9.22.2011

{ auburn }






{ vintage yves saint laurent sunnies from ebay, self-designed necklace, gifted tory burch blouse, dedegumo watch, gifted bulgari bracelet, vintage bag, zara skirt, christian louboutin shoes }

it's officially that time of year when we're straddling seasons: summer brights suddenly feel silly, but it's not yet cool enough for full-on fall layers. so i've got a little of everything in here: lace-up sandals, meet color-blocked skirt (black and navy, every new york girl's favorite combo!), meet autumn-auburn blouse. plus a bag passed down from my great-grandmother ~ for me, the best part.

128 comments:

Vintage Market Place said...

Great combo
I love it all especially the bag and necklace
Amy

Mary Ann said...

Ooo, I love that rich colored blouse, and the necklace looks like it's made from chandelier crystals!

Susie said...

i love your necklace oh so much!

xx susie

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Classic 9to5 look with a glamourous twist...love that little necklace and that vintage satchel?! Amazing you still have it after all these years! Gorgeous colors Kel!

xo-Julie
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Angie | Pandaphilia.com said...

you just NAILED fall right on the forehead! i love how you paired a pencil skirt with a fabulous sheen top. rustic orange and navy are so hot with your tousled hair!

angie of pandaphilia fashion

Tanya Dempsey said...

Love the way you tied the top. Unexpected and fab. xx

Anonymous said...

Great mix of colors and this necklace is amazing!

xx Olga
La Petite Olga

Unknown said...

amazing pictures, In love with the look <3

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Mary said...

Hello happy day.
Great combo is so cute.
Kiss.
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Unknown said...

I love the skirt, such a great pencil!

xoxo Despite color

Jen said...

I am in love with this outfit!
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cc said...

perfect fall look

chic look
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thank you

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Lesedi said...

Lov it
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Bridg said...

oh i love this look! The colours look amazing together, and that blouse is stunning! : ) great post!

B xx

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La Boheme said...

Oh yay, what a fabulous combo! The bag is perfect, plus it has such meaning. xoxo

Gawgus things... said...

Such a gorgeous outfit! Love the colour of the shirt :) xxx

SWK said...

That shirt has such a rich tone to it. The 2 color combos work well together and this outfit looks great for the office. I'm loving it! :) cute little clutch to go with it.....

Unknown said...

I never wear black with navy, but on the skirt it looks great, should try it.

Love the blouse, such an amazing fall color

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Magdalena said...

classics in gorgeous tones. love the necklace. you really did it fab!

Boho-Chica said...

Amazing outfit! Love the colour combination.

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jas said...

love the outfit! what great combinations. those shoes and sunnies r amazing

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Vintage Paper Designs said...

Great combination. Love the necklace.

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Katrina said...

I am in love with your look...its so elegant and effortless! Bravo!

Giada said...

You're stunning!! I love the blouse!

Giada

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letizia said...

that bag !
gorgeous look, very "mad men" and fifties, I like that!

☆ Letizia

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Malena said...

Your style is amazing!

Emy said...

You look absolutely gorgeous!! I'm in love:)
xx
Emy

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easy and chic said...

Très chic!!!!! E&C

Gurgaon Property said...

I like your jewel and your dress is to good.

Camille said...

Super Glamorous ! I love :)

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The Fancy Teacup said...

This outfit is so autumn perfect. The rusty orange hue is beautiful and rich, the vintage purse is darling, and I can't get enough of that colorblocked skirt!

♥, Jamie
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SoapyMermaid said...

tres "dadame" and very beautiful!

Tulips & Tulle said...

Very classic, looks great!

Tulips&Tulle

Unknown said...

I love that Louboutin!! :)

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Lisa Griffin said...

This is such a very ladylike combo but you make it look fun and chic!
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Emily said...

I love this so much! The bag is amazing and so well looked after. Blue and browns together always look great.

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ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR said...

Such a lady-like ensemble doll, love the colors :)

XoXO-Kelli K
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Unknown said...

Wow- love this! The color of that blouse is fantastic on you!

♥ Gina Michele
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Off the Cuff said...

I love the shirt -- color is something I definitely need to incorporate into my wardrobe! The bug necklace is awesome -- are you selling this on your site. I'll have to go check. And, as always...you look beautiful!

