7.04.2010

The Fourth

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First off, I told you all that my outfit was going to be quite patriotic - hopefully, I didn't disappoint. However, I hate the color red, and I'm still not sure where this top came from. I was tearing through my dresser when this shirt just jumped out at me. I have no idea how long I have had it or why on earth I bought it in the first place but it does make for something fantastically patriotic when paired with this little blue jumper. Happy fourth to all of you Americans out there, and if you're reading this blog from abroad, you should blow up some firecrackers anyhow.

54 comments:

Fabiola "Fab" said...

wow how beautiful and vibrant! looove it!
Happy 4th of July!

Jordan said...

I love your pattern matching. It doesn't follow any of the rules I've read, and looks so much better! Happy 4th of July, from elsewhere in California!

Rebecca said...

Happy 4th July to you! I like the mysterious shirt, an interesting shape and I like all the clashing prints in this outfit.

Camilla said...

Its my birthday on the 4th (today)
Love this outfit so much :)

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the Citizen Rosebud said...

Well, no disappointment here! LOVE it! Once again, you take a sort of dowdy '80's element and make it fresh, modern and sexy! That kind of top was such a soccer mom top back in the '80's but you my dear are anything but. LOVE the mixed prints, LOVE the Americana reference, and the fact it is so utimately without a hint of kitch. The straw hat, a deep blue, just ices the firecracker cake.

Always a treat to visit this page. xo. -Bella Q

Claire Nouveau said...

you're adorable!!
mamushka marie

Away with the fairy's said...

Very patriotic love it! :)

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julia marie said...

How cute, i love prints with prints...
Happy 4th!

Avalonne Hall said...

Happy 4th of July, my dear! Well you may not wear red a lot, but the pattern of this top is amazing, I love that it's so loose and comfy looking! It is very patriotic, I just noticed the tiny stars! I hope you have a wonderful day and please can we chat soon!!!

Carys said...

I love all these prints, and those colours look great together! Happy 4th of July!!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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Yours Truly

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Alexandra Gabriella Audrey said...

i love your shorts and heels! <3
just found your blog and lovin' it!

The little world of fashion said...

WOW love your outfit

Sybil said...

aaahh!! this is a wonderful take on the patriotic vibe going on in there!!! hope you had a wonderful 4th of july!! :D

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Swalvs said...

I loved your shorts! And those shoes are really awesome, your mom has a wonderful taste :) And she knows you very well!

Sonia said...

Amazing outfit, absolutely love the mix of prints!

Sonia xo

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The Mad Twins said...

those heels are wonderful, and I love the color combination, very expressive!!

xxx

Kookie B. said...

love the paint speckled shorts and straw hat! happy 4th of july!

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Nikolas said...

you are very cute :))
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shoeless simone said...

It makes me happy that I'm not the only one dressed up in a patriotic outfit. Happy fourth!

-Shoeless Simone

Unknown said...

Love the short!!

Omg seen your latest outfits and hats looks so beautiful on you!!

peaces92 said...

talk about patriotism at its finest!
you're doing our country good by wearing this =)


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Charmalade said...

How can you hate the color red?? D: Oh, that hurts. Hahaha, but I do love your outfit! I love how you played all those patterns and that hat! Where on earth would you get an awesome thing like that?

Happy Fourth to you, too! :)

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Marta said...

you look fabulous! i adore the print combo so much!

The Collar of the Dove said...

you look fanastic, red suits you and the prints are awesome!

Kat said...

i ADORE this outfit!! love the prints so much :D

Emma Louise said...

I spent 4th of July in California a few years back. bestdayever! (i'm irish so we dont get to celebrate it)
Love your outfit
xx

The Semi Sweet said...

You have one of the best wardrobes I've ever seen. I love the color red on you too. It seems to go well with your skin tone and everything. I hope you guys enjoy a nice relaxed weekend!

Patricia said...

The look is perfect for the holiday and very chic! I luv the blog already! xoxo

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soph // and other things said...

Eeep! This outfit so so good! Loving the mix-matched prints. I wish I had some firecrackers. Although I think they're illegal here anyway. Maybe sparklers will suffice haha.

Kelly said...

What a cute take on red, white, and blue! I love it! Hope you enjoy the holiday!

-Kelly
Sequins & Shadows

YEYE STYLE BLOG said...

So pretty! I really do love the top with the shorts they look like they were meant for each other.

a+

-Izzy

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bestie said...

So terribly adorable, and patriotic indeed!

Ashley Dy said...

You look so chic! I really love your take on fourth of July outfit! Really casual chic, makes me want to go to the Beach. :)

Amanda said...

I love the jumper you paired underneath--both of these pieces have such cute little prints. Very patriotic.

Unknown said...

aww this is an adorable outfit.
you are the master of mixing prints!! i couldn't do that, probably, to save my life. :]
happy 4th!

xx

Kat said...

thankyou for following megan! :)
oh, and i know what you mean! usually the shorts i found are HUGE and its particularly bad for me as i have smaller hips so ridiculous to find perfect fitting shorts and jeans!

renatsan said...

Amazing as always...love you hats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sara said...

lol I hate wearing red too. But this top looks awesome on you! I love the whole look, I wish I had such a cool hat and shoe collection :)

Ann. said...

You look beautiful. Cute hat!

Kisses.

Unknown said...

That's a very interesting shirt, looks quite unique. You styled it so well with the jumper and hat! A very cute and rather understated patriotic look, but not too understated, so even a European like me sees the topic :)

Louise said...

Yeah, this is so patriotic but still fashionable!

Ashlee said...

awesome.

i too sported the red, white, and blue.

isis said...

i think you subconsciously knew you would need that top a few years ago because it couldn't be a more perfectly cute 4th outfit. i am in love with the shorts!

Arielle said...

I'm absolutely in love with this outfit! I think this has to be my favorite 4th of July outfit I've seen so far. I love that you even had a blue hat haha..too cute

LF said...

patriotic perfection!!

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Taylor said...

Very patriotic and not the child-ish kind either. You could wear this any time of the Summer!
It looks nice and cool, too.

Hope you had a good one!

Anonymous said...

I LIKE the mismatched fabrics--seems to make some sort of statement about the USA!

Piia Õ. said...

the shorts are so miu-miu-ish :)cool!
-P.
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Venn said...

red color suits u,, it is a nice topp anywayy :DD n love the jumpsuits :DD

xoxo
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Anna said...

Love this! btw, red looks lovely on u :)

reckless daughter said...

haha love this! I went pretty patriotic too this year. Sometimes it's fun to dress with a theme in mind ;)

Katie Dodd said...

Oh I love the mixed prints!! Perfect for the 4th, or ANY day!

Great look.

Katie
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Danielle said...

I wish I would have worn something more patriotic...