Tuesday, March 6, 2012

water's edge





All photos by Wes Sumner
Dress: Topshop; Leather corset: Alexander Wang (similar style here); Shoes: Valentino; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Bag: Zara (similar style here); Necklace: Mynamenecklace.com (similar style here); Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, Gap leather wrap bracelet (similar style here)

I know I said this about yesterday's post, but I think these photos might actually be my true favorite. As you may know, Wes and I teamed up to shoot my Matchbook Magazine feature and when I mentioned this outfit, we both found it fitting to be shot right by the water near the Bay Bridge, in hopes that the wind would catch the skirt just right. And the wind, well, she certainly didn't disappoint! 

In other news, stay tuned later today when I announce the winner of the Breil watch giveaway! So many great entries, guys. I loved reading your comments!

And as always, thank you so much for reading! I can't express how fortunate I feel to have such wonderful readers like yourself! It truly makes my day, every day. 

UPDATE: The winner of the Breil watch giveaway is Nicole from Giraffe Legs! Nicole, I'll be emailing you shortly! Congratulations!
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72 comments:

  1. Style-PursuitMarch 6, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    The leather corset makes me think of Taylor Tomasi Hill... She probably sported something similar a while ago.. :o) Either way, it's awesome!

    x

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  2. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    this outfit is gorgeous! love the contrast between the white silk and black leather!

    style-extraordinaire.com

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  3. Jolie JouelMarch 6, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Those bows look like melting wax...in a really cool, awesome way! Love them.

    joliejouel.blogspot.com

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  4. Lace and TulleMarch 6, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I love the outfit!!! the leather corset is amazing!!

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  5. Tinacious MeMarch 6, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    love the corset!
    WWW.TINACIOUS.ME ~ WWW.TINACIOUS.ME

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  6. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I now need a leather corset!

    ~Heather

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  7. NataliMarch 6, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Amazing dress and heels! This is simplicity at it's best!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

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  8. The Fancy TeacupMarch 6, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    The word "wow" pretty much sums up this look. The contrast of the leather and chiffon looks so beautiful. And those shoes are killer!

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  9. UberfettMarch 6, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Loooove this! Longing for summer..

    http://uberfett.com

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  10. DanaMarch 6, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Those shoes are awesome. And you're right - the backdrop and the wind worked perfectly.

    http://bigcity-farmgirl.blogspot.com/

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  11. NikkiMarch 6, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I love your outfit as usual:) Xx

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  12. GiovannaMarch 6, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Love love love this dress with the corset! So chic!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  13. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Well styled, as usual.

    belladonna2.blogspot.com

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  14. RoryMarch 6, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    gorgeous dress! that leather corset adds edge to the otherwise girliness! <3
    Rory
    www.WearAboutsBlog.com
    Follow me on CHICTOPIA

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  15. NuhaMarch 6, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    this outfit is definitely at the top of my list. i'm a sucker for anything flirty and flowy, and adding the leather corset is absolute perfection. love love love!

    http://nuhasofiyan.blogspot.com

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  16. KimberlyMarch 6, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    The perfect mix of hard & soft makes this outfit stunning! :)

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  17. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Great shots!

    www.thepursesnatcher.net

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  18. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Stunning!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  19. Style ServingsMarch 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful photos, and such a cool look!!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  20. The Gambrel FamilyMarch 6, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    gorgeous photos! I love this outfit and the setting for these photos is amazing!

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  21. Krystin LeeMarch 6, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    You looked gorgeous in this spread - and the outfits were amazing! You're such an inspiration girly!
    Krystin
    Suburban Faux Pas

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  22. Champagne Cocktails, Cashmere DreamsMarch 6, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    love love love the Topshop dress! I was debating on whether or not to purchase and you have convinced me!

    http://champagnecocktailscashmeredreams.blogspot.com

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  23. Stephanie HadrathMarch 6, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Love the dress!!!
    xxx
    stephaniehadrath.blogspot.com
    shbyhadrath.blogspot.com

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  24. The Suburb ExperimentMarch 6, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Everything is soooo gorgeous. If I had any photographs of myself that looked like this, they'd be framed somewhere in my house. :) Love the dress, corset, and shoes.

    Jenn
    The Suburb Experiment

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  25. AzaharaJStyle (lost in Palma)March 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    wonderful pics
    kisses
    AJS

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  26. La Petite OlgaMarch 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Another gorgeous outfit and such beautiful photos!

    xx Olga
    La Petite Olga

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  27. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesMarch 6, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    These photos are amazing! you are SO beautiful! xo Nikki

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  28. CollectionsMarch 6, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Gorgeous. I love that corset.

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  29. MagdaMarch 6, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    dress , clutch and shoes are great :)

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  30. NadiaMarch 6, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    So gorgeous, that corset was made for you!

    -Nadia from:
    theunsuperficial.blogspot.com

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  31. JoMarch 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    This is my favorite look so far. I love the corset!

    xo Jo

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  32. jasMarch 6, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    you look, in-credible!

    http://forallthatjas.blogspot.com/

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  33. Kasia Kwiecień / www.fashionbranding.plMarch 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    wow! You look amazing! shoes are so pretty :)

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  34. alison*elleMarch 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    These photos are gorgeous! I love how the corset looks over that dress and the Valentino heels are amazing.

    xo, alison*elle

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  35. Christina Sophia GomesMarch 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    wow, great outfit! So pretty :) :)

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  36. Becoming RefinedMarch 6, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    What beautiful photos, love the black and white!

