Thursday, January 26, 2012

Purple on Purple : Caped Crusader



gray cape - purple outfit - miu miu shoes-burgundy bag


What I'm wearing
* Gray wool cape by Trovata... seen once here with my cat stockings, so fun!
* Vintage sheer striped blouse was my grandma's... also seen here.
* Purple skinny jeans... courtesy of Hudson. Seen once here w/ my snaky french braid.
* Vintage earrings, were also my Grandma's. Wrist cuffs are Tuleste and were a gift from Julie and I just wore them both here
* DIY safety pin belt. So easy. Surprisingly versatile... with a touch of rockstar. I push all the pins to the front and they happen to fit just within the parameters of the two front belt loops.
* Cynthia Rowley burgundy bag.
* Vintage sunglasses.
* Miu Miu wool ankle boots... seemingly sold out everywhere but Bluefly where the sale price is way higher than all the other sites that had them on sale. I wore them all day and only had a little blister where the peep hit my toe. Otherwise, surprisingly comfortable. I love the sturdy heel.

Where I would have normally worn this outfit to work, when I got dressed to spend the day with the husband, running errands, lunching, etc., it seemed like too much. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I would have worn it to work and then anywhere I may have gone after work but now, it all seems so fussy...

* note: the jeans photograph much brighter than they are in reality {see every other photo} so I've adjusted many of the photos so the purples show correctly. Also noting that I obviously feel the need to disclaim everything.

purple jeans - gray cape- miu miu shoes


gray wool cape-vintage purple blouse-purple jeans


purple jeans- vintage  purple blouse -cape-miu miu


dark purple jeans -vintage blouse-cape-details


purple  jeans and  blouse - miu miu shoes-wool cape


cape-purple jeans   and blouse-vintage sunglasses-diy safety pin belt


miu miu  wool knotted  ankle  booties and purple jeans


So before we left, I changed into this...

purple jeans- miu mius-casual outfit

Casual... a little disheveled... comfy... me... same jeans and shoes but with an easy American Apparel racerback tank and a loose Brandy Melville sweater. Jigsaw-London bag


Happy Thursday!



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23 Amazing people left a comment here:

Andrea Clare said...

Haha I know the feeling. I'm always over dressed. Love the shoes, the heel is so unique

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Charlotta Grönberg said...

Both outfits are lovely, but the second on is definately more suitable for a day with the man :) Love the shoes, and your hair is always so beautiful :)

L'art said...

Love your cape and bag! You look gorgeous!

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Tara said...

I love you're belt :)
xx

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joyanu said...

wow

i like and love it your styles.

my favourit colo this is

Gawgus things... said...

I really love the first outfit! But then, I love anything purple :)

Emma x

MrsLord said...

I love the purple on purple with the cape - you make it seem so easy! But you're right too "fussy" for errand running with the hubs. Good thing you look gorgeous in anything!

xo
Justyn
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Elle Sees said...

haha I love you! your comment about disclosing everything made me giggle! i did a post about a brush holder and then proceeded to write a footnote about it.
purple (aubergine specifically) is my favorite color.

Gwen said...

I think you could wear a burlap sack and look fabulous!!! That should be your next DIY. :) I love the cape. I was playing with one at Nordstrom a few weeks ago. Might have to hunt it back down.

Erica said...

Purple is my favorite color so naturally, I love this :)

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elizabethashleyphoto said...

The first outfit is amazing, but I have to say the second one is much more appealing! Love the new shoes too :)

Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

look at u = my little fashion icon!

House of Avandan said...

I just bought a cape...love it!

A jewelry blog.
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mouse said...

ahh the cape is amazing!

Megan, The Frugalista Diaries said...

love this,we're both wearing purple!

Alina said...

very cute! I LOVE purple! especially if it's velvet! And I love your engagement ring - Can we see a close up of it! :)

and who makes the ring on your right hand?

kissonthechic said...

Love the cape and the heels on your shoes!

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Kayla said...

Girl do you ever not look fierce as all hell?

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.Big Size Big World♥ said...

Love the shoes!

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Alela Sirah said...

Love the tone on tone look! Very Gorge!
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Nicole said...

Both outfits are great! But my favorite is the last one with the sweater!

Kisses from Hong Kong,
Nicole

Brandi said...

You're really pretty! love this outfit!!

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Jennifer said...

I really like the first outfit, but I love the second!

xo Jennifer

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