Monday, November 8, 2010

One hand in my pocket, the other adjusts the tripod

Paisley dress: J. Crew;
Green dress (underneath): Banana Republic;
Boots: Target;
Frog belt: Highland & Ponce,
Calivintage giveaway.
Listening to: Alanis Morrissette,
"Hand In My Pocket."

I thought I'd start off Day 1 of the 30 for 30 Challenge by wearing two dresses together. For someone who is a self-proclaimed dress lover, I can't believe I've never tried this layering combination before because it is so easy. It also helps that these dresses are lightweight and are in the same color palette. I like that they complement the natural colors of the trail's foliage. I feel indomitable in this outfit.

What you don't see in these pictures is my overcoat -- it was freezing on Friday, so for the few minutes I was jacketless, my fingers were jammed into my top dress's pockets. Almost all my photos came out that way -- I promise I'm not a slouch!

Don't forget to check out the other participants in Kendi's 30 for 30 Challenge!

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23 comments:

  1. Love, love, LOVE this combo! How perfect that the top dress picks up that gorgeous blue in the under dress. And I can't imagine how freezing you must have been in short sleeves!

    P.S.- ADORE your belt. It's kind of perfection.

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  2. Beautiful colour combination! I love how nature inspires what you wear. I'm very excited to see what other outfits you come up with for your 30 for 30!

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  3. I can't believe I haven't thought of layering dresses either... it's on the list of things to try for sure!

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  4. They look great together....love your belt hunnie!!

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  5. The layers look amazing on you (!!) and they will definitely be on my to-do list as well from now on.

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  6. Oooh I'm so bummed i missed out on this project. I'd be all over this! The stars were just not aligned. Great outfit though. Can't wait to see the rest.

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  7. Layering dresses is super smart.I like your first outfit and I hope to see the top dress again!I also take the challenge!

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  8. super cute (as always) and colorful.

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  9. This is a great look. I've always wanted to try layering dresses like this. It's a great look. I'd love to see how it looks with the coat on too, though. People always take their coats off for outfit photos, which I understand, but I find myself wishing I could see how other stylish ladies look with the coat on, because I feel like such a schlub when I have to put the coat over the pretty dress.

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  10. What a dynamite pairing of dresses!

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  11. Ah, now that is a brilliant combination. I do the dress + skirt combo but not dress on dress. Hmnn.. I may try that!

    You look beautiful, as always Miss J!

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  12. The colours are really well choosen. And the bels is so cute! :)
    xxx
    -M-
    Times Like Mine

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  13. aww this is really sweet, I think!!!

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  14. What a great combo to try and I love the belt. I love the way you layered this look!!!

    I need a purse for my dress today!! Should I go vintage??

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  15. A dress over a dress?! What inspiring madness! Can't believe I've never seen it before either...pure genius!

    Too bad I only included one dress in my remix. But this has my creative juices flowing...

    Happy remixing!

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  16. I love this dress. The pattern is great.
    Funny, but your Dress Challenge was my inspiration for my Wearing My Closet Out Challenge :)

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  17. Great dress. I love the color combination

    Just Better Together

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  18. OMG, your frog belt is freaking awesome! I'm a fellow 30x30er. Cheers!

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  19. So great how you layered the dresses...that belt rocks!!

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  20. Ohhh I love the layered dresses! And your belt is wicked cool! This project sounds really neat.

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  21. I love the layering! I would never think of two dresses, but I like that you have the sleeves of the blue dress and the few inches of blue at the bottom. So clever!

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  22. how cool to layer dresses! i dont own a lot of dresses but you are really inspiring me to branch out of my comfortzone and try them on when i go shopping:) thanks for being such an inspiration:)
    ~Ally
    http://modestlyfashioned.blogspot.com/

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  23. I LOVE this! How cool! What an awesome start to the challenge!! And that belt always strikes me as so cute!! :)

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