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| Sunday Trunk Show |
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| Halter Blouse: Limited (Similar Here and Here) Skirt: Forever 21 100% cotton, fully lined (Get it Here) Bracelets: Stella & Dot, LOFT, Forever 21 Clutch: Karen Millen Nail Polish: Zoya "Arizona" C/O Glossybox (Check it out Here) Sunnies: Guess Sandals: Charles David On Sale $30! (Get it Here) |
My closet consists primarily of two types of blouses, collared and ruffles. Anything else is lacking. While I've tried to add more bow-front and flat collar blouses, once I enter any given store my eyes deceive me into seeing otherwise. Apparently, I prefer a collar when a vast selection is presented in front of me. As for skirts, I once had tunnel vision as well, I only bought solid coloured pencil skirts. Somehow my eyes quickly evolved from tunnel vision, and stopped skirting the issue in realizing abstract chevron skirts are a necessity! Variety takes time to build in any closet! The epiphany begins when one realizes there's a lot of ________ and not enough ______.
For me, there's a lot of black and not enough color. My closet is color-coded and the black section is basically three times as big as any other section. I really need to incorporate more color into my wardrobe. I love that blouse, and $30 for Charles David sandals is a steal!
ReplyDeleteawesome skirt pattern, dear!
ReplyDeleteI do know what it feels like. it's good for your closet but very ad for wallet in fact
Lyosha
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It's a gorgeous outfit and I love the ruffle top :) I think it adds so much flair. I have a lot of black in my wardrobe despite my sunny personality. But, I just love wearing black, but I have been getting more colour and taking out things I won't wear anymore in black, so that's ok!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeletei totally lack ruffles and frills in my closet.. just a lot of straight lined basics... i love that top on you though! and the hair is just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful you ! That halter blouse is Gorgeous. The pattern of the skirt is beautiful and goes very well with the blouse.I love the way you have tied your hair in these photographs. And as usual,love your Guess Sunnies, they stand out.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day,
loving the outfit especially the top,you always nailing the look,giving me something to look forward to,stay cute
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the sandals are amazing!! :)
ReplyDeletexo, hanna
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I LOVE that ruffle on you! You look like a sexy senorita xo
ReplyDeletei adore the print on your skirt bessie! its a great take on the chevron print - and it goes wonderfully with the texture of your ruffled blouse. and your new sunnies are perfect on you - they look great.
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Wow you look chic!
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So so so true. I started my blog once I realized I had forty two bagillion short sleeved, solid colored t-shirts, and not much else. Now I'm actively adding collared shirts in particular, and loving it!
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I'm not sure if I like the top or the skirt more. They're both fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove the top and the pattern on the skirt is great! Nice look!
ReplyDeletethat blouse has got to be like a staple piece! and that skirt is fab!
ReplyDeleteLove the blouse! You love details and that collar definitely makes a fab statement!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to add more patterns and have done a pretty good job so far!
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I love the shirt
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In mine I would have to say too much black and not enough color or too many jeans and not enough anything else... lol I do buy a lot of stuff with pleats tho too so maybe too many pleats as well. I love the top super cute and it being backless makes it super nice for summer!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! I just love that blouse and the skirt. The print on that skirt is so pretty.
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
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So Love this outfit! Your skin looks like porcelain! Beautiful! x Marina
ReplyDeleteThis blouse is very feminine and flatering. You look so chic in it!!
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Patricia
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I love seeing you all dolled up, Bessie! I love the shape of your skirt and the chevron print is so cute. I tend to gravitate towards the same types of clothes too (ex: my stripe obsession) and have to make a conscious effort to buy other things!
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That top is so beautiful. I really want to try and find a similar one!!
ReplyDeleteBessie you look so glam! I love the whole ensemble & you've striked the perfect balance with the accessories.
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Love both the skirt and blouse.
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My blouses mostly have button-down collars. :D
ReplyDeleteI was right, it was no gamble.
That skirt is phenomenal!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe top is divine.. I'd save it for the special occasion (what?):) Looking hot!
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Your Blouse is so amazing! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd your nail polish is wonderful :)
Have a nice day :)
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Very elegant outfit and you carry it with such an elan :)
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I absolutely adore your blouse.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Bessie, and I think I'm still stuck in the solid colored pencil skirt phase and need to step out of it asap! BTW, you look like Audrey Hepburn with your hair up in a bun! Absolutely beautiful! BTW, thanks a bunch for sharing such wonderful tips on what might be the best light for better quality pics and for recommending Lisa's blog and referring my blog to her, those tips are really helpful ! You indeed are a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit for a night out!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful :) This collar is very interesting :)
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I really like your skirt and I know what you mean. There is definitely a lot of one thing and a lack of another in my closet as well. I am in the process of working on that though.
ReplyDeleteI love the top and it can be dressed up or down! I like the way you've styled it here! I tend to wear a lot of solid colors and don't have many prints. I'm working on that!
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I absolutely adore this look! Do you ever NOT look fabulous!!!
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Ok, I'm in love with your skirt! I need to see if I can track this one down!
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt- great colours
ReplyDeleteI love the shirt you are very cool
ReplyDeleteYou tricked me! I thought this was the Bebe ruffled top...haha. Love this one too...especially with the adorable skirt! Really love your hair styled this way :)
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such a elegant and feminine look, bessie. love the details both on the top and the skirt... love how you wore your hair up. :)
ReplyDeletehave a great week, bessie!
oOoOooOOOooo...i ALMOST got this skirt when i saw it on f21.com! and now i want it even more! SO cute!
ReplyDeletexoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
You look absolutely gorgeous, loving the top!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I love this outfit! The skirt is sooooooooo fab!
