Thursday, February 12, 2009

Chi-chi Stripes


For the last few days Atlanta has been blessed with absolutely gorgeous weather: 70 degrees, sunny, low humidity (a rarity in Hotlanta), a gentle breeze. Spring has not yet sprung. We'll still dip down below freezing and curse the cold a while longer, but this respite is dreamy.

I figured this was as good a time as any to fold up my mostly-black winter attire and put on some color. So...hellooo bright red skirt and blue and white stripes... and most importantly, the basket! I've always wanted to use a basket as a purse ever since I first laid eyes on Dorothy and Toto, but I never found the right one. This is from a lovely thrift store in Athens, GA called Dynamite- though originally I believe it was made for American tourists in Mexico (the rafia spells out Pueblo Nuevo around the sides). I've always been a fan of kitsch.



This entire outfit actually reminds me of a present-day Dorothy. All I'm missing is Toto and my ruby slippers.

Earrings: Heliotrope, Shirt: H&M, Skirt: AA, Basket: Dynamite, Shoes: Rainbow

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51 comments:

  1. AshleyFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    I love it, Lar!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Well, Toto, ruby slippers, and some pigtails. But glad you didn't take it that far. You look stellar, and the basket purse is a riot!

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  3. LesleyFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Dorothy's got nothing on you!!! You look great! Now click your heels and say, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home" :-)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Lauren that whole outfit is perfection! I'm loving those shoes and that adorable basket. Gorgeous!

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  5. TabithaFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Awe I love this outfit and those shoes are killer! As Kelly Kapur from the office would say, "It's Ammmmaaaazzzing"

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  6. E.February 12, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Cute basket! I'm a fan of all things kitsch, too.

    I have that AA skirt in the same color, but I always wear it lower on my body. I'll have to experiment with the higher-waist look when I get home.

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  7. DanielleFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    im lovin the red and the stripes!! thanks so much for the vintage shops info, i will let you know how they go! :)

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  8. AceFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I love the stripes! I'm such a sucker for a striped top. And the red skirt is perfection. I love it.

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  9. Sharon February 12, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Hi there-you look gorgeous my dear, that red skirt is hot!!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Aw I love that! ♥

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  11. DianeFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    i'm loving this look on you! that skirt and shirt look amazing together!!!

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  12. ediotFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    you look so good its not even fun :p hehe- i dig the outfit. and the bag adds the extra inch of style. and the beautiful smile on that!
    have a great week!

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  13. Devin DwyerFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    That tone of red looks fab on you, L. And I particularly love the shoes...

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  14. ediotFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    btw. i finally added you to my favs. thought i'd done that a year agoo.. take care

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  15. First Lady of MADEFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    i love love love this! such a cute summer outfit...and with your 70 degree weather why the heck not!

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  16. sarayFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    great color combo.. ADORE the shoes and the bag is so cute :)

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  17. AngelaFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    i love love your shoes. i need a pair now. you gals are bad influence for my wallet.

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  18. Mrs. RFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    No offense to Cath, but this may be my favorite out of all the many gorgeous, creative outfits that you and your beautiful sister have posted. Maybe it's because I thought I WAS Dorothy when I was 4...or maybe it's because I love stripes and Gladiator heels in equal measure...or maybe it's both! Thanks for the ongoing inspiration ladies...love it!

    XOXO

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  19. LisaFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    You look amazing!! I love the nautical-inspired colour scheme and stripes, but you made the look so unique with the beige lace-up heels and the basket. Sheer perfection.

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  20. TheSundayBestFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Hello sunshine!

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  21. greenjeansFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Although I do lament winter every year, it does make for a great event come early spring-everyone is so happy that they don't have to wear a coat that they dress in really fun and cool stuff. And how come sailor stripes always look better on girls than sailors?

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  22. UnknownFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Your ruby slipper alternative is so fierce, I can't stand it!!! The high waist action and stripes of this outfit is so fab.

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  23. Mira MauliaFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    LOVELY!
    I want the entire of your closet!!

    visit mine if you have time :)
    www.miramaulia.com

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  24. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    That outfit is absolutely aborable! I especially like your shoes.

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  25. kittenmasksFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Awwww, your shoes are TOO CUTE!! Lurve it.

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  26. AllieFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Cuuuuuuuuute. Love the kitsch basket.

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  27. Mustafa ŞenalpFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Çok güzel site.:)

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  28. {Tara}February 12, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Oh, I am insanely in love with your nouveau-Dorothy look. That skirt is so sexy on you, too!

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  29. j.wiFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    i really love this look.

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  30. NiteSchoolFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Really like the combinations here, the colors and stripes and shoes all work so well. Nice!

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  31. FASHION CHALETFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    I fancy that!
    greatttt outfit =]

    xx

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  32. paanieFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    what a hot outfit! i love the colors and you look so long and lean!

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  33. CamrynFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    I love the outfit. The combination is awesome.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    So envious of this awesome outfit--who doesn't love a sailor look? & that purse, what a find.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I so dig!

    Though, I think you'd elongate the line of your body if you wore the high waist at least 4" below your bust line. I think it will create a more fluid line. DIG the nude shoes!

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  36. we wear thingsFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Lar you are super adorable!!!! i absolutely love this outfit.. the colors are perfect!

    -issa

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  37. Montreal Fashion MindsFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Super cute basket!

    ~ Montreal Fashion Minds ~

    http://montrealfashionminds.blogspot.com

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  38. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    The basket is perfect, I bet it makes a great purse too! Easy to find all your stuff!

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  39. DanzFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Oh that's a great outfit. It all works so well! I really like the shoes and the bag.

    Take care and have a great weekend dear :)

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I love your skirt! You look absolutely adorable in this outfit! I've added you under "Beautiful People" on my blog. I would love it if you add me too!

    http://www.fashioncappuccino.com

    Thank you! xxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  41. *Diane*February 13, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    First time commenter on your blog! I'm charmed by the fact that you're carrying a picnic bascket as a purse. Great outfit :-)

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  42. Margaret MeyerFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Having grown up in Kansas, I'm weary of hearing "Dorothy and Toto" references. But you just gave it a whole new association for me. Cute!

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  43. UnknownFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    ah, you're so lucky! It's raining here and yucky! You look adorable! so cute.

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    That basket purse is BRILLIANT. I love it.

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    What a qute basket =)!
    Love it <3 ;)

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  46. LFFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    the weather hasss been great lately! I too have added color into my outfits, and I love love what you have assembled with a Dorothy/Nautical/Tourista look in mind :))

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  47. Fashion TidbitsFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    you look totally gorgeous!!!!

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  48. MIRANDA'SFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Hello!!! I am charmed with the very original and entertening purse these very handsome ( pretty)=)

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  49. AlineFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    This is ADORABLE!!

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  50. Udo UmamiFebruary 20, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    the red skirt is SMASHING!!!! Love the coloür!!! How the devil do you stay so svelte?! SPILL THE SECRETS!! xxoxo <3 Üdo

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  51. samantha duenasFebruary 21, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    this look is so cute! i like your blog lets trade links yeah?

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