykeenan.tumblr.com
Oh my gosh, you have no idea how lovely this outfit is! I'm going to post it tomorrow morning for my modest inspiration on http://rubyeyedokapi.tumblr.com because it's awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is so perfect, & I love how you paired it with the Beatles tee. I have so many band tees from when I was a teenager and that's all I wore... Now I have some inspiration for wearing them now!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful skirt. I like how you are wearing it too!
ReplyDeleteI'm having major skirt envy over here! LOVE this outfit, I agree that it's the perfect combination of looks in one! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, I am your newest follower :) xo
ReplyDeletethis is so cute!
ReplyDeletei loooove how you matched up the tshirt with the vintage skirt, it looks so fresh!!
ReplyDeletelove your blog, i'm a new follower!
Carrie
In the Hammock Vintage
I looove this look, that skirt is so pretty especially with the band tshirt!! Definatly a great look. I love your blog, and outfit posts. But trying other things can be fun too
ReplyDeletexJennaD
You look awesome in this get-up, like a rock n roll nerd! That's the best kind of rock and the best kind of nerd, by the way.
ReplyDeleteAs for blogging, I struggle with these questions as well, but for now it's mostly just outfit posts til my readership and photoshop skills increase!
Your outfits are god enough for me!
xo
Laurel
hee hee I said "god enough" instead of "good enough"...either way, I guess!
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit! Totally going to copy you! hahaha! I love your blog, but I think it would be awesome to see anything extra from you! Your perspective and writing is very interesting...
ReplyDeleteyup, this is reeeeally cute!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE skirts with t's :)
you look so cool and effortless. anything with a tee shirt wins my heart!
ReplyDeleteThere's something unique about this outfit! we love it! this sets the 60s/70s/80s looks - so cute!
ReplyDeleteCheers, B & Liv
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B L I V B O O K: darling&diva ♥
Leuk, helemaal retro geïnspireerd ^^
ReplyDeleteEn de blog is leuk, maar meer variatie is altijd tof.
love it!! & thnx for the comment!! :)
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I like the bag with it. I really do think this look suits you a lot, but I love how much you mix up your looks. I love your outfit posts a lot, its your blog you do what you want. You're an interesting writer and I always like your posts on Chictopia so maybe a trend based post now and then or something would be cool. But im like you and never know if I should post more, and when I do I never keep what I do regular haha. Anyway long ramble, love the outfit ;)
ReplyDeleteScrapbook de la Emma
Love this outfit! I think The Beatles t-shirt completes it x
ReplyDeleteLovely look...I would wear it the same as you!
ReplyDeleteI see you think about a new blog concept? I like the mixture: Outfit posts mixed with personal things and thoughts. I think a blog is a personal dairy..or a mind in pictures and text.
I choose to close my old blog to start a new one which is so much more me. There will be more topics than fashion..because I love to write about so many things in life. Hope you visit it too. Would love to hear your oppinion..it's in German but I installed a translation function.
My new URL is: www.walkingbetweenthelines.blogspot.com
Super outfit! The skirt, the t shirt, the bag.. all looks great :) x
ReplyDeleteZ'on rok staat u echt mooi! Ik heb die tas in het groen, hij's verslavend!
ReplyDeleteTot snel op mijn blog =)!
Love Cindy
Wow I love the skirt!!!!!!! nice match with the tee, so funny! and lovely shoes as always!
ReplyDeleteDat tshirt is echt te gek!
ReplyDeleteIk vraag me af waarom ik zoiets nooit in de H&M vind! :(
x Krizia
www.krizia-shark-attack.blogspot.com
I love love love your outfit, uber cute and definitely one of my favourites. your blog is fantastical.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comments on my blog (Wunderlust) xxx
Supergave outfit! Ben helemaal verliefd op je schoenen!:P
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great the way it is:) I look forward to your daily looks everyday and your posts about your real life in Belgium is pretty awesome too.
ReplyDeleteI think you should blog what you want, after all it's your blog and you have to enjoy what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I love this look, I love the 50's style skirts, though I don't think they suit me, I'm too short. It certainly suits you.
Love The Beatles t-shirt too, I'm a big fan.
I already like what you do A LOT. I think your unique voice and style, outfit photos plus your usual funny ramblings on your life, going out or what inspires you...all of that is already a lot of fun to read. You already do a good job at what you do, so I wouldn't change much. But that's just my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI' still stuck in Brussels as the airport was total chaos and told us to rebook for Thursday, and our original flight today left without much problems...ah the joys of travel...
xxx
YAY! Love the Beatles tee and skirt, I want to steal this look from you :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think the eights work for anyone!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about trying to find the perfect style that works for you though. I think this outfit looks lovely on you though. Its very retro yet modern.
♥K
you look fabulous.... but you know that already!
ReplyDeleteAmazing look!! Love the t-shirt!! xx
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I think you should blog what you want, after all it's your blog and you have to enjoy what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I love this look, I love the 50's style skirts, though I don't think they suit me, I'm too short. It certainly suits you.
Love The Beatles t-shirt too, I'm a big fan.
I love love love your outfit, uber cute and definitely one of my favourites. your blog is fantastical.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comments on my blog (Wunderlust) xxx
Dat tshirt is echt te gek!
ReplyDeleteIk vraag me af waarom ik zoiets nooit in de H&M vind! :(
x Krizia
www.krizia-shark-attack.blogspot.com
Love this outfit! I think The Beatles t-shirt completes it x
ReplyDeleteI like the bag with it. I really do think this look suits you a lot, but I love how much you mix up your looks. I love your outfit posts a lot, its your blog you do what you want. You're an interesting writer and I always like your posts on Chictopia so maybe a trend based post now and then or something would be cool. But im like you and never know if I should post more, and when I do I never keep what I do regular haha. Anyway long ramble, love the outfit ;)
ReplyDeleteScrapbook de la Emma
you look so cool and effortless. anything with a tee shirt wins my heart!
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