Monday, July 2, 2012

Outfits of Our Dreams: Stripes Get a Makeover

I Love the Stripe Hype


Organic by John Patrick merino wool sweater / 3.1 Phillip Lim crepe pants / Loeffler Randall clogs shoes / Stella & Dot chain jewelry

In case you haven't noticed, I'm a little obsessed with stripes. Now if you haven't picked up on that pattern, I invite you to look down at my last outfit post and then to your right to my lookbook.nu feed. Stripes, stripes, stripes everywhere! There are many reasons why today seemed like the perfect time to post about stripes. 1) I'm wearing stripes today 2) Fourth of July is coming up with all its stars and stripes 3) Today my post about stripes went live on CollegeFashionista. When I was doing my little research for my post, I found this lovely quote from J.Crew's Fashion Director, Gayle Spannaus. "For me, stripes are a neutral--I pair them with everything." I loved this quote because it opened up a world of opportunity to my favorites stripes. 
Above, I have posted my very first set from polyvore. I joined the site 6 months ago, but I didn't really do anything with the site until today. After I read that quote from Gayle Spannaus, I instantly wanted to pair my stripes with some of this summers favorite trends: patterned pants and neon. Unfortunately, I don't have either. Coming to the conclusion that I need to go shopping (surprise) and that I cannot do an outfit post on my imaginary outfit, it hit me: Polyvore.
Tell me what you think of it and maybe follow me? I don't really understand how that site works still. Also don't forget to check out my post on CollegeFashionista! I've linked you to some more amazing striped items!

6 comments:

  1. yep, officially wat this entire outfit!!!! checking out your post now ;)
    xo TJ

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  2. i wasn't going to admit that i'm also obsessed with stripes, but unconsciously almost all my basics are stripes! great mix!



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  3. Brilliant post!!! :-) Said it before but great blog. Keeps me coming back for more! :-)

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  4. Gorgeous outfit! I love the pop of neon in the shoes. Thanks for the sweet comment on my post. xo
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  5. very cute outfit!
    love, Thorunn

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  6. I also absolutely love stripes and cannot have enough of them! This is such a cute outfit! you've got a great sense of fashion!

    Thank you so, so much for the sweet word on my blog! It really means so much to me!

    XoXo
    Plami

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