Tuesday, October 13, 2009

victorian ruffles + purple persuasion


Lots to do this morning so I shall make this quick: I got dressed in the dark today = bad idea; something is surely to go wrong.  While the outfit is not a total disaster, I'm going to be fiddling with my collar and cardigan all day, I can already tell.  V-necks tend to work much better when layering over ruffled necklines but oh well.  Que sera, sera - no?


Current dilemma: buttoned or unbuttoned?



I must note that Purple and I just recently became reacquainted.  My college roommate of 3 years was obsessed with purple and everything - I'm really talking EVERYTHING - on her half of the room was decorated in varying shades of purple... purple bedspread, purple rug, purple pillows, purple phone, purple bulletin board, purple thumbtacks, purple paper clips, purple stapler... EVERYTHING.  I was practically purpled-out by the time Senior year rolled around.  This season, however, I'm all over the deep aubergines and eggplants!  Welcome Back, Purple!




Shout-out to the Flannel Mollys... A shoe that comes close to the perfection of the Juliets.  Love the patent heel and tuxedo stripe down the back!



Black Pencil Skirt - Michael by Michael Kors via Nordstrom
Molly Flannel Heels - J.Crew
Pave Ball Earrings - Banana Republic
Bauble Cocktail Ring - J.Crew

12 comments:

  1. I'm so pissed those shoes don't come in a 5! That outfit is fabulousness at it's best. Another WIN in the Kate column.

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  2. I think you look great! I would go with unbuttoned.

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  3. love the top! i think unbuttoned as well!

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  4. I'm super jealous of your Kelsey Ruffle shirt. It's been on my wish list since it came out. In purple. I haven't cracked yet and bought it though. I agree, need the v-neck sweater... but you still look fab in the purple top, it's even more perfect on someone than on the hanger in the store! So jealous.

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  5. I'm loving plums this season too. I'm on the hunt for a plum sweater dress.

    I like the cardi unbuttoned.

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  6. love the outfit. I have to say unbuttoned!

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  7. I love those shoes! I like the cardigan open, too.

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  8. Leave the cardigan unbuttoned! I had the same thing with purple. My first semester college roommate (who was also my friend from high school) was literally obsessed with purple. Now it's everywhere and I'm started to wear it after about 8 years of not!

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  9. I LOVE this ruffled shirt! For getting dressed in the dark you did a wonderful job! :o) At least your shoes match!

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  10. Mr. A will be hearing of these shoes come Xmas.

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