Wednesday, February 16, 2011

welcome to the jungle







Vintage Ann Taylor dress  Grey Dog, Target knee highs/socks & bag, F21 belt & boots 

Oh hey! You know me, just flexing my guns...sorry if the awesomeness blinded you. I found this amazing silk dress where I work and instantly fell in love--the color and the fabric is absolutely dreamy. And it makes me wish I was in Jumanji, hence my "get back you tiger, before I whip you" face in the second photo.

It's my first full week back, after almost 2 weeks of snow days! Which leads me to my slow response to replies and so on. I don't want to be one of those bloggers who never answers back...so give me time. 

Another distraction....NYFW?! Favorite collections so far ( I won't bore you with a bazillion images you've already seen) :  Marc Jacobs ( "Beautiful People" is still on repeat in my head), Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, DVF, Badgley Mischka, Donna Karan, Chris Benz, Thakoon & Rodarte. 

I'm feeling some runway inspired DIYs coming soon! Any suggestions on what you want to see? 

♥

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59 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    wauw, i really like it!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I love your expression in the second pic and great jungle inspired ensemble.

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  3. CourtneyFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love the dress! The color is my favorite and the fabric looks as if it'd feel like wearing a cloud or something, haha!

    x Courtney

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  4. Flashes of StyleFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Hi! You are about to walk into class. I am waiting for you. Where are you?!? Please come, so I don't die of boredom please!

    Anyways, obviously, this outfit is great. Boots + socks is always a winning combo in my book.

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  5. RaquelFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    the dress is amazing, very jumanji indeed. that reminds me how much I like that film and how long I've been without watching it again.
    that second picture is great!

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  6. marionachicFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    very nice!!!!!!!fantastic pics:)

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  7. jamesFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    this dress is amazing, you look darling!
    almost 2 weeks of snow days? that sounds crazy! the only thing i can complain about right now is that its sprinkling outside, lol i have no clue what you went through. good to see you back! xo

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  8. I Live For ItFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    That last photo of you is STUNNING with the sun coming through!!! Wow!!!! Love it!!

    I Live For It

    Xx. Jewls and Liza

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I love your outfit:) the colouring of the dress really suits you :) and the shoes are amazing, :D
    xxx

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  10. Miss FashionFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I like the belt

    let's follow each other

    xox

    www.dontcallmyname-gaga.blogspot.com

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  11. chingFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    i hope you can do some DIY on how to put studs in shoes or shirts. :D
    looking great, you look on the second photo is fierce!

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  12. Style of Your OwnFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Your "get back tiger" picture is ridiculous--ridiculously awesome!

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  13. bmFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Nice outfit !!

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  14. Marianna PapagiannopoulouFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Hey!
    Thanks for the comment!
    This outfit rocks!
    I really like the way you wear the socks and the shoes!
    Xoxo
    Marianna
    http://nanajonesofficial.blogspot.com/

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  15. out of orderFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    that dress is so good :)

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  16. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Oh my gosh! How. cute. are. YOU?!? That dress is fabulous and with the socks and little boots....too cute! ~Serene

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  17. arttuFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    great outfit! and i can't wait to see your DIYs (:

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  18. RobynFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Between the second photo and the first line of this post, you had me. I love funny bloggers.

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  19. Rosie SavageFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I've never own a shirt dress until now, but think this one looks so flattering on you.
    Love love love it,

    Rosie x

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  20. Cindy Van DyckFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Cute dress! It looks great on you xxx

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  21. casper+pearlFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I agree putting studs on shirts/ shoes, maybe even shorts will be a great DIY. thanks for following me, I am now following you, I love your blog. And make sure that you enter my giveaway :)

    stcymargaret.blogspot.com

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  22. StephanieFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    It's like if Troop Beverly hills went to the jungle. :P Awesome dress. I'm behind on checking out the Fall '11 shows, but I just watched the Marc Jacobs and I loved it too. I love the skirts that looked liked fish scales. That would be an great DIY project to do.

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  23. Green Tea and CupcakesFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I love that last photo so beautiful and I love that shirt dress on you they are so simple but looks so amazing :)

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    That dress is a killer. I love forest green! & I've always wanted to go on a safari. Maybe I'll wear something like that when I do. hahah.

    Btw, the heart patch idea, so damn cute.
    xLily

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  25. xxFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    love this look! xx

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  26. KirstinFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Oh I love these pretty sunny photos! Gorgeous! I have a question for you my dear, I am loving your blog design, how did you do it? Haha, my blog needs a revamp and I'm looking for tips and tricks, particularly how you did the cute menu tabs at the side. It is such a time consu

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  27. KirstinFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Gorgeous sunny outdoor photos! The light is perfection! I love your blog design and I'm looking to revamp my blog so I'm wondering if you have any tips or tricks? I know it is such a time consuming thing but how did you do your adorable menu tabs and change the font of your blog roll? No worries if you don't have time to answer, just thought I'd say how pretty it was!

