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Risk & Reward (Barely There Challenge!) - Part 3/9

6/10/2014

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So....it's my birthday today or whatever. Bah! >_<
Last year, I wore something super colorful and quirky to celebrate. So, I decided I'd do something similar this time around. My partner knows how much I love tacos. I could eat a taco for breakfast, lunch and dinner, bro. So, he treated me to some breakfast tacos on Saturday and then we spent the day doing a bunch of other stuff and things. :3 <3

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Both the gingham blouse and the high waisted polka dot skirt are vintage. Sc0re! :DDD I got the gingham blouse from a vintage shop in Austin last Summer. I think the over-sized lapels are killer and I've always wanted a top in this color/pattern scheme. I got the polka dot skirt from Storenvy. It was my first purchase from there and I'm glad I bought this baby, because it is awesome! It's got pockets, too!

When I laid out the gingham next to the polka dots on my bed, my first reaction was "No." Hehe. But when I tried on both pieces, I thought "Hmm. I might be on to something." Both garments looked odd when laid flat, but they felt right once I had them on. I find that quite strange. Heh. Anyway, I imagine people will either love me or hate me with this one. I heartily accept the consequences. ^_^

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I really love my new gilled white flats. I mean, I probably love looking at them more than I like actually wearing them. Haha. They're the only white shoes I own and honestly, I'm still trying to get used to seeing myself in white shoes. I felt goofy, but black shoes would have been a cop out and brown shoes would have played it safe, too. I don't have a wide range of colors in my shoe closet. So, I did the best with what I had. I'm so afraid of getting these shoes dirty. Haha. I'll try to wear them often, though.

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I know this particular mix of patterns is kind of out there, but I'm happy with it. I believe fashion is about risks and challenges. Without those two things, there is no excitement for me. If style is art (and I believe that it is) then I want to be creative and push boundaries. The worst thing that I could ever do is play it safe. I have a pretty high standard in that regard. What's the point of doing something that you already know, something that has already been tried and tested on the runway or in magazines?


In other words, I think it is very safe to just go with what is trendy. It's like singing a cover song by a great band. You're just showcasing someone else's genius. Come up with something original. It's tougher and scarier, but man when it works out it's the most amazing feeling. It's that feeling which drives me. Once you've had that incredible moment, you can never go back to doing safe outfits.

All I can think about is how I can test the boundaries. I'd rather try to do something new and fail, than do something tried and true and succeed. If it turns out that I failed today, then I'll learn from the failure and move on. However, I will never regret that I tried to lead instead of follow.
You know what I mean?

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Thrifted - Vintage Gingham Blouse, Vintage High Waisted Polka Dot Skirt, ModCloth Slottled Flats (Gift), ModCloth Blue Bag (Gift) & Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin)
TIL Darling - Braided Wrap Watch in Cream


♫ 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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Elisabet link
6/9/2014 10:48:05 pm

Happy Birthday Anna!!! :)
Love your look, the polka dots skirt is fabolous and match perfect with the checkered shirt :)
Great outfit

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:33:30 am

Thank you! ^_^ <3

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Kristian link
6/10/2014 12:22:27 am

I think the pattern mixing works because of the monochrome (or rather twotone) color palette.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:33:47 am

Thanks! <3

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Suzanne link
6/10/2014 12:54:10 am

I LOVE this! I think this is one of my favourites of yours. It needs to be in a magazine. Perfect for an editorial piece : )

Happy Birthday!

It was my birthday on the 5th. We are almost twins. LOL Except that I was born decades before you.

bisous
Suzanne

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:34:23 am

Aww, thank you so much <3 Happy belated birthday!

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Mariah link
6/10/2014 12:54:27 am

I love this look. It would be really out there if you had prints in different color schemes. I love print mixing myself. My mom is always so funny about it because she doesn't get it. I hope you and your partner had a great birthday celebration :)

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:35:14 am

Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by! <3

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Makayla
6/10/2014 02:31:03 am

The skirt is very cute!
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SweetCandyDreamer link
6/10/2014 03:08:35 am

This is such a fun and cute outfit! :-) x

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Amber link
6/10/2014 03:16:03 am

Happy birthday, Anna! :D This outfit is soooo cute! I love the mix of prints, and both pieces are lovely!

