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Kentucky Bourbon

3/4/2014

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While putting this outfit together, I couldn't help but conjure up images from old westerns. Then the words "Kentucky Bourbon" just came to me. It's a strong spirit that is contemporaneously coarse and refined. A little bit like yours truly, if I may say so. Hehe. ;D I think the earthy tones, heeled boots and fedora created a vintage aura of sorts that is palpably reminiscent of those uncertain days of old.

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This outfit is completely remixed! I'm not wearing a single new thing. Good on me! Haha ^_^ It has been quite some time since I've worn the wool herringbone blazer. You can see the last look I created with it here. You've seen the backpack here, the high waisted skinnies here and the vintage cardigan here, among other posts. One thing I will point out is that I'm wearing a dress underneath it all. Yep! ;D

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A loooong time ago, when I first bought this vintage dress, I told you that I had every intention of wearing it in ways that would not reveal its true identity. In other words, I bought the dress with very little intention of wearing it as such. Hehe.
I promised that you would see me wear it in some unorthodox ways and I delivered by wearing it as a cardigan. Now, I'm wearing the dress like a collared blouse.

I liked the earth tones in the outfit, but I wanted to break up the color blocking in a subtle way. I think the multi-color dress worked quite well.
Those vivid colors are what drew me to it in the first place. ^_^

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I would consider this style one of my more...rustic outfits. I guess that would be the right word. I've been known to go that route from time to time. Click here to see an example from Fall of last year. In regard to that Fall outfit, someone once commented that it didn't "look like me." As if to say that, it wasn't an outfit that I would be expected to wear. This led me to wonder what this person meant. What did this person think my "style" was? I was very intrigued, because I don't think I have a set style. I just do whatever I feel like and I try to accept the consequences gracefully. ^_^ My style of dress isn't me.


I am me.  <3


Good Style Shop (Local) - Multi-Color Plaid 1960's Shift Dress & Mustard Cardigan
Thrifted - Dark Almond Herringbone Blazer (Swap Group), Black Fedora
(Buffalo Exchange - Austin), ModCloth Braided Satchel (Sale),
Brown Boots (Gift) & Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group)

Levi's
- High Waisted Skinny Jeans in Portland Brown
American Apparel - Men's Navy Sweater Vest

TIL Darling - Brown/Black Contrast Backpack


♫ 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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35 Comments
Ruxandra link
3/3/2014 09:38:41 pm

I love the color combo, it is absolutely gorgeous <3 The boots are to die for!!!! I now feel the need to shop at some thrift shops haha :)) I don't think I have a style either, I like to play with different styles and incorporate things I like :D :*

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Lubka Christova link
3/3/2014 10:02:24 pm

Very beautiful layering. I like the vintage inspired styling here :)

Lu
http://www.balgarka.co.uk

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Anna
3/4/2014 02:39:19 am

<3<3<3<3

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Shawna
3/4/2014 01:26:28 am

I love it! The colours and the styling are so gorgeous. Despite being a bit masculine and rugged you make it look elegant. How the heck did you tuck a dress into skinny pants and not have any weird bulges?

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Anna
3/4/2014 02:36:46 am

Hey! Good to see you again <3 *^_^* Thanks! As for how I get dresses into pants... with a lot of practice. Haha. I've been doing this kind of trickery for so long, that it's second nature. It helps if the fabric is thin and the length is short. Since this particular dress is more like a tunic on me, it wasn't that bad. :D

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Suzanne link
3/4/2014 01:41:58 am

Wow I really love this outfit. You are the mistress of layering & colour mixing but this takes it to a whole other level.

LOVE!

bisous
Suzanne

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Anna
3/4/2014 02:38:33 am

I admire your ability to color coordinate and layer, also! So, this means a lot coming from you! Thank you! <3

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Kristian link
3/4/2014 03:18:40 am

It looks like you in the sense that it is cool looking.... otherwise you play around with many different, fun styles :)

I like the slightly western vibe too, and yet very much retro as well.

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Nina link
3/4/2014 04:11:42 am

I can't believe that you're wearing a dress underneath that! Amazing. Love the color palette...mustard yellow is so one of my faves.

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Anna
3/5/2014 07:14:03 am

Hey, there! <3 Thanks so much! *^_^*

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Charisma link
3/4/2014 05:23:54 am

Love the layering! That mustard color is perfect.

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Anna
3/5/2014 07:15:29 am

Thank you so much and thanks for visiting! <3

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Stella link
3/4/2014 06:04:35 am

Great outfit! It's perfectly combined from head to toe!

