3.29.2011

a perfect marriage.

i found this jacket in the motherload, tags still on.
i've always liked this "military" style, but couldn't get myself to wear it in a conventional way, with jeans and boots, for fear of looking too, well...military.
without inspiration, the jacket sat in my closet and
eventually made its way to the motherload.
i was determined to wear it this time around, and finally something sparked when i saw aria in the latest
episode of pretty little liars.
she was wearing a similar jacket with a long
patchwork maxi skirt. hmmm...me like maxis, i thought.
and this weekend, while standing in line to pay for my hangers, i spied this dress.
it was a maxi, it was patchwork, and it was floral.
let's just say this is the spring version of aria's fall outfit.

 
(photo: random google image search)
(dress, ross; jacket, old navy; shoes, jessica simpson)

47 comments:

Quirky Homemaker said...

Nice! Love how it worked together! It was meant to be!

Lauren said...

Gorgeous outfit!!! :-)

Emma Z said...

love this jacket! Great finds =) perfect together!!

<3

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Gertrude said...

It looks so so windy!! The jacket is gorgeous xo

helen turnbull said...

AMAZING dress.

Helen, X
http://areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com

AlbeeLucky said...

You totally scored on the dress, what a find. I love the whole outfit. It really is perfect without looking too military.
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laura said...

I love the jacket/maxi combo! and those JS shoes are to die for!

hearts, laura♥
the blog of worldly delights

GretchTM said...

This is adorable. I love your maxi dress! It's fun getting inspiration from other people. You rocked this outfit!

SMD said...

oh what a gorgeous look! The dress and the shoes together are lovely, the dress print is amazing, and paired with the jacket it looks effortlessly beautiful! http://thearcenciel.blogspot.com/

Judy said...

Gorgeous dress!

xx.
Judy

Sam said...

Pretty Little Liars FTW!!!
Love this outfit on you, you pull it off really well!

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Sam said...

p.s. following you! hope you follow back! :D

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Chloe said...

You're sooo right, the floral maxi with the military jacket is perfection! Love love love this look.

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

Unknown said...

They are totally perfect together!! I absolutely love the colour and print of your dress

Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

Meri said...

Gorgeous dress- perfect for that windy day you have!

Bekah McDuffie said...

I love PLL and I love florals. In love with this dress. GREAT buy!

matters of merrymaking

audrinajulia said...

Love the floral print of your maxi dress. The jacket is incredibly great! that can easily wear with any type because of it's nude color.

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✗✗ said...

That is a great match!! The dress is amazing!!

Michelle's Style File said...

Great jacket- love the dress too. AND the shoes!

x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

BARESTUDY (Janelle) said...

i think u did it better than aria. hehe! :)

Janelle
http://barestudy.blogspot.com

modern.girl said...

oooh~! it's been raining again in seattle, but as soon as it clears up i am putting my maxi dress on too!!!

cheers,
yvonne
modern.girl

Jing Ocay said...

I like anything with studs. I also purchased a thrifted jacket because it's like a military type.
your floral dress is lovely on you!I am also searching for summer dresses.:)

Cat said...

How beautiful is this dress, just gorgeous! x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous dress and the jacket goes really well with it.

Kat said...

that dress is soo beautiful!!!! love this look! :)

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WobiSobi said...

Looks great together!! Love it.

LeSimple said...

great dress!
xx

lesimple.sk

MerciBlahBlah said...

Love. It. I am totally knocking that outfit off. Have the same jacket in olive drab and a maxi in my arsenal too. Lord I wish it were just the TEEEENSIEST bit sunny and warm here. Can you send some my way?

merci!
Shan

little luxury list said...

Lovely - the miltary +maxi combination is awesome on you!

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

Fashion Is Passion by Poison said...

Nice Military jacket.

poison

Sia said...

You look super cute and I'm super jelous of the weather over there. Love Sia x

Oreleona said...

beautiful! i love the jacket and the dress!

kaizokumousy said...

I love this dress!!!

Gregory said...

I love your dress so much, it looks so cool!

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Bre said...

Aren't maxi's the best, best, best?! Yours is pretty and I love the military jacket with it. Very hot.
Cheers,
Bre

Cassie Nafziger said...

I love this jacket! Mostly I love the dress...but the jacket really tones down the boldness of the dress--so perfect together. They compliment each other ♥

Imsu said...

Oh that jacket is perfect for your dress!

And, I finally managed an outfit post with my JS Danys!

bridget anne said...

Oh, thank you for your sweet comment! Love your blog and you can bet I'm now following! Happy hellos!

Unknown said...

You styled it PERFECTLY!! Love the mix of trends!!!

/ xw said...

Jealous of the weather!!

chelsea said...

What a fantastic dress!

Strawberry Freckleface said...

Loving your nailpolish, lady.

strawberry freckleface

SpryOnTheWall said...

Love it! And love that you are finding things in the motherload that you can use - that jacket is perfect for right now!

Anonymous said...

now ur talking about colors! :) loving ur maxi, i think the military jacket just added the final touch!! awesome ..^^

Cel said...

That dress is absolutely amazing! You look wonderful.

Courtney B said...

LOVE that outfit! Of course, you make anything look good!
And hello! Where do you live?! So beautiful....and SO jealous ha!

JennaStevie said...

I am seriously dying over how gorgoeus this dress/print is. You know a good print kills me. And this ones got me so good. And the military jacket with it? Brilllliant!
xJennaD

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