Thursday, February 23, 2012

Bright and dreamy

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Collared  Top: Japan; Striped Top: Urban Outfitters; Skirt: Anthro; Shoes: c/o Blowfish

For this outfit, I layered a polka-dotted collared tee I got in Japan underneath this red striped top. I'm just going to say that I was kind of proud of myself for putting it together. It makes me wonder, what else can I wear this collar on top of? Oh, the possibilities overwhelm me. I've been wearing these flats lately (1) because they're cute and (2) because my feet hurt all the time since I've started working retail again. I've been trying to convince myself that maybe, just maybe, I can handle 4-8 hours in harmless 2-inch heels... not so, my friends. Not so.

The sun in Arizona makes me happy. I really like how bright and dreamy these photos turned out. Oh - and I got a hair cut! Thanks to my friend, Nadia, for suggesting her awesome sister as a hair stylist. I asked for a combination of Kirstin and Alexa Chung, but a tad shorter. Can you see it? Maybe?

29 comments:

JoAnn, Sidewalk Chic said...

I can't get enough of how many peter pan collars you wear -- they're so cute! Love your new haircut, it looks fantastic. 

Joanne Almonte Mason said...

1. Great outfit! 2. Loving the new do' - now you have me thinking of chopping the tresses ;)

kitsunekun said...

I just got my hair cut too!....but I did it myself so you know.....I kind of like it messy though.  I love the light in these so much! makes me so homesick.

Kitty Kerri said...

I love the collar!!  Also, loving the new haircut!!

Sandy a la Mode said...

love how you are soo bold with mixing patterns! need to learn from u!

Clara said...

Adorable outfit - you are such a pro at mixing patterns and always look so put together. I also love your new 'do - adorable!

Becca said...

I love the new hair! And I totally understand the terrible relationship between heels and working shifts at a retail store...bad idea! It's really unfortunate. 

XOXO Lindsey said...

Love this outfit! And totally jealous of the sun. I know what you mean about heels -- I would love to wear them to the store I work at, but there's no way!  Your hair is lovely! 

XOXO, Lindsey

Katherine Beckstead said...

love your haircut! it fits you so well :)

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Elaine said...

Loooooooove the new hair!!!!

Katia said...

I love wearing collared blouses under tops and letting the collar peek out! It's such a good look here, and I ADORE that skirt!

xo
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Rach Gent said...

SO CUTE. oh my gosh. the hair is beautiful! YOU are beautiful! 

love, rach.
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Trudy! said...

Oh my goodness. Your hair looks ridiculously cute. SO GOOD! And fantastic outfit as well. Plus, I feel ya on the heels ;)

brandilyn said...

i LOVE your new hair! it looks fantastic. so feminine and playful. and every time you wear that skirt i just drooooool over it.

Mr. Taylor and his Lady said...

definitely can see it! great style with the collar. and i really love the sunshine!
xo TJ

steffys pros & cons said...

gorgeous lighting and i love the collar! 
Xo,


steffy


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Claire Schoenrock said...

This collar is to die for!

Jacqueline Oka said...

That collar is sooo amazing! I'd seriously want to wear it with everything :) And your new cut is so great! I really would like to cut my hair shorter, but I always chicken out at the last minute and always end up just getting a trim. One of these days...
xo Jac
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meg said...

i about lost my breath a minute ago when i saw that you commented on my blog! get out! i have been following you for some time now and just love your style and down-to-earthness! is that even a word? i think you get the point! thanks for stopping by! 

xoxo

Jupe_Cambria said...

What a great idea...the collar makes that shirt look sooooo cute!  And I like the three patterns you have together here...looks really chic.  Love the new hair, btw.

<3 Cambria
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angela hardison said...

your hair!!! and i thought you couldn't get any cuter. i love that collar/layering too.

Jessica said...

Oh my gosh love your style! I love the pattern mixing and the fact that you put that collared shirt under there is so clever!

C. Marcia (Sequins) said...

The sun made those pictures turn out super amazing--and it's impressive, since you can totally still see the outfit perfectly. The collar-striped-shirt layering was a stroke of genius that I'll have to copy. Some blogger a while back posted a tutorial on how to make your own detachable collar, and it's actually really easy--it would probably work really well if you wanted to change it up from the lace.

Meanz Chan said...

I looooove the hair cut! So good that you did it. It looks so cute on you! We are now short hair twins :) I have been wanting to even go a little bit shorter, but I'm not sure yet! Haha, also, bravo for coming up with this awesome top combination! I love the lace collar, and I'm sure you'll find so many more ways to style it.

Cbladyalamode said...

LOVE this combo... sooo cute together!

xxx
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amberly sara said...

This outfit and layering are superb darling, love discovering that about clothes I already own, and your haircut is purrrfection! Gorgeous!! <3

Katariina said...

Hi Kristine! I love your new hairstyle, it suits you so well! I also have to say that those pictures are just amazingly beautiful! You gotta love that sunshine! ♥

♥: Katariina from http://katariinaphotography.blogspot.com

workitChristine said...

You're the best pattern mixer ever!
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Jessi said...

Love this top! the stripes look so great with the collar and i love the skirt you paired it with!
-Jessi
www.haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com