Monday, October 1, 2012

Paillettes and Tie Dye

express paillettes embellished sweatshirt

louis vuitton epi speedy 25


h&M tie dyed jeans


casual style fashion
Paillettes Sweatshirt: Express (Get it Here)
Shirt: Banana Republic  (Get it Here Save 35% code: thankyou)
Jeans: H&M  (In Stores, $34.90)
Rings & Bracelet: Forever 21
Watch: Fendi
Sunnies: Guess
Shoes: Pelle Moda
Handbag: Louis Vuitton Epi Speedy
If I had to guess, the Express located on Michigan Avenue has to be one of the most profitable locations in their store portfolio.  It.is.ALWAYS.busy!  A few weeks ago, they were offering 30% off the entire store, and the Fall items had just arrived so I'll let you imagine the scene, AND it was a Friday night after work....  I was just about to walk out of the store empty handed when I came across what looked like a leopard pattern scarf constructed by sequins (see it here).  Turns out, they were sweatshirts, hidden behind a bunch of tee-shirts!  I saw the 2 variations, decided I needed the paillettes version, and marched myself into line!

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95 comments:

  1. LOVE THIS LOOK! SO chic<3

    www.veryhoney.com

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  2. I adore this look Bessie! It's so different and unusual but it suits you perfectly, I love it.

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  3. Love those jeans and sweater, you look gorgeous
    http://shana-style.blogspot.com

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  4. I think you have a little rocker side to you Bessie. I love the jeans and the sweatshirt. Very cool :)

    Also, a friend of mine just went to Chicago and took the tour bus. The tour guide said the American Girl store is the most profitable. Who knew dolls could be so profitable! Ha ha

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  5. This is a great look - and I'm really loving your haircut, too. The Express is downtown SF is always crowded, too. It used to be one of my favorite places to shop, but I haven't been back there in awhile.

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  6. So chic!!!! :)

    http://bellezarealspain.blogspot.com.es/

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  7. Love the top, so pretty and edgy at the same time :)

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  8. i love cute sweatshirts like that... i saw a real cute one with beading at jcrew, but so pricey... waiting for the sale!! :P

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  9. That haircut really suits you! Very edgy and chic! And yes I do live that Express on Michigan Ave!

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  10. you're looking beautiful, al always. i love your style and your blog.

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  11. Looking gorgeous, as usual! Lovely sweater, and I specially like those tie die pants! Perfect!!!!

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  12. Love this sweatshirt! I've been looking for one similar to layer this winter. Love how you styled it with the tie dye pants and black blouse! Definitely pulls it all together!

    -Tiffany
    http://stylesidebar.blogspot.com/

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  13. Love these photos and your outfit is so pretty. I really love your sweater.

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  14. That was a smart & chic buy Bess....the pailettes sure look one of a kind & lovely!!!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  16. Your sweater is really cute! YOur outfit is so modern and lovely! :)

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  17. Bessie I love this! It's edgy, modern and cool - you look amazing xo

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  19. Love it!

    creamyclothes.blogspot.com

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  20. i love that sweater~ so perfect, and i can't get enough of your new do. you look amaze woman! xO!
    www.thehautecookie.com

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  21. What an edgy sweatshirt! Love it with the tie die pants!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  22. Lovely sweater!! I like how you have paired it with the jeans and th shirt!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  24. This is such a wonderful sweater! Love it.! Your hair looks great in the these photos.

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  25. Those heels rock!

    http://theleatherskirt.blogspot.com/

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  26. Adore the sweater Bessie, we don't have this store in the UK, so I'd never heard of it before.
    Happy Monday Hun xoxo
    http://www.intotheblonde.com/

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  27. Love this sweater and the jeans look great on you! Don't know if I could pull this look off, but you did a great job!

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  29. The sparkles make the sweatshirt so fun and glam! I love a good sale too :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Win a chain link necklace + Chanel print!

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  30. Love it, Bess! It's been a while since I stopped by and I totes LOVE the new do!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights
    the shop of worldly delights

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  31. Hello dear, like this?
    I want to wish you a great week.
    Congratulations on your blog, I like it a lot.
    is very beautiful.When you have time come and visit my blog too

    http://couturetrend.blogspot.it/

    I'm on facebook too, with a page refreshed all day.

    http://www.facebook.com/couturetrend1

    I hope your visit, Kisses

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  32. Love this sequined shirt, Bessie, and the tie-dye pants look amazing with it!
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  33. I am loving these pants, H&M does no wrong.

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  34. One day, I'm going to pull off a look like this. Or maybe not. But I can live vicariously through you. :) You look awesome!

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  35. The paillettes on the front of your sweater are really nice. And yes, Express is having a fab, fab sale right now!

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  36. You look great!! I haven't worn tie-dye in so long and you pull it off so nicely!! :)

    xo - Sheila

    www.sheislovelyblog.com

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  37. Stunnnning look! I almost purchased both these jeans and sweater the other day without even thinking about the possibility of how awesome they would look together...hmmmm :)

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  38. I love your look, very unique and interesting like a rock star. I love how casual yet composed you look in this outfit, great styling ! I have seen only a very few fashion blogger experimenting with their looks in so many different ways and you are one of them and to me, you are the best. You have the personality and the warmth that many fashionistas lack.
    have a nice day !

