Top: Charlotte Russe
Cardigan: Forever 21
Skirt: Banana Republic Factory Store
Boots: DV by Dolce Vita
Necklace: Kenneth Cole
I hate animal print. You know, like leopard, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, whatever. It looks good on other people, but I just can't stand it on myself. This shirt, however, is my kind of animal print. I was drawn to it on the Charlotte Russe $5 rack after Christmas... IT HAS CUTE LITTLE GIRAFFES ALL OVER IT. Seriously, how could I NOT buy it? I wasn't a big fan of the fit (boxy, and a little too short to tuck in.. I keep having to re-tuck after bending over) but IT HAS CUTE LITTLE GIRAFFES ALL OVER IT. Sold.
2011 has gotten off to a pretty good start. I finished some sewing projects that have been sitting in my room for too long, and got started on an easy skirt that I know I'm going to love (I tend to be an overachiever and like to work on complicated patterns, then a few steps in, I get stuck and never finish them). I was proud of myself for making a test version of the skirt (a muslin, if you will) first, since I've never bothered to do that before.. then wondered why I always ended up with fugly clothes that don't fit well.
Also, I made not one, but TWO dishes yesterday from scratch. Both turned out not very tasty (some stuffed mushrooms and turkey meatballs, blech) but at least they were edible and nutritious.
I had planned on wearing my new burgundy heels with this outfit this morning, but I stepped outside and my calves immediately hated me for freezing them. So boots it is. At least they're heeled, which is a step forward, right?
You surprised me with that animal print!! I have a leopard print top and scarf but I find myself only grabbing the scarf because it's more subtle. But I would love something quirky like this! I also love your necklace :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I saw that giraffe print shirt too!!! I wanted it but it was HUGGGEE! Man, it was such an awesome shirt. You look sooo great in it.
ReplyDeleteI love love those black boots. I'm on a slow hunt for amazing black boots.
I hope when I have a baby that I'll have ur gorgeous slim body. MAAAAN
bwaahahaha, animal print :) Those boots are awesome, I'll have to add them to my list - my black ones needs replacing.
ReplyDeleteGiraffes are Augie's favorite animal! It's a great top. I like boxy tops, probably because I'm boxy. But, I don't think you look boxy. It's flowy! Awesome necklace, too!
ReplyDeleteFwaw! So darling! I love the pretty gathered neckline...it keeps it so feminine. And those boots are perfection. I actually really like how they toughen up the ensemble, though burgundy heels sound intriguing...
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about/seeing your projects!
That is seriously the best kind of animal print EVER!
ReplyDeleteWay to go with having a productive beginning of the year :-)
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I LOVE your top - those giraffes are TOO cute! And your boots are pretty awesome, too!
ReplyDeleteAs an animal print lover, I have to saw this is one of the cutest animal prints I've ever seen. Giraffes are the cutest!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic, Kimmie. That blouse is so pretty!
ReplyDeletethat is the cutest shirt. i agree, who can resist a giraffe printed shirt. so adorable! I love how you styled it too.
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Oh I love giraffes! This is such a cute shirt! You look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI would totally be buying that top, too! But I'd probably make it look super obnoxious while wearing it. :) Also, you sound like SUPER WOMAN! I got a sewing table for Christmas. Let's see how long it takes for me to put it to use!
ReplyDeletethis top is so super cute and who can refuse giraffes?! i'm also really loving those boots and the heel is just perfect!
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i LOVE that top! TEENEY LIL GIRAFFEZ! j'adoreeeee. sometimes you just can't pass up a good bargain, even if it does invovle constant re-tucking.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, it's Rudolph the Red-Nose Giraffe!! The print is soo cute. I can't stop staring at the zoomed-in pic lol. And for $5? What a steal :) Love the rest of your outfit too, especially the necklace!
ReplyDeleteHaHA Kimmie, I love that your animal print is little giraffes :) Spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThose heeled boots were a wonderful alternative!
I love the blouse, and I have serious sweater envy over the sweater. I've been trying to find something long like that one that doesn't make me look like a slob!
ReplyDeleteyou're on a roll with your resolutions already! I can't wait to see the final version of that skirt. the test one was definitely super cute and I do like the print on the muslin, even if it's just a test.
ReplyDeletethe giraffe shirt is TOO CUTE! I definitely would not have stopped you from buying it-- I mean, $5!?! Plus, i also own way too many Hello Kitty pieces to even be able to tell you that giraffe print is not "adult" enough. :P
Boy oh boy, how can you be takin' photos without the heavy parka and the suffocating scarves (yes I wear two!) in January?
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty!
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Happy, Happy New Year!
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That giraffe shirt is so cute! I wore a top with a birds on it today and didn't even think of it of 'animal print' until now. And I can't wait to see the final version of that skirt!
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That is the best animal print I have ever seen! You have the best taste girl! You're adorable. That cardigan is perfect too!
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit combination! The colors all fit really well. And it doesn't hurt that you're Asian skinny! SO jealous!
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit combination! The colors all fit really well. And it doesn't hurt that you're Asian skinny! SO jealous!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best animal print I have ever seen! You have the best taste girl! You're adorable. That cardigan is perfect too!
ReplyDeleteOMG I saw that giraffe print shirt too!!! I wanted it but it was HUGGGEE! Man, it was such an awesome shirt. You look sooo great in it.
ReplyDeleteI love love those black boots. I'm on a slow hunt for amazing black boots.
I hope when I have a baby that I'll have ur gorgeous slim body. MAAAAN