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Teal We Meet Again

10/2/2014

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Hello, there! This will be a short post since I'm wearing a completely remixed outfit. Huzzah! :D I'm excited that I got a chance to wear this teal romper again, because it's truly wonderful. The color is throwing me off a little bit, though. I want to avoid doing simple pairings, but the bright teal seems to limit the number of ways in which I can wear the romper. The first time I wore the romper, I played it safe by pairing it with blacks and browns, but I had added some subtle, patterned surprises too. :D

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This time, I tried to challenge myself a bit more by wearing a vintage multi-color floral blazer and a bright red satchel.
I think all of the colors worked well together, but I can never be sure since I'm not 100% comfortable with wearing bright colors. I got a lot of stares while wearing this outfit and I have no idea whether they were good (i.e., you look awesome!) or bad (i.e., those things do not go together!).

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I have a tendency to second guess myself and, as you probably know by now, I can be rather self-deprecating. Hence, I don't know how objective I am being right now, but I will say that I find the mixture of teal and red aesthetically pleasing to the eye. So, I don't find this combination jarring or unsettling. I definitely want to push myself to experiment with other colors and patterns when I wear this romper, though. It's too awesome to wear just a few times and in only a couple of ways. ^_^

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I really love these suede ankle booties, too. ^_^
I think I picked them up for less than $10 on final sale. My only quibble is that moisture of any kind will kill the fabric, so I have to avoid wearing them on days when I know it's going to rain. It rained almost the entire summer, by the way. Haha. >_<  A couple months ago, I got a glossy pair of black ankle boots with a much higher heel, so I can have the same look in rainy weather. I can't wait to wear them and, of course, I'll show them on my blog when I do. ^_^

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I ended up wearing this outfit to dinner with my partner. We rode our bikes a few blocks to a place that does Costa Rican cuisine. The food of Costa Rica is so close to Jamaican food that I always feel like I've gone home when I'm devouring sweet fried plantain alongside rice and peas. Just thinking about it makes me miss my parents and I haven't been able to visit them in years. =/ Anyway, my partner was nice enough to take these photos on the way. We just propped our bikes up against a tree. ^_^

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It wasn't the best date night, to be honest. The place wasn't very busy. There were three groups sitting at tables outside and it was fairly empty inside. We opted for the outdoor seating, but of course this meant everyone out there was staring at me. Haha. >_<
That's to be expected, I guess. The problem was that it took over an hour for us to receive our appetizers! Admittedly, we should have left.

Instead, we just decided to stick it out. When our (cold) dinners arrived, the place we wanted to go to afterwards had closed.
I remember feeling so frustrated after about 30 minutes and we hadn't received glasses of water. At some point, I had looked up from my menu to find my partner staring at me with this look. It's hard to describe, but I said something like, "You can't help staring too, huh?" To which he replied, "You're just so beautiful." I don't know why that caught me off guard. Haha. I do know that, as we literally watched the sky darken with grumbling bellies, I couldn't have been happier. <3



Thrifted - ModCloth Teal Romper (Swap Group), ModCloth
Black Tights
(Sale),
Vintage Floral Blazer (Swap
Group) & Black Suede Ankle Boots (Cotton On)

Chicnova - Cherry Red 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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36 Comments
Rebecca link
10/1/2014 09:50:11 pm

I love this blazer. Has to be one of my fave of your pieces! The pairing with the romper is fantastic - incredibly chic look. :D Thumbs up for the colours as well. Teal is a tricky one (I like to pair it with mustard yellow, myself).

Being away from family is so tough - I feel your pain! I sometimes get homesick but more often feel guilty for being so far away for so long. *sigh* Such is life.

Bummer about the terrible service! No wonder the restaurant was empty.

However, now you have me trying to envision a restaurant serving up delicacies from the midwest - LOL! Hotdish? Bars? Lutheran Jello? Lefse?! Ah, the tastes of home.

-Rebecca
<a href="http://mn2nz.wordpress.com">Idealism never goes out of fashion</a>

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Anna
10/2/2014 05:27:29 am

Hahaha. Ahh, man. You're the best <3

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Amber link
10/1/2014 10:57:54 pm

This blazer is so awesome! The mixed patterns on it is so interesting, and it pairs really well with your romper. (:

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Anna
10/2/2014 05:31:39 am

<333

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Miche link
10/1/2014 11:30:56 pm

I love mixing colors like that, I think you did an awesome job. And btw, you can totally rock the bright colors :)

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Anna
10/2/2014 05:27:59 am

Thank you! <3

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Suzanne link
10/2/2014 02:01:19 am

I LOVE this romantic story : ) Awwwwwwwww....

Seems like you might have a keeper there.

Bummer on the restaurant though.

I just love that blazer. It goes with everything.

bisous
Suzanne

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Anna
10/2/2014 05:30:11 am

Yeah, he's a wonderful person and he accepts me for who I am (the good, bad and everything in between). Even now, when I think about it, it makes me uncomfortable. Being loved that much feels unreal, almost. Heh. Needless to say, I'm very lucky <3

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Kreyola link
10/2/2014 02:40:24 am

The stare you were getting is basically meaning that this girl know how to dress. The blazer added a nice touch to the romper and the colors look good (I know my colors ^_-). By the way, I think you are beautiful and that should catch you off guard.

