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Pleats, Polka Dots and Feathers

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Elaine
***Note:  I’m away on vacation so this is a scheduled post! 
I may not be able to respond to comments as quickly as I’d like to!***

Three trends that I’ve been seeing lately are pleats, polka dots and feathers.  Normally I would say to take ONE trend and go with it.  But is it possible to incorporate three trends at once?  I managed to figure out a way to do it pretty subtly.

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Skirt:  H&M size 4 (see my review of the size 2 on FitReview)
Top:  LOFT Ruffle Front Tank XXSP (see my review on FitReview)
Necklace:  mark by Avon
Headband:  Featherband
Shoes:  Nine West size 7

Wow, so yes I realize I wear this necklace and these shoes WAAAAY too much.  But that’s kind of how I am – when I love something I wear it to DEATH until I get sick of it.  At least I’m getting a great cost per wear out of them right?

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I looove my Featherband headband!  It’s just makes me feel so girly 🙂

And what’s the best part about this pleated skirt?

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The twirl factor of course!

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These pictures were taken a while ago as I don’t have the pink extensions in my hair anymore, but I just loved how the feather of the headband matched my pink hair perfectly!

and here’s a close up of my headband…so pretty!

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So did I pull off wearing all three trends at once or was it too much?  What trends are you trying lately?

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29 thoughts on “Pleats, Polka Dots and Feathers”

  1. The Petite Blogger says:
    October 27, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    love the skirt!!!! and nice hair accessory!!! btw check out my petite feet shoe giveaway on the blog. some amazing calf leather shoes as prize!!!

    xoxo jenna
    http://www.thepetiteblog.blogspot.com

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  2. Loida de Velez-Robles says:
    October 18, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Yes, I agree. LOL!!!

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  3. Sweet Laundry says:
    October 17, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I hope your vacation was fantastic!!
    I have seen this polka dot skirt on a lot of bloggers and it looks just as amazing on you as it does on them. This is a great H&M purchase. So twirly! And that fascinator is FABULOUS!

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  4. Jessy says:
    October 16, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Pleats + polkadots!! Love how that one skirt incorporated both trends : )

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  5. PetiteintheCity says:
    October 16, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    I love your headband!! And your look too! I have a few…but I always forget about wearing them (so bad…), I guess I’m not used to accessorizing my hair! I went to a wedding a few weeks ago and the groom was British…and everyone had all these fancy fascinators! We really should try to add more to our boring hair..lol

    And its not too many trends…its all very subtle and ties in together!!

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  6. El.Vi says:
    October 16, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    ahhh I have this skirt…yet have not worn it! You look great..I also go the size 4 because I couldn’t breathe in the size 2

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  7. Cee says:
    October 15, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    It’s so cool you’re able to capture the skirt in motion! You know, normally I’d say it’s a lot of trends to wear at once, but the feather headband colors goes nicely with the rest of your outfit. Twirl away, Elaine!

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  8. Kileen says:
    October 15, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    this is probably one of my favorite looks on you! i love your hair and the skirt is so feminine and pretty!

    cute & little

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  9. LePetiteLemon says:
    October 15, 2011 at 10:35 am

    You pulled off all three trends fabulously! 🙂 Love the headband! Of course, no one can resist twirling in a pleated skirt! =P

    Reply
  10. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Oh I’d love to see this skirt on you too! yes all pleated skirts require a twirl 😉

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  11. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Thanks SPG!! I hope the new little one is letting you get some sleep!!!

    Reply
  12. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Oh you could totally pull off the coloured jeans, I’m not sure I could – I always tend to jump on trends when they’re on their way out the door to make sure I really like it hahaha!

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  13. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Thanks so much Tara! 🙂

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  14. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Thank you!

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  15. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Thank you so much! Isn’t twirling so much fun? LOL!

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  16. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Thanks Elle! Sometimes I feel like I don’t shop enough to keep up this blog LOL!

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  17. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Thanks Heather! I know I love seeing that necklace on you too, it looks amazing!

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  18. ThaiThu Vien says:
    October 15, 2011 at 12:20 am

    Hahaha – I have the same polka dot skirt! You wear it so much better than me though. Love how you put this outfit together. My faves are the twirling pictures, its a must when wearing a pleated skirt. Love the headband as well. Have a great weekend.

    http://justtututiny.blogspot.com/
    Thu

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  19. Sewpetitegal says:
    October 14, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Hope you are having a wonderful vacation!

    I so love that twirling photo – so pretty! Love all of the items you put together – especially the headband 🙂

    Reply
  20. Makemommychic says:
    October 14, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Hi Elaine,
    What a sweet look. I’m not the one to put feathers in my hair but it really suits you (and i love the nude shoes-oh, and the polka dots 🙂 The trend i’m really into now is the colored jeans (the brighter, the better)- and i’ve seen some animal print jeans (leopard) floating around. Should I try them, hmmmm…… Anyways, i know that you’re in Punta Cana right now so have a great trip!

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  21. Tara says:
    October 14, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    You look adorable…love this from head to toe 🙂

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  22. New Petite says:
    October 14, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    You can pull it off and in style! Awesome!

    Reply
  23. Loida de Velez-Robles says:
    October 14, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Love the pleated polka dot skirt! And you twirled it beautifully!!!

    http://www.laestetica.com.ph

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  24. Elle says:
    October 14, 2011 at 8:19 am

    They work together perfectly, I love this look!

    And it’s completely ok to wear the same things over and over again…that’s why they are “classics”…they go with everything. I wear my “nude” pumps all the time! 🙂

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  25. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Love this look! You pulled together 3 trends, but it’s not overkill. You know that I love that necklace and I worn my more times than I can count. It is so versatile! Heather

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  26. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Love this look! You pulled together 3 trends, but it’s not overkill. You know that I love that necklace and I worn my more times than I can count. It is so versatile! Heather

    Reply
  27. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Love this look! You pulled together 3 trends, but it’s not overkill. You know that I love that necklace and I worn my more times than I can count. It is so versatile! Heather

    Reply
  28. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Love this look! You pulled together 3 trends, but it’s not overkill. You know that I love that necklace and I worn my more times than I can count. It is so versatile! Heather

    Reply
  29. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Love this look! You pulled together 3 trends, but it’s not overkill. You know that I love that necklace and I worn my more times than I can count. It is so versatile! Heather

    Reply

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