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Blogger Spotlight #20: Purpurowa Karuzela

5/17/2015

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Meet Karolina of Purpurowa Karuzela

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In addition to being an incredibly sweet person, Karolina is a master of detail and a lover of vintage style.
I find that she has an affinity for styles from the 60s and she executes them well.

Check out the outfit on the left. That coat! Gahhhh. *dies* Perfect color and lapels. Total vintage goodness. The over-sized houndstooth collar really pops and adds to the overall retro feel of the look. Notice that she adds some modern touches with the bag and boots.

Karolina has this ability to say a lot with her outfits, but also manages to keep them clean and free of clutter. She doesn't over accessorize and I've noticed that she doesn't wear much makeup, either. I find that Karolina has a pureness and simplicity which makes her style seem effortless.







You should know that there's more to Karolina than vintage ensembles. She has a palpably dark side that is just as beautiful and well put together.

For example, I love all of the layers and textures in this second outfit. Shiny leather of two different colors; matte black cozy knits; square dotted fishnet; spikes and colorful plaid.
Wait, there's more! See that peek of florals? Hehe. On paper, all of this sounds insane. However, when I see how Karolina put it all together, all I can do is feel admiration. Well done, madam!

If you're looking for a new, fresh blog to follow, start with Karolina's! Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Lookbook!

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Contact me, if you would like to be featured in my Blogger Spotlight series! I can't make any particular guarantees, but preference will be given to lesser known blogs (i.e. blogs with fewer than 50 followers).

DO NOT write me and ask how much it will cost to be featured. Those requests are offensive and I will immediately place your emails in my spam folder where they will languish forever.

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The Devil's In The Details

5/14/2015

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Hello, hello. <3 ^_^ <3 If you're a stickler for details, you are in for a treat! I'm afraid that I chose some very light fabrics and that, plus amateur photography skills, leaves this photo washed out. >_< Don't worry, though, bros! I have many close ups of buckles, scallops, pleats, lace, tassels and more! :P

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Ahhh, where to begin? Let's start with what I did on top. I took a sleeveless navy blue top with a pink collar and layered a beautiful mixed pattern blouse over it. I only wanted the pink collar, you see, but I also got the added bonus of highlighting the block of sheer fabric in the blouse. The blouse is so special in my eyes, because of the crinkled, delicate fabric; the mix of stripes with different widths; the mixed lace patterns in the middle and the finely trimmed mandarin collar. Best thrift find ever! <3

The darling vintage pleated skirt is another fantastic thrift find from last year. I had to get it tailored when it arrived, because the waist was too loose and I wanted to wear it high waisted. By the time I got around to getting it cinched, it was too cold to wear it. =[~  So, I've been waiting and waiting to wear this beauty. Finally, the day arrived! ^_^ It's so girly with its soft pastel floral print, but I love it. Can't help it.

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Sometimes, you just fall in love and you can't explain why you feel the way that you do. That's how I feel about this skirt. :P I must divide my affection and shower this hot air balloon necklace with warm fuzzies, as well. :D I couldn't resist adding it to the outfit, because it has the perfect pastel colors in it. Maybe that means I'm being match-matchy or whatever, but I'll take any excuse to wear this necklace. It's so delicate that I'm always worried about breaking it. As result, I've worn it sparingly. :F The craftsmanship and the attention to detail are impressive. Can you see the jewels above the basket?

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I was going to wear a brown bag, but I feel like I wear brown and black bags really often. Maybe too often. The thing is, I only have a handful of colorful bags and I only have maybe a dozen handbags total. I know. What the f*ck kind of woman, am I? Unbelievable. Heh. The thing is, I *want* more colorful bags. I would love to have that variety, but I just don't have a lot of disposable income, at the moment.

I need to spend money on other things, so I just have to make do with what I have.
If wearing the same bag in every other style post annoys you, you'll just have to be annoyed. I'm not going to apologize for not having a lot of money and lots of bags. That would be dumb and it would legitimize materialism.


At any rate, I think the white satchel worked out better. It brightened up the outfit a bit more and it added even more details with the circular metal accents, buckles and scallops. I really love this bag. ^_^

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Finally, we reach my unusually large feet which I managed to stuff into a beautiful pair of perforated wingtip loafers that are adorned with tassels. :DDD Oh and I should mention that my navy pea coat has burnished buttons with anchors engraved into them! I should have gotten some pictures of those nautical bits, but I completely forgot. Bah!  >_<  Anyway, I hope you like the outfit! See you! <3


Thrifted - White Lace Blouse, Vintage Pleated Floral Skirt (Swap Group), Brown Tortoise
Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group) & ModCloth Brown Tassel Loafers (Gift)

c/o Sammydress - White Scalloped Buckled Satchel
c/o Jollychic
- Navy Double Breasted Pea Coat
Chicwish
- Pastel Hot Air Balloon Necklace



♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

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