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Concrete Jungle Safari

11/20/2015

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I've been obsessed with culottes for awhile, now. So, I'm stoked to *finally* have a pair. :D I thrifted these vintage wool tartan culottes, late last year. I had every intention of wearing them, but other style ideas got in the way. Before I knew it, Summer arrived and it was just much too hot by that time. =[

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Hence, I basically had to wait almost an entire year to wear them. >_< Anyway, what matters is that I'm getting some good use out of them, now. One thing I wasn't too sure about was what kind of shoes to wear with culottes. These are high waisted and they're pretty long on me, so it's hard to know what to do with the space that is left between the hem of the pants and my feet. There seemed to be just enough room for the knee high wooden heeled boots and I have to say, I quite like this pairing. <3

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When I tried on the culottes for the first time, they reminded me of pants that you would wear on a safari. o_O It's hard to explain, but I felt like all I needed was a pair of binoculars and a safari hat. Heh. Since I'm a city girl at heart, I sought to create an outfit that would be fit for an expedition through a concrete jungle. ;P I like the juxtaposition of the rich cinnamon sweater with the culottes as well as the blend of materials and textures. This is a simple outfit, but it has a lot of interesting elements. ^_^

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Thrifted - Black Fedora, Wooden Bead Necklace (Toronto), ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale),
ModCloth Wooden Heel Knee High Boots (Sale) & Vintage Tartan Culottes

Warby Parker -
Dark Brown Ombre Glasses
Chicnova - Brown Perforated Sweater
Tobi - Chunky Black Cardigan



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miche link
11/19/2015 01:08:44 am

Girl, you're rocking the culottes! I think I bought a pair like a year ago, but I totally chopped them up!

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Anna
11/21/2015 01:49:53 pm

Hehe. That doesn't surprise me. I bet that look even better than before, though! ;D

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Malka Isanta Aguado link
11/19/2015 02:39:18 am

You looks amazing!!Love this pants with the sweater, a perfect mix for me.
Kisses from Spain!
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Anna
11/21/2015 01:51:59 pm

Thanks so much! I appreciate the visit! <3

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Frannie Pantz link
11/19/2015 10:20:35 am

What is this????? PLAID culottes??? AMAZING! I love the way you wore these awesome culottes with the mustard top. I do that all the time too--get so excited about a piece of clothing, get all kinds of ideas for it, get other clothes I get excited about in the mean time and then realize I never wore the first ones! LOL #thriftingproblems

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Anna
11/21/2015 01:52:43 pm

Haha. <3 Right? It's a problem, but a good one, nonetheless. ;)

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lindwormmm link
11/19/2015 01:34:32 pm

Those boots are so lovely! I really like the wooden heel <3
And they look amazing paired with the culottes.
I think the culottes are so you ^___^ <3 so unique!

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Anna
11/21/2015 01:53:08 pm

Thanks, babe! <3

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Alisa
11/19/2015 04:08:19 pm

Wow! I admire thix mix of textures you create! The cinnamon color looks so nice on you and the hole look is amazing!
I am your new follower on Bloglovin! Kisses

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Anna
11/21/2015 01:53:30 pm

Thanks so much! <333

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Devinne S. link
11/19/2015 07:02:06 pm

Oh wow, when I saw one of these pictures on IG, I had no idea you had on culottes! How neat are those?? They're making me want to step up my thrifting game.

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Anna
11/21/2015 01:54:18 pm

<3 ^_^ <3

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KizzyDoll link
11/20/2015 06:01:27 am

These are so cute, love it :) x

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Anna
11/21/2015 01:54:37 pm

<333

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Ashley link
11/20/2015 12:52:40 pm

Love these culottes! I haven't been able to find the right pair to me in the right places lol, but you just inspired me to try the thrift store!!!!!
Ashley
www.mysimplecurvylife.blogspot.com

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Suzanne link
11/20/2015 02:45:33 pm

LOVE those boots and the bold plaid.

I've tried my hand at culottes this year and decided they aren't for me.

Have you watched any of Fargo season 2 this year? The costume design is all 1970's and one of the main characters wears some AMAZING outfits...one with culottes that have a vest and pussy bow blouse with them.

bisous
Suzanne

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Rebecca link
11/20/2015 06:05:25 pm

This outfit just looks so cozy and comfortable yet so chic! :D I'm loving those boots on you, btw. Such a different look.

I struggle with my culottes as well. Mine are brown houndstooth and I find them really difficult to style. :P You've done amazingly well here, I like the unusual colour pairing - I don't think I would have considered it.

-Rebecca
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

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Jamie link
11/22/2015 10:03:27 am

Culottes are definitely not an item of clothing I think would look even halfway decent on me but I really like your plaid ones. You're rocking them with those tall boots. I also enjoy the color of your sweater paired with the red and green plaid!

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Gil Zetbase
11/22/2015 12:35:03 pm

So stylish look!
Have a nice evening!
Photographer Gil Zetbase
http://www.gilzetbase.com/

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Hollie Ramsey link
11/22/2015 04:34:49 pm

You're rockin those culottes!! I would look like a fat old lady in Bermuda shorts if I wore those!

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