Tuesday, September 18, 2012

[PFC #19] Burgundy and Gothic Lace: Inspired by Fall 2012 Trends

I'm excited to be participating in this month's Petite Fashion Challenge (PFC #19), hosted this month by fellow petite blogger Angie from Pandaphilia.  The theme for this month's challenge is Trend Benders: "Pick your favourite Summer or Fall 2012 trend and make it work for you, whether it's going all-out, incorporating it into a professional outfit or using it in moderation."

For my outfit, I've chosen to incorporate two Fall 2012 trends that I'm particularly excited about: burgundy and gothic-inspired lace.     





Talula Blazer from Aritzia (also loving this one from the Topshop/Nordstrom collection)
xoxo Top (old)
H&M Pleated Skirt (other great picks here and here)
ProMod Wrap Watch from Germany (similar here and here)
Shoes by Connie
Unbranded Necklace from Taiwan
Chanel Purse

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To channel the rich burgundy pieces and gothic-inspired looks gracing the runways, I'm wearing a burgundy blazer, lace top, and a studded wrap watch I bought during a recent trip to Germany.  I've paired these trendy, edgier pieces with some of my favorite classics: a preppy pleated skirt, gray, buttoned peep toe pumps, and my favorite Chanel 2.55 bag.

Which Fall 2012 trends are you most excited about?

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Like this post? Please follow via Google and Bloglovin', and thanks so much for visiting. Until next time! :)

Love, S

75 comments:

  1. I like burgundy as well. I love your shoes, so cute! I am excited about equestrian style for the fall, and tweeds!

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    1. Ooh, I'm excited about the equestrian trend, too, and I'm also a huge fan of tweeds! :)

      Love, S

      P.S. Thanks for visiting!

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  2. Burgundy is one of my favourite colours, especially paired with black (as I said in my post, I'm still kind of hesitant to pair it with grey as they were my school colours). Love how you made the blazer work with the pleated mini.

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  3. oooh i realllly like how you did burgundy with black lace and made it super classy! this is definitely fall inspo for me. thanks for participating and linking up! hope that we continuing enjoying each others' outfits!

    pandaphilia style

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting and especially for hosting the challenge, Angie! Looking forward to seeing more of your outfit posts soon, too! :)

      Love, S

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  4. I love this dark, vampy look. It's sexy, but you pull it off in a classy way.

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    1. Aw, thanks for the nice note, Jessy, and for stopping by! :)

      Love, S

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  5. Got your message on IFB! Now following you, and would love a follow back:
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    I'm really loving the rich red and black lace in this outfit. One of my favorite combinations!

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  6. this is such a chic combo - i really really like it and you look gorgeous. two thumbs way up!

    xox p

    phiphi's blog

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  7. Love this combo of colors and the 2.55 is lovely!

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  8. Such a great outfit! It looks like something I would wear myself!

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  9. i keep seeing burgundy everywhere! very beautiful, the goth look- looks good on you!
    -jasmine o.

    http://www.chicsincity.com/

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  10. Great look :) Love the skirt and the colors you chose :)

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  11. really like this look! especially the flared skirt:)
    xx Kate

    http://style-department.blogspot.com

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  12. Love the outfit! Those are definitely two of my most favorite trends for fall as well!

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  13. Burgundy and black lace are so beautiful! I went with burgundy and green though...Love your outfit!

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  14. PERFECTION! The color, the texture, the proportion! Love it from head to toe! Great outfit.

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    1. Aw thanks for stopping by and for the sweet note, Vicky! :)

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  15. Love the color .. I think I'm excited to wear cable knit sweaters and
    jackets again .. I just love the fall especially here in nyc.

    xoxo
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  16. love the blazer, my favourite trends this season have to be military (but not to the point where it looks like a costume :/) and equestrian for sure :)
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  17. this is soo cute! you did a perfect job, love these fall trends :)

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  18. HI! I'm following you, hope you follow back =D


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  19. Hi fellow burgundy-with-another-trend wearer! Absolutely adore this feminine and playful outfit on you. The burgundy color is so striking against your paler skin. I'm envious ;)

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  20. I love your style! Please take a look at my blog and hopefully you will follow me too! @ SincerelySusie

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  21. You look so sleek and stylish! I invite you to enter my giveaway!

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  22. this is such a stunning and sweet look! i am following you now:)
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  23. I been searching for a burgundy blazer...since I am obsessed with the trend...haven't found the perfect one or perfect fit yet. Fabulous outfit!

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  24. Heyy, just started following you. Love that Chanel! :)

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  25. I am totally obsessed with burgundy , featuring today burgundy jeans look on my blog !

    XX Luba
    New outfit post :: raspberry jeans by Victoria Beckham
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3561644/well-living-blog

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  26. Love the chanel bag!! i waaaaaaant it!! <3 nice post dear =)
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    xx
    K.

