Saturday, September 8, 2012

Something Borrowed: Floral Silk Blouse and Flouncy Skirt

Lately, I've been on the hunt for silk blouses.  They're a lot more feminine and pretty than the usual button down dress shirts I wear to the office and can easily be dressed up or down for the weekend with the right skirt and accessories.




Vintage Silk Blouse and Gold Necklaces - Both Borrowed from Mom, Forever 21 Skirt (similar here) and Bracelets, Gina Tricot Ring, Jessica Simpson Shoes (similar here and here), Michael Kors Sunglasses, Chanel Purse

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I borrowed this pretty silk blouse and these gold necklaces from my mom's closet during a weekend trip back to visit my family in Texas last month.  For a casual weekend outfit, I've paired them with a flouncy black skirt, gold heels, my favorite Chanel 2.55 classic flap purse (a semi-recent splurge from earlier this year), a ring I bought during my recent trip to Germany, and matching bangle bracelets.  

Do you also like borrowing from Mom's closet?


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Love, S

57 comments:

  1. lovely lady like outfit !

    Besitos :: Luba
    Well Living Blog
    http://very-well-living.blogspot.com

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  2. your mum has great taste, but so do her daughter :)
    I saw your msg on IFB and I start liking your posts like crazy, following you via bloglovin' here is my link http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4019102/me-amp-everything-else

    thanx for your love <3

    keep up the good work

    LOVE ELENA

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  3. Love the look. It's perfect from head to toe.
    You are so lucky to have another closet to borrow from.
    Have a great weekend.

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  4. very cute outfit! your mom's closet sounds like a great place to play in too!
    xox P

    phiphisblog.com

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  5. such a cute look and I love your skirt!:)
    xx Kate

    http://style-department.blogspot.com

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  6. I'm blouse hunting aswell =) I really like yours

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  7. great blog! love the outfit posts!

    follow me back!
    christine from howellings
    http://cm-howellings.blogspot.com/

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  8. Gorgeous look! Love your hair so much darling!:)
    xx Simona

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  9. Love your borrowed items...I don't think I would return them to my mom if they were hers :) You look fab!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  10. Absolutely amazing outfit! I really like the skirt and the bag! :)

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  11. That looks sophisticated. I would also like to mention the beauty of your hair, that plays a huge mportance within the whole look.Thank you for visiting me at IFB, i am definetely going to follow you beautyful style.
    regards,
    Maria
    www.silistmoldova.blogspot.com

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  12. Nice outfit! gorgeous bag ;P

    xoxo jenna
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  13. Hello, found your blog through soompi! You have really great style! Sophisticated and pretty. Also can't forget the Chanel bag. =)

    Melanie
    aetherlily

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  14. Hey! I just nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award! Check it out here: http://mylittlesliceoflife.blogspot.com/2012/09/versitle-blogger-award.html

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  15. Love your outfit, that Chanel bag is a fav of mine as well! Great blog, following you!
    -Kosi
    http://onecreatesoneself.blogspot.com/

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  16. Hi ! Love your style...great blog.

    I am following you on Bloglovin’...Hope you follow me back.

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    Joana :)



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  17. love your entire outfit! especially the chanel bag!

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  18. You look so pretty and so lady like. Btw, love the chanel bag.

    Karen,xo
    www.hablemosfashion.blogspot.com

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  19. Hi!love the outfit and you have a great blog... followed you already!
    Hope you follow me back!

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  20. New follower of your blog & I am in love already! This outfit is adorable--I just got a Free People leather skirt and it has been so much fun playing around with it because there is so much you can do!

    xo
    Lipstick, Louboutin's & Lemon Drops

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  21. wow! really good outfit and nice blog btw.
    followed you! hope you follow me back.

    http://fromprovince.blogspot.com/

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  22. Pft, I would borrow from my mom's closet if she didn't get rid of everything! Anyways, you look great. Very cute outfit and I'm following via GFC!