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:36:18 am

Thank you! <3333

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skye link
6/10/2014 03:19:36 am

Happy birthday, lovely! I'm sure you know what camp I'm in when it comes to this outfit, but it bears reiterating: I love this! I agree 100% with your wise words. I would much rather pioneer than parrot.

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:37:13 am

Thanks, babe! And you do! I love that you carve your own path and see it through no matter where it takes you. <3

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Maeva link
6/10/2014 03:36:08 am

Well, I'm going to write it in French: joyeux anniversaire ;)!!! Fantastic and bright look <3

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:37:49 am

w00t! <3 Thank you so much! *^_^*

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Sarah link
6/10/2014 07:55:17 am

Happy Birthday. You killed this look, sometimes clothes look so much better on than they do just looking at it. The white flats work great with this look and no you dont look goofy. Love your style, have tried to follow your site so many times but it never works.

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:38:28 am

Aww, that means a lot! Thank you! <333

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A. link
6/10/2014 10:20:57 am

yay for pattern mixing! You always do it so well and this is no exception. It's still a strong trend so I think you have nothing to worry about. But keep being original even if it wasn't a trend, cause you're awesome. ^_^

also, happy birthday!

love,
a

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:39:58 am

Right on! Thanks! Yeah, sometimes I just don't know if what I'm doing is weird or not. Haha. I just don't keep up with fashion enough to have a good frame of reference. So, I kind of just hope for the best while trying to also make sure that I'm proud of what I create. :D

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Jackie link
6/10/2014 03:46:11 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Pattern mixing for the win! I love that you kept the top and skirt more monochromatic, but then adding the cool twist with the different patterns.

xo Jackie
<a href="http://somethingaboutthatthing.blogspot.com">Something About That</a>

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Anna
6/11/2014 06:40:50 am

Thanks, Jackie! *^_^* <3

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Shawna link
6/11/2014 10:35:57 am

I'm a bit late, but I hope you had a great birthday! I'm a Gemini too so actually you and I and Suzanne are triplets. That makes total sense, right?

I love this combination and it looks so fabulous on you. I love how you pull off a variety of styles and make them look like they belong in a magazine just as much as they belong on you. You really should have a career as a stylist considering you do better job than many and you don't have access to all the designer stuff.

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Anna
6/11/2014 05:30:28 pm

Aww, that really means a lot. Thank you, thank you! <333

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Olivia link
6/11/2014 12:21:11 pm

Happy Birthday Anna! I hope you enjoyed your day with some cake or tacos:) Love this outfit where you mixed the patterns... It's perfect!
xo Olivia

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Anna
6/11/2014 05:31:29 pm

Omgosh, you know, I didn't even have a cake! I didn't even realize that until now. Haha. Maybe I can make up for that this weekend. :D <3

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Rebecca link
6/11/2014 12:52:46 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love the colour, very patriotic, btw. ;) The blue bag looks amazing against the red. And white shoes are fab.

Today I was kind of wishing I had white tights, but then thought better of it. I think I may have an aversion to all white legwear.

-Rebecca
Idealism never goes out of fashion

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Anna
6/11/2014 05:33:38 pm

Haha, thanks! ;P I was wondering if anyone was going to notice that. As soon as I started sifting through the photos, I was like..oh...red, white and blue. I should have saved this for 4th of July. Haha. It never even occurred to me as I was getting dressed. *slaps forehead.* >_<

I feel the same way about white tights, by the way (and pants)! I'm determined to overcome my anxiety about them, though. I figured I'd start with tights/pants that are white, but have a pattern and then just kind of feel my way from there. :D

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Laura link
6/11/2014 03:29:00 pm

Happy birthday! This is the best birthday outfit ever! I love the perfect pattern clashing!


xoxo,
Laura
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Anna
6/11/2014 05:35:10 pm

Hey! Thank you, thank you! *^_^* Much appreciated! <3

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Marija link
6/12/2014 10:28:49 am

This mix is so cool, I just love it on you. I know I don't look good in red! ;)

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Anna
6/14/2014 11:09:45 am

Aww, don't say that! Red comes in a lot of different shades. I bet you'd like fine in any of them, though. :D

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Charlotte link
6/22/2014 04:18:34 am

If I ever come to the US you HAVE to take me vintage shopping. You have so many great finds!! Absolutely love your style <3

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Anna
6/22/2014 04:04:53 pm

Aww, thanks! I just might take you up on that :DDD <333

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nneka link
7/19/2014 03:17:44 am

Oh! how beautiful.

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