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| This is Misty from Across and Down a Little Bit |
I've been talking about Misty this week because of her Count up to Christmas Linky Party, but that picture is what made me stay on her site after my first visit. First of all, its hella fun that she posed mid "hands to the sky" dance. Secondly, I own that exact same blazer and I have never ever considered wearing it with a neutral top and rolled sleeves. Ever. But I thought it was a great look and determined to copy it ASAP.
So, I'm not nearly as tiny as Misty, and my jacket fits so much bigger than hers does! Plus I don't have booties so I had to sub in other neutral shoes. All together, I liked the top half but felt the bottom was a fail. So I moved onward.
As I continued reading my blog list that day I came across another picture of the SAME BLAZER. Darn it, she paired it with a neutral top too AND rolled up the sleeves! I'm always a day late and a dollar short.
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| This is Lisa at Respect the Shoes |
Hers is a great look too, so I dug out my pieces and tried again...
OOOOHHHH k. I am not a size 2, I don't own any funky blue pumps and again, my jacket looks too big and not big enough all at the same time. Still like the top half though. What to do, what to do.
Divide and conquer my friends. I kept the top, ditched both bottoms in favor more flattering boot cut ones and while this isn't the best picture ever, this next one is worse.
Here's what I learned. I really like the neutral combo and rolled sleeves. I shouldn't keep trying to wear skinny jeans. I haven't mastered how to stand yet. I really need a photographer, a hair and makeup crew, and a trip (or 50) to the gym.
Best copycat post ever, right??? Go compare at Trusty Chucks/Texas Lovebirds (sidebar link).
XO,
Alyssa
I love that blazer! Blazers are the best because you can wear them with so much! Love the look you chose :)
ReplyDeleteUmm..I think you look awesome in all three looks! I love how versatile a blazer is. Thank you for linking up again!! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out, my dear! And that blazer looks like a perfect fit and you've paired it marvelously! I love those shoes of yours too! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI seriously want you to know {and I'm being serious} - you look beautiful! Rock the skinnies, take your own photos, and keep doing what you're doing! You're absolutely perfect just the way you are!
Well, I can tell you that I don't own that blazer .. lol. But I thought you looked good in all three pics.
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So, I'm pretty sure I responded to all of you via my phone??? I hope you got my thanks!! You are lovely women and I thank you for your kind words.
ReplyDeleteI really love the look with the red jeans - you rock them and look great doing it! ;) All three looks are great. You're being way too hard on yourself, sweetie! Of course, we are always our own worst critics as women. But you look lovely and don't need to change a thing!
ReplyDeleteCC--thanks as always for your nice words. I truly appreciate them!
DeleteLOL! I loved this post. I am a new blogger and am just as hard on myself as you are (maybe harder).We will always find someone who's outfits or pictures are better than our own but it is encouraging to see that you may have thought it was a fail but as a reader I thought it was a great post and great outfit. Loved the one with the red pants. Thanks for giving me hope on my blog too. completepackagemama.com
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DeleteThank you very much. Truly, you are too kind! LOL. I'm headed over to check you out right now...I'm sure I'll run across you in the linkys. Thanks for stopping by to chat!
Alyssa
I want that blazer now! Dang. And all your looks are rockin'--too many choices! :)
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