Friday, June 17, 2011

breaking rules

Tonight you get a 2 for 1 OOTD special! These photos were all taken tonight but this black dress was what I wore on Tuesday during my parking debacle except the dress was freshly ironed and I wasn't wearing the owl necklace then.  These yellow pumps from Aldo are extremely comfortable to walk in but when it came to running around the city, I wish I had been wearing flats!






My favourite part of this Topshop dress is the subtle detailing on the empire waistband and on the collar.  I love a LBD with flair!  It's an accessory zoo with my owl necklace and coiled snakes bracelet!
 
Dress- Topshop; Heels- Aldo; Necklace-Thrifted; Bracelet- A SweeT; Earrings-Vintageaption


I've already changed the rules for the 30x30 this time around.  I switched up the floral skirt worn here for this black mini which is more versatile and less "I'm bending over and oopsie I just mooned everyone!"  Because the full moon is never a good look... I love this jacket- I've only worn it once before and even though it's quite warm for the summer, I love it's colour, cut and comfort! I wore this outfit out for Vietnamese food and now I'm off to the Italian Festival- it's a night of food, culture and drinks for me!

Skirt & Jacket- Thrifted; Heels- Pierre Dumas; Clutch & Ring-Vintage; Earrings- Gifted; Nail Polish- Iced Mauve by Revlon

Lover boy brought me back these gold and white gold earrings from his work trip to California and I love their delicacy and elegance. I broke my own rules of never wearing gold and silver together but these earrings inspired me to step outside of my comfort zone and I like the end result!

This black mini has a honeycomb like pattern.

This shiny vintage clutch was my Grandmother's and I got this panda bear ring from a local antique market.
Have a great weekend and psst check out the latest post I wrote for Lilac Lingerie here.

20 comments:

  1. I love both looks - that LBD is so cute and I love the yellow pumps (even if they weren't the most idea for walking around all day)...and don't even get me started on that clutch or your super cute grey jacket!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  2. Both outfits are fab, but I especially love the first one! It's so "you"! And your owl necklace is so so cute.

    Have a lovely weekend, dear!

    P.S. In regards to your comment, no worries! I didn't even realize you used the term "the boy," so obviously it doesn't irk me when you do it at all. ;) I definitely didn't have anyone in mind in particular when writing that post, and I mostly write for entertainment, and I hope you know that! I don't mean any offense at all! :)

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  3. oh i like what you wore to the interview. love it!

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  4. I love both looks! The dress is amazing and you are right about the details on the empire waist. The owl necklace is adorable and so is that bracelet.

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  5. i love your accessories and that grey jacket. so nice! i'm following your blog now :)

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  6. Super Cute. I actually have been thing of change something out but I'm not sure yet.

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  7. Love the dress! I agree those little details are awesome, indeed. I love the yellow shoes, too.

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  8. Everything looks great. You're a walking-zoo with that jewelry!

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  9. I love this outfit!! It hits my Emily's-top-10 list I think! I also love that jacket! It's the only kind of jacket I wish I had, for years! (that and a vest)!. Kisses :)

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  10. I love both the looks, the first one is flirty & cute, the second one is a little formal & fun!
    Following you! :)

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    I LOVE your blog name,so creative! :D

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  11. Both looks are lovely!



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  12. both looks are fab. and i've just caught up on your other looks too. i'm home from nyc and sitting on the couch, watching baseball and catching up on my faves. YOU, for example. i wish san diego wasn't so far away. we could meet then. you should come to san francisco on your way home!

    keep up the 30x30. you're amazing.

    xo,
    tracy

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  13. Loved your Outfit and those yellow pumps are real eye catcher

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  14. I LOVE your style! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Good luck with your remix!!

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  15. wow, lovely accesories, lovely bag! lovely dress.....everything is sooo lovely, Em!!!!

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  16. I couldn't deter my eyes away from that coiled snake bracelet. Your yellow shoes make such a statement with your LBD!

    thanks for following me, I'm following you back :)

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  17. I really like the animal accessories you are rocking. Also, the boy did good getting you those gorgeous earrings.

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  18. Your Nana would be delighted that her bag is out and about with such a stylish grand-daughter! Mr. M. chose lovely earrings, and I have had several people in hysterics over the "losing the car" story. I have done it myself, but in a vast mall parking lot on a freezing winter night...not fun! See you soon!

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  19. I love love love that owl necklace. Too cute!

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One of my daily joys is reading the lovely comments you leave. It may take a day or two (or three, depending on how hectic life gets!) but I will stop by your slice of the blogosphere soon! xo Emily