Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Before the Worst

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Hello!
Today was the longest day at work in a while, and I only had a four-hour shift! I've had eight-hour shifts go by faster than today. Thank goodness it's over. So because I had work today, my outfit is pretty simple seeing as how I only needed to get dressed for a few short hours before and after work.

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I'm eight looks in and I'm already feeling the strain of the challenge. I'm already starting to freak out about not having enough looks, not to mention that half of my 21 items are just sitting in a laundry basket. I think I need to do laundry and while I watch them spin plan some new combinations. Actually, it's during laundry that a lot of my outfits come alive--clothes and colors are just randomly clumped together either after taking them out of the laundry or while I'm hanging them; then suddenly an unlikely combination of a top and a skirt is born. Have I told you that I actually love doing laundry? It's such a great way to look back at what you wore during the week. And it smells amazing!

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This outfit was actually inspired by this post by Kristy of Monochromachic. I actually used to be pretty obsessed with plain v-neck t-shirts. I think I have at least 7 different white ones alone. They're just so incredibly versatile and comfortable! Worst comes to worst, I'll just pair this with each and every skirt I have for the remaining four looks.

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The weather here has become cold again. I decided against not wearing tights today only because it'd be such a hassle changing in and out of them for work. I am kinda relieved we get a bit of a break from the heat though!

The winner of the Designer Apparel giveaway is...Beatrice of Dear Beatrice. Congrats dear!

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Until next post,
Jasmine

outfit: v-neck tee -- f21; floral skirt -- zara; grey cardigan -- gap; bow belt -- vintage/etsy; sandals -- uo

20 comments:

  1. Ah....I'm so jealous of Beatrice! I hope I win a giveaway...eventually! :)

    I love your cardigan with this skirt, Jasmine. So cute and perfect for work! I know just how you feel about doing the laundry. My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy, but I actually love doing it! Like you, I think of new clothing combos AND I love putting a sweater on right after I pull it out of the dryer. The extra warmth feels amazing on cool summer nights!

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  3. Damn, I should have added a yellow belt to my "The Pocket Tee" look so I could look as adorable as you! Seriously, I think this challenge is going to be a breeze for you ;) I love how the yellow belt make the floral prints on the skirt pop. and you can never go wrong with a basic tee ;)

    Sorry to hear about the hectic day at work. I hope you'll get a good rest tonight :)

    www.monochromachic.com

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  4. oohhhh yellow belt for the win!!! i love it with the floral skirt.. it's funny how i just realized that i don't own so many v-neck tees (usual roundneck ones). hmm.. time to stock up perhaps? hahaha!

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  5. Adorable! I love that skirt on you. :D!! Don't worry, you'll think of enough outfits.. if anything, just start clashing things together and something adorable will come out (that's how I dress myself when I'm in need, heheee)

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  6. I've always loved the look of yellow and gray together, and it looks especially fantastic on you! Hehe I love the smell of fresh laundry too, but I'm way too lazy to do laundry as often as I ought to.

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  7. that yellow bow brings out the little yellow flowers in your skirt! :) you're so adorable. and YES WHITE V-NECKS FTW. I've been wearing mine non-stop for the past few days to bed and around the house. Why didn't I buy 10 more of the same shirt? haha :P

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  8. You look great! :)

    White v-neck shirt is on my must-have-soon list!

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  9. You look so adorable! I love that yellow bow belt with that skirt :)

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  10. I love your outfit! The bow and the pattern are amazing together.

    Best wishes from one blogger to another,

    ~Zabrinah

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  11. This is such a cute outfit. I have both the skirt and the cardy, but in different colors, and am totally going to use this post as inspiration. :D

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  12. hi Jasmine , I am Jasmine too lol

    where are u from? I am from Malaysia

    love your love for vintage ♥

    and i am your new follower

    nice outfit , will come back from time to time for fashion inspiration

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  13. Haha, I did actually remember Kristy's outfit when I saw this! But of course yours is still very Jasmine with the cute bow belt. I just love yellow and gray. (:

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  14. Hey, just came across your blog and its adorable!
    I love your skirt :)
    Am now following you
    Check out my blog if you want:

    lettersforjenni.blogspot.com

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  15. that bow is like the icing on the cake. love it to bits!:)

    http://ipaxme.blogspot.com

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  16. wuah.. THE yellow bow, definitely win dear, love your style.. as always :)

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  17. you always have the cutest belts. i love your style!!! xoxo

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  18. another lovely outfit from you! I need to hunt out this bow belt because it's really been making your outfits even sweeter for me. just the perfect pull it together item.

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  19. Hey lady, I think it's awesome that you take inspiration from doing laundry! Usually I have three months worth of laundry to do and I'm so angry and grumpy that I don't bother to look at what can go with what, but I love the idea of forming outfits as you sort through newly washed and dried clothes!

    The yellow bow belt is awesome!! I'm so out of the Chictopia loop that I don't think I'll end up going to the conference (I hadn't even heard of it until you mentioned it!) but maybe you, me & Jen could meet up anyway? I'm only an hour away from the city.

    xo Jenny

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  20. you're always so adorable. I just wanna stick you in my pocket.

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