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  27. Love this outfit with the burgundy! Where did you get your Chanel purse? I've been wanting one for a while but I got the Rebecca Minkoff Affair studded purse last year because it looked the closest to this lol. Love you blog and your attitude towards fashion :)

    Check my blog out at thismodernloveee.blogspot.com

    -Jenny

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    1. Hi Jenny! :) I got my Chanel purse at Saks Fifth Avenue after being on waitlists at Saks, Bloomie's, Neiman's, Barney's, and Chanel boutiques across the country for months. Good luck with your Chanel search! I'm on my way over to check out your blog. Thanks for visiting, and hope to see you around again soon!

      Love, S

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  28. I love the purse and the color scheme of your outfit!

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  29. The blazer is so great, I love the colour:)

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  30. Love the burgundy! Definitely a fall trend!

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

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  31. Such a cute and classic outfit with an amazing classic Chanel bag!

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  32. Soooo gorgeous! love the skirt
    xx
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  33. Great outfit! So classy and chic, yet unbelievably modern! Love from www.moiminnie.blogspot.com xx

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  34. Wow! You have beautiful pictures on your blog!
    I'm following you on GFC and bloglovin and I hope you can follow me back!
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    Nadine <3

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  35. I love this rich colored blazer! So chic! xx emileeanne
    http://eaemileeanne.blogspot.com/

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  36. Hiii :] it's Betty from IFB
    just wanted to drop by and say hello and that I love your outfit.. my favourite colours are red and black haha. And I am a new follower. I have a question though, how do you keep up with the PFC's? I use to follow them before but then stopped and I wanted to know where you get your source/news from for each new challenge. Haha I don't know if I made any sense...

    anyway thanks for sending a message on IFB and yes of course, let's be friends :]

    -betty from http://wrappedbubble.blogspot.ca/

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  37. Hey doll, your blog is amazing. Following immediately! Thanks for contacting me on IFB. I hail from San Francisco, too! Let's be friends... maybe we can meet for coffee one day, go shopping and chat about fashion and blogging! Keep up the amazing work... my bf is my photographer, too!

    <3 Haruka from http://sanfranstreetstyle.me

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  38. Cuteeeeee!!!

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    followed you!! please follow back :D
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  39. You look so pretty ad I love your Chanel bag, amazing blog :)
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  40. I love the outfit! I love every piece: skirt, shoes, bag... Very cute!
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  41. You look so chic! I would love to follow each other. If you can like my FB page I would do the same for you in GFC!
    XO from IFB!
    Zhanna
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  42. Love your pleated skirt and the burgundy coat! The colors are perfect!

    Thanks for your message at IFB site. :)
    I am now following you at Google Friend Connect and Bloglovin'. Hope you can now follow me back. :)

    ~Chai
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  43. love your blog! following :)
    plaese do check out mine n follow if you like it
    xx
    Natasha
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  44. wow this is soo beautiful love everything <3 x

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  45. Nice blog! I am now a new follower.

    I do love your outfit...especially the pleated skirt.

    ~Corie

    http://www.itsmytaste.com

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  46. I love your look! Following you... please take a look at my blog as well:

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  47. Love this look! Cute blog newest follower!

    Peace&Love,
    Eunice
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  48. LOVE that look! :D
    Bungundy is my favorite color for the winter! Love it :D

    would you like to follow eachother?

    With love,
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  49. These kind of watches are so popular lately and I guess they are going to stay here for a while if not more.
    regards,
    Maria

    www.stilistmoldova.blogspot.com

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  50. love your blog, Im following

    xx

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  51. Adorable outfit! And I love the name of your blog :)

    Following you on Bloglovin'!

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  52. Love what you did for this challenge!
    I do love burgundy as trend, I'd also love spikes and studs if they were not all over the place right now))

    I'm your new follower! Hope you'll follow me back:)

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  53. You are so adorable! Love your style. Following you now here on GFC and bloglovin'! Hope you'll come follow me too!

    JR :)

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  54. Loving everything about your style! Flawless presentation :)

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  55. Hey, nice blog, come take a look at mine and follow if you like it :)

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  56. Hiya. Cool blog. You left me a message via IFB. Wild love if you'd check out my blog and follow me back
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  57. Cute blog! Thanks for reaching out on IFB, I am now following you! :)

    xo Saretta

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  58. You look absolutely lovely! I'm in love with that wrap watch - I don't think I've ever seen anything like that here. Happy to discover your blog :)

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  59. very nice!...I love your bag so much! great outfit!

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  60. Love your blog!! I love the burgundy with the lace and that chanel purse is to die for! :)
    -Bridgette
    I am your newest follower! :) Follow me back at:bridgettenicole.blogspot.com

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  61. So chic girl!
    Such a lady!
    Love ur outfit!!Chanel <3

    we are following you on gfc and bloglovin!

    with love
    Desp & Goni


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  62. So cute! Love the bag :)

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  63. I'm in love with your Chanel bag !

    xoxo Virginie

    http://vivinvogue.blogspot.com/

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  64. This outfit is so pretty & Lady like! I am now following you with GFC & Bloglovin. Follow Back if you like :)

    -Paige

    styledbypaige.blogspot.com

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