2.24.2011

ketchup + mustard.

this shirt was a gift from my sister from japan.
upon first opening it, i thought, "WTH is this?!"
but politely said, "thanks!"
it seemed a mish-mash of ruffles and ric rac...some pieces just tacked on here and there, while left hanging in other places. and it wasn't quite yellow, and it wasn't quite green.
needless to say, it was tucked safely away in the
far reaches of my closet.
running out of options one morning, i tried it on.
all of its busy-ness actually gave my fitted bottoms
a nice balanced fullness on top.
props to the sis.

(pants, bebe; blazer, express; top, gift from japan)

43 comments:

jae said...

actually really love your top!
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Laurita P said...

wow, it looks really nice next to the red jacket.

Elle Sees said...

love this and the title. excellent posing too.

Angeline said...

haha I love that top! I can see how it would look overwhelming at first, but I'm glad you gave it a second chance.

Aie Corpuz said...

you make anything work! =) awww and you already changed the nail color!

Unknown said...

I like the mix and match ruffles :) looks great on you.

Kileen said...

i love the coral blazer and your legs look miles and miles long in those pants!

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Kastles said...

It is a fun top! And I love the color combo! You always look like a supermodel in all your pics!
<3 Kastles

JennaStevie said...

I love the details on the top!! Its always nice when you are suprised by an item like this. It does look lovely with the fitted pants
xJennaD

Eliška said...

thanks for your nice comment :)
you look great!

Neekoh said...

I love the top, plain and simple! With the red blazer on top, it's perfect! There's something understated about it, despite the ruffles.

XXo,
Neekoh

Hazel said...

it looks kinda busy indeed with all the ruffles and stuff.. but i must say, it fits you well ;)

Claire Geist said...

i really love your mix of colors! cuteness

Elisse said...

Way to rock the ruffles! Love the color of your peep toe shoes too!

Okay, so now you've worn this top - are you likely to wear it again? Do you have a white/cream skirt that you could wear it with?

Gertrude said...

I actually like it! Love the combination of its colour and the blazer's. x

Anonymous said...

wow, i like your blouse!

lala said...

great outfit!! :)

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Carlinn said...

Such a cute combo!

TSD Magazine said...

lovely outfit!
love the jewellery and the nailpaint!

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Danni said...

Props to the sis indeed! It looks lovely, and the fact that this outfit is a take on ketchup and mustard is just the cherry on top ;)

xxx

Miss Bias said...

The top does look really good. It has interesting detail. Love your rings too.

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Sia said...

Well, you have had it work very well. I love it. x

AzaharaJStyle (lost in Palma) said...

great outfit

kisses
AzaharaJS

Unknown said...

I think it works really well, especially with the red which is a colour I never would have thought to pair mustard with x

Super Shaznae said...

Hello! =) Nice combo and I love the way how you pulled them up! =) By the way, nice blog.. =) Keep it up! thanks for visiting my blog.. =) Followed you already.. take care..

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Nikol said...

you look lovely...I love your style...Thanks for your comment

Unknown said...

you're so good at taking pics! great color combo choices =)

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Baby Budget Blog said...

It's definetely one of those pieces that you have to try on or you'll totally discredit it. I love the color and the detail and love that you paired it with red!

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Michelle said...

hey your blog is pretty cool! I like so much your looks, you are very stylish!
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kissesss oxoxoxox

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Vanilla said...

Beautiful blouse :)

Love, Vanilla

Bryfling said...

Love those rings! Just found your blog! You're so pretty! :)

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Unknown said...

such a great outfit!!
love the colours

SpryOnTheWall said...

Gorgeous! I love the top and the blazer with it is a great mix of color!!! Girl, you never fail to inspire!

KINGA said...

lovely blog !! You look amazing !! :)
PS Thank you for your lovely comment !
xx,Kinga.

Unknown said...

Ohh love this! The flared pants are so cool and love your endless legs!

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Oreleona said...

it looks nice!! and it makes the color of your jacket pop!

Fashionable Rose said...

i love that mustard color shirt!! looks lovely with red!! i love the shoes!!

Siân Singleton said...

I love this colour combo together, the shirt is great but I can see that it might not have hanger appeal xx

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audrinajulia said...

Love the color of mustard.Have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

super appropriate title and outfit

jaclyn @ thelateafternoon said...

the mustard top goes so well with the "ketchup" sweater! so pretty!

Chris (tinytines.com) said...

Red, yellow and green!! how cute haha.. :] It's nice that you found a way to wear the top you weren't crazy about to begin with.

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