Sunday 23 January 2011

trying new things.


dungaree dress & blouse - topshop, hat - h&m, shoes - new look

this dress is something i really liked, but i just wasn't sure i would be able to make it look good. it's kind of... different, and i was worried i'd end up looking like a 5 year old! but, lately i've been pushing myself to buy things that i normally wouldn't, in an effort to try new things and really try and find my sense of style. my instincts told me to wear it with stripes (in a very alexa chung type way), but thought that would be too obvious so went for polka dots instead. will definitely be wearing it with stripes in the future though, am looking forward to seeing how many ways i can style the dress!

i also bought these shoes in the same way i bought the dress... they have quite a high heel, albeit with a wedge, but i've been trying to wear more heels lately because they really do make me feel more girly, and the height and posture they give me in photos is great. i'll always be a flat shoes girl, but i'm slowly trying to work my way up to being able to wear reasonable sized heels and not yearn for my loafers!

i went to see black swan yesterday, and thought it was amazing, really haunting and creepy but beautiful. natalie portman is without a doubt the most beautiful actress i've ever seen.

p.s the more i look at these photos, the more i feel i should be standing there with a pitchfork in my hand and a bit of straw hanging from my mouth.. definite farmer outfit!

35 comments:

  1. the dress looks great, i wish i could pull off this look! x

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  2. oh dear, this is another item of yours that im desperate to go out and buy! im going to be penniless if i keep reading your blog! the dress looks so lovely on you, i think the spots look great under it and your signature hat makes it look stylish and grown up x

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  3. Beautiful, you pull this off very well, and the polka dots work well! xo

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  4. you really made my laugh with your last sentence :D
    you pull this off so well, i guess I
    would look like farmer in this,
    but you look amazing as usual <3

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  5. this is genius x


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  6. Love the blouse with it, so many possibilities! I always like trying new things out, it's fun to push the boundaries!

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  7. I just found your blog but I love it already! You look great in this outfit :)
    I went to see Black Swan recently too and I loved it! Such an incredible film

    www.daintymakeup.blogspot.com
    x

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  8. so adorable! that dress is positively lovely <3

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  9. well...you shouldn't wear a hat with this dress. and yes, stripes would have been too obvious, but the polka dots don't work. i would simply wear a white or grey longsleeve and some grunge lace up boots, in order to not let it look too girly. but the dress is really nice.

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  10. love that dungaree dress, i haven't worn dungarees since i was about 8 though hehe. definitely got that farmer girl vibe about it.

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  11. aww sarah this looks lovely, and bang on trend for daredevil denim too this season. well done xxx

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  12. ohh you look so cute :)

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  13. I love this outfit, it is different to what you usualy wear however it really works well! The blue pops out amongst the darkness of your top and tights, its great.

    Nice wedges also :)

    Katie. x

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  14. Hello, just recently discovered your blog and love it ...along with your beautiful sense of style. This outfit is adorable ...I love it's simplicity and the hat is a great finishing touch. xo veronika

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  15. you are so pretty!
    that outfit is adorable. i love the denim with the polka dots.

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  16. wow,love this outfit!especially the dress :)

    xx

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  17. I think you have a really well developed sense of style! Every outfit you wear just seems really you, and you make me want to go buy things I never would have wanted otherwise. Then I remember that I'm not you, and maybe I should work on my own, already schizophrenic, wardrobe!

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  18. You're so cute! Looks great together :) x

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  19. I love the polka-dots :) I think they would look better than stripes, but I guess that's just me! And I agree that Natalie Portman is an amazing actress!

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  20. SO cute !!! and girly !!

    I've just bought these shoes yesterday on newlook website, and I'm glad when I see how they look on you !!!!

    (sorry for my english)

    xx

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  21. It's inspiring to see someone emulate Alexa Chung rahter than just copying her. I love the polka dots and well the dress is just so gorgeous... especially with those cute wedges.

    I need to find myself a dungaree dress (or some dungaree cut-offs) for the summer, particularly after seeing someone wear one so well, it's a definite must. x

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  22. ahh love this. :) you definitely don't look like a 5 year old.

    x

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  23. lovely dear! just so lovely.
    x

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  24. I love the combination with the denim and dots! You look amazing dear xxx

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  25. lovely :) so cute
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  26. the dress is quite cute, fashion is all about trying different things :) and i adore the blouse

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  27. i just stumbled across your blog tonight- and i love it! you are adorable and your sense of style is inspiring. <3

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  28. Hey! I adore your style and personality. I just wanted to let you know this girl - www.flashesofstyle.blogspot.com has recently and frequently seemed like she is imitating you/copying you/ripping off your outfits. Its just the kind of thing i see happen and can't let go, I had to say something about it!

    Anyway, keep up your genuine amazingess. :)

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  29. very creative i am such a huge fan of this outfit and it very well does remind me of alexa chung and you pull it off perfectly! :)

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  30. It's looks great on you! Like it!

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  31. you look so lovely! you have amazing hair!

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  32. Brilliant outfit, you do look great in that dungaree dress! Would be perfect for summer too!
    X

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thank you so much for all your comments! you're wonderful.