this is petite fashion challenge #19 hosted by the lovely pandaphilia (see the list of challenge participants here). our challenge is called "trend benders" where we have to take our favourite summer or fall 2012 trend and make it work for us - bend the trend to synch it with our personal style. the fall 2012 trend i'm trying and making my own? leather. it is edgy but i think can also be very feminine. this is pushing my personal style, actually. jury's still out! the other is mixing patterns, which i think looks good if done moderately.
and finally, a reminder that the glamour me jewels bracelet giveaway closes this friday. go to this post for more information! (edit: in my travel jet lag haze, i totally forgot to link up to my lovely amy and melissa's who what where: transition to fall outfits - go here for a list of the participants) i had this outfit in mind for it.
what trends are you going to try this fall?
what trends are you going to try this fall?
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ooh i like the contrasting big and small stripes - definitely something i want to try! thanks for the inspo :) your skirt hits at just the perfect length with that coat too! thanks for participating and linking up!
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Thank you so much for hosting! It was really fun trying to think of an outfit for this PFC! Xox P
DeleteStripes + stripes?? OMG, LOVE!! Especially paired with the leather :)
ReplyDeleteMy PFC was inspired by you and Ping :)
Your outfit was so amazing! I am blushing you find inspiration here - so cool! Xox P
DeleteI love all the print mixing in this outfit, especially the big+little stripes and those leopard print shoes are fab :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Joyce. Print mixing is still pretty new to me, so I'm doing it in baby steps! Xox P
DeleteI think my favourite look HAS to be your faux leather skirt. I'm still looking for one myself (or (faux) leather pants - can't decide which).
ReplyDeleteThank you Cynthia! You should check the Simons link. Some ladies also said the limited had nice ones as well! Hope you find some faux leather soon! Xox
DeleteI really like the equestrian trend for fall.
ReplyDeleteIt is really amazing, isn't it? Loving houndstooth for that as well.
DeleteI like this look on you :) Definitely a good mix of patterns and textures :)
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Thank you so much! An thank you for coming by! Xox
DeleteLeather skirt! Love <3
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DeleteSo going to work the leather skirt!! Although mine is a midi...but I'm not petit either...5'9" but I am always inspired by your outfits phi!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet beagle - thank you! You can totally rock a leather skirt! Xox
DeleteLovely outfit! The pooches are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you! They are apparently really enjoying modelling. :) xox
DeleteFirst I looked and I though stripes and stripes and leopard shoes..hmm
ReplyDeleteBut it just works!!!! Look very chic! Love it!
Thank you Mila! It's was definitely pushing the envelope for me. I'm happy you like it! Xox
DeleteI ADORE this outfit. The leather skirt is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you sandy! Xox
DeleteI love this outfit! I can't wait to rock my new leather skirt this fall. That striped trench is so gorgeous!
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Thanks Meredith! This coat has been getting a lot of wear. I'm really happy I got it! You would look so amazing in a leather skirt! Can't wait to see how you style it! Xox
DeleteThis is adorable! I'm inspired! The stripes and leopard make me happy!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Stripes are so fun. And leopard too! :)
DeleteLoving your leather skirt and the subtle yet stylish print mixing between the jacket and the top! I see your pups are trying to get in on there photo ops! :)
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They are full on photo bombing now. Lol. It is hilarious but they're getting smarter and getting close so I can't crop them out. ;)
DeleteYou found the LOFT striped trench?! YAY!
ReplyDeleteLeather is a hard one for me too, but I think a black leather skirt is the perfect intro to an edgier outfit. I like how you kept it casual but still put-together at the same time. I'm thinking of perhaps trying faux-leather skinnies this fall... my mind hasn't decided if I'm daring enough to take the plunge yet.
I did! It was cancelled then they found another in a store. I was so happy to get it. I've been wearing it forever! I don't think I'm quite brave enough for leather skinnies but you have a beautiful figure and would look stunning! Xox
DeleteOoh tough but delicate look! Love it!
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Thank you tons cncl! Xox
DeleteWhat an amazing skirt. I love the stripes on stripes comb.
ReplyDeleteThank you! This was a super fun challenge!
DeleteThat skirt is beautiful and edgy. You did a great job on assembling them!
ReplyDeleteThank you SS!
DeleteThis trench just arrived today at my doorstep! We truly are closet twins! You look great in it. I love how you are rocking the leather skirt with this outfit. Perfect styling as usual!
ReplyDeleteI love how we are such closet twins! Can't wait to see it on your blog! Xox
DeleteYou rock the leather, my dear! I have been anxiously awaiting to wear my LOFT trench - come on cold weather! :)
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Thank you dear sky! You would make that trench look like a million bucks! Xox
DeleteI'm glad you went with this skirt!! It's super adorable on you!! The shape is perfect.
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Thank you dearest A! I love your travel pictures. They are gorgeous!
DeleteThis outfit is SO chic! Classic, yet modern: always the perfect combination!
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Thank you Marisa! That is so sweet. I really appreciate you visiting here too!
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