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10.11.2011

haste makes waste.

the idea of this opaque blouse with sheer sleeves was perfect.
i love to wear fur vests over pretty blouses, and being able to eliminate one extra layer of underthings is always a plus with our warm weather. even though it was several sizes too big,
it was the last one on the rack,
so i grabbed it thinking i could make it work.
months later, it has found a permanent spot in the back of my closet. the shoulders hang six inches off my shoulder and look funny peeking out from under a vest, and the sleeves are irritatingly too long.
such a shame...this one may have to go to the marketplace.
email me if you're interested.

do you make hasty purchases?

and so it begins...halloween candies have hit the office.
(blouse, f21 (similar)(similar); skirt, ideeli (red)(orange);
shoes, nine west (similar)(similar))
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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love your nude heels with your outfit, you look lovely!

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  2. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I've totally done that before!!! Buy something way too big swear to wear it and then don't! Love the way you paired it though! Somehow you make it work perfectly!!

    xo Jackie

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  3. Jewel DelgadoOctober 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Yay! Love the top! :) gorgeous! :)

    jewelclicks.blogspot.com

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  4. lovelyxobsessionsOctober 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    This outfit is perfection! Love the combination of the two colors! Love your style <3

    www.lovelyxobsessions.blogspot.com

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  5. Karen October 11, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Nice of outfit, I'm loving the color block!
    XX

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  6. MeriOctober 11, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I've been taking it slow with halloween candy so far- I bought some halloween themed marshmallows and one reeses, but thats it. I can't wait to get candy corn but I don't want to spoil it too early!

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  7. A Very Sweet BlogOctober 11, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I hate when something is too big or too small! Love your coral skirt oomph! :D Love how it scallops in the front and COLOR! NICE!!! :D Your office has GOOD halloween candy! Someone in ours keeps bringing the CHEAP-O stuff! HAHAHAHAHA :D Hug girl you look great!
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  8. KassandraOctober 11, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    LOve that top with that skirt. Great combo!
    <3 Kastles

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  9. Frannie PantzOctober 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I don't know girl, you totally look like you're making this top work, especially with the bright skirt! I do that all the time. I wear a size small and sometimes grab an XS (without trying it on) thinking "it might be a little tight" and I can't even get it on my body. LOL I think we've all done it.

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  10. Bravoe RunwayOctober 11, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    OOoo the 6" overhang on the shoulder? Damn..... There are a few remedies like the under a blazer or a cardigan but all you'll be thinking ALL day is OMG does my arm look bulky under this blazer/cardigan? Hopefully a nice reader will come and take this off your hands!

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  11. AbbyOctober 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I am usually the opposite.. I agonize forever about everything and then I usually end up not getting something and regretting it later. :)

    p.s. I was on Oahu on the 22+23 of last month before we flew to the big island. I wish I had had more time there because I have always wanted to have a blogger date! You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place :) Maybe I will make it back there someday!

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  12. JennaStevieOctober 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    This breezy blouse is gorgeous, I love the little polka dots all over it and it's such a gorgeous colour!! Looks really great with that colour skirt, and I can imagine it'd be awesome with a fur vest :)
    xJennaD

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  13. ClaireOctober 11, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    this blouse is so pretty on you! i love the pattern and the sheerness of it! you are amazing at putting together pieces!

    i make hasty purchases ALL THE TIME! it's terrible. mostly because i'm with the kiddos and i'll just buy things, take them home and try them on there!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  14. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    oh ya, i have done that before. i try not to make those hasty purchases, but sometime it just happens. having said that, the blouse looks absolutely amazing on you. and , how do you get those toned legs. :0

    http://cactusandcucumber.blogspot.com

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  15. OreleonaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    awwn its such a pretty blouse, too bad its too big :( i love how u paired it with the coral skirt tho :)

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  16. ( elisse )October 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Sadly I have made hasty purchases. Of what - I can't think of anything specific at this time - which makes it even worse - LOL!

    Love the color of your skirt!!

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  17. JackieOctober 11, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Ahhh you look soo pretty! Love your top and skirt together :)

    I don't really have that much hasty purchases just purchases that are collecting dust... ughhhh. Too much clothes and impulse purchases will do that to you.

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  18. Call me MOctober 12, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    It's beautiful but indeed really big. Such a shame. Love your skirt and your belt though! :)

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  19. GertrudeOctober 12, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    I think you have worked with the blouse really well. Love the colour of the skirt x

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  20. Style JourneyOctober 12, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Even though it may be too big, you made it look great! The color of the blouse and skirt really looks beautiful!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Perhaps your best look ever!

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  22. Baby Budget BlogOctober 12, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Yeah, the sheer sleeves is actually a very nice touch! Gives the blouse more visual interest! Loving the color of that skirt!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  23. welldressedmakerOctober 12, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The color and print are lovely... it's really too bad that it's so huge on you! :( I'd suggest taking it in, but that also means taking in the sleeves, which is a pain in the ass. :(
    ♥ laura

    the blog of worldly delights

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  24. SpryOnTheWallOctober 12, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I've done that before, it looks amazing on you, but if it just irritates you then it should go. I love the color combo of the shirt and skirt!

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  25. Julie (Little Pink Rain Boots)October 12, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Great color combo, the shirt looks great. I used to make hasty purchases (and sometimes I still do) but I'm getting better at thinking about it first.

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  26. PlamiOctober 12, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Fabulous as always! I love your style!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  27. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I think you make it work here, but if you don't love it then you don't I used to make hasty purchases, but most of the time now I think a lot about it first before buying it just because I end up getting rid of lots of things.

    <3 Rachel

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  28. JoandyOctober 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    yes, indeed all the time,haha!!i love the color of the blouse, great matching with red, it does seems little hanging out there, lovely shoes too!!
    http://mystylebyjoandy.blogspot.com

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  29. NuhaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    very cute outfit! i would never have noticed the sleeves. and yea, unfortunately, i make hasty decisions all the time. i'm trying to lean towards more classic pieces now

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  30. Chicago Chic October 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love everything about this outfit and you are so gorgeous!

    xoxo
    Rachel

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  31. fashioneggpplantOctober 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    love the blue and orange combo :)

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  32. TiffanyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Yes! I do it all the time. And if I can't find a way to make it work, I end up passing it on to my sis or my mom or a friend...

    All that being said, I think the big blousy look of the top looks really pretty with the little pencil skirt!

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  33. Balancing LisaOctober 13, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    you look gorgeous!! LOVE that blouse!

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

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