Wednesday, January 20, 2010

stripes strike again






Yes. Stripes again. I couldn't help myself though. I recently got this gold embellished brocade print skirt at Forever 21 and loved how it looked next to my striped t-shirt dress from H&M. Match made in pattern mixing heaven.

My first instinct for layering (as we're supposed to get a huge storm that promises power outages!) was to grab for my black boyfriend blazer, but rethought it once I spotted my trench coat on the bottom of a pile of clothes. Lately, I've been rocking the trench a lot more and love how ladylike and reporter-esque I feel in it.

Finally, I am about to commence the video fun for the hair tutorial, in t-minus 5 minutes once this curling iron heats up. Be afraid, people. Be very afraid.

Happy Wednesday!

Shirt: Black and white striped t-shirt dress, H&M
Skirt: Gold embellished brocade print skirt, Forever 21
Tights: Black sheer tights, Target
Shoes: Black cage heels, Beacon's Closet
Jacket: Trench coat, Old Navy
Sunglasses: Vintage Donna Karan cat eye sunnies

39 comments:

  1. I love this outfit, I love that skirt :) beautiful x

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  2. Great outfit! I recently noticed I had a lot of stripes in my closet too, I'm trying not to wear them!

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  3. you can never go wrong with a trench and some stripes

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  4. I love the trench. I need to get one for myself.

    http://cequiminspire.blogspot.com/

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  5. this skirt is so gorgeous and doesn't look like h&m at all. love everything you've paired it with. xx

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  6. Love your look. Stripes always work. The skirt is the best!

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  7. Stripes never fail! I love the green skirt you paired it with. It makes things more interesting and the trench...so classy!


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  8. Oh LOVE the stripes. You look gorgeous. The whole outfit is adorable.

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  9. I love the pattern mixing! That trench is fab too!! :)

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  10. Love the skirt!! Cant wait for the video!!:)

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  11. Never get rid of the stripes :)
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  12. That skirt is amaaazing! I've been on the hunt for a good trench forever.. Old Navy, eh? I'll be sure to check there next!

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  13. What a great trench! I love the length of it.

    Sabrina Marie
    www.nesteddesign.blogspot.com

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  14. Great find with the skirt! Can't wait to see the tutorial.

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  15. Love this combination, with the olive skirt, stripes and trench. Gorgeous :)

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  16. amazing.
    i love your style.
    cool glasses and skirt.
    xxx

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  17. I'm loving the stripes and floral patterns together! And I agree - the trench was the perfect touch!

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  18. Oh wow, I love that skirt and belt combo!! Also a fan of the mixing of patterns.

    Dea
    www.beachfloatabroad.blogspot.com

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  19. Ain't no shame in rocking stripes multiple days... it's the new black, really...

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  20. this would've looked awesome with a crop light denim jacket

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  21. Love the look.

    ...but where's the belt and your jewelry from?

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  22. That brocade skirt is fantastic. I adore this look!

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  23. beautiful outfit! i love the different patterns and colors. something i could see myself wearing :)

    love,

    Meg @ www.strawberriesandlace.blogspot.com

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  24. I love the trench coat! You're like, a super chic spy haha!

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  25. I love this skirt! Would love to see the cat eyes, do they have a floral pattern on them?

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  26. i love your skirt!

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  27. You def. show how to mix and match whats in your closet.

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  28. Hii Krystal! I love stripes! I can seriously wear stripes all the time. :) But then my blog would have the same pictures over and over! <3

    -xtina

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  29. lovin the mix!

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  30. I'm in love with your trench! Great!

    I'd like to exchange our link! Are you interested?

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  31. I love your trench coat! That skirt is also amazing. I'm really looking forward to the hair video!

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  32. that skirt has a GREAT pattern. Love how you mixed it with the stripes.

    xo, Kim www.crowded-closet.com

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  33. I love that skirt !
    http://www.wykm.blogspot.com ;) I just start it

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  34. You have just about given my enough encouragement to go to F21. I never see all the cool things that others see there and thought it was because maybe ours was no good. But obviously I just need to look harder. You are so right about the stripes and the trench. can't wait to see your video too!

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  35. Oooh. I'm excited to see your tutorial! Great skirt!

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  36. Amazing skirt. And I'm a sucker for a good trench. This makes me wish I'd bought the striped top I was contemplating. It would look great with the trench I have.

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