Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Acting My Age

Okay, so I've been the 16-year old girl trying to look sassy.  Now, I'm her 38-year old mother trying to re-claim youth and look stylish.  Mom's outfit is a little snazzy -- but not too much.  Don't want to go crazy...  :)




18 comments:

  1. Now now, age is just a number!

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  2. Ha! I like your take on this, Ally! I was still young when I was 38 - many years ago!

    I love the pieces in this outfit, but I have to say, I feel like the top half and the bottom half have different tones. The top reads more casual to me, and the bottom has sort of that va-va-voom sexpot (I love that side of your looks, by the way).

    For me, I would do the top with skinny jeans and over-the-knee boots, and I'd do the bottom a longer tunic-type of style (maybe belted?).

    I love love LOVE that you are continuously pushing your fashion limits, always trying new things, and I admire your willingness to put yourself - your REAL self - out there for, yes, judgment. I am honoured to be a small part of your journey.

    *hug* You're gorgeous. :)

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  3. I'm not wild about the top (the print creates a really "wide" look), but I did have a revelation: That top from your "Opening the Door" post would look AWESOME with the rest of this outfit! (At least, in my head it does. That's not always so reliable...)

    www.atavisions.com

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  4. Agreeing with Cara, age is just a number! I think you went for a very classic look. I was obsessed with zebra print a couple years ago (I've since realized animal prints aren't really analogous with the rest of my wardrobe, but I still love zebra!) I also really admire your ability to style white clothing. I always struggle with it, but you make it look effortless.

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  5. I know I already said this over Twitter, but I really love this outfit! It's so polished and put-together. The crisp white pairs perfectly with the printed top. I have seen the black and white color combo everywhere today. I might just have to give it a shot tomorrow, it's just so classic.

    Callie @ unladylikeblog.blogspot.com

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  6. Very classy! I would have belted the top, though, preferably with a red belt to pick up the bangle's color. And yes, age is just a number. I felt like a grumpy 40-year-old for most of my life and I've only become younger in the past few years :)

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  7. Age is definitely just a number. Look at me and Kayla, I am the mom, but I dress for my age, but still youthful. I love this sweater and your white pumps :)

    Heather

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  8. Isn't it great we can explore different "sides" of ourselves thru fashion. I love the outfit, it is very polished and ladylike.

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  9. I think this is a pretty amazing 'desperate housewives' interpretation. I think you need a big statement necklace to 'pull it together'.

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  10. I think I like the 16 year old girl outfits more! Maybe it's because I'm a sassy gal. This is nice, but I like it when you go crazy! Sky's the limit!

    Oh. And I agree. Age is just a number. Yeah. I dress like a 90 year old crazy cat lady on some days. And I'm fine with that.

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  11. Cute outfit! You have such versatile style! And now I want a pair of sassy white heels. Hehe. ;)

    PS. Left you a lengthy comment on your last post! xoxo

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  12. I like this one! I like the addition of the red bracelets. Do you wear earrings? I think some big red button earrings would look fab with this.

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  13. i think this is a great look. i like that you kept it simple except for the zebra print. otherwise there might be too much going on.

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  14. Nicely done.
    AND NOT EVERYONE can pull off white heels. You certainly can.

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  15. Hee hee! You look like the "fun mom" who lets her kids watch R rated movies and always has cookies in the house. I agree with everyone else that age is just a number. Your outfits are exciting and youthful. No one wants to be the boring soccer mom in sweatpants.

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  16. Too young to be a mother darling! But I love the outfit anyway! And the pop of red!

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  17. I love that top! Animal print is my favorite.

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  18. I love the scenario. You look fabulous. I'm just now catching up on all your posts!!

    xoxo,
    Tracy

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