Bow Tied

Friday, July 13, 2012

I'm not sure why it's happening now, but I've been on a home decorating kick lately (browsing Etsy for little knick knacks sure is addicting!) As part of the process, I moved my non-jewelry accessories from the closet over to my makeshift-desk-as-vanity. One of the little treasures I rediscovered is this polka dotted bow tie. So for today's outfit, I added a little whimsy to an otherwise staid look.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

sunglasses: Old Navy round metal-hardware (similar)
bow tie: American Eagle (similar)
cardigan: Talbots epaulette boyfriend (similar)
shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch oxford (similar)
belt: J.Crew (this season's sold here)
ring: Forever 21 pearlescent cluster (similar
Forever 21 mixed bangles (this season's sold here)
pants: Express Editor (this season's sold here)
bag: H&M (may still be in stores)

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17 comments

  1. Etsy has so many great things I can browse for hours. :)
    I love bow ties and the one you rediscovered is so cute and adds a fun touch to your outfit in place of a statement necklace. What a great way to accessorize :D ~ Phoebe

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    1. You and me both, Phoebe! It's a hard site to resist during down times at work ;)

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  2. What a beautiful outfit. I call outfits like these office chic. You'd be the best dressed woman in the office in this!

    http://livefreeandfashionable.wordpress.com/

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  3. sooo cute!!

    xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

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  4. Very cute! I totally wanted to try the bow tie look when I saw bow ties at the Pike Place Market.

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    1. Please consider give it a try sometime!

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  5. Looks like a mini tuxedo in a lady version.

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    1. All I need are... suspenders? A cummerbund? and I'll be all set ;)

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  6. I missed the original shoe post (probably all discombobulated from the last few weeks of being preggo lol), but those are gorgeous! They look almost sparkly? Like a magpie, I am instantly attracted to sparkly / shiny things. Too often, I'll be walking out of a store and stop to admire some nearby bauble. Annoys my husband to no end ("I thought we were leeaaaaavvvviiiiinnng").

    Um, sorry for the novel. Love the bow tie - you look so dapper!

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    1. Hahaha I'm like your husband except my line is "Are we done yet?", "Can we go now?" I'm such an annoying little kid sometimes ;)

      Now that you mention it, the shoes do have sort of a translucent quality to it, depending on lighting. It was one of the rare purchases that I seriously considered buying doubles for. I didn't, so I hope this pair will last me for a long while!

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  7. So classic and simple. I love it! Have a great weekend! :)

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  8. this is just SO adorable! you make this menswear inspired look so feminine and chic!! xox P

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  9. Your pinkish outfit is so cute! Bow tie adding little fun, isn't it?

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    1. Yup! When fashion stops being fun is when I'll stop blogging ;)

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  10. Thank you. You make the bow seem like such a cute and fun accessory. :)

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    1. It definitely appeals to my quirky side ;)

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  11. Equally addicting? Browsing Pinterest for ways to make your own. I would need to take a year off of work just to complete all of the projects I have pinned right now :)

    I love the bow tie...you can never go wrong with polka dots!

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