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Floral Dot Matrix

5/7/2015

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I must apologize for the seriousness of my countenance, but creepers were in full force on this fine, sunny evening. Hehe. I knew that I wasn't having deja vu when I saw the same car pass by twice as these photos were being taken. My partner told me that he saw a couple (driver and passenger) crane their necks to look at me as they drove by. He wondered aloud how they managed not to crash into parked cars along the way. o_O I don't live in a large metropolitan area. My city is comprised of about 240,000 people. As you can imagine, I get noticed often when I go out. Anyway, I really don't mind if people want to slow down and ogle me, as long as they don't try to kidnap or stab me! >_<



The floral tapestry blazer is all kinds of amaze, you guys. You know how much I can't resist grandma flavors in my fabrics and prints. This could totally be fabric from some granny's couch. :DDD I was lucky enough to thrift it and I know it will get a lot of wear, because it is absolutely brilliant. <3 ^_^ <3

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Soooo. Yeah. Check this sh*t out! I'm clashing, again! Squee! I remember when the stripes and florals pairing was a controversial move. It was seen as daring, unconventional, against the grain. To me, that meant that people were finally starting to accept style that went beyond the norm. When I was in Japan back in the day, I saw some real craziness with patterns that was just so refreshing. What I saw made stripes and florals look like amateur hour. Haha. However, now, everyone's doing some variation of stripes and florals. It has become main stream and, as a result, it has lost a bit of wow factor.

It has become the "safe way" to be a little more avant garde with one's style. So, I've been trying to think of prints that I don't see together as often. Previously, I did houndstooth and apples. o_O Hehe. This time, I'm trying something comparatively less hurtful on the eyes: florals and polka dots. ;D



The polka dot dress is something that I haven't worn for a long time and this surprises me, because it's fantastic. I guess it's because I view it as my 'special occasion' dress, since I tend to gravitate towards it when I'm celebrating something. This time, it was just a regular old day of brunch and backgammon. Oh my god, that made me sound like such an old. T_T Haha. I *love* backgammon, though, so shush! Anyway, with luck, I'll start to wear the dress more casually. I tried to dilute the formal vintage feel of the outfit with the edgy shoes and sunglasses (and a dash of attitude), but I still look dressed up. Heh. All I managed to do is look like a tough girl in nice clothes. Ehh, I'm OK with it. >:D~


Awwww yeah. Feast your eyes on that layer cake of patterns and textures. :D This is such a simple outfit with just the dress and blazer, so that was another reason for why I chose these particular prints. I feel like, when taken together, they have so much to say. I tried to say something profound, with as few words as possible, so to speak. In that regard, maybe the lace trim under the dress is a sign of my penchant for verbosity. >_< I wanted to add a little more length, because the dress is short on me. So, I just wore a black pleated lace skirt under it, instead of bike shorts. Maybe the lace is too much?

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Omg, it's the sun! Hey, girl? Where you been hidin'?

 I don't think it's too distracting. I like it. ^_^ I like this whole outfit. Yeah, that's the ticket! Haha. Going forward, I'm going to give more thought to interesting pattern combinations. I'll probably continue to do stripes and florals on occasion, but I really want to see what else is out there and explore the unknown.


Thrifted - ModCloth Polka Dot Dress (Gift), Floral Tapestry Blazer (Swap
Group), ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale) & ModCloth Slotted Booties (Sale)

c/o zeroUV -
Vintage Steampunk Circle Flip Glasses in Black/Gold




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26 Comments
Charlotte link
5/7/2015 12:51:17 am

Tha blazer is bloody fabulous! I never find anything as beautiful over here :( The lce under the dress is perfect, not too muc at all, it's probably my favourite little touch to this outfit!!

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Anna
5/10/2015 10:50:14 am

Rad! Thanks! *^_^* <3

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Sydni link
5/7/2015 12:58:59 am

this outfit is perfection. you're gorgeous!

