7.15.2010

An Outfit (Deconstructed) ...


So I'm guessing this is fairly common, but I'm in a bit of a mid-summer clothing rut... (or maybe I'm telling myself it's common so I don't feel like such a sartorial failure.)

Case in point, this week's outfit is literally the first time in seven days that I haven't worn either: A. my black tank dress from Target with a taupe cardigan or B. a black knee length skirt from last summer with the aforementioned taupe cardigan (not counting work clothes, but then again, I rarely count work clothes...)

It's a bad scene friends. Yesterday Audrey asked me if I should (and I quote), "wash some clothes so I can wear a new dress."

See, sad.

I think it's the heat. Right? Yes, It's definitely the heat.




The Details:
  • Striped tunic -- J. Crew
  • Black skinny jeans (that I cut off in a moment of desperation) -- Gap
  • Shoes -- Chie Mihara
  • Necklace (that I broke and then knotted up in yet another act of desperation) -- Martin + Osa
  • Bracelets -- F is for Frank bangle + Gilt gold bracelets

21 comments:

  1. Little Bean ShopJuly 15, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    it's the heat......unless it's a swimsuit, everything feels uncomfortable. Which explains the clothing rut.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    i love it ... and i love all the breaking + cutting .. i did that the other day too. : )

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  3. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 15, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    your fashion acts "of desperation" always turn out to be simply perfect! How do you do it? :)

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  4. Macy DawnJuly 15, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Ditto on the summer fashion rut. I find myself sporting around in the same top day in and day out...

    On a side note- where are you amazing chairs from? I've had my eye out for similar dinning chairs but I'm not sure what they are called or referred to as.

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  5. LindseyJuly 15, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    LOVE your style...even in a rut :)

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  6. meezoJuly 15, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    at 4'11", i cut off my jeans all the time....thank goodness rough edges are cool. it's so much cheaper. adorable outfit on you.

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  7. Ana DegenaarJuly 15, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    I have to agree with you, it is the heat. Ever since we moved to Brazil, I feel like every day I better my fashion faux pas. I love that entire outfit, it's perfection!

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  8. mollyJuly 15, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    heat all the way.
    pregnancy + heat has me in a horrible rut. i am most definitely looking forward to fall.
    cooler weather + regular clothes!

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  9. PJJuly 15, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Your sartorial failures would be wins for me! You put outfits together so creatively. Simple... yet lovely :)

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  10. hollyJuly 15, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    It's funny how we are so eager for summer weather and inevitably it gets miserably hot and humid and the clothing options become limited. If only I were 5 again and could run around in a bathing suit to SURIVIVE the dog days of summer...

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  11. nicole me oh my!July 15, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I'm feeling the same way! And I have the same tunic - I think I wore it four times last week ... I love it!

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  12. Miles Of StyleJuly 16, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    i love ur outfit...esp ur sandals...i guess its ok to get stuck in a rut every once in a while =)

    just stumbled across your blog and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. =)

    Persis
    http://www.onestylemile.blogspot.com/

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  13. NikkiJuly 16, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    I really love that striped tunic!



    have a great weekend!



    xx
    Nikki

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  14. Design FixationJuly 16, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I feel the same exact way... it seems like I've worn everything a million times. I'd love to go on a shopping spree, that would help the situation. Must. Win. Lottery.

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  15. rikshaw designJuly 16, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    there are those shoes i should have bought last year!!! darnnit!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Love your shoes!!! Fabulous :)

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  17. stephiejaneJuly 16, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    ha! i'm in the same rut - easy black maxi dress, easy romper with cardigan...all. the. time. my husband is probably so tired of my summer rut lol

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  18. Melissa de la FuenteJuly 16, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I think you are beyond FAB my darlin, I adore your style( and you have plenty of it) and will live vicariously through you with your Chie's( my very fave shoe designer out there).
    xo
    Melis

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  19. CassiJuly 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Your get-up is super cute. But I get what you mean. I'm in that same rut. Jeans. Tee. Havianas. Every day. Not to mention pony tails... I was just discussing this with my mother in law ("MILly") this morning, and the more I talk about it, the more I realize it's time for a change. Thanks for making me feel at ease about my rut, and also for inspiring me to get myself out of it. :) Have a fantastic rut-free weekend!

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  20. Melissa BlakeJuly 17, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    omg, that baby photo is adorable!!

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  21. StephanieJuly 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Oh Joslyn, you always look so amazing.

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