Street Corner Chic
i was out on coverage (gas leak in a condominium!) and decided to have my outfit pics taken at a random street corner. it wasn’t ideal, but i thought i wouldn’t get any other chance to do it.
i sure got a lot of stares!
this outfit is the perfect example of dressing inappropriately. imagine me in my shirtdress, tights and doll shoes, running around chasing firemen and doctors and being “exposed” to a very unpleasant basement flooded with gasoline.
i was actually expecting a very different coverage (launch of a new mobile phone) that day and only got re-routed at the last minute. and, to be perfectly honest, i don’t really mind being overdressed and getting stared at. as long as i’m happy with what i’m wearing, then it’s all good. (:
how do you feel about dressing differently?
photos by julius
gray shirtdress – thrifted
“ode to the sea” belt – silly
pink strappy shoes – thrifted
July 27, 2010 at 12:34 pm
i like your outfit Bestie! Well same as you I tend to end up having my outfit pictures taken on streets, and I am kinda annoyed seeing people staring at me because of my- should I say- "weird" outfit. Well I don't mind them, as long as I am happy. 🙂
Do you always have someone who takes your outfit photos everyday? In my situation, I can't find someone who are willing to take my outfits everyday. I am so sad. They just don't appreciate blogging 🙁
July 27, 2010 at 12:41 pm
i like this!! very pretty!! the soft pastels work well together!! 😀
Animated Confessions
July 27, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Oh my gosh I adore this outfit! I really really really want your shoes. They're too perfect. And that shirt dress is fabulous with the belt! Haha I'm sure people were staring because you look too fabulous!
July 27, 2010 at 2:15 pm
this outfit is adorable and so doll-like! i love the pop of blue from your belt! this whole summer i've been dressing differently! in class everyone's in like shorts and t-shirts or in their pajamas still…while i come in all dolled up with my bows haha. it takes some getting used to but i'm getting more and more okay with the stares because i know i look good hehe 🙂
July 27, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Such a cute outfit – especially those shoes!
As for dressing differently, i say, you only live once! I'll wear want I want to wear! lol :))
-nix-
July 27, 2010 at 2:49 pm
So cute!! That bow-belt (belt-bow?) pulled the whole look together!
Dressing differently definitely has its cons but as you said, as long as you're happy, then it is fine. I, for one, would rather stand out and get the stares/ disapproving looks than blend in.
July 27, 2010 at 2:54 pm
i love the pop of colors! the turquoise and pink are lovely together! it's so chic! Love it!:)
July 27, 2010 at 2:56 pm
hehe thought this is the perfect outfit to cover a gas leak. You're all covered!=) btw, I love your dress Bestie! And the shoes are thrifted??? Wow!!!
July 27, 2010 at 4:55 pm
I completly agree about dressing differently? I think that your shirt dress is perfect. The belt and the buttoned up look looks perfect on you.
July 27, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Those pink strappy shoes are your greatest thrift find yet. How cool that they fit you perfectly. I love them!
It might be 'inappropriate' but it looks quite practical. Flat shoes, tights and polo seem like they wouldn't distract you from working. It's always more fun to stand out than blend in! 🙂
B from A plus B
July 27, 2010 at 7:19 pm
That shirt dress is so cute! Love how tiny the collar is! 🙂
July 27, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Like! The dress is so lovely on you! 🙂
July 27, 2010 at 8:13 pm
I don't like getting stared at, either, but I usually still wear what I want. If I think the outfit is going to get too much undesired attention then I edit it a bit, unless I feel rebellious that day (and usually that feeling wins, but not all the time). I'm much more daring when I know I don't have to commute, haha.
July 27, 2010 at 10:06 pm
love the soft pastels in this outfit bestie!
July 28, 2010 at 12:00 am
so beautiful babe! u look adorable! i love ur shoes!
xx,
JL
http://joannaladrido.blogspot.com
July 28, 2010 at 12:24 am
Bestie! i featured you on my blog for the styling challenge. Borrowed your photo ha. Here's the link:
http://ipaxme.blogspot.com/2010/07/archive-blog-project-features.html
Thanks girl!=)
July 28, 2010 at 3:34 am
Love the dress, and I could definitely use a pair of those pink shoes!
xoxo
-Sam
http://fearisadirtyword.blogspot.com
July 28, 2010 at 4:56 am
First of all, gas leak in a condo? EEEEPPPPSS!!!! I live in a condo and I definitely don't want THAT to happen in my building :S
Second of all, CUTE OUTFIT! Too bad you "deemed" it inappropriate :p At least you're wearing flats so you can still chase those firemen around 😉 (are they hot?hahaha..)
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July 28, 2010 at 2:50 pm
This outfit is very cute. I love those shoes. I agree with you I don't mind dressing different if I really like the outfit. Love for an outfit gives me more self-confidence.
Anthea,
Embracing Style
July 30, 2010 at 11:28 am
love love the outfit! and the belt! 😉
re dressing differently, i'm in tokyo, so whatever i do, i'm positively tame compared to the people over here. it's cool that people are trying to find their own style 😉
October 4, 2011 at 4:41 am
those pink mary janes are ♥♥♥..
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