Killer tattoo by the way!!

http://www.kreyolasjourneys.com/

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Anna
10/2/2014 05:31:03 am

Aww, thank you! That means a lot! <3

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takisha link
10/2/2014 03:05:38 am

You look so great Anna !
Loving your blazer :)

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Anna
10/2/2014 05:31:23 am

Thanks, babe! :D <3

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Sarah Enuwa Audu link
10/2/2014 06:54:01 am

Aww, how sweat of him. I love the plunging back of your romper, I think you did a great job styling it. The floral print blazer is amazing and I love the pop of red. I do agree with you, teal and red are great together .

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Anna
10/3/2014 03:15:12 am

<3 ^_^ <3

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Kate link
10/2/2014 08:18:22 am

OMG that date interaction is too adorable. I can only imagine!

That romper is amazeballs. I love the color, cut and material, and have been looking for a cool looking romper foreverrrr. Unfortunately that one is sold out now. So sad.

And I think the outfit looks great! I love all the pairings. :)

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Anna
10/3/2014 03:15:30 am

<333

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Justine link
10/2/2014 08:37:19 am

First off I love the outfit post name, secondly I love the pairings you did. Im really glad you pushed yourself for more bright colors because this outfit really came together. Thirdly, Im waiting for my own pair of ankle booties to arrive. Fourthly that story is really sweet!

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Anna
10/3/2014 03:11:11 am

Aww! Thanks! <333

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Mona link
10/2/2014 09:39:25 am

This is a pretty fine combo if you ask me! I love the romper and you wore it great!

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Anna
10/3/2014 03:11:41 am

Thanks so much and thanks for visiting! <333

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A, link
10/2/2014 11:49:07 am

He's right, you know, you are terribly beautiful. ;)

Man, I love how you didn't play it safe with this romper - the vintage blazer and bright satchel are a match made in heaven. :D

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
10/3/2014 03:13:06 am

Bah! *^_^* <3 Well, I'm going to see what I can do to push the boundaries with it even more, but it's hard yo. The color is so bright. Hehe. Thank you, though!

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Jackie link
10/2/2014 02:44:26 pm

I love the team jumpsuit on you! I think the way you styled it was the perfect way to transition it into the fall...and of course, make it look way cooler than I'd ever dream to!

xo Jackie
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Anna
10/3/2014 03:13:47 am

Aww, I doubt that! But thank you! <333

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Keit link
10/2/2014 10:18:56 pm

Hahaha, it's the little things that matter after all! When my boyfriend says I look beautiful, I usually reply with "Yeah, I washed my hair today.." So much romance! :D
Love the outfit here, I think the bare back makes it super special, with the tattoo and all, so sexy!

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Anna
10/3/2014 03:14:47 am

Hahaha.. you're hot even when you're wearing pajamas dude. You're one of those people who just doesn't have to try. ;D Thanks, man! <3

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lisa link
10/3/2014 03:29:46 am

This outfit is so perfect! I may be tempted to stare if I saw you out too, because you look so incredibly cool :) This shade of blue is one of my favorites and my opinion is that it goes with everything, and looks amazing with red!

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Anna
10/5/2014 01:50:10 pm

Aww... you're too kind *^_^* Thank you! <3

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Ashley link
10/3/2014 02:22:22 pm

The details in your blazer are amazing! GREAT OUTFIT!

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M link
10/4/2014 06:10:41 am

Love the color of that romper!

http://madeinmauve.com

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Agnes link
10/4/2014 08:08:25 am

I love everything about this outfit. The pattern on the blazer is very pretty The teal colour fits you fantastic. And your partner is absolutely right - you're so damn beautiful! And also sexy with those bare back and the tattoo! :D

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Anna
10/5/2014 01:52:33 pm

<3 ^_^ <3

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Kristian link
10/5/2014 02:58:11 am

I think the color story of this outfit works very well, so no worries! Also- didn't realize you were Jamaican. Fun to learn more about you.

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Anna
10/5/2014 01:56:28 pm

Thanks! :DDD Well, my mother was born in Kingston, Jamaica. My dad was born in Trenchtown. She was an uptown girl, pretty well off and my dad was poor as dirt. Heh. The story of how they met is pretty amazing. Anyway, my mom was pregnant with me when she moved to the U.S. She was in her mid-20s at the time, I think. So, I'm a U.S. citizen, but the majority of my family reside in Jamaica and England. ^_^ My parents obtained their dual citizenship in the early 2000s, I believe.

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Mel link
10/5/2014 06:25:03 pm

Such a lovely blazer, it goes so nicely with your outfit! I agree, teal and red make a fantastic color combo!

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Jenny Lee link
10/8/2014 03:02:43 am

Aawww, geez, you guys are so adorable! And he's right, you are a stunner! <3 I love love love this romper. All the colours in this outfit are perfect together.

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