Kitsch

7/1/2015

Guys! I've decided to do another t-shirt style challenge for the month of July! w00t! I haven't worn this octopus tee in so long and that bothers me, because it's fantastic. I got to thinking about all of the other shirts that haven't been getting much wear lately and that's when I realized that a revival was in order.

I guess you can considered today's outfit as a bit of a preview of what's to come. ^_^ I really want to push the limits, this time, and do more with colors and patterns. I'm looking forward to seeing what my brain comes up with. Hehe. So, in this outfit, I started with the octopus tee and built the rest of the outfit around it. I liked how the sky blue and orange looked with the super bright neon plaid skirt, so I just went with it. I really want to take more risks and wear brighter colors more often. :DDD

I tempered the bright colors with the black fedora, black satchel and black ankle booties. Also, I couldn't resist adding the octopus socks to the mix. Hehe. I think the colors were subtle enough that they didn't overpower the whole outfit. I also wanted to avoid giving people too many places to look. The eyes can only handle so much, really. I think the socks increased the quirk factor ever so slightly. ;P

This outfit is so f*cking cute, right? I know. No worries, though. I'll scare the daylights out of you, eventually...when you least expect it. Haha. For now, I'm just getting in touch with my softer side. ;D

Thrifted - Black Fedora, Vintage Plaid Skirt (Swap Group) & ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale)
Warby Parker - Notched Key Hole Glasses In Tortoise
UrbanOG - Black Lace Inset Ankle Boots
Threadless - Octopus T-Shirt
ModCloth - Octopus Socks

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

30 Comments

Nina link

6/30/2015 06:34:03 am

That outfit is the CUTEST OMG!!! I love that you threw in the octopus socks and your tee has a little Steve Zissou vibe :) Can't wait to see what other outfits you put together for your t-shirt challenge.

Anna

7/1/2015 05:59:25 am

Thanks! :DDD <3

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KizzyDoll link

6/30/2015 06:51:18 am

This outfit does indeed rule, I love it :)

Anna

7/1/2015 05:59:41 am

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Silvia link

6/30/2015 09:13:46 am

I love the octopus tee, so funny! the skirt is so beautiful! you look cute! :-)

www.kikabibi.blogsot.com

Anna

7/1/2015 05:59:56 am

<333

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Jamie link

6/30/2015 03:24:28 pm

I LOVE this outfit! T-shirts with skirts are my jam and this combination is perfect. The colors in your plaid skirt are wonderful and I love how they look with your octopus tee. Perfect.

Anna

7/1/2015 06:00:17 am

Hey, there! ^_^ Thanks! <3

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Keit link

6/30/2015 08:20:05 pm

I've been eyeballing my t-shirt as well, I don't own much and I don't even wear the little I own, so this post is just what I needed, some fresh ideas to spice up my tees! ^_^
I love the plaid combo, your hipster octopus is my favorite t-shirt ever! ^^

Anna

7/1/2015 06:01:12 am

Rad! I hope I give people some good ideas! <3

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Lindwormmm link

6/30/2015 11:27:18 pm

Team Zissou octopus <3 That's such a whimsical print, it really stands out.
The skirt really compliments the shirt. Besides it's such a pretty skirt!

Anna

7/1/2015 06:01:25 am

;D <3

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Magdalena link

6/30/2015 11:55:19 pm

U made my day! What a bright skirt and funny t-shirt.

Anna

7/1/2015 06:01:38 am

Aww! Thanks! <3

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Denise link

7/1/2015 05:33:02 am

It's indeed such a cute outfit! I think you are right about colors :) I am now going "down" the hill too, wearing more black and white! I loved this skirt, you know I love skirts and yours are always so cute! I also loved the octopus T-shirt! I think you always have so cute outfits and look so beautiful! But I like your "scary" looks, as well!
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Anna

7/1/2015 06:01:55 am

Haha. Awesome! <3 Thanks! *^_^*

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Bumblog link

7/1/2015 06:20:07 am

Love your outfit ideas! :D
they're so unique and cutee!
We're pretty new to this blogging world, but I'm glad we stumbled upon your site! Can't wait for more outfit ideas ^^

www.bumblogs.blogspot.com

Anna

7/6/2015 08:54:08 am

Hey! Thanks so much! <3

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Rachel - ALAMODEST link

7/1/2015 03:19:04 pm

"The eyes can only handle so much, really." Haha.. you are so right. That's why it's hard for me to pair bright colors from top to bottom, but you do it very well.

That neon plaid skirt...fabulous. Vintage?

Anna

7/6/2015 08:54:32 am

Hehe. :D Yep! <3

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Suzanne link

7/2/2015 08:00:11 am

You are the second blogger this week I've seen sporting an octopus t-shirt. Did I miss the memo? ; P

Although you are the only one wearing octopus socks! My husband would love these!

bisous
Suzanne

Anna

7/6/2015 08:55:32 am

I'm kind of obsessed with cephalopods, so I'm wondering about that other shirt that you saw.... :D

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skye link

7/2/2015 11:06:50 am

10/10 for coordination. Everybody go home; the lady in blue hath slain it!

(Seriously, every time I think I love this outfit as much as I possibly can, I notice a new element of it.)

Anna

7/6/2015 08:55:58 am

<3 *^_^* <3

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Kristian link

7/5/2015 06:06:47 am

Ha! I love this outfit and am excited to see what outfits you come up with for this challenge.

Anna

7/6/2015 08:56:21 am

:DDD <3

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Rebecca link

7/5/2015 04:22:44 pm

I wish I could afford to fly you over here so that you can style all of my millions of Threadless tees into really cool outfits that I'll wear all the time. GAWD, my style has become so BORING in the last year. I'm dying!

-Rebecca
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

Anna

7/6/2015 08:57:55 am

Aww. If I could afford it, I'd visit! I'll take any excuse to see that part of the world. Haha. Though the thought of sipping mixed bevs, dumping out your whole closet and playing dress up is very appealing in and of itself. :P

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Maeva link

7/6/2015 05:59:35 am

Love the title of this post and the colours! Amazing skirt ;)
http://trend-mae.blogspot.com

Anna

7/6/2015 08:58:27 am

:D <3

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I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

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