Conversation #138: Open to Interpretation (I love these!)

As part of Kayla's fashion challenge, she hosted another group Open to Interpretation. I'm not sure why I find these to be so much fun, but I guess I just love to see all of the ways people fashioned the look for them. Here is the inspiration from one Kayla via J.Crew (only one of my fave places):

Now some lovely ladies interpreted the color, others the style and some both! I really love this classic look. I also realized while looking for my outfit that I only own two pencil skirts, navy and black, and that is sad because I love them (therefore I am going to pull out my sewing pattern for them and make some in colors!) I also realized that I own a ton of cardigans and turtleneck sweaters, but very few crew necks. Anyway, as you'll see below, I went with the shape for my inspiration and tried to throw in a bright color with my necklace (which I don't think my husband liked, but I don't often take fashion advice from him anyway).

Outift breakdown:

Sweater, J.Crew, $15

Blouse, Lands' End, $10 (? I really can't remember)

Skirt, Express via thrifted, $4 (and it has leopard print lining!)

Pumps, Lela Rose for Payless, $30

Necklace, J.Crew Factory online, $4

I actually really liked this look and probably wouldn't have layered this sweater like this because I miss the obvious sometimes so I'm glad I did! I also really like my shoes, but sadly they rub a little on the side. Hopefully that was just because this was their debut. Oh, and lastly, can I say how weird it feels to be sporting bare legs in February?! This is better than the same time last year when we had snow, ice, and COLD, but I wasn't quite ready for spring. I guess I'm glad that the groundhog saw his shadow :)

Check out the other interpretations here.

Comments

Courtney said…

Cute interpretation. And, love the husband comment. Mine dislikes a lot of my accessories, too.

Courtney
wearingwhatiwant.blogspot.com

February 2, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Mrs. Bennett Has Class said…

Love your interpretation! Classic and pretty. :)

February 3, 2012 at 12:07 AM

Rebecca said…

Gorgeous look! I love your colorful necklace!

See Me Rwar

February 3, 2012 at 12:12 AM

Erica said…

I love love LOVE your interpretation! It's very sexy librarian! And seriously, that necklace makes the outfit.

North Meets South

February 3, 2012 at 9:47 AM

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