Thursday, May 24, 2012

Southwest Arches










Washington state is definitely my home and has been for a good decade, but there will always be a little bit of a Texas flair hidden in there somewhere. I've never really had a southern accent, but when I'm particularly tired you may catch me drawing out my vowels or referring to 'you guys' as 'y'all'. This outfit isn't specifically "Texas", but it does have some southwestern elements. With a different belt and shoes I can dress this up for a night on the town, but add in flat boots and some denim and I have much more of a daytime look. By covering the large petal sleeves of this dress with my jacket, I take away a big focal point, hence the addition of my dramatic turquoise necklace (inherited from the artist herself and the queen of fabulously dramatic jewelry, my grandmother). It was pretty windy here today, so that is the cause of my rather large, lion-like hair. But maybe it works. I did grow up in Texas, after all.

Denim Jacket: Old Navy; Dress: h&m; Beaded belt: thrifted; Earrings, Necklace, and Cuff Bracelet: antique family heirloom


23 comments

  1. I like the turquoise against the rich brown.

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  2. Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
    Love those turquoise earrings:)

    Molly and MacKenzie
    www.ruffledromance.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! They are some of my favorites. They kind of jingle a little when I move too. :)

      ~CP

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  3. lovely! love the belt!
    s

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  4. I love the color of your dress!

    www.daisyraeboutique.com
    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

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  5. Love that dress - the color looks great on you! And the accessories are so cute :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  6. What a fabulous belt. Right now I have an obsession with denim anyyything so when I clicked on the link to your blog and saw a denim jacket I just knew I had to comment!

    XOXO Deanna

    {sweet happenstance}

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    1. Oh! So glad you did! We're following your cute blog now and would love a follow back!

      ~CP

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  7. Lovely look. Love that necklace the blue from the necklace and the orange dress you're wearing contrast and go together so well. Keep up the great stylized work!


    We followed you please be kind and do the same.

    11&Chic
    The site for women looking for stylish designer shoes in their size, size 11

    www.11andchic.com

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    1. Thank you for the sweet comment! We are following you! :)

      ~CP

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  8. I really love this outfit, you can tell you've really thought about the accessories (in a good way!!) :)

    whatrebeccasaid.blogspot.co.uk xxxxx

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    1. Thank you, Rebecca! We're following your blog now too!

      ~CP

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  9. Hi girls, love the necklace and the belt is amazing. following you her and on bloglovin too.

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    1. Ooh! Following you too, dear! Thank you for the comment!

      ~CP

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  10. loving the jean jacket. i haven't been able to take mine off! it goes with so many outfits. love your blog & following now. look forward to seeing more!

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    1. I love it so much! And mine has these great, deep, secret pockets on the inside. Perfect for my phone!

      Following you now too!:)

      ~CP

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  11. Amazing necklace. So cool that it was your grandmother's!
    xL

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    1. Thank you, dear! It is a very meaningful necklace. :)

      ~CP

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