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Whiskey & Rye

10/21/2014

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So, I ended up wearing this outfit to the grocery store. Haha. Sure, I could have put on jeans and a t-shirt, but I like to dress up. *shrug* ^_^ I feel like I've been waiting forever to wear this plaid high low skirt and I'll be damned if I sit around waiting for the "right occasion" to do so.  The right occasion is whenever I say it is. So, there. Hehe. We had a lot of errands to run, so I wanted to wear something nice, but also comfortable. The skirt worked out well with its light fabric and eye catching patterns.

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The skirt has a very rustic feel to it and this inspired me to create an earthy Fall ensemble with a bit of a Wild West flair. So, I added a thrifted herringbone wool blazer and dark chocolaty lace up boots.

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I liked the way this handmade necklace peeked through my blazer when I had it completely buttoned, so I added it to the mix. I thrifted it many years ago when I visited Toronto and I just loved that the artist refashioned everyday refuse into something so beautiful. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the logo on the beer cap, it's from Alexander Keith's which is brewed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. ^_^

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You know how I like to add hidden surprises in my outfits, so this bit should be expected. :D I think this deep navy tank top paired well with the textured almond blazer. I didn't want to take away from the beautiful skirt by wearing something with a pattern on top. So, the understated look of it from the front was perfect. However, as soon as I take off my blazer, you see a bit of wow factor in the back as it is completely sheer with floral patterns throughout. You can sort of see my bra there, but whatevs. Heh.

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So, there you have it.  I hope you like how I put this outfit together. *^_^* I loved wearing it! <3


Thrifted - Almond Herringbone Blazer (Swap Group), ModCloth Navy Tank Top (Gift), Black
Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin), Bottle Cap Necklace (Toronto), Black Knee High
Socks (Cotton On), ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale), Brown Boots (Gift),
Plaid Skirt (Swap Group) & Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group)



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34 Comments
Amber link
10/20/2014 10:27:06 pm

I love your take on fashion (: it doesn't matter what you wear or when you wear it; all that matters is that you're happy! It is really easy to just dress simple, but it can be a big happiness boost to go the extra mile and wear something a little more special. I love this outfit on you! The coat and skirt are really great pieces (:

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:39:48 am

I'm a stubborn bastard, basically. Always have been. Hehe :D <3

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Elisabet link
10/21/2014 04:37:38 am

Great skirt, love it!!! Always surprise me with amazing looks Anna :)

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:41:26 am

<3 ^_^ <3

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skye link
10/21/2014 07:34:11 am

You do so many different styles well, but you look most like YOU in steampunk & menswear outfits. And I love this one! You look so well put together and so comfortable in yourself. I'm in love with the boots and in awe of that tiny bottlecap painting.

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:44:23 am

Yeah, I agree. Hehe. Definitely my comfort zone. So, for that reason, I try to do other things when I can. Yeah, I'll be uncomfortable, but I want my style to be as diverse as I believe myself to be. I'm someone different every day. I don't know how my partner puts up with me, really. ;D

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M&M FASHION BITES link
10/21/2014 09:28:56 am

Cute hat and lovely skirt :)

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Rebecca link
10/21/2014 01:44:39 pm

You never cease to amaze me. LOL usually I'm in the grocery store in my sweaty gym clothes. No kidding. :/

I am never really a fan of hi-lo skirts, but I really love this one - I think the pattern and colour really sets it apart for me. And that tank is fab as well. Good colour and I like the mix of textures! Haha and I kind of like that we can see your bra as it's a proper X back! That's commitment to not having straps hanging out the side (a faux pas I am frequently guilty of - especially at the gym - *sigh* stupid bras).

Right, well that's enough creepy/oversharing bra comments for one day!

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

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:49:23 am

Hahaha. <3 I think it might have something to do with the fact that I have so many good style ideas and so many completed outfits on hangers and not enough places to wear them. ;) I have to sacrifice time and place considerations, for "I really want to wear this f*cking outfit right now. Now. NOW." Hehe.

Your comments often make me laugh out loud. Haha. No worries on the bra thing. I don't normally wear them, to be honest. I hate them! Now you'll have to go back through my photos and figure out if I'm wearing one in any of them. Haha. ;D

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Matea link
10/21/2014 06:56:01 pm

I like your skirt and whole look! Those earth colors suits you! <3

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:50:12 am

Hey! Good to see you! Thanks <333

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Agnes link
10/21/2014 11:21:51 pm

Grocery store?! Oh my goodness :D You look awesome, I love the jacket and that necklace is so unique!