ReplyDeleteLove the pleating detail on that shirt!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely is that skirt...gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt, not sure about the ruffle neck halter top. I hate having to wear halter neck or strapless bras and going braless is not now adviseable!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the nailpolish and skirt. You look stunning! Great blog! x
ReplyDeleteNice outfit. Especially your blouse. So cute!
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I LOVE that skirt!!! Great for you to open your eyes to new details on clothes!
ReplyDeleteU look gorgeous!!!! I wish I had all your clothes in my CLOSET in my size of course! lol
ReplyDeletevery glam!
ReplyDeletei have an overload of button up shirts, love them and will probably be the lady at the nursing home with a signature look of them lol
brett
It's so funny how we gravitate toward one type of thing when there are so many options but I think people get overwhelmed with too many choices. I banned myself from buying any more blue clothes because that's all I was buying and now I've just been buying everything in coral. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a chic outfit and you look absolutely stunning. Your hair is so elegant too!
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Rachel
The top is so arty!!! Very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!!!
Kate
http://charlottehouse22.blogspot.kr/
Love the details on that blouse, also love the fact that it can transition nicely from day to night.
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5th&6th
Gorgeous outfit! Love the way you styled your hair.
ReplyDeletexo Jo
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Love the shirt. It's so true how easy it is to get comfortable in certain styles and miss what else is out there.
ReplyDeletelove the ruffles on that top though i normally shy away from such details. the print on that skirt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun top!! love it!
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You look really amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic, I love the skirt, I think I will stop by f21 asap :)) I love how you style it with a ruffles top,I have the same one but it not look good on me.
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Christy
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I am the exact opposite - no collars, no ruffles. I am uber-simple when it comes to my style. I wish I had more collars and ruffles, though! Want to trade? :)
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ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and I LOVE IT! You have such a great sense of style and your photos are amazing. I'm totally loving this outfit. It's fun and elegant. I need some ruffles in my closet!
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Oh my epiphany came the other day when I was looking for a polka dot top to go with my skirt. I not only found 1 top but 5 black with white polka dot tops that would've worked for my outfit!!! I must say, at least they were all cut a little differently so that makes it ok (right?)
ReplyDeleteI am on the hunt for more printed tops or skirts...haven't braved the printed pants yet.
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Alice
it's sexy :)
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i'm soo in love with your top!!
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You look fantastic!!!<3
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That ruffles top is a must-have! If only I've that to wear for my SK-II event this Friday.........
ReplyDeleteWell, hello, gorgeous! I must say that I don't have almost any blouses in my closet, I guess I don't have a blouse-appropriate torso: I'm still looking for the cut that will look good on me lol And you most definitely look fantastic!
ReplyDeletexx Ivana
Macarons and Pearls
You look stunning! I love that skirt and that amazing blouse!
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Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/
Looking very gorgeous indeed, Bessie! I know what you mean by tunnel vision. I am definitely stuck in my ways when it comes to blazers. I realise I don't own any proper coats that aren't blazers. Strictly speaking, I'm still waiting for my epiphany!
ReplyDeleteI know exatcly what you mean, but good thing you've broken out of it !
ReplyDeleteI really love the halterneck on you. Looks absolutely gorgeous.
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oh I definitely like what you're wearing here! classy skirts like that are my favourites too, when I go to work. and I also have to say those Guess sunnies look good on you!
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Beautiful blog and photos :)
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ah an epiphany..who knows when it strikes...love the pleated detail and the skirt and those shoes are to die for!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this outfit! That top it just amazing. And that skirt looks absolutely fabulous on you.
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justyn
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You look absolutely gorgeous! Love that skirt :)
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ReplyDeleteI feel royalty in these pictures :)
ReplyDeletenice shirt !
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I'm the total opposite. My eye rarely goes to a ruffled collar. This one is super cute on you though. I can see why you like them, they look great on you.
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love the printed skirt! that is so funny you have the same top :D
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I am hell busy nowadays :) btw loved ur dress and style here..which lippie ur wearing?
ReplyDeletei love the combination!! ur black top makes the skirt pop and the skirt also makes the ruffles look amazing! beautiful look!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute outfit bessie, love the sexy back and the ruffles!
ReplyDeletecute skirt. I have tons of button down shirts
ReplyDeleteHaha and I thought why was this post titled Ëpiphany till i read the very last line.
ReplyDeleteLook at that sexy back! Woot!
The detailing on blouse is gorgeous, as well the print/color combo of the skirt. Look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am a black/dark shirt type a girl, slowly but surely I am changing that.
you look so classy and beautiful! i love the bun in your hair, really puts everything together :) loved you blog dear, i'm following via bloglovin now <3 you have a new fan here! :) Love * Monstros no Armário
ReplyDeletechic and elegant, just as you are.. your clothes describes you! there's a lot of sheer tops in my closet, but in my case is the weather!!! i wish i had more cute jackets and boots, but again, i live in Puerto Rico :/
ReplyDeletehappy week!
teresa
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Oh my, you have been really putting great outfits with F21 items, I have not been there in quite a while. I love that skirt Bessie! I'm a really fond of ruffles and pleats. Enjoy your week dear.
ReplyDeleteYou have a knack for pairing great outfits, you look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great look, this skirt is amazing on you! I have the same problem with collecting similar pieces in my closet, need to expand into new silhouettes and shapes soon:)
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Love that print and the colors!! looking gorgeous :D
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this is amazing! you definitely got the million dollar look spot on. :)
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Oh my.... I love the ruffled details of the top....& the skirt is so FAbulous!
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You look great!! Love your skirt!
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This look is one of my favorites. I love the details of the top with the print of that skirt!
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