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  37. ellen.March 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    You look amazing! I love the chunky leather corset with the thin strap shoe and than the suprise bow on the back. You look so elegant. I love the way you put everything together and I seriously want your clutch collection. Always inspiring. Thank you!


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  38. tania@theclassicteeblog.comMarch 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    My fave! You look stunning! xx

    joiedevivre5.blogspot.com

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  39. SierraMarch 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my, these photos are amazing. I'm loving that sheer dress and the sailboats in the background make me even more anxious for summer beach days.

    http://viennawaitsblog.blogspot.com/

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  40. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    love your shoes!!!
    http://catalinawantsrice.blogspot.com/

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  41. thankfifiMarch 6, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    wow - I love how you paired these 2 pieces together, taking this ladylike dress to a whole other level. Krystal - you rock!x

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  42. Lena's BlendMarch 6, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    This is super cute one of my favorite looks so far. Love the leather corset and it's so versatile, you can do so many things with it.

    www.lenasblend.blogspot.com

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  43. Sarah SekaranMarch 6, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Great outfit, love how you added the corset!

    keepcalmandcarrylipstick.blogspot.com

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  44. AllyMarch 6, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Gorgeous dress! The corset is such an amazing and unexpected touch to this outfit and those shoes are just so fun!

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  45. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    GORGEOUS!

    xo
    Justyn
    thoughtsbyapetitebrunette.com

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  46. Friend in FashionMarch 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    SO beautiful! I adore your shoes, and the leather works perfectly!!!

    Luv,
    Friend in Fashion
    www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
    x

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  47. MollyMarch 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Love the mix of edgy and feminine! The corset is amazing!

    http://mollysmilieux.blogspot.com/

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  48. Michelle's Style FileMarch 6, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    You look amazing! Love this dress.

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  49. KsuMarch 6, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    amazing pairing, u look great! xx K
    http://styleandk.blogspot.com

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  50. Marcela CavaliniMarch 6, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I love this dress!

    I'll be glad If you visit my blog

    http://letuule.blogspot.com

    thanks!

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  51. amandaMarch 6, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    this may be the first time i've commented on your blog although i've been reading for a while. but i just gotta say, i am developing a girl crush. not creepy, just truth :)

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  52. ShannonMarch 6, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    The details of this outfit (like the leather corset) are brilliant! I absolutely love this. Perfect scenery, too.


    - Shannon
    www.shannonsometimes.com

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  53. Dear DelusionalMarch 6, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    First of all I just wanted to say that the corset it a dream.
    Second I just saw that I won the watch!!! So excited!!!!!!

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  54. SupalMarch 6, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I love the idea of a leather corset over a whimsical dress. and only you could pull off the whole visible bra thing.

    www.chevronsandeclairs.com

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  55. simplychicMarch 6, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    this is sooooooo good!

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  56. Rocks Paper MetalMarch 7, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    I love that waist cincher. Been a while since Ive tucked myself into one of those... looks more comfortable than I remember :)

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  57. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    ¡Love your style! You`re a very different lady. ;)

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  58. Jane AlisaMarch 7, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Uber chic outfit, LOVE the Wang corset. xoxo

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  59. Fashion is for idiots [like us]March 7, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    you got style & grace!
    Your blog is such an inspiration! x

    fashion is for idiots [like us]

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  60. MicaMarch 7, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Love the shoes! And the clutch :) Great pictures :)


    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  61. NikiMarch 7, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Beautiful scenery!
    Niki
    www.fashionatforty.blogspot.com

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  62. Ingrid St. JamesMarch 7, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Love Love the belt and shoes!

    http://deliberate-randomness.blogspot.com/

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  63. StylecloudsMarch 7, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Love the shoes!!! You look amazing! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

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  64. BorjanaMarch 7, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Oh my!This is probably the best I've seen from you!You should definitely do more of pics like this!;)
    Looove how you belted the dress,gotta find something similar!
    xx
    B.

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  65. Liv and IsabelleMarch 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Those pictures are absolutely beautiful and that outfit is amazing! Love the contrast with the leather.
    --Liv and Isabelle
    Blues and Shoes

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  66. Andrea ClareMarch 7, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    i love this! has a sexy edge!!!

    v

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  67. Style FootprintsMarch 7, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I like the movement in this dress, it's captured well in the third picture :) veep pretty shot

    Www.stylefootprints.blogspot.com

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  68. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I absolutely adore that Alexander Wang corset! It makes this otherwise, soft, feminine dress, edgy.

    dearsunnyvintage.blogspot.com

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  69. Steph Yt.March 8, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    fabulous otufit! the corset is stunning! :)

    xx
    -S

    http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com

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  70. AlisonMarch 9, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I love contrast between the sexy/tough leather corset and the sweet/sheer dress. And the shoes! This whole and the photography are just perfect.

    http://officealamode.blogspot.com/

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  71. Seeking StyleMarch 12, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    This is a gorgeous dress!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  72. AnonymousApril 5, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Love how the silk dress is so versatile and works perfectly with the leather corset !

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