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:50:53 am

Hehe thanks! :D <3

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marlen
10/22/2014 01:10:02 am

yeaaaa, i dont think id be able to wait to wear that beauty of a skirt either! i LOVE the grungy feel of it, but how you went the other way and decided to dress it up with a tweed-ish blazer. super cute. and i always dress up for things that only require sweatpants haha it makes the day sooo much more fun that way.

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:55:38 am

Yay! You're back! ^_^ <3 You know, grunge never entered my mind when I looked at this skirt. I think if it were more of a brick red and black, that might have occurred to me. I think that's because they're more classic "grunge" colors or whatever that means. Hehe. I see what you're saying now, though. It gives me some good ideas... :D

Haha, right on. Yeah, I've gotten so used to being well-dressed (and over dressed) everywhere I go that the only time it hits me is when I get the 10 minute stares from people. Then I'm like...oh, right. :F~ I dunno. I'd rather look presentable than be boring, so I try to keep the boring days to a minimum, though they do happen. :P

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Kreyola link
10/22/2014 02:46:03 am

This has to be my favorite look of you. Love the high low skirt here and how you pair it with the boots. Love it!

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:51:34 am

Bah! I can do much better than this, really. Thank you, though! <3

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Jenny Lee link
10/22/2014 06:16:27 am

This is so lovely, Anna! The jacket and skirt are both gorgeous on their own, but they are stunning together. This is how I'd love to dress all winter! Also, I'm always oddly dressed for wherever I'm going as well. It's more fun that way, no?

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:54:29 pm

Indeed! :D <3

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Silvia link
10/22/2014 09:26:57 am

You are right, sometimes it is dificult to find a special ocasion for wearing an outfit...sometimes I also dress up just for having a walk through my neibourhood. That is a perfect outfit for fall, so original skirt, I love the pattern and the style, and with the top makes a perfect combo. It is good you are back :-)

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:55:56 pm

Hey! Thanks so much! <3

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A. link
10/22/2014 10:54:05 am

bras, smsshhhaaaaas. It's a piece of clothing that's been sexualized to seem inappropriate. We girls can't win: we get called inappropriate if our outfit hints that we wear a bra and we get called inappropriate if we don't wear bras.

I love your outfit. Brown and blue play so nicely with each other and there's nothing like classic prints to make an outfit pop. Bravo! :D

love,
a

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:58:28 pm

Hmm. That's true. I didn't think about that bit. :F We get the short end of the stick with a lot of things, really. Heh. <3

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Pip
10/22/2014 03:05:21 pm

Anna! You look great as always and I love the skirt. Hope all is well dear!
<a href="http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com">xx Easy Outfits, by Pip</a>

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Anna
10/22/2014 05:58:51 pm

Hey! Good to see you! <3 Thanks! ^_^

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lisa link
10/24/2014 03:59:53 am

Ooh I love the vintage look of this outfit! I've been watching a lot of Boardwalk Empire and it reminds me of the looks on that show. Sometimes I just go for the jeans and tank while running errands, but honestly they feel more fun when you are wearing something cute like this :)

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Anna
10/25/2014 05:08:00 am

You're the second person to compare one of my outfits to the outfits in that show. I'd never even heard of it. I had to look it up. Haha. It seems really cool, though. Can't go wrong with Steve Buscemi. ;D

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Monique link
10/25/2014 03:53:37 am

Wauw... this looks so much like vintage! I love it

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Anna
10/25/2014 05:08:41 am

Thank you and thanks for stopping by! <333

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Kristian link
10/25/2014 04:41:28 am

Oh, this outfit is pure autumn magic! Good luck with the giveaway!

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Elena link
10/25/2014 10:48:03 pm

Wow, how could I miss this? You'd look fantastic strolling down the street here in UK in some old enlish town wearing this outfit:) just fabulous!

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Anna
10/26/2014 05:08:05 am

Omgosh, that means a lot. Thank you! That's so cool <3

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takisha link
10/29/2014 11:53:47 pm

Loving your skirt !

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Anna
10/30/2014 03:36:27 am

Thanks, Takisha! <3

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