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  28. Michelle ElizabethFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I love your quote from lord of the Rings on your header. It's a great one!
    :)

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  29. R&R: Writing Our StoryFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love the dress! Looks so comfortable too.. I am really into olive green right now.

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    wow beautiful pics!
    where did you take those photos? the background is so beautiful
    nice outfit too, so model off-duty style, love it :)
    btw, i just noticed those quotes from LOTR that you put on the top/bottom of your blog. i'm touched, such great words

    Castor Pollux

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  31. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    That dress is so awesome! And I love your socks, and how the color goes so well with your dress. Oh, and that second photo is awesome! :)

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  32. Julie IlianaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I love everything about this outfit! and I like the background/where you took these pics! wish there was more of that around here, boohoo! anyway, lovely blog! :)

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  33. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    still need to watch MJ, MMJ, and rodarte! love this dress on you girl, treasured vintage finds are just the best. super cute photos! and um THANK YOU for having my link in your sidebar, I am sooo flattered! I love reading your blog!

    xoxo

    PS they miiiiight have to kick you out of school for bringing those guns... :P

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  34. Manon MargarethaFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Thank you !
    That's true, it breaks the whole girly and cute thing a little, wich is good I think (:.
    Your outfit is fabulous, like always !
    x

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  35. Jen HaHAFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Awesome gun show shot! I bet you'd look cute with a safari hat!

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  36. RosyFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    nice belt!^_^

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  37. Sabrina TassiniFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    what a cute blog and your style is awesome really!!:)come and visit mine and follow each other?:)i'd be happy!
    kiss

    patchworkporter.blogspot.com

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  38. The Merry TravellerFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Haha one of the pictures with you holding a "whip" makes it look like you are training a wild tiger! But i love the dress, it looks chic just on its own!

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  39. Silvia NegrettiFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Amazing dress, so classy!
    love the belt too!
    xoxo
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  40. eelectroCuteeFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    awesome dress..!! I kind of want it.. hahahaha

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  41. LeaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I used to have nightmares about that movie as a child... but you look cute :)

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  42. SaraFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    You are so damn cute!!!! How do you find such amazing clothes?? I love the shirt you are wearing in the last post too!

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  43. oomph.February 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    i love, LOVE this shirt dress!

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  44. Instant FlowersFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Haha oh oh, your dress is awesome and I really love the combination :) I just found out your blog, it's really cool! I'm following you now!

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  45. KimFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Wooow that dress is silk? amazing - such a sturdy shape but such delicate fabric. Can't wait for the runway DIYs!

    xx Kim
    Paper Bird Love Songs

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  46. Claudia PaolaFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    That's a really great dress- I love the color and the pocket details. Hehe- the second photo was the perfect pose to show it off, too!

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  47. softspokenFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    man oh man - i love your dress! it's just perfect with the socks and oxfords.

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  48. kate maggieFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Love the colors in this outfit. so perfect! Your hair makes me weak in the knees too. Jealous!! xo

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  49. HazelFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    HAHAHA love the face on the second photo! you really did look like you're ready to whip some tiger's ass! :))

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  50. CharmaladeFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Man, I'm so behind on blogging and commenting! I mean, all I've pitifully done so far is try to keep a relatively regular update on my own, but I do miss commenting on tons of others. >< I do gotta say though, I love that you referred to Jumanji when you wore this dress. Because a) the dress suits you so well and b) I have fond memories of the Jumanji movie, as terrifying as it was and still is.

    Toast with Charmalade

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  51. February 18, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I love this dress!

    Emma
    TheSidewalkIsMyRunway

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  52. Swedish FashionistaFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    That outfit suit you really well! love the military touch it's amazing! I'm now following you and would love you to do the same!

    Keep in touch // Swedish Fashionista

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  53. LoriFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Wow, that dress is silk. How very nice. Lovin' that belt.
    Check out my cowl scarf give-away!

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  54. Fashionable RoseFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    i love this vintage dress!! i am looking for something similar for spiring! i love the color!!

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  55. thingsIloveFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Lovely pictures! I like your hair so much.

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  56. Jardin de la ModeFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Stunning! Love your dress!
    You're really pretty!
    x

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  57. .February 19, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Nice outfit and amazing photos! Thankyou for the lovely comment xx

    http://fashionbabesfashiondaydream.blogspot.com

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  58. chermelleFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Amazing outfit, and your hair looks perfect! :)
    Really like your blog.

    Stop by mine sometime
    http://carolinehermannscloset.blogspot.com/

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  59. Laura MullinsFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    cool dress! i love the lighting in these photos... and i think all of your DIYs are great (:

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