6.30.2011

fringe on the fritz.

many of you had kind words for the baby bird.
sadly, it died.

i'm not sure what possessed me to buy this blanket sweater last year for those winter months which never came. it looked good on the 5'-9" model. but then again, what doesn't look good on a
5'-9" model? i wore it out of the house a few times, but it's just too hot here.

on this day, i was just playing around with my camera and the fringes, but you can see how i actually wore it here.

what were you suckered into buying just because it looked good on the model/mannequin?


(sweater, shae via ideeli.com)
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46 comments:

Kileen said...

the fringes on this sweater are so much fun! and i've definitely bought something because it looked good on the mannequin too. :)

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Anonymous said...

I can understand getting sucked into this...but because I thrift I rarely have this problem. Now, sometimes bloggers convince me that I must have certain items!

Unknown said...

it looks great on you too! I love the back detail on your tank.

Unknown said...

I actually really like the "blanket" sweater :) it looks really great with the outfit you linked.

I have bought so many outfits off of mannequins its really sad... before I started trying to develop my own real style I used to just buy whole outfits and not really allow for any creativity or thought.

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Meri said...

Well, I live in Minnesota so I'm a sucker for anything that looks really warm when its wintertime, regardless of style sometimes, sadly... that sweater would probably be great here :)

AquĆ­ said...

Love this sweater! I can't get enough of oversized pieces to layer! I've found layering essential for Hawaii! Especially since I live on the big island, its so rainy!

Jackie said...

What are you talking about silly it looks fab on you! Love this outfit :)

BARESTUDY (Janelle) said...

i know, i hate it when these models trick me when i buy the stuff they wear. haha!! oh man..

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Brigita said...

Loove the fringe! The second shot is stunning!
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Anonymous said...

I think it looks good on you. Great piccys. Do you use a tripod?

Valerie said...

This fringe is amazing! I think it looks great on you. :) I would still buy clothes on tall mannequins and then I usually just figure out how to make it work on my pint-sized frame later on. :) xx

Ellen ♥ said...

The fringe is not bad for summer :) It looks good on you and it can protect you from the sun? Pretty. :)

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Elina K said...

Love the fringe trend! Nice outfit!
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Fashion Gossip said...

I think it's cute on you. Tho i never had enough courage to buy something like that.
M.

Marie said...

No, i think it's great with you. I love it! Oh, and that baby bird :(.
x

fashionismyh2o said...

I love the fringe I think it's super cute on you :)

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Marianna Papagiannopoulou said...

The last photo is really amazing!!!
I like the outfit!


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Anonymous said...

heey thanks for the comment! the second picture of the post is amazing! now i'm following:) xxx
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Imsu said...

Oohh, I love how you're working the shorts and the fringed sweater out.

And, I still can't picture you to be shorter than 5'6!

Unknown said...

Love the sweater!

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S.Greiner said...

Love the sweater...perfect for cooler summer evenings and I would wear it all fall and spring! Great piece!

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laura said...

I think it looks fantastic on you! I suppose in my case YOU would be the model, and I would be just me trying to look good. Make sense? I love that second picture!
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Anonymous said...

Hey, thanks for your comment on my post. I'd love to be linked. Those piccys are seriously awful, though. I'll get better ones. I think you should do more challenges and set yourself up with a linky thing like Pretty Shiny Sparkly. Your signature could be mixing patterns and colors....justa thought. Your blog is awesome and so are you.

Superblondeep said...

I think it is a good buy! is very cool as oversize and fringe! I love how you look with it! and the photos you have been great!

Bonnie said...

In the picture where you have your back to the camera and are spreading out the blanket fringe thing, you look like a bird. I like it.

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mtg said...

Looks really cute on you too! Definitely. Love the last shot.
Sorry about the baby bird.
xx
maya

MerciBlahBlah said...

Lurve. Also loving that tank with the funky straps in back. Have a great weekend, mamacita!

merci,
Shannan

Mallory In New York said...

I like it!! Its very unique. :)

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Lovely post! :)
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Movimento Moda said...

love this :)

Anonymous said...

I am soooo in love with this fringe look!! I want it!!

lindy said...

How do I count the ways? Most of the, um, stuff (junk) in my closet looked way better on the mannequin than yours truly. :P Any-who, just wanted to stop by and let you know that you're my pick of the week. I dig your photos and fashion divaness (totally made that word up) and want to share your blog with my readers. Your link will be on my blog's sidebar for the next week. Toodles! :)

Chyrel Gomez said...

this is so bad-ass and i have to agree, what doesn't look good with a 5'9 model. you are rockin' and owning the look.

happy weekend!

DaBlackSjp said...

nice outfit! I like the ring and the color block touch'

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Sia said...

I love that cardigan! And may I just say,it looks just as good on you, as it would on a 5"9 model. Love Sia xx

Unknown said...

I love it girl. You're definitely working the fringe and your pics are fantastic. Gorgeous as always

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Cat said...

Weird how amazing clothes look on models & then when you try it on, it doesn't have the same appeal!

But saying that, this looks amazing on you hun! xx

MaNAa said...

love your pics so much gorgeous look <3

MaNAa

Baby Budget Blog said...

LOOOOOVE that second pic!! Fringe is always fun, here you look spectacular. Love the pop of color too!

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Cel said...

Too bad it's too hot for it, it looks so cool. It'd be perfect for a cool summer night to sit around a campfire on the side of a lake here.

Hautepot said...

I love the fringe detail of this sweater. It adds so much interest to the outfit. Hmmm...I can't remember being influenced by something displayed on a mannequin recently.

MizzJ said...

haha I've probably done that too many times to count, but now I'm a bit wiser b/c I know that they usually tug and pin them into place on the mannequin! I actually like this sweater on you though. It's very giant and cozy looking, with a real vintage vibe.

Sada said...

What does it say about me that I love the cardi? You wear it well! I think the 5'9" mannequin did you a favour! Ha! Love ur style.
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soapymermaid said...

this fringed cardigan is really an amazing garnment!

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