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  23. Great outfit. Love everything you have there.
    Haley @ www.instyleforless.org

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  24. I adore the vintage blouse, so neat that it's your Mom's! Great blog, so glad I stumbled upon it!

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  25. Your outfit is adorable! I love how your skirt flares out, and your bag is just perfect. :) Amazing blog, by the way.

    XO,
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  26. i discovered your blog thanks IFB.

    love your look!!!

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  27. Very classy and fabulous outfit!
    btw. I found your blog very inspiring so I started to follow!
    Have a nice day,
    Ade :)

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  28. I love how you mixed girlie with edgy and I Love the faux leather skirt from F21!

    KT
    www.KTRstyle.com

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  29. How gloriously girly is this look? ...which pretty much describes the rest of your looks, haha. :) I definitely find myself taking a bunch of things from my mother's closet, and thus that comprises about 80% of my vintage finds. Digging your blouse and that classic Chanel bag!

    xo,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com

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  30. You know how to combine: strength, style and classy.

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  31. Goodness, you are so adorable in those shades and that chanel!

    Following you now :)

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  32. Love this outfit! The blouse is gorgeous. I am your newest follower and can't wait to see more!

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  33. Thank you for your message on IFB :D
    Great look! your skirt is amazing <3
    Following you with bloglovin!

    http://www.graylavender.com

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  34. Amazing outfit! I really like the skirt.
    Following you now :)

    x.o.x.o
    Sophie <3

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  35. SERIOUSLY loving your bag, lady. I just got a new Michael Kors that I'm currently obsessed with.

    Following from the Networking Blog Hop! Come say hi sometime!
    x x

    Katie
    Lady Million

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  36. I love this look! The floral blouse is gorgeous - you have a fabulous blog :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  37. Beautiful, classic outfit! I don't borrow clothes from my Mom because we're not the same size...but I borrow them as much as I can from my sister!

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  38. OMG! It is amazing outfit! So much our style..very elegant lady. Thanks for your nice message on IFB. We followed u here and on Bloglovin too! We hope you can follow us back on blogspot and Bloglovin. Looking forward to see your next posts and stay in touch through comments!
    xx
    -Audrey and Pearl

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  39. Hey S! I love this look. Your mom has great taste, so I can see why you like borrowing from her closet. I do the same, too. :) Well, hope you're enjoying the rest of your weekend!

    xx Love & Aloha
    http://elisharon.blogspot.com

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  40. Love that outfit, and I think the name of your blog is SO cute! I'm a new follower from Thee Networking Blog Hop, and I'd love a follow back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com when you get the chance! :)

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  41. Very pretty outfit, I followed :)
    tie-dye-eyes.blogspot.co.uk

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  42. Love this look! Also... Best. Blog Name. Ever.

    xx

    www.thechicagolifeblog.com

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  43. Such a beautiful blouse; I'm jealous of your Mum!!

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  45. Gorgeous outfit!! I love your blog!!
    Do you wanna follow each other??♥

    xoxo
    Thania

    http://imaddictedtoglamour.blogspot.gr/

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  46. Great style and blog!! Keep it up. Phylis May xox

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  47. Silk + Faux leather! Love it!! Thanks for contacting me on IFB! I'll be happy to follow you :D You can follow back at http://loveshushu.com Stay in touch! x
    Shubana
    Love, Shushu

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  48. you look great hunnie, I love the blouse super chic and classic :D

    Cymone
    xo

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  49. Loving this and the blog design :D x

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  50. Heey your look is so cool and i'm in love with your skirt haha
    I follow your blog xoxo by http://onlyfashionforgirls.blogspot.com.es/

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  51. That shirt and skirt go beautifully together and the Chanel bag is like the cherry on top. Amazing look. Absolutely in love with it!

    I've followed your blog.
    http://estilo-agora.blogspot.com

    xo

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  52. That silk blouse and flouncy skirt are amazing, I found the same on this site Originalluxury

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