Oct 15, 2012

School Girl--Modern Vintage Mix

Happy Monday everybody! I am excited today to debut a series of posts that I will be sharing throughout the next week or so. I have teamed up with Jigsaw London to mix some modern pieces with some of my favorite vintage accessories and clothing. Since these shoes make me feel like a fancy lady, I wanted to share them first. I love the classic Mary Jane style of these heels, and I absolutely love the curvature of the heel in the back, it's unlike any other pair of shoes I own. 
  
When I got this dress in the mail from Sugarlips I knew immediately that I wanted to pair it with some knee highs. I almost felt like a little school girl in uniform while wearing this, especially because the colors are all very bold and bright. Mustard, navy, and burgundy are three of my favorite colors, especially to wear in the fall. I can't say I have ever worn them all in an outfit before, but I really love how they all compliment each other. You also might notice that my hair is straight in these photos, it's pretty crazy that I never wear it this way anymore. I've gotten really used to curling it, and wearing it more naturally, so straight only happens on special occasions.

The vintage pieces I incorporated into this outfit are the accessories. As you guys know I love my cat eye frames. This vintage pair is a tortoise shell color with little tiny embellishments that make them unique. The rings are also vintage, both over 30 years old, and they both belong to my Mom. She also has a love for vintage, and is the reason I started to love it so much in the first place. We both love jewelry, and especially old jewelry with history. The ring on the left is an anniversary gift my Dad bought for her when they were first married, I love the simplicity of it, and how unique the setting is. 

Details: Dear Darling Dress // Courtesy of Sugarlips , Mary Jane Heels // Courtesy of Jigsaw London ,Rings // Vintage , Knee High Tights // Courtesy of We Love Colors , Vintage Glasses // Courtesy of Vintage Optical Shop

I hope you guys had a great weekend, mine was busy as always, but I spent it with some friends, and had amazing food. October is always one my favorite months. There are so many fun things to look forward to, and now that fall is in full swing, I am ready for some hot cocoa, comfy hoodies and being all bundled up. I also can't wait for Halloween, I just ordered my costume this past week, and it's so fun! You all probably know my secret (not so secret) Katy Perry obsession, and I decided that I wanted to be her "candy girl" version this year. I find it exciting that you can dress up and pretend to be someone else for one night. There's something really liberating about that. Purple wig time! I am going to dance till I can't move!

This week is going to be spent mostly studying for midterms and writing a lot of papers, not very exciting. The more work I put in, the sooner I will get to Christmas break(a month off, whaaaaat), so right now, I feel pretty focused. I hope you guys have a great Monday, and don't forget to keep that smile on, it's a new day!

28 comments:

  1. Gorgeous outfit, I love the dress, and the color of it, so pretty! The shoes are so cute!!

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  2. Amazing outfit. The dress is really gorgeous. Love the color.
    have a great start in the new week
    xo, Petra

    http://www.sweetsoflife86.blogspot.com

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  3. Gorgeous outfit- one of my favorites of yours, I think.

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  4. Right there with ya, midterms suck! Best of luck studying! I really like how adorable these knee socks look with this outfit, I'm such a sucker for socks this fall :)

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  5. Loving this dress! I am excited to see what else is to come!
    Carlee
    Almost Endearing

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  6. I love your shoes!
    Kiss
    Aurélie!
    www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

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  7. Your moms rings are gorgeous! How lovely that they are so classic and still stylish!

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  8. Perfectly paired with your knee highs!!

    Love your heels.. I have the same pair, but scored mine at Target!

    Happy Monday! xo, Bev

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  9. darling dress & I love the tights! :)

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  10. you look amazing girl!! i LOVE that dress and shoes!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  11. This outfit is so gorgeous on you! I love the colour on you!
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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  12. Oh gosh. That is one beautiful dress!!
    I love the sleeves! And I am crazy about the yellow/burgundy combo you got going on with the dress and the socks! :D

    Love, Saar

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  13. Wow, those shoes are super gorgeous and I love the colour of the dress! :)

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.com

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  14. Wow, I can't even tell you how much this dress suits you!! It flatters your shape SO much and the colour is amazing. I'm glad you had a great weekend, I'm going for my old standby of 'Wonder Woman' this year for Halloween... considering I paid a lot for the costume! Haha. x

    http://www.jenventure.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. Um, how cute are you? Those glasses are so cute! You're rocking it. That dress looks so great on you.

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  16. Great dress! I just love the burgundy knees socks with the look!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  17. I love all those colors together. I think its because they're the perfect shades of the primary colors.

    xo Ashley

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  18. I LOVE THIS!!! Totally GORG from head to toe!
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  19. Love the pretty yellow color of this dress and I happen to think Mary Janes are the cutest shoes. can't wait to see the rest of the series.

    xo erica

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  20. you look amazing! love the outfit x

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  21. That dress is too sweet & in one of my favorite colors. want want want.

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  22. Love your outfit, really like the combination of mustard, navy and burgundy :)

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  23. That dress! These tights - swoon...you have a new follower!

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  24. this is so perfect! i love everything about your outfit (and the jewelry). it looks like fall :)

    xo,
    kristyn

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  25. This dress is avesome! I am drawn to mustard yellow pieces lately and shape of the dress is just so perfect!



    A Circus Of Her Own

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  26. i like your shoes!

    lalainephotos.blogspot.com

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  27. Your dress is just so cute! I love the color. It's definitely perfect for fall. And those knee highs pair with it perfectly. The detail of the curved heel on your mary janes is fantastic too. It's those little things that make such a big difference in a piece.

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