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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Fluke of Nature

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Today Henry and I visited the Glebe Street Fair (which seemed to us to be just like Glebe markets only on the street instead, what's that about?) and I overdressed as per usual. I can do casual when walking the dog but venturing any further full Fashion Hayley attire is required, and if you follow me on twitter you will know what Henry thinks of my style. He thinks I dress too much like a cartoon character, although the first person to tell me that was a Japanese friend in Melbourne who sent me a text before we caught up for coffee that said "please no clothes like cartoon" (said friend was a conservative country boy who had never been to or seen Harajuku style). I took no notice then and continue to now, dressing up for me is just something I have to do.

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Outfit Details
Blouse $5 from another stall holder at my recent garage sale
Red maxi skirt Vintage from my recent trip to the Lifeline op shop in the Blue Mountains and only $2. I love that is has a sheer panel on the bottom.
Loafers Sportsgirl $35
Hat Gift from my mum
Necklace Man The Label gift
Tartan Belt Another find from that Girls Night In clothing swap party I recently participated in raising money for the Cancer Council
Tote bag DI$COUNT
Bangle Elke Kramer
Rings MOMA design store in NYC and Corky Saint Clair
Lipstick Mac Russian Red

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I love how in this outfit and my previous outfit posted below both the looks are super matchy matchy, this one with its reds the previous the pinky/purple wishy washyness. Accidentally picking up pieces that come together without much thought or planning frigging rules (from op shops, gifts from friends and designers, garage sales and clothing swaps no less!). Maybe there is some subconscious thing going on here but collecting these red pieces and putting them together was a total fluke. Its weird how these things happen.

20 comments:

  1. It may have been a fluke but this outfit really suits you and I like the different patterns and textures of red mixed in with the pretty blouse.
    I love that you bought your opshop pieces for so little. Small town opshops are the bomb.

    -Em
    SPIN DIZZY FALL

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  2. I often do accidentally matchy matchy outfits and don't even notice until someone points it out. I guess it's just a consequence of being attracted to certain colours.

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  3. #winning
    Keep being you, show your style x

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  4. Well, I think you look GREAT! And I can totally relate to that, I think I have seriously ended up dressing like my fashion illustrations...But maybe because inside that has always been a way of personal expression of the fashion I am into at the moment as well?

    And the belt really really reminds me of the old old FRUiTS, which as you know, are coming back in Tokyo again. So many of the cool shop staff are looking at back their roots now. :)

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  5. I really like it, u rock it

    like-mousse-au-chocolat.com/

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  6. You look adorable! I love that red skirt! I always "overdress" according to other people too, who cares! lol, dressing up is fun and makes you feel good! :)

    ♥ Check out my blog: Principessa Gabriella

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  7. you look great and I love that necklace x Dee

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  8. I love that outfit, would wear myself. The proportions on you are perfect. You should wear that outfit every chance you can.

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  9. great blog loving finding cheap find at the markets xx A Fox That Meows ♥

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  10. really lovely outfit, funny.. I never ever thought of your style like a cartoon character haha. I love the necklace you're wearing.

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  11. I love your style! I'm very much the same in regards to 'dressing up'. I was amused a few weeks ago when I was really sick, I was going to the doctors in just jeans & a tee, and my Mum told me 'You're appointment is soon, go get dressed'. It's because I normally always wear dresses :P

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  12. Freaking love this outfit! love the touch of the belt too.. i just started blogging again! Linked you too x Ash

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  13. I am SO HAPPY that my tartan belt is no longer sitting in my closet and is being worn to Glebe markets. YES!

    You look amazing; red looks fabulous on you!

    <3 Cait
    www.closet-confessions.com

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  14. I love this outfit!!! You look so chic and gorgeous in it- and the sheer top is to die for- jealous!

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  15. Loving the direction your style is going into. All your latest outfit posts have been so good! Love the skirt with the transcending pink. Maxi skirts really suit you!

    Max

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  16. U are so cool!!! and I love it! =)

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  17. Fluke is in the eyes of the untrained. This one is pretty. Believe me!

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  18. love that maxi skirt and gorgeous hat! xx

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  19. Love this outfit on you.
    You look fabulous.
    Also I really like that city chic ombre maxi.
    beautiful colours.
    hope your japanese friend wasnt serious about telling you not to dress your normal style!
    how odd!@!

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  20. You look great on that costume fashion jewelry . You really are into fashion.

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