Hola folks, I’m really excited about today’s post. Why?
Because I’m debuting a little segment I’m calling Double-take Tuesdays. Twice a month (on Tuesdays, of course)
I’ll feature an item worn at least two different ways. This concept is by no
means original. But what is new is
that I’m going to give away an item similar to the one that’s being featured.
FREE. PERIOD. For example, I may feature a racy, red blazer; the one that’s
being given away will be a similar one I found on a recent thrifting
expedition. It may be a size 2 or 32. Who knows? It’s a wild card. The luck of
the draw! Call it what you want. So you’ll have to tune in and visit on
Tuesdays (and hopefully other days too). Here’s how it works: The first person
to email me and claim it, gets it. All I ask is that the item be for
yourself and that you send me a pic of you wearing it, so I can later add it to the
post and show off your style. Once the item is claimed, I’ll update the post
stating so. So without further ado….
Double-take Tuesday: A Navy Blue Midi
I asked Facebook family and friends what words come to mind when
they hear “navy blue.” Here’s what they said: military, sailor, red
and white, child-like, formal, official, coordinates with any color,
masquerades as black. True that to all those comments. No doubt about it, if
you’ve got something “official” to do, e.g., a job interview, a court date to refute
that traffic ticket, you can’t go wrong with this piece of clothing. But I know
masquerading under that serious, “almost black” garment is a skirt that really
just wants to have a little fun. Above all, I desperately wanted to avoid the
obvious combo of red, white, and blue, although it’s one of my favorites. In the
first look I tried to damp down the formality by adding this causal print
blouse and tan, tie, front cardigan, and slip-on patent leather leopard
wedgies. “Lady-like” was the second look with a feminine small-print blouse,
wide belt, and leopard pumps. Surely the judge would dismiss the traffic ticket
of any girl dressed like this, don’t you think?
Where to get your navy blue midi:
Free- right here: Size 3x. Email styleagent909@gmail.com to claim it!
$: thrift store
$: DIY- buy a white one and dye it!
$-$$: eBay
What I'm wearing:
Darjoni tie front cardigan: thrifted
Eddie Bauer floral blouse: thrifted
Talbots navy blue midi: thrifted
Steve Madden leopard wedgies: thrifted
Pic #2
Worthington blouse: thrifted
Merona (I think) belt: thrifted
Nine West calf hair leopard pumps via Dillard's.
Prints up close. Aren't they cute?
Until next post, happy dressing
Sincerely,
Styleagent909
Where to get your navy blue midi:
Free- right here: Size 3x. Email styleagent909@gmail.com to claim it!
$: thrift store
$: DIY- buy a white one and dye it!
$-$$: eBay
What I'm wearing:
Darjoni tie front cardigan: thrifted
Eddie Bauer floral blouse: thrifted
Talbots navy blue midi: thrifted
Steve Madden leopard wedgies: thrifted
Pic #2
Worthington blouse: thrifted
Merona (I think) belt: thrifted
Nine West calf hair leopard pumps via Dillard's.
Prints up close. Aren't they cute?
Until next post, happy dressing
Sincerely,
Styleagent909
Sheila--I like both looks--especailly the leopard heels!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to claim the skirt as I just rarely if ever wear skirts/dresses!!
I recently saw in a Better homes and Gardens decorating article where they paired navy blue with taupe and accents of magenta and acid green.
It was unusual pairing. I'm thinking to try that combo some day!
Hmmm that could be really nice now that I think about it. Can't wait to see how you style it.
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt paired with the leopard pumps!
ReplyDeleteLove how you remixed it!
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