Dressing 'simply'

I often find the outfit I have in my head does not translate into real life. I wanted to wear boyfriend jeans, but I wasn't sure about how they looked with the ankle strap on the pump. So I tried every other shoe in my closet, but ended up changing the jeans instead.

I wanted to wear my red blazer, but the sleeves are three quarter and the lace sleeves of the blouse can't be cuffed so they looked silly sticking out. I tried a few other blouses, but then went back to this one and changed to the leather jacket.

Now if only I could have thought of this outfit first.

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The Rundown
Lace Blouse c/o Choies
Jeans Max Studio via TJMaxx
Leather Jacket Gap similar
Leopard Pumps "Okala" Sam Edelman similar $
Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via ebay
Gold Hoop Earrings Amazon
Bottle Necklace The Cavernous Jewerly Box
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Nail Color "No Place Like Chrome" Essie

39 comments

  1. I think this translates super well on camera. However, I have an entire folder of images of outfits that just do NOT photograph well. It's frustrating but it happens.

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  2. This happens to me all the time! Glad I am not the only one, but I love how this turned out. Those heels are great!

    Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  3. Haha! Yep, I do stuff like that all the time! So annoying :p But I love the way this turned out
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  6. Love this outfit, everything always works out in the end even if we imagined the outfit totally different at first! Love this lace top looks great on you!
    <3 Rach & Sho
    www.sophieandtrey.blogspot.com

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  7. The lace top is beyond beautiful!! So feminine and paired with the jacket, adds the perfect amount of edgy sexiness!

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  8. This happens to me too...I'll think of the perfect outfit in my head and then it just doesn't work when I actually put it on! The lace detailing on that top is so pretty!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  9. I am digging that blouse - what a pretty piece!

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  10. great shoes!

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  11. Amazing outfit, I love every piece of it <3 Specially the jacket, it's my favotite and you look beautiful!

    Love,
    Beatriz.
    www.beatrizrocha.com

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  12. It would just be too easy to put on an outfit and love everything about it. :) This turned out super cute, love it.

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  13. That happens to me all the time. All. The. Time. And it drives me bananas!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  14. OMG the same happens to me all the time, I think an outfit an then it doesn't turn asa good as I though.

    Btw, I love your outfit.

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  15. I think this happens to all of us now and then - some, like me, more than others. I tend to run into problems when I'm trying to layer pieces that aren't meant to be layered. I just can't help myself. But then I'm surprised when dress hemlines stick out under skirts and sleeves don't slip seamlessly under sweaters. However you got there, this outfit is pretty much perfect. I am swooning over that blouse. So gorgeous!
    xox,
    Cee

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  16. such a great look! I just love that bag, perfect color! we have a giveaway on our blog, don't forget to check it out!! :)



    Saci
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  17. Fun sleeves! I hear you on some outfits seeming great in your ind until you put it on. Love that necklace!

    www.accidentallystylish.com

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  18. It can be frustrating to not be able to recreate a look that you have in your mind/on your Pinterest/from another blog/from a magazine, but it is really nice when the one you end up with works as well as this one! Great lace and leopard!

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  19. I know how you feel. That blouse is gorgeous and dresses up the jeans. Lovely. X

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  20. Switching up items until I am happy happens to me ALL the time! This turned out so well though! I love the sleeves on your top!

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  21. Great look, pretty coat.

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  22. Haha, this story is very recognizable for me, and probably 99% of all women in our culture. I always imagine outfits in my head, but rarely do they ever work out as well as in my imagination. I do love the look you eventually went with ^^ xo

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  23. Your blouse is STUNNING. I love it. And those shoes! Divine. Le Sigh. I want it all ;)
    xo,
    Al
    www.sparklesandstilettos.com

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  24. Such a pretty top! I love the detail!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlouis.com

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  25. oh this happens to me all the time, boyfriend jeans can be tricky. You look adorable, love that top.

    xo
    ​PinkSole​

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  26. Love this outfit - despite all of the tries. I have that struggle ALL the time. Sometimes what you have in your head doesn't quite work, but this looks perfect!
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  27. those shoes are killer! I hate it when i have a vision for my look and i end up putting too many different styles on and the look is completely reconstructed.

    xo, Nina
    afterthe40barfinish

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  28. I like the look, especially the shoes and lace top. By the way I changed my blog name, the old domain doesn't work anymore. :)

    www.askirtaday.blogspot.com

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  29. Gorgeous outfit! That lace top is spectacular Lydia. I love how they designed the top portion. So pretty!
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  30. That leather jacket is absolutely perfect on you, such a gorgeous color!

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  31. Hello Lydia.
    You look amazing in this post.
    I love coming back to you blog and see how much its grown. :)

    I shall bookmark your web address and follow it religiously :D.

    Lots of love from London.

    Tiaz
    xx

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  32. Now and then we all have the same problem. But despite everything you have styled wonderful look. Your blouse is gorgeous, especially I love those lace sleeves. Oh, and your shoes. Just fab.

    xoxo Ra

    http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie

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  33. Haha well it totally worked out, I love this look!

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  34. Lol, the outfit turned out great. love the shoes and leather jacket. Chic...!

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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  35. i am swooning over the sleeves of this shirt!!!
    brett

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  36. That top is just so so pretty! Such a fun twist with the leopard too!
    xo Adri
    www.adrilately.blogspot.com

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  37. What a gorgeous outfit this turned out to be. The sleeves on that top are so beautiful. I love it every time you wear those shoes and that leather jacket too.

    A lot of times outfits I think of do NOT translate that well in real life than they do in my head. I am learning that even more now, with my 30 for 30 challenge.

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  38. I Am currently following a few Coach bags on ebay... because of your red one. Bad, bad influence Lydia!

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