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Anna
5/10/2015 10:50:30 am

Thank you so much! <3

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Denise link
5/7/2015 01:07:26 am

I loved the lace trim, it's not too much, definitely not! And you were in Japan, what for a great trip, I am sure! I would love to go there one day, to see the Harajuku district and so on! I believe when you say this combination is kind of an amateur compared to the styles the wear there, but it doesn't mean it's not beautiful, cause it is! I loved the dress (and the lace trim underneath, as I said), but I simply looooved this blazer! I love floral blazers, well, floral everything! This outfit is really great, I think it is balanced and nothing clashes! You look always perfect, so beautiful! Hahaha, let the others look, it's their gain! They admire you!
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Anna
5/10/2015 10:50:52 am

Aww, you're so sweet! Thank you! <3

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Raivyn dK link
5/7/2015 01:22:33 am

I was just thinking that blazer looks like it was made from my grandma's old couch.... in the coolest of ways! ;)

Isn't it kind of creepy how sometimes you get 'stalkers' while trying to take photos for your blog?? It happens to me all the time! It's flattering, but awkward at the same time LOL! And all you can do is just WORK IT, BITCH! <3

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Anna
5/10/2015 10:53:28 am

Hehe. Yeah. I don't know how other people take their expensive camera equipment and set it up in public. I'd always be worried someone would steal my stuff or knock over my tripod. I always opt for a secluded area, but even then, I still feel a little weird and usually there's some rando using the place I chose as a shortcut. o_O

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Stella link
5/7/2015 05:57:36 am

Awesome look!! Love the vintage touch!

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Jackie link
5/7/2015 03:08:58 pm

Loving the fun print on your blazer! It's got some serious florals goin' on!

Jackie

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Elena link
5/7/2015 07:44:49 pm

Me too, liking this outfit a lot:) You`re right about stripes and florals, almost tired of seeing them paired, but floral tapestry and polka dot dress is something fresh:) vintagy elegant I`d say

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Anna
5/10/2015 10:55:36 am

I wondered if it was just me that felt that way. Heh. I see it SO much now, that it feels kind of tired and mainstream. I'm thinking about doing a pattern mashup with butterflies soon. :DDD

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KizzyDoll link
5/7/2015 09:31:24 pm

Love this blazer, it is all kinds of amazing!! xx

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dana
5/8/2015 12:37:46 am

LOVE the way you have that jacket tied around your waist. Completely sets off the look!!

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Coco link
5/8/2015 01:31:05 am

Hi darling,
cute look, love the print so much!!
Baci,
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Jamie link
5/9/2015 12:07:01 pm

This dress looks amazing on you! And hell yes to the pattern mixing going on here. Floral and polka dots can look so great together. I've actually paired them together before and I need to do it again soon after seeing this outfit. I'm loving your awesome shoes too. And I don't think the lace is too much. I like it!

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Anna
5/10/2015 10:56:42 am

Ah, you're so kind. Thank you! <3

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April Outfit Post.
5/10/2015 03:24:50 pm

What a lovely outfi! You look so chic, Love the shoes! :)

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Melanie link
5/10/2015 04:44:20 pm

Uh oh, that jacket has me fixating on you. It's like hypnosis or something. The car kept driving by because they were hexed by your jacket. Absolutely awesome thrift find!!!
Yeah, go on mixing. Brilliant. Dots, florals, stripes, houndsteeth, plaid - clearly you know what you're doing, and even if you don't you still do. Style in Japan is beyond words!!

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kelsey bang link
5/10/2015 06:01:15 pm

your style is the coolest! I love everything about this outfit! those sunglasses are so rad!
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Maeva link
5/11/2015 05:10:42 am

It is such a great thing if you get noticed... That means that you look outstanding ;). Also great combination of clothes! x
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Duty Free link
5/11/2015 10:43:36 am

I am totally impressed by this outfit. You are able to bring florals together in a way that's effortlessly cool because of those glasses and the shoes.

And I'm loving the cake patterns and textures when you tied the jacket around your waist. A+++ Anna.

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Sheela link
5/12/2015 04:04:42 pm

I once had a pair of ankle wedge booties in the most glorious of tapestry fabrics, like that epic blazer you've got there. Just beautiful.

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Lauren Blair link
5/14/2015 12:29:50 pm

Love again! I love "granny's couch" like patterns haha. I'm also kind of jealous that you lived in Japan! I'm super interested in seeing that country, especially for (but not limited to) the Tokyo fashions! XO
-Lauren Blair
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Rebecca link
5/16/2015 08:27:05 pm

You're a beautiful, fabulously dressed woman. I'm not surprised you get ogled, and would definitely not be surprised if you caused a car crash. ;)

Love this look, of course. Tapestry and polka dots together! Squee!!

-Rebecca
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Silvia link
5/18/2015 09:20:22 am

That dress is just the very best!! love it!
I love your combinations!!! :-)

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