Shirt-Ralph Lauren/ Blazer-American Eagle Outfitters/ Tie-Thrifted/ Skirt-Petite Sophisticates/ Shoes-Etienne Aigner |
As I read the comments when Bloggers Do It Better first introduced this assignment/challenge, I was a bit surprised by the hesitation of a few participants. Sure, most jumped at the opportunity to rummage a man's closet, be creative, and attempt to mix masculine attire with feminine touches. However, some questioned their ability to successfully achieve the look.
While I understand that women don't wear bow ties and neckties regularly, let's not be so worried about losing our femininity based on clothing. The beauty of being a woman is that we hold the ability to be powerful while still exuding a delicate appeal. We possess an inner strength that catapults us through seemingly impossible hardships. We create, nurture, and sustain life. We support the needs of all around us before tending to our own.
It is because I understand a woman's worth that I embraced wearing this look. I sealed the look with the best accessory, a confident smile and a sure sense of self.
Oh you look gorgeous in all these spring colours! Love the extra touch added by throwing on a tie!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely do it better, ahhhhhhhhhhh.
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous you look.
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You look amazing! Love the skirt and those shoes!
ReplyDelete@Aney
ReplyDeleteThanks Aney; this challenge was definitely fun.
@sacramento
ReplyDeleteSo kind of you to leave another sweet compliment. Hope you participated also.
@knockedupfabulous
ReplyDeleteThanks! The pleated skirt made me feel like a school girl again:)
well...when I first saw the theme I was afraid that my look would be "serious" and when I started trying on clothes, it felt really blunt! that's why I went for the shorts...
ReplyDeleteI like the way you styled a pleaded skirt with the shirt+tie...and that skirt has such a nice color too!!Love it!
Anna
@designedbyann
ReplyDeleteI agree, Anna. You definitely had to style the look to your liking and comfort. Headed to your site to see what you came up with.
Your Skirt makes the look - love it! x
ReplyDelete@Laura Hartshorne
ReplyDeleteAgreed, I love the pleats and color of this skirt.
OH, yea!!! You rocked this and that second paragraph gave me chills!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the challenge!
@Inez of Style Chic....360
ReplyDeleteInez, your comments are always so kind. I sincerely appreciate it. Already commented at your site.
It's so cute how you have that yellow pleated skirt swinging! I adore the whole outfit. I can feel your FUN!
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The Chief Blonde
Love the color combination, the red and the yellow=awesome. Plus I like that you chose a skirt for this challenge given the masculine pieces a good dose of feminine influence.
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Love your perspective! I wasn't necessarily worried about the masculinity of the tie, but I was apprehensive about this one primarily because my style is NOT preppy. Still, I had fun with it.
ReplyDeleteLove your skirt!!!
@Still Blonde after all these YEARS
ReplyDeleteHeaded to your site to see your interpretation. Thanks for the comment.
Very cute .. i love it...
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@Jennifer Rose
ReplyDeleteHey just commented on your look. Yeah, the plaid shirt was a combo of navy, yellow, red, and green; therefore, the red tie and yellow skirt worked well. Thanks for visiting our site.
@Ife'
ReplyDeleteIfe, I loved your interpretation. That pink fitted blazer worked well.
Thanks for the compliment!
@Jarette (juh-rette)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Look at you, so gorgeous! I love your take on the prep school look! :)
ReplyDeletexo Lynzy
www.sparklingfootsteps.com
@Lynzy
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynzy, it was fun!
Loved what you had to say about the challenge! I love women in menswear inspired pieces, it's such a chic look! P.S. Totally loving that you are wearing oxfords ;)
ReplyDelete@Kimberlee
ReplyDelete@Kimberlee
ReplyDeleteSorry, tried to say thanks and clicked the button too fast. I definitely love these oxfords; they are heeled.
i am loving the mix of feminine and masuline in this outfit...it's the perfect pairing! great job...lookin great!
ReplyDelete@two birds
ReplyDeleteTwo Birds, thanks for the comment. Heading to your site!
Love the color of your tie, your pleated skirt and the oxfords. I generally love the color-scheme of this outfit.
ReplyDelete@Inez
ReplyDeleteThanks, Inez!
I love the outfit and the picture is full of energy and vitality! But your words (especially in conjunction with the picture) even touched me more: They're full of wisdom and I will cherish them and keep them in mind as I will grow older. You're a great role model, for everyone but especially for girls my age.
ReplyDeletePreach on lady! I agree! I was psyched to do this challenge. You are right, we women can do a-n-y-thing! And you look great. I love the yellow skirt. I am so psyched to post my first BDIB challenge tonight when I get home!
ReplyDelete@Melanie Fontaine
ReplyDeleteYour comment is so moving. We appreciate it. You, too, did a great job with this post. I am happy to see a young woman focused on her styling. Your look is so sweet. And never mind not having a blazer; it's your interpretation that matters.
@Frannie Pantz
ReplyDeleteThanks, women have to encourage one another more often. Remember our worth!
Ahhh Sweet!
ReplyDeleteGr8 l@@k!
awe, your outfit post made me smile! you look genuinely happy and it is infectious (even thru a computer screen, LOL)!
ReplyDeletegreat choices from the sunny yellow skirt, to the red tie, and the plaid shirt. LOVE it!! :)
kimchi girl
@Kimchi Girl
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yeah, yellow is a happy color.
I love how you played with all of these colors! The skirt is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove this look! I love the way you styled all the pieces together, and you have a beautiful smile!
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@Dizzy
ReplyDeleteOh Dizzy, I am so pleased that you checked out our site. We follow you on Chictopia. I just commented on your fab blog.
@Michelle
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle!
Such a great look for the challenge! I love it! I'm now following you! Would love for you to check out my look!
ReplyDeleteShasie
Live Life in Style
This is fantastic! Seriously, amazing!!! The absolute perfect mix of masculine and feminine, yet still fun. Sometimes androgynous looks are so somber. Yours is far from it!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! i love the color combination and your smile is like sunshine:-)
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@Ashley
ReplyDeleteAshley, coming from you this means alot. Thanks so much. Oh and loved the blue loafers on your site.
@LV
ReplyDeleteLV, thanks for the compliment.
Love the red tie and the best accessory is your confident and sincere smile ! :-) Do you wanna follow each other ? Let me know ! Kisses from Italy
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@Vale ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out our site and leaving this comment. I will be sure to visit yours.
You made the tie look Fab!
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