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  39. Oh those jeans! The sequins! This outfit is just fabulous!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  40. Nice Paillettes shirt. Totally love it!

    x
    www.cherryfactor.blogspot.com

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  41. Thank you for your sweet comment! you have a lovely blog and I would love to follow each other. I am following you now, I hope you get a chance to follow me back

    Xo, Kelsey

    http://www.trashtotrend.blogspot.com

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  42. Wow, cool outfit! I love your jeans, they look great with that sweater :) x

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  43. That style is cool! I love your sunglasses and most of all your sweater. I want! :)

    By the way, would you be able to give me a brief introduction about 'finance'? I read it on your 'about me' section. I'm interested in it. :}

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  44. Fabulous outfit! Loveeee that sweater <3


    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella
    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com



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  46. you made such a right decision when you bought that. sequins are so cool but especially when they come with something more casual and not very shiny and fancy. something wearable like that sweater!

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  47. Love the mix of textures and patterns! So chic!

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  48. Woooow, your hair looks amazing!!!

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  49. Okay.. I probably can't getaway with wearing the pants.. but I do have a tie dye pair of roll down work out pants. They are so cute and I always get compliments. Glad it's back in style.. you look great Bessie!

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  50. You look stunning. I love the black blouse under the sequin sweater! I love your new haircut!

    XO,
    Zhanna
    www.lifeandbows.com

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  51. I love Express! This outfit is a bit different from your usual style but I like it.

    LUXESSED

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  52. Definitely loving the new hair on you :) Looking very classy :)

    katattack2000.wordpress.com

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  53. what a cool dressy sweatshirt! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

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  54. Hone you have an amazing style! I love your pants and your blouse they look so good together!

    http://so-st-yle.com/

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    1. ps. Shall we follow each other? (bloglovin, facebook etc)?

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  55. I love the entire outfit! I don't usually like sequin or tie-dye, but the pattern of both the sweater and the pants are so unique!

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  56. Hi sweety, I have a small (okay not so small) request - If I am ever in you side of the world, you have to take me shopping with you because you always find the most chic and fantastic 'separates' like this lovely sweater!

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  57. love that sweatshirt, i have similar one from BR, I got last year
    i wore the heck out of that thing and plan to do so again
    you are looking so chic and that hair...divine bessie
    brett

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  58. Express is quickly becoming one of my fave shops for fall. The sweater is really eye catching! :)

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  61. What a fun combination you have going on! I love that shirt. I definitely need one.

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  62. Love the sequins sweatshirt, so pretty ^^ The pants... I'm not a fan of but they look nice on you, well, you can pull off pretty much anything you want, no? ♥ xx

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  63. How amazing is that sweatshirt! love it paired with tiedye bottoms. It's such a funky way to do print on print.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

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  65. you look soo fabulous sweetie!!! love the top and cute hair!! :)

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  66. Loving the new doo! You look amazing per usual!

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  67. this is the second time i've seen someone wear these jeans and now i'm a little obsessed! looking fab girl ;)

    steph / absolutely-fuzzy.com

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  68. this is the second time i've seen someone wear these jeans and now i'm a little obsessed! looking fab girl ;)

    steph / absolutely-fuzzy.com

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  70. That's a very neat sweatshirt! I like the touches of glitz in it. I also really like the way you have your hair. I just got mine cut, and it turned out shorter than I wanted, but I'm trying to get creative and deal with it :)

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  71. I've been seeing a lot of the comeback of the sweatshirt lately. I really like those tie-dye bottoms, they're my favourite! :)

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  72. Love your sweatshirt - it looks so comfy & glamorous!

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  73. I really love your hair cut. I'm sure I've said it before, but it looks great on you!

    The sequins are so fun. I love an easy glamour!

    Amber's Mouthwash

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  74. lovely outfit, it looks really good on you!

    xx
    smudged-fingerprints.blogspot.com

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  75. You never disappoint with your posts! As usual, the outfit is great and the shoes are killer!

    http://www.themirroronthewall.com/

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  76. Time for layers! Your hard work paid off though, the sweater is lovely.

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  78. I like the shirt, but I'm feeling conflicted. I'm really liking new B, but I really liked previous B...I don't want to be disloyal. :)

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  79. Loving your new hair! And your sequins!

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  80. I have a black paillette sweatshirt - they are surprisingly fun! Well I guess anything with a large sequin would be fun!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  81. We were in Express around that time, but guess it was right after the sale coz the store was empty, was mad at myself for not knowing sooner. Don't have any sweatshirt yet, hope we find one we can afford soon :)

    You styled this beautifully as always, you got a rock chic vibe going on.

    xx
    5th&6th

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  82. beautiful pictures! lovee the shoes!

    www.beckspick.com

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  83. What a lovely style you have! I just loved all the photos and sure I'll be back to get some inspiration as well :)

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  84. I absolutely love your shoes!

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  85. Lucky you! I wonder what they were doing back there, hidden like that.

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  86. oooh nice. I follow u ;)
    http://superglamourousfashionavenue.blogspot.com/

    VastaaPoista

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  88. your outfit looks amazing. you are very beautiful. maybe we can follow each other if you like.

    xx
    beauthi.blogspot.com

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  89. Hi dear it's abit that i dont pass from your blog, ops...never again
    love this outfit especially your bag and the paillettes sweater
    kisses

    http://www.iloveshoppingwithfede.com/

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  90. Wow you made me do a double take? Who is this fierce Bessie? I swear your hair is just so awesome - it makes this edgy look just look perfect on you. Don't get me wrong.. I love corporate Bessie in pencil skirts, but edgy Bessie? She's fabulous too :)

    XO
    http://pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  91. Hiya doll, I may have lost weight, but I've been exercising every other day on the rowing machine that my husband and I got!! It's brilliant and not as boring as just working out sometimes, so it's trimmed me up :))) Hope you are doing well Bessie :))) x

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  93. Nice outfit. I love your pants and your shoes!

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  94. Wow, LOVE the sequined sweatshirt. Comfy yet cool and so fun!

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