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Of Plaid & Asymmetry (Barely There Challenge!) - Part 7/9

6/21/2014

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Today's minimalist style is colorful with an edge. I simply wore a light wash denim zipper vest over a high waisted plaid maxi skirt. To avoid wearing a hat (and to avoid pulling my hair back with a boring clip), I did a hair style that consists of uneven, overlapping parts with a series of twisted pieces mixed in. It has a patchwork look to it from all angles, but the twist braids can only be seen from the back.

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It was love at first sight with this vest. I've always wanted a denim zipper vest and I was lucky enough to receive it from my clothing swap group. ^_^ I like that there are several different ways to wear it and you can see two very easy options in these first two photos.
I think the light wash denim paired nicely with the red plaid maxi skirt. The sleeveless lace top underneath was necessary for modesty. :P

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I should probably mention where I was going the day these photos were taken. Hehe. My partner and I live just a few blocks from a watering hole. It was such a nice day that we decided to walk there and have drinks on their outdoor patio.
 I had a very tasty mint julep. ^_^ The bright color and commanding patterns combined with the fact that the skirt is comfy and really easy to walk in made it a good choice.

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I finished the outfit with my bright yellow Cambridge satchel, just to give it an extra punch of color.
It's a wonderful bag and it has held up so well despite my constant abuse. Haha. I'm obsessed with these bags. I still can't believe it was only $64. I wish I had gotten other colors before the prices went back up!

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Thrifted - Light Blue Denim Vest (Swap Group), ModCloth High
Waisted Maxi Skirt
(Sale) & ModCloth Black Boots (Gift)
c/o Shop Calico - Barred Browline Sunglasses
TIL Darling - Braided Wrap Watch in Cream
VJ Style - Yellow Cambridge Satchel



♫ 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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A. link
6/21/2014 05:32:41 am

Yay for maxiskirts! There is really nothing better than a nice, long, flowy, printed maxiskirt to make an outfit amazing. Your Barely There challenge is my favorite yet, because I feel like you are focusing on the standout pieces more and allowing them to take center stage instead of giving everything center stage by layering. XD

I can't believe you only have one of that purse either! The shape is perfectly punchy and the color is such a statement. Yellow is quickly becoming my favorite way to make an outfit amazing. So bravo. <3

love,
a

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Anna
6/21/2014 10:40:44 am

Hey! Thanks so much! Yeah, I love this skirt to death <333

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Eleanor
6/21/2014 09:45:35 am

Lovely outfit! I don't know how you can wear long skirts in summer though :P
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Anna
6/21/2014 10:42:13 am

Thanks! Right on. Temperature and fabric. It was 70 degrees and the skirt is completely unlined. :D I keep trying to tell people that Summer in the Midwest is different from say, the South. It's an uphill battle. Haha. But yeah, you can assume I knew what I was doing when I chose this particular piece. :P

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Colour Me In link
6/21/2014 11:20:45 am

I love your biker jacket and your hair is so cool! x

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Anna
6/22/2014 05:42:38 am

*^_^*

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Jackie link
6/21/2014 02:06:03 pm

I love denim vests!! I literally wear mine all of the time in the summer and well, fall and spring, too. It's just such a cute way to spice up an outfit!

xo Jackie
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Anna
6/22/2014 05:46:29 am

Rad! Yeah, I think I'll be getting a lot of wear out of this one! :D

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Justine link
6/21/2014 06:03:13 pm

Your outfits are always flawless! I just recently started following you but you always look amazing, like here you are rocking the grunge look. Also I keep meaning to try out one of those swap groups because I feel like so many bloggers have such luck with it. Is it hard to coordinate?

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Anna
6/23/2014 08:43:09 am

Oh, wow! <3 Thank you! I'll be sure to stop by your blog and say, 'hi!' I don't think the groups are difficult to coordinate, especially if they are maintained on-line. ^_^

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Talitha link
6/21/2014 06:24:15 pm

Oh gorg as always. Love the tartan skirt and denim vest combo.

Now if you don't mind, I need to hunt down that skirt on Modcloth now!

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Anna
6/22/2014 05:44:47 am

:DDD <3

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Keit
6/21/2014 10:04:47 pm

Totally rocked the plaid pattern! Love the bright yellow satchel and the soft blue denim! And jeeeeeez, this hairdo of yours is so cool, why can't I do fabulous things with my hair! Sigh...

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Anna
6/22/2014 05:45:57 am

Bah! This is nothing and it's really my first attempt at a new hair style. I think it could be better, but I'm glad that you like it. *^_^*

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M&MFASHIONBITES link
6/22/2014 03:00:46 am

Cool vest and cute bag :)

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MilanoTime link
6/22/2014 03:03:29 am

Wow dear amazing look! Love whole your outfit!
Kisses and Happy Sunday!
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SweetCandyDreamer link
6/22/2014 08:21:39 am

Great outfit :-) xx

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Anna
6/22/2014 01:48:57 pm

^_^ <3

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Imogen link
6/22/2014 12:05:57 pm

Plaid is one of my favourite prints and it looks fabulous in this colour scheme. You outfits are always very impressive.

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Anna
6/22/2014 01:49:37 pm

Thank you so much! <333

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Kristian link
6/22/2014 02:53:23 pm

This is a fun, rocking look! I like the popped collar and bit of lace showing underneath.

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Anna
6/30/2014 04:37:37 pm

Thanks! *^_^* <3

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Elisabet link
6/23/2014 12:22:35 am

Love the denim vest and the tartan skirt :)
Great outfit Anna

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Magda link
6/23/2014 12:24:28 am

Lovely, my dear! I love that skirt and bag. Wow, such a interesting hairdress;-)
Kisses from Poland!

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Tatyana link
6/23/2014 01:05:06 am

I love all about this look! The mix of colour is spectacular and that satchel - oh my!!!!

Tatyana x
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Anna
6/30/2014 04:37:59 pm

Thanks so much! <3

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Amber link
6/24/2014 02:27:22 am

That vest is the bomb :D and I love your hair like this!

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Anna
6/30/2014 04:38:12 pm

<3 *^_^* <3

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Chrissi link
7/5/2014 06:43:47 am

This combination is so unexpected, but works so well! Aren't maxi skirts/dresses the best for summer?

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