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Quick Outfit Post – Gingham and Lace

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Elaine
I finally caved and bought a gingham top after admiring the look on bloggers like Cee and SPG.
It’s getting difficult to find the time and the space to take outfit pictures and when I’m out I always forget to ask someone to snap a picture for me! One time when I was visiting the Blush Pretty Toronto Studio I asked Stephanie to take my picture – we probably should have considered the spotlight behind me and the reflection in the mirror LOL! But oh well! 😛

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Skirt: Ann Taylor Factory Lace Crochet Skirt 0P
Belt: H&M XS
Top: Old Navy Camp Shirt XS (different colours here)
Shoe: Avon size 7 (Old)
This gingham shirt is super soft and really comfortable and I like the smaller gignham pattern on me as opposed to the larger pattern and I was more drawn to the brighter sunnier colour of this orange (can’t find online!) as opposed to the classic colours like black and navy. Since I’m petite I personally think smaller patterns look better on me. I also like the look of this casual gingham print paired with the “fanicer” lace crochet skirt! Makes me feel not too dressy and not too casual 😛
What do you think of this combination, does it work for you or would you try something different?
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35 thoughts on “Quick Outfit Post – Gingham and Lace”

  1. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 31, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Thanks so much Kate!

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  2. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 31, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Ahhh thanks S! 🙂

    Reply
  3. SewPetiteGal says:
    July 29, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Ooh, me likey! Especially since it’s a red gingham! Looks so beautiful with the lace skirt 🙂 Thanks for the OOTD post – I love those!

    Reply
  4. Petite Adventures says:
    July 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Love this look – the gingham shirt and lace skirt is so cute!

    Reply
  5. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 26, 2012 at 11:08 am

    LOL I know I think I’m obsessed too!

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  6. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 26, 2012 at 11:08 am

    ooh definitely try it out!

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  7. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 26, 2012 at 11:08 am

    LOL yes I feel like it’s an essential too!

    Reply
  8. mimikaayu says:
    July 25, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Love the lace dress! I love the recent trend on everything lace!

    btw check out my 22k gold plated desiger necklace giveaway! CLICK HERE

    Reply
  9. Eliz says:
    July 25, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Ooohhh pretty! Would have never thought they go together! 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration! I have a lace skirt too! hmmm..

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  10. Louise @ INGREDIENTS says:
    July 25, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    You are preaching to the converted here – I bought a black & white gingham shirt last year and it is a wardrobe essential!

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  11. New Petite says:
    July 25, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Either that or everything was sold out!

    Reply
  12. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 25, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Haha, thank you!

    Reply
  13. Ptvngo says:
    July 24, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    i love this look Elaine! you mixed the gingham perfectly with the lace. very chic! xox P (i figured out to not become lost or spam i have to post as anonymous.. but it’s me phi! :P)

    phiphisblog.com

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  14. Stephanieeeeee says:
    July 24, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    aren’t you so cute?! I love that skirt!

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  15. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks Cee! I know, I know, I’ve fallen out of the habit of snapping outfit photos!

    Reply
  16. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Thank you Jessy! I just took inspiration from the other ladies 🙂

    Reply
  17. Cee says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Welcome to the gingham club! I like how we all chose a different color to fit our wardrobe (or in my case, it’s colorS plural, lol). I think the outfit works because the gingham squares are small. More outfit posts please! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Jessy says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    I like how you paired it with lace! An unexpected combo.

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  19. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Thank you Tracy! It’s one of my favorite skirts, I want to try dressing it down like this more so I can wear it out more often!

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  20. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Really? They had so many (though many different colour combos) at mine. I wonder if there is a difference between where the ON’s are located?

    Reply
  21. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    LinkWithin issues resolved – I deleted LOL! Thanks for pointing it out!

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  22. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Thanks Ash! 🙂

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  23. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Me too! It’s more difficult than I thought – I just don’t have the eye for mixing!

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  24. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Thank you Michelle, I appreciate it! 🙂

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  25. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Thank you Annie!

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  26. TOBeautyReviews says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Thank you Tara! For me this is very out of the box 😉

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  27. TracyBeautyReflections says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I love it! Its so cute with the lace skirt!

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  28. SydneysFashionDiary.com says:
    July 24, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    That skirt is still one of my fav purchases last year. I can’t wait to wear it again. You look great, Elaine! Love the pattern mixing. Hope you enjoy the rest of your week.

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  29. New Petite says:
    July 24, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I love it!! I havent seen this shirt in my ON here!

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  30. Alterations Needed says:
    July 24, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I love this on you! So cute! BTW…super weird but, your “You might also like” links are pointing to Cee’s blog! I’m guessing that’s a LinkWithin issue. =P

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  31. Ashley McKernan says:
    July 24, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Love the shirt! Great outfit.

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  32. witheachpassingday says:
    July 24, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Love the comb. I’m trying to get the hang of balancing casual with dressy items.

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  33. Michelle says:
    July 24, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Cute!

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  34. Stylish Petite says:
    July 24, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I love this outfit on you Elaine!

    Reply
  35. Tara says:
    July 24, 2012 at 8:38 am

    I think it is adorable, I love the pattern and the texture!

    Reply

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