Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Outfit Post: Not Myself

I am a huge reader of fashion and street blogs, and I always see styles that I like, but am afraid to try for myself.  One of those styles was the socks-with-heels look, which looks amazing on models and bloggers with long, pretty legs, but on this pear-shaped gal?  I wasn't so sure.  I also love the grunge look, and while I've been rocking my leather jacket all fall/winter, I never tried to glam it up.

I decided to give both of these looks a try--with the same base outfit.  A simple long sleeved Anthropologie tee (that I thrifted!) and a vintage floral skirt.

Look #1:  Librarian (after one of my favorite My Morning Jacket songs)
cardigan-Charolotte Russe, tee-thrifted Anthropologie, brooch-vintage, skirt-vintage, gray fishnet ankle socks-Target, platform peeptoe heels-Michael Kors via DSW


 Look #2:  Grungy Gal (Just add red lips and a hat to cover your greasy mane. Or in my case: roots.)
 

jacket-vintage, hat-UO, harness boots-Durango, scarf-random

I felt surprisingly comfortable in both outfits, but I wore the second one to dinner, Target and the grocery store. I think it's a little more street-friendly. The platforms are saved for special occasions and the platforms-with-socks look? It may just be reserved for dress up.  What would you do, fashionable readers?  Let us know in the poll below!

xo,
Amanda



4 comments:

  1. I love using the same base outfit for two totally different looks... a good trick for those who travel a lot! :)

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  2. Thank you, Cara! I should remember my own tips...I'm terrible at packing for travel!

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  3. You're really rockin' the second look, leather jackets have been everywhere lately! (I've been wearing my black one with dresses too).

    The socks with platforms/sandals are tricky, I'm thinking of trying it come spring with some thinner, colourful socks. Maybe knee length socks with a shorter skirt would be an interesting contrast too.

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  4. very cute. I'm not too into the grunge look but I do like the outfits anyway!!

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