Friday, February 24, 2012

Downtown Lovin'.

 Jacket: Zara (cool ones here and here // Leather tee: gifted Joie // Dress worn as skirt: Jil Stuart // Heels: Pierre Hardy // Bag: gifted ASOS // Shades: Ray Ban

I wore this dress to my college (F.I.D.M) graduation two years ago and sadly it's 
been hanging in my closet collecting dust ever since.
As much as I've tried to wear it to events, I always put it back in the hanger because it just doesn't feel like the "appropriate" time to wear it. Although you can't see the full dress because I wore my leather tee over it, the detailing on the upper body is so pretty (i'll show you guys the full dress on a different occasion). To make it more simple and wearable, I layered it with the leather tee + motorcycle jacket- this way it's more