So I really do think this past weekend might have been our last hurrah at summer. We had sun, we had heat (80s, right?) and I turned on our air conditioning on Saturday. I decided to embrace this last gasp of Southern summer with sleeveless layering.
(Outer to inner layer) Heliotrope earrings, Forever21 vest and belt, Tracy Feith for Target dress (“dress”? it’s more like a tunic- a short tunic), Target bubble skirt, New Orleans Mardis Gras mask.
I dressed the layers down with some old denim and my “Roman Holiday” sandals (really from Florence, but Gregory Peck doesn’t need to know) when I went to the Oakhurst Arts And Music Festival on Saturday.
Ooo I still love this torso ring from Evolve Boutique. I don’t wear it too often because it’s a bit big for me, but I think it’s lovely.
Apart from the Oakhurst Festival, Cath and I went to Cooper Sanchez’s show at Oakland Cemetery, I pulled out my winter clothes and reorganized my closet (with much cursing and muttering), and had a delicious Sunday dinner with family and friends.
Hope you guys had a marvelous weekend!!! What are you up to this week?
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32 Responses to “Versatile Layers”
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EmilyKennedy Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 10:23 amCUTE! I love the way you stick skirts with a little volume under tunics.
I too switched out my winter clothes for my summer clothes recently, and I too cursed and experienced a tummy filling with dread. There was some warm stuff in there, but not as much as I hoped!
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ladycrumpet Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 10:37 am*Love* that ring!
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issa Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 11:23 amso kute!!! love the summer layering… last week we were in the 90s then over the weekend had a spurt of fall.. i think we’ll be back to the 90s soon enough though.
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Katy Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 11:28 amThat ring is killer! And I love the flowy dress, too!
Glad you guys enjoyed Relics and Rarities (I think my dad would dig it, too). And I am all over a Decatur blogger meetup. I would think that Decatur Metro would be up for it… or is he Mr. Anonymous?
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greenjeans Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 11:41 amWow, that ring is awesome. And thanks for the kind words on my Serpico thing-your post on the film is awesome! I think all boys want to be Serpico.
No plans this week other than eating pastries and wondering in bamboo and tea fields…
ps. I still can’t believe you guys haven’t been to a pro basketball game before…
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Sally Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 12:26 pmThe flared-skirt look those layers create is simply superb!
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Clare Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 1:34 pmOh my gosh I LOVE that ring, Lauren! And I love how such a sweet flowy outfit can be casualed up with the simple addition of some denim. Lovely! Enjoy the heat, ma’dear, cause it’s 46* and dropping here in Chicago…
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anh Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 1:56 pmlovesss it. you rock at layering! i think it looks much better as a dress!
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dreamsequins Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 2:00 pmI like the layers. So pretty on you! I agree with anh- I like it best as a dress.
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hanako66 Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pmI just let out an audible noise when I saw that first photo….LOVE this!!!!! It looks great dressed down as well!
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Allie Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 2:40 pmLar, thanks for your sweet comment. Life has been insane…but when is it ever smooth sailing?
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enc Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 2:56 pmI like the way you put the layers together. A great combo.
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Ela Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pmThat first pic – one of my favourite of yours for sure, love the outfit! Yes, I agree, it is a tad short, but still so cute – maybe it’ll work with some leggings and your over the knee boots?
Love that ring too!
And thank you for your sweet comments always, it’s hard, even when I’m busy, to stay away from blogging…LOL, I need to learn how to put that aside and focus on the tasks ahead. Now I’m sick and stuck in a hotel room so I can finally catch up
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jentine Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 4:20 pmGreat ring and great layering! Oh summer, I am going to miss you… So, when you did your closet flip for winter clothes, did you promptly put the tunic and skirt away again?
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jeannie Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 5:01 pm<3 mask!
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Couture Cookie Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 5:16 pmYou are really good at layering! One needs to be careful, so as to not end up looking “bigger”…
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melissa~ Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 6:47 pmgorgeous outfit! you look gorgeous.
The ring is so beautifull, I love big rings.
Kisses!!
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Fiorella Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pmLayering it’s so much fun!, I love how that bubble skirt looks…
I love the ring by the way
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indigo Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 8:22 pmwhat a fun shape, love the volume and playful floral
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savvy gal Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 8:55 pmi love how you layered pieces together. tres chic.
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Brittany Says:
October 12th, 2009 at 10:40 pmWow, I never would have thought of doing sleeveless layering. Very well done!
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Bunkie Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 12:10 amLove it with the bubble skirt.
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ondressingup Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 3:07 amDefinitely cute! I love the floral hem peeking out. But most of all, I love the shelf of pretty little knick knacks behind you. I’m definitely a knick knack girl too.
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HauteWorld Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 7:40 amLove this layered look on you! And I adored those new thigh-highs you got a few posts back! I’m currently looking for a decent-priced pair, so I really hope I’ll find some I like. Thanks so much for your views on New Orleans by the way. I’ll definitely make a point of visiting the next time we’re in the U.S. I’ve always been fascinated by places that were a melting-pot of different cultures and NOLA does have such a unique background!
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Lesley Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 9:53 amI’m still completely in love with that tunic/dress thing! It’s adorable!
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Linda Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 3:26 pmI ADORE that Mardi Gras mask…so beautiful!
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adrienne Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 3:36 pmoh I love this little layered outfit! well done lady!
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B* a la Moda Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 4:45 pmI loooooove this combo. Very sweet and romantic. Very nice layering. Good for you that you can still wear those clothes.
xoxo
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Alya Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 5:15 pmOoh I love this outfit! It looks gorgeous as a dress, and equally cute with the denim shorts. Plus I love the mask! Wouldn’t it be beautiful if we could wear it out?
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Amy Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 6:45 pmLove the choices, especially together. Feels like you still miss summer, but I live near Seattle, so I’m sure it works for Atlanta.
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Maeko Says:
October 16th, 2009 at 9:37 amI do so love the feminine layering on this. You look like a modern southern belle.
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