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Monday, April 23, 2012

What I Wore - A Spot of Color Blocking

This is what I wore when C and I went out to dinner. We left it a little late, so there's some low light "Kitty can't stand still for more than half a second" issues, but overall they came out pretty good! The purple cardigan isn't mine, so it's a little large, but the colour was too good to refuse!
 Inside Kitty's Mind: Stand up straight. Ignore the family SUV that has just pulled up alongside you and are now staring without getting out of their car. Be strong. Stand. Up. Straight.
 I love this necklace. It's an original 1920's Art Deco piece and was bought for me as a gift from Spitalfields Markets in London when I used to live across the road. Art Deco is one of my favourite periods of art, and I love anything to do with the 1920's. I really related to Owen Wilson's character in Midnight In Paris (except C is right with me, not like Owen's gal in the film!)

I really couldn't decide whether these shoes took the colour block a tad too far. They make a great contrast with the tights, but maybe they clash too much? Anyway... after taking them off and putting them back on again about 5 times, I went there.

 As C was shooting I was watching this beautiful sunset developing behind him. We managed one last shot before we hit the town :)
Dress // Modcloth
Tights // Dangerfield
Cardigan // Borrowed (Target)
Apple Wallet // Gift
Necklace // Art Deco Antique - Spitalfields Markets, London UK
Juicy Strawberry Brooch // Vintage - Sydney Australia
Thanks for looking! Feel free to leave a comment below, I love hearing your thoughts Kitty xo

12 comments:

  1. Very daring look! I especially like the yellow dress. I still don't have enough non-black pieces to even attempt color blocking though it looks like fun.

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  2. Sabina, that was me a couple of years ago! How things change :)

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  3. I LOVE this colour blocking! so fresh and pretty. That cardigan is a gorgeous colour! And I totally know what you mean about changing in and out of the same thing five times. Story of my life!
    Oh and that sunset is breathtaking.
    xoxo

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  4. Thanks Natasha! I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't make a decision :)
    xo

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  5. Oooh no the shoes look so deliciously awesome with this outfit! Definitely a good choice ;-) (As long as you feel happy and comfortable in it, that is).

    Art Deco is so my favorite era--I love the rings from that era like none other!

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    1. Thank you! Art Deco has always been one of my favourite periods! The rings are amazing, I love how geometric it all is
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  6. Hi!

    I just came across your blog from over at Elycia's blog.

    First of all, you have amazing hair!
    You are totally rocking the multicolors.

    Secondly, I actually really like this outfit. It's really a happy outfit.

    Thirdly, I was just reading your about page and when you had full photos and introductions for each of your cats you pretty much made my day.

    Looking forward to reading more of your blog!

    -Sarah

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    1. Aw thanks Sarah. Yep, my cats are pretty important!
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  7. Beautiful dress and hair! The shoes don't clash at all! Got to love bright colors :D

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    1. Thanks Crissy, bright colours always improve the day, right?

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  8. I love color blocking! And those shoes? I have the boring black version from Urban Outfitters (one of two pair of black shoes I own, I just don't like black shoes) and I love yours a billion times more! How embarrassing is it when you are taking photos of yourself and people congregate and watch? lol

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    1. Hi Lesley, I love a pair of colored shoes! And people staring at you is the worst, though I suppose I understand why, it's a bit out of the ordinary. But it doesn't make me feel better about it!
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