Lace and Tulle said...

I love this sophisticated look and your necklace!!!!

Polly said...

I love this! Especially the skirt, I've been looking for one similar for agesss.

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Unknown said...

The pencil skirt and laced up shoes got me! Swooning!

Secondhand Stella said...

Love the color of that blouse!!!

The Golden Girls said...

amazing outfit! such a wonderful combination :) xx
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Sugar with Spikes said...

Love everything ! Great Outfit! U look so classy!

IRENE
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CK said...

Loving the Zara color-blocked skirt. Grandma's hand me downs are always the best part of an outfit.

xoxo,

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Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

love the color of the blouse and the shoes! stunning look!

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

fashionmix said...

great outfit <3

Closet Fashionista said...

This outfit is perfection! I love it :D
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Leah said...

This look is extremely sexy yet still sophisticated! You look hot.

xo L.

Snazzy Dollface said...

Gorgeous

FashionFlirt said...

wow love your outfit! The necklace is stunning, good job! xxx

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NICOLE said...

such great colors! love love love the auburn. so looking forward to wearing auburn and burgundy lol

Unknown said...

Those heels are gorgeous and I love the color of your bluose!

xo Julia
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Eugenia Woods said...

Lovely! I really adore that blouse!

Bravoe Runway said...

That blouse is gorgeous, the colour looks beautiful on you and those Louboutins are a knock-out! Your great grandmother's bag is amazing, still in fantastic shape!

Emily said...

such a cool necklace!

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Nikki said...

This is a great example of how to rock a transitional look --- you pull it off so well! I love the richness of colours with the lighter accessories.

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Unknown said...

What a gergous outfit and beautiful necklace. Great post and thank you so much for sharing.

kelly @ paper doll theory said...

that blouse is fantastic! i love how you styled the entire outfit and the contrast of colors w/ the background. beautiful!

love
kelly

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kristina@beancakes ★ said...

absolutely gorgeous you are! love these fabulous fall colors that you are donning!
xo ~ kristina

Anonymous said...

I love everything about this! Especially the necklace. You look so chic!

Miyan said...

love this outfit, especially the black/ navy pencil skirt. going to have to get my hands on one of those...

and a pass-me-down bag, nothing better.

Miyan

www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

love the colors here!!

xxx
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Lydia Armstrong said...

LOVE your necklace.

Inhale | Fashion and Beauty said...

very elegant...LOVE the shoes! :D

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Katherine said...

I think I like "season straddling" combos the best-- forces us to be creative! Lovely blouse btw :)

La Petite Marmoset

Audrey B said...

feminine, simple, chic....love it! www.casualglamorous.com

MrJeffery said...

love the necklace & top!

kat @ paper doll theory said...

oh yes yes yes. love this color combo, how very fall! the navy skirt is so lovely. everything is so sophisticated, with your own special touch in your necklace
love
kat

www.paperdolltheory.com

The Purse-a-holic said...

Burnt orange silk top = LOVE

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Our Sophisticated Planet said...

This is one of my favorite outfits of yours! I loveee these colors. And such a gorgeous necklace!!!

Delaney
xx

Raque said...

Love the color comb that you are wearing!!! Your blog is one of my favorites.

Raque from
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Anonymous said...

The necklace is inspired by an Amanda Pearl Chandelier Crystal necklace, perhaps? ;-)

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Unknown said...

great color! i love it, esp mixed with the navy! the necklace is fantastic too!

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Anonymous said...

omg i LOVE this outfit. This is something I WOULD wear, especially to work :)

Michelle Lee said...

perfect fall outfit :)

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Julia said...

Very stilish and glamorous outfit. I love the bag and the shoes!
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Vanessa said...

I LOVE (I mean, love) everything about this look! I even love the forest green garage door!!
xo- Vanessa (the gal)

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Clara Turbay said...

You look really great, perfect!

Unknown said...

Love this fall color palette.

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mandy said...

such a beautiful transition from summer to fall. so elegant. totally inspired.

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Marie said...

orange and blue are my fall colors too!

Just waiting for fall to reach San Francisco now...

Dirty Pink Cardigan

:D

Sumi said...

