This was by far the hardest Bloggers Do It Better challenge for me yet. I went into my closet and said, “Where the h*ll is all of my army green?” I could have sworn I had a ton, but I was mistaken. What I would have LOVED to wear was my J.Crew white/blue stripe henley with an army green vest over it. I adore the look of navy/white stripes with army green. Slight problem: I don’t own said vest. *adding to my shopping list as we speak* And the even bigger problem: the J.Crew vest that I linked to doesn’t have the size/color combo I need.
So I had to improvise. My thoughts:: Army green top has sequins on it, but whatever. Military chic, right?! Chambray is military-esque, right?! (I still don’t know the answer to this question, but I can pretend.) Blazer has military-like gold brassy buttons.
I’m still in shock that I don’t have more military green. I mean, green is my favorite color to wear. It’s bizarre! Good news is that I used this experience to justify my purchase of Kristina’s first LINEBY item:: Glitterati by Pretty Shiny Sparkly “Sergeant Sparkle Blouse“. Don’t even get me started on how absolutely AWESOME it is that she now has her own line! So amazingly cool!
Sequin Top: J.Crew (similar long sleeve) (similar short sleeve)
Chambray Top: Madewell
Blazer: J.Crew
Jeans: Paige
Wedge Booties: Kelsi Dagger (a few sizes left on sale at ShopBop, too!)
Watch: Michael Kors
Yet another sequins and chambray outfit. Who knew?!
PS — Any vest recommendations for me?! ๐
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(Photog: Megan H)
Ohhh I love this, tres chic.
Military or not, this is a great look – love it! ๐
the outfit turned out great! love the sparkles of course ๐
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
I love this combo…denim top & sequins sweater over…well done!! Military CHIC for sure!
This is a great look – I love the sparkle as a backdrop for everything else!
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you are adorable! I love your outfit!
This does look adorable! That military vest is a must have. I grabbed the one from Old Navy (like everyone else!), but I must say…totally worth it! It really seems to go with nearly everything!
Love this outfit!
Love the sparkles over the denim top. Would never think to do that!
I’ve got a “What I Wore” linky on Wednesdays if you’d like to join in, too!
http://transatlanticblonde.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-i-wore-wednesday-versace-for-hm.html
Love the glittery army green sweater, it definitely passes as military inspired.
Great sparkly T-Shirt, next time try it on a long skirt
Military or not, I love this look! The sequins over the chambray looks great. I seriously though I had something to work for this challenge but when it came time to put together a look, I had nothing! Definitely added some army green to my shopping list! (A good excuse ๐ )
Super cute! Love the wedges.
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