Monday, February 6, 2012

It's a Lot Like Life
and That's What's Appealing



Paillette-embellished skirt -blazer


What I'm Wearing
* Paillette-embellished skirt is a random Victoria's Secret sale find. I bought it BECAUSE it was $20 and wore it once here last Summer {though it's a little big, everything at VS runs a little big}
* Royal blue tank is from Forever 21, ages ago. I got it the same time I got the yellow one I wore last week actually.
* Vintage blazer with beaded lapels {which I wear rather often}
* Gray cuff is from Tuleste Market, and a gift from Julie and the large cocktail ring on my right hand is by Kenneth Jay Lane among other stacking pyramid rings from Noir.
* Cynthia Rowley black tights
* Vintage Sunglasses and chain necklace.
* Miu Miu ankle boots

*Title: lyrics from Depeche Mode - Master And Servant



dkny paillette skirt

While browsing Net-a-Porter last week, I stumbled on this outfit... and then realized I had everything in my closet to recreate it. So I did. For far less.

Here's the breakdown:
* DKNY Skirt: $275 {my skirt: $20}
* Kain blue tank: $155 {my top: $9.99}
* Falke black tights: $59 {my tights: $23}
* Shoes are unlisted {mine: $300}

* Even without including the shoes, mine is less.

And YES, I've totally mocked this trend of wearing coats over shoulders, but I had to make an exception here just to mimic the look of the outfit. Please note, I still find it ridiculously and completely impractical. I have big shoulders yet ANY time I moved my arms the jacket slipped off. Just sayin' ;)




New black and blue- Paillette-embellished skirt and blazer-

hands-rings-pailettes

royal blue tank- Paillette- embellished skirt

vintage sunglasses

miu miu ankle boots

Paillette skirt -tank top-blazer-


Happy Monday!





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28 comments:

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

i love how you recreated this outfit! that skirt is absolutely fab!

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

Jola said...

Beautiful outfit! The colour of the top is amazing! Now I regret not buying the paillette-embelished skirt I tried on last week...

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L'art said...

Beautiful and stylish outfit!

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Tara said...

Amazing outfit, love the skirt :)
xx

www.queenoffunkydiy.blogspot.com

TJ said...

I'm amazed by your memory for details (where, when and how much $$ you spent) from so long ago! I can hardly remember last week! The new (is it new?!) ring on your right hand is gorgeous! I would love more information on it if possible please.

Camilla Mia said...

I love your ring it is amazing - i am so jealous!

Kerry said...

that skirt is so beautiful!

mouse said...

absolutely adore the sequin skirt.

House of Avandan said...

Absolutely adore the entire outfit!

A jewelry blog.
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Megan, The Frugalista Diaries said...

I loved the skirt then, and i love the skirt even more now withtights.

CessOviedo said...

Omg! you totally nailed the look! That skirt is to die for, I love to take inspo from net-a-porter too!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

cessione del quinto said...

me encanta este look, el tono de azul es precioso, creo que es muy favorecedor. Un abrazo
Sara M.

Lili said...

Oh wow that skirt is a true beauty! I like it both dressed up and down on you :-) It's funny how sometimes these stellar items sit longest on the sale racks... Because everyone gazes at it longingly but most people put it back for the sake of practicality ;-) [I'm not on of those either :-D]

Andrea Clare said...

Love a sparkly skirt! You should have worn it for New years!!

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Holly said...

first off, i LOVE the white background on your blog!!

and second, your hair looks amazing.

happy monday!

nehasdomain1 said...

You look lovely!!!

following you, would love it if you could follow back.

Jessica Snellings said...

Gorgeous! I love your skirt and pairing it with that lovely top. Also, how to you manage to stand in those shoes?! I would love to own a pair, but I'd probably kill myself.

Fernanda Caldas said...

Very, very beautiful!!! Nanda / http://ararafashion.blogspot.com

Natasha Fatah said...

Love this look Meghan! And I really prefer your skirt to the super expensive one! I'm wearing sparkle and blue today too on my blog, please let me know what you think!
www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

xoxo
Natasha

Aline said...

the skirt is soooo pretty and I DIE for your miu miu's

Natalya's Closet said...

Soooo gorgeous!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

Elle Sees said...

DEPECHE MODE!
that is all...

Coffee and Cashmere said...

I love this idea. Creating looks for less with stuff you have. Can't wait to see more!

Carolyn said...

you recreated that outfit perfectly! cute!

Ahka Vintage said...

You are my new hero.... recreating a horrendously overpriced outfit - making it look just as stylish... and doing it with style. Gorgeous!

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Jennifer said...

That's a fun skirt - can't pass it up for $20!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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Anonymous said...

This Girl is Looking so Gorgeous and beautiful in Blue Dress.
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