2.23.2011

linebacker.

earlier this fall season i picked up a few sweaters when big shoulders, defined with shoulder pads, made a short-lived comeback. i have since snipped the shoulder pads out of them for a softer, less pronounced pouf.
now i don't feel like a football player anymore.

i must say i'm pleasantly surprised with essie nailpolish.
it lasts a long time without chipping.
i'm usually forced to change my polish because it's chipping...but now that i actually want to change it and try all the new colors, i can't. the polish still looks decent, and i feel like it would be wasteful to remove good polish!

(skirt, bcbg; tank, old navy; sweater, f21; shoes, jessica simpson; belt, uo)

46 comments:

Norwegiantage said...

I really wish the shoulder thing lasted longer, I wouldve bought a sweater like that too. I personally think its supercute! <3 Your outfit rocks!!

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modern.girl said...

yea, i have this super cute balmain inspired blazer from zara with huge shoulder pads. i bought it because it looked so good on the models, but on me i looked like a football player too. sigh. still love the blazer though.

you look so chic!

cheers,
yvonne
modern.girl

Oreleona said...

LOVE ur shoes!!!

Unknown said...

love the way the shoulders look now! this outfit is so chic and effortless. awesome nails!

xoxo

cryskay said...

i loooove essie nail polish. they always have the best colors. i wish i could buy them all.

Bekah McDuffie said...

you look precious in the sweater. i bought a couple of tops like that + i removed some elastic to reduce the poof-age. and essie is great, it's the only kind that lasts longer than 2 days with me!
Bekah
Matters of Merrymaking

Angeline said...

This is a great outfit! Those strong shoulders are super chic.

JennaStevie said...

I love the cardigan and this is a great outfit, it's very sexy librarian to me? Also I should try that nail polish, nothing more aggitating then chipping polish!!
xJennaD

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

How cool those shoes look under the outfit. Nice job taking a 'club' like show and making it work for day time. Love the puff shoulders and the thin metal gold belt.

audrinajulia said...

Love the details of the golden belt how the color blends and looks great on your outfit.

Thanks for giving tips regarding Essie nail polish. I'm always using Orly, such a brand loyal. Gonna try others this time and will take Essie as an alternative.

Kastles said...

Love that purple on you! It's perfect! And I totally understand not wanting to change the nail polish and waste it. Hope you are having a great week :)
<3 Kastles

kishkish said...

Love the pumps and sweater :)

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Gertrude said...

This outfit is really gorgeous! I loved the big shoulder trend, hope it does a comeback soon! x

Simone ♥ said...

You look great! I love your shoes!!!

Locaporlostacones said...

Hola!!!!
Genial look!!
saludos!

Imsu said...

I love the colour palette.
And those shoes are gorgeous!
:)

rivercat said...

nice choices :)

Anna said...

LOVE your nails!! I do the same thing, painting one a different color or adding sparkles!

PS - Thanks for the sweet comment about my mom on my blog! So glad you commented so I could be led to your blog... LOVE it! :)

Moniek said...

Lovely and chic outfit!

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

This outfit is seriously fierce!! you look amazing in it!

Unknown said...

Great outfit, gorgeous colours!
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Chloe said...

I love that you titled this post 'linebacker' - I totally used to think the same thing when it came to the shoulder pad trend! Love this look on you, girl! That skirt is amazing.

chloe ** http://flowerponychloe.blogspot.com

Mariloé said...

this outfit is HOT!!! like your style


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Sarah Smile said...

The nail polish is my favorite part of this outfit! xoxo

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Unknown said...

loving the shoe s xx

Balancing Lisa said...

The sweater is amazing but those shoes are outstanding!!!! Great look!

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Noone said...

thanks for the comment! let's follow :)

I loooove your outfit :)

Bonnie said...

Big shoulders scare me, but these aren't big enough to be frightening.
These are more like shoulder wings.
(What?)
I like it.
And your shoes made me orgasm a little bit.

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kimbirdy said...

that sweater definitely looks feminine and non-linebackerish. and i'll have to try that polish. i usually give up on my nails because they chip so easily, but i miss having a little color. thanks for sharing!

KellyAnn said...

I can't imagine that sweater with pads - it looks perfect without them. Just enough poof to be feminine not overwhelming. good job on pulling those suckers out. Great look.
I have never tried Essie nail polish, I generally stick with OPI brand stuff as that is the only brand I've had luck with. glad I read your post 'cause I think I'll try it now. i like the one different colored nail you have going on here :)

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Scala said...

what a great look for you! and yeah i agree, i want to change my nail polish but if it still looks nice i cant, i feel bad!!

SpryOnTheWall said...

Okay, you look amazing - that sweater and those shoes are to die for!!

cailin said...

Peeerfect!!!Kisses darling ;D

Followupfashion said...

love your outfit,you look so pretty;)

Wida said...

This outfit is perfection.

Wida
Missing Amsie Blog

Onyinye FaFi Obi said...

i love your look.
so chic.
amazing.

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Marloes | The Style Sandwich said...

The touch of purple is awesome
Love it!

Courtney B said...

You are GORGEOUS!
Love the shoes!

thomessa said...

Nice outfit! You look great!

Sophie in the Sticks said...

great look, love the shoulders :)
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Anonymous said...

Love the shoulder detail of your cardigan.

Sia said...

I die for you in this outfit! The shoulder pads are just right. x

Bronzed Humanity said...

Love this....gonna put it in my work attire folder :)
xx

Hot Pink Day

L1L2 said...

liking the teal nail. reminds of ur previous post:) but the gray sweater is a killer too...

Elisse said...

That skinny gold belt is such a nice detail. Really need to pick one up for myself :) Thanks for the inspiration :)

Nadia said...

i love your silver shoes! they are amazing, and your look is so spring and so classy and chic

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