I love the rust colored blouse and the handbag! Especially I love the fact that it's a family heirloom!

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Teresa said...

Love the colour combination!! Agree that if anything has been in your family for that long it makes it extra special.

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Raspberry & Rouge said...

Gorgeous combo of colours! So chic! Happy friday!

XO Rebecca

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Miu said...

I love your necklace!

Audrey said...

Love your style! It's a little bit retro and very awesome)

Unknown said...

I adore this outfit. it's so sophisticated and classic but also so modern. I have inherited so many little things from my grandmothers and great grandmothers. I treasure them! and it's funny bc I first read your post yesterday and then I was over in soho last night running an errand and I saw a bag in the window of armani exchange that bears a striking resemblance! same shape, color, similar clasp even! but nothing can beat the history and sentiment of yours pictured here. I carried a tiny sequins clutch at my wedding that my grandmother wore to hers and everyone needed to know where I found it...it was my something old and so special.

Louisa said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the auburn colors for fall.


xo Louisa
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Unknown said...

I love the colours of your outfit! www.sewfreak.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

you are always feminine! always sooo stylish!

dinamita.paquita said...

that shoes are amazing!!

mariajustjernov said...

the shoes are great!

xoxo
Maria Jernov

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Anonymous said...

I love skit. I think I'm going to make one I love it so much. I love your blog.

Love from Oregon USA,
Danielle
xoxoxoxo

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Molliee said...

I definitely agree on the straddling seasons thing - its still almost 100 here in LA!

Anonymous said...

That necklace is amazing!!!!!!!

Cristiana Nunes said...

These colours go so perfectly together!

annie said...

so chic outfit! love the necklace!

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Sandra said...

G L A M O R O U S ! Omg , stunning :)

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Design Thrift said...

love the color of that blouse. this seems like a very office appropriate look. something i would have worn to my old desk job.

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ChuChus said...

love your style!!


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Tosh said...

Love this! You r so fab dear! You've got some serious style swagger :-)

xoxo

Tosh

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Ly said...

The color of your top is amazing! Another great outfit.

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Kate said...

LOVE IT! :)

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Life's a shoe said...

beautiful outfit!

Katie said...

i love the autumn-auburn combination. i think blues & browns together look so flattering (also when worn with a red lipstick :)

Katie x

Legal Chic said...

Gorgeous outfit!
Bridget xx
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Ishara said...

I love that rich colored blouse, and the necklace. So pretty!! Looks immensely stylish and elegant. Brilliant designs and complete collection of fashionable women’s accessories. There is, of course, certain elegance in discretion, but sometimes more is more.... blues & browns together look so flattering…
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Anonymous said...

love the look, the green really makes it pop!!

<3
Jane
xx

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Longuette said...

this is really great look, I love the colour combination.
and nice to see the skirt's lenght: so feminine and elegant.

well done babe

Love, Ylenia | Longuette

Anonymous said...

Your look is perfection!

Unknown said...

I love your bronze top and those heels are to die for! v

LOLA FINN said...

Wow! This outfit is so glamorous an hot!

Hippie Fruit said...

Loving these colors !!! & that necklace is so special !

Amy Joy said...

Love your necklace!

DM said...

I'm obviously dreaming, but I'd love to have those shoes on my feet... right about now. lol...

elena said...

My gosh! You have to include that necklace in your shop! It is to die for! LOVE the outfit, as always you look AMAZING. ;)

thepinkmateproject said...

love this outfit! quite sophisticated!

vanessa

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Tina Z said...

It is definitely an Auburn-themed outfit! Whether you intended the title as a double entendre, I don't know, but it works since orange and navy = Auburn colors.

miss twinkletoes said...

I have always loved those shoes - and once almost bought them - now I am definitley rethinking that choice - need to find them!

great pics!

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Rebecca Jane said...

The colour of that blouse is so spot on for fall. Love it.

Katie said...

I absolutely love this color combination: so perfect for fall!

WOAH.. said...

That necklace should be titled, "Silence of the Lambs". Wild!

Jen Umm said...

Great combo of colours and that necklace... love it!
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Ykinnaird01 said...

this outfit is Purrr-fection!

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