6.12.2012

Sugar and Spice

Striped shirt dress, Jason Wu for Target. Pointed toe leather boots, Kelsi Dagger (similar- and on sale!)
Crystal necklace, DIY. Dillen 2 satchel, Dooney & Bourke.

     When first styling this dress, I steered towards cute overload: I had a bow in my hair and Betsey Johnson jewelry on. The longer I contemplated this, the more uncomfortable I felt. I've never been one to be over the top when it comes to girly styling. I know that as a blogger it is probably easier to try and style yourself in a particular "niche" with daily outfits, but I never want to dress the same way every day. Sometimes it is fun to dress up in a tulle skirt and lace and be unapologetically girly, but I'd definitely get bored doing that every day. 
      After a few accessory swap outs, I was much happier with my outfit. It's a subtle nod towards the less girly side of my style, but definitely maintains the classic feel that I prefer. Like the roses whose petals I utilized in this shoot (don't worry, they had already fallen), I like having my thorns. Even when I dress in ice cream pastels and look like the sweetest girl around, my sass is something I'll always cherish. 

8 comments:

Amelia said...

pretty, i like your choice of black accessories. it makes the pastels less saccharine while still remaining sweet

Rory said...

You are an excellent writer :) Sass is certainly something to hang on to! I love this look--the boots add edge and the crystal necklace is GORGEOUS. :)
Rory
www.WearAboutsBlog.com
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Jana K said...

I like your shoes and your dress is really pretty too :)
It's fun to be over the top girly every once and while, but things are much more interesting if you switch 'em up a bit. Haha :)

Kata said...

Beautiful outfit!!

Jelena Dimić said...

Wonderful outfit and photos! *.* I love how you added joy to them by throwing those petals, so beautiful. *.*
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Have a nice day! Kisses from Serbia! :*

Kat said...

Ahhh, Jason Wu. I missed both the launch of his collection and of the Missoni collection at Target, so I've been reduced to bidding on ebay.

The Tall Blonde Artist

Unknown said...

Cute dress; I like the stripes! :)

Elanor said...

i really enjoy the simple styling of this outfit! and every time i scroll back up to look at these photos, i fall more and more in love with this dress. ahhhh it's gorgeous, and so are you!

loving your blog more and more, lady!
xx

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