Monday, January 10, 2011

A Story About Love & Hate


What I'm wearing:
*anthropologie Andesite Cardigan (similar here)
*Zara Printed Knit Dress
*Vintage Kissing Mice Belt
*Hue Opaque Tights in Black
*Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini Bag in Brown
*KORS Michael Kors "Joplin" Suede Combat Boots in Army Green

This outfit consists of elements that I both love and hate. What do I love? Quirky dog walking woman print, check. Animal belt, check. Ruffled cardigan, check. What don't I love? I tend to go for more vibrant colorful outfits, and you probably noticed in my year end overview of outfits. The colors in this look are a bit drab and muted, including the accessories. So it's not a very "Rosa" outfit, but I still like it all the same. It has enough fun in it for me!

Yes, apparently I only have one pose. Hand in hair. Looking down. Uber emo. I'm sorry.

Ladies walking their dogs. Love this print!

Scored these KORS MK Combat Boots for a great deal during the post-Christmas sale at Bloomingdale's. They are a nice faded army green, super comfortable, and I love the worn in look. I've been meaning to jump into the military boot trend, and I love the details and buckles on these. 

Not sure why I am looking so sad. It may be the sad colors.
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20 comments:

  1. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    love this outfit! I have the dress too :)

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  2. RosaLovesDCJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I love the boots!

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  3. PamelaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a cute print!

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  4. Gazel M.January 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    This is amazing from head to toe.
    Love! Especially the print

    http://bonjourgazel.com

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  5. AshleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    that print is awesome, and I love the mice belt! I feel the same way - normally I wear as many vibrant colors as possible at the same time, so whenever I wear a dark or neutral outfit I just feel so...blah. But at the same time, I do love layering different textures and patterns of neutrals to create visual interest, and I think you did a great job of that!

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  6. CarolJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    You look so great! I have this dress and love it. =) The neutrals look fabulous on you!

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  7. Monroe SteeleJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    cute dress and love love love those boots. Great outfit!

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    i really like this outfit! but then again i wear a lot of drab colors :) i think you keep it from looking blah because of all the textures, and that cute print. ~joelle

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  9. What Lou Wore 365January 10, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    What a great dress - I love seeing older Anthro pieces on all you girls as I only came across it last summer! You don't look drab, you look like a box of chocs. Love the new liquorice allsorts header, yummy!

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  10. SayaJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This outfit is stunning. I love it.

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  11. amy kelindaJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Even though your outfit doesn't have the pop of brightness that your other ensembles tend to have, I think it's still a very Rosa outfit! Namely because it's still that signature Rosa blend of girly + tough + spunky! I am loving those boots, too -- they are the perfect edgy-ness to such a feminine look!

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  12. AnjaliJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    This outfit is so so pretty Rosa! Even if the colors are not your usual fare, it still suits you so well! :) And the print on that dress is kind of amazing!

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  13. thatdamngreendressJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I adore these colours! Really nice combo, and great details. Sigh- I can`t believe I missed out on all these great Zara prints. dangit- where have I been? Oh right, shopping online and not in any actual stores...

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  14. MelissaJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    The colors may not be typical Rosa but the outfit is beautiful on you nonetheless!

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  15. littlemissfanciepantsJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I love this outfit ~ and while you might find the colors to be not as vibrant they still look amazing on you. That dress is great ~ what I wouldn't give for a Zara store in our city. Love that cardigan on you too and the kissing mice belt is one of my favorite items you own! ~ Susan

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  16. ThirteenlbsJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Love the new header!

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  17. KimJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I love this outfit!! The headband is the perfect touch, and I like the neutral colors!

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  18. Tania LieJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Oh please please please do a close up shot of the Rose Gold Michael Kors watch in your arm. I'm thinking of getting one online, but not sure of the actual size of it.

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  19. Sara-You, Me and AnthropologieJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love the mice and the print of that dress reminds me of the beginning of 101 Dalmations when they show all the dogs with their owners. One of my favorite Disney movies :)

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  20. Jamie - Thrifty ThreadsJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love the print on this dress. I saw it on Carol at In Pursuit of Pretty Things, but didn't realize it had such a fantastic print. And I think you pulled off the muted color scheme by adding in interesting textures. I love it!

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