Monday, August 20, 2012

Under the Collar



The weather unexpectedly cooled down this weekend - not to the point of needing a jacket, but it was definitely breezy enough to require some light layers.  As I spent time in my closet debating what to wear to church yesterday, I stumbled upon this blouse-over-dress combination.  And I couldn't resist adding my new metal necklace, which created a layered collar effect & further emphasizes the buttoned-up, demure look. 

 



What I'm wearing:
Zara blouse (last seen here; similar), Trouve dress (last seen here; similar here or here), Pieces collar necklace (here), Guess pumps (on sale here), Expressions NYC miniaudiere (similar), Nails: Sally Hansen Wet Cement

43 comments:

great top kim
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Ugh, i'm retarded and accidently hit paste - sorry.

i think this might be my fave outfit to date! SO pretty! i wish it would cool down here...i'm looking forward to layering again!

xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife

Beautiful outfit! I really like the colors! Love how you repurposed the dress into a skirt.

Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Great blouse and clutch! I like this combination a lot :)

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such a pretty look Kim! i love all the blues together and those shoes are gorgeous!
xoxo,

Fashion Fractions

This is adorable! I love the colors in this outfit, the light purple suits you very well! xo, Christina

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Love everything about this look...that skirt is to die for!

xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
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Cute piece under the collar! Great outfit too! :D

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Wow, gorgeous. Love how that necklace adds another layer of a collar. Bring to NYC! Never seen something like that. :)

That collar is so cool! And I can tell those shoes are going to get so much use, they are so fun!

You look so classy! I don't wear dresses or skirts to church anymore since I have to man handle my 2 little boys. Your kiddos must be well-behaved in church! My 3 year old ripped one of my favorite shirts. It gets pretty wild....

Amy



Fashion and Beauty Finds

That skirt and top together is perfection!! I love this look on you.
xo, Julie
www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

I love everything about this outfit! Its one I wish I had in my closet ;)

XO

I LOVE how you added that collar necklace below your collar! So clever and adorable! I really love the colours in your outfit too! Such a great blouse and skirt!

xo Jenny
www.crazystylelove.com

Great combination, I really like the layering of the blouse over the dress. The metal collar is awesome as well!

Very pretty outfit. The necklace is a very cool addition.

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I love that pop of silver under the collar :) such a great look!!

Amy
Itwasloveat.blogspot.com

Love that top!

Beautiful outfit! Loving the bold print on the top with the lovely skirt <3

xoxo Bree
The Urban Umbrella

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Love this top with the collar necklace Kim...beautiful!

Lindsay @
LindsayJEveryday@blogspot.com

The metal necklace is to die for!! It really brings the whole outfit together!

I love how you paired that top with that dress!! The colors are beautiful together!

Katherine

http://www.mintedglam.blogspot.com/

LOVE the look of the double collar! I think you're onto something! I haven't seen this before!

xx
Holly Foxen Wells
GlamourMash

I love this top! Great look.

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your shoes are fab!


xx
Meelena

Collar on collar, this mix is ingenious love! The peekaboo metal feels so luxe for an everyday casual ensemble, totally bookmarking this look! You're beautiful in blue! I'm sure you get that all the time ;D

Would love to get your thoughts on my most recent hotel renovation when you get a chance! Hope to see you soon!

xo-Julie
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Love your skirt and blouse! So pretty and feminine!

xoxo,
Rachel
http://www.rachelslookbook.com

Oh my goodness, I just adore this look! So ladylike and pretty! I love the collar necklace with a collar, never would've thought of that but it looks so good!

love that skirt, it is the brother to my pink one
was just looking at the rounded version of this collar on asos today
can't decide which to get
brett

I love the colors and how the metallic color pops against the shirt. Fabulous!!

Accidentally Stylish w/ S.S. Milk
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Love the double collar effect! xo

www.thedaileigh.com

Everything pulls together so well! Love the cobalt blue!!

so pretty, I love those colors! I hope the weather cools off here soon, it's sweltering! Hope you had a great weekend, Kim! www.casualglamorous.com

Awesome combination! I wouldn't change anything at all!

Victoria,
'The Wind of Inspiration' blog

Super cute! Loving your skirt/dress and pumps!

xx
Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com

Such a pretty outfit, and the layered collar look is so creative! That color looks really pretty on you :)

umm wow! you look so gorgeous in this! LOVE this look!

love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit

gorgeous!! you have beautiful skin, love reading your blog everyday!

Love love the skirt. Love your blog. Looking forward to more posts from you..

i love this look! that collar necklace is everything! lovely style, and i am your newest follower :)

Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style

What a wonderful choice for a slight chill in the air. This is absolutely one of my FAVORITE looks of yours.

So feminine. So elegant. So beautiful. LOVE!

One of my very favorite blogs.

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This is very pretty! I wanted that top but ended up missing out!

-Karen
www.yourstylistkaren.com

 
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