♥ www.sugarpopfashion.com ♥

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Anna
3/5/2014 07:16:17 am

Hey! Good to see you again <3 Thank you! ^_^

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MilanoTime link
3/4/2014 08:30:39 am

You look stunning! Love these colors!
Kisses
http://www.milanotime.net

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Chantilly link
3/4/2014 03:25:38 pm

That dress as a blouse is brilliant. And those colors just look AMAZING on you!

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leeda link
3/4/2014 05:20:09 pm

i think this is now my favorite outfit of yours thus far!!!!!

also, i hate when people say something we wear is not our style. if we like it, doesnt that make it our style? once i asked a friend if a certain jacket was cute and she replied with "yeah, but its not your style", which totally threw me off because hello! i only asked if it was cute. but after that i quickly learned to never ask anyone for an opinion about a garment i wanted. i'm the one who will be wearing a garment anyway. all i need is to like it and feel comfortable in it.

--Leeda
<a href="http://www.atthisvolume.com">at this volume</a>

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Anna
3/5/2014 07:18:33 am

Haha, right? It's weird. It makes you think all kinds of things and in the end, they're usually not good things. So, yeah, I totally agree! <3

Thanks, Leeda! *^_^*

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Matea link
3/4/2014 06:09:07 pm

very beutifull!

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Lara link
3/4/2014 06:26:28 pm

I love this outfit on you and it does remind me of old westerns, too :D! The bag is very beautiful!
It's a bit strange thing to say that something that you wear isn't you.. As you pointed out, we are free to wear what we like and it won't change us as persons :)
xxx

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Keit link
3/4/2014 08:18:32 pm

I had few people tell me that the current outfit I'm wearing "isn't me", whatever the hell that means :D I think people should be able to dress however they want, as long as they feel comfortable and happy in it, doesn't matter whether it is according to a particular style...
And wow, this rainbowy looky is fascinating! The way you played with different pieces and materials, wow! *_*

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Anna
3/5/2014 07:19:20 am

<33333

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Missy May link
3/4/2014 10:10:05 pm

I can't even tuck in a simple blouse in a skirt or pants without some bulges and here you're doing it with a dress. I tell you Anna, gal you're something else. This is some talent and good ish! :-) (Excuse my french pls..)

missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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Anna
3/5/2014 07:19:45 am

Aww <3 Thanks, Missy! *^___^*

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Elisabet García link
3/5/2014 03:05:19 am

Amazing look, love the mustard and brown mix. Also the bag and the stylish men inspired, it´s so elegant and chic.
A hug!
http://oneusefashion.wordpress.com/

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Mouna link
3/5/2014 09:52:58 am

Anna, your style is impeccable! You've pulled off that look so well. Great hat, great vest, great everything really. It's definitely vintage and as you've said, "rustic" and it just all works together so well :) xx

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effie link
3/5/2014 02:49:27 pm

I think this is my favorite outfit of yours <3

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Jenny Lee link
3/6/2014 01:15:06 pm

I think the Interwebz keeps eating my comment! >.< Anywho, I've said it before and likely will again, I love when you wear bright colours! <3 The closeup shot of all the colours and collars is brilliant. (Also, perfect post title! And not just because I love me some bourbon... But I totally do ;)

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Melanie link
3/7/2014 07:23:36 pm

I found you through Suzanne Carillo. I love your style, the textures and colours together, and of course everything looks better with a fedora!

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Anna
3/10/2014 05:48:26 am

Oh! Hey! <3 Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by! I'll make sure I take a look at your blog and say, 'hello' :D

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Laura link
3/9/2014 01:45:18 pm

Love this outfit! All the colors together are just so perfect and those pants are a dream on you! I love how you styled that dress into a shirt - so fun!

xoxo,
laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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leslie anne link
3/12/2014 02:13:41 am

Those colors are all very complimentary. I like the pop of color with the plaid shirt underneath.

cheers
theprettymustache.com

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TakishaSunshine link
3/13/2014 08:25:15 am

I love this vintage style, specially the bag!
I love everything on this outfit.

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Natasha B|Fashionably Fabulous link
3/14/2014 07:44:38 am

I'm so loving this look and the color scheme. You do vintage very well. xoxo

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Rebecca link
3/15/2014 12:27:10 pm

I'm late to the party again here. But seriously love the colours going on here. Autumn-y browns - love love love! Your menswear looks rock my world. :D

-Rebecca
mn2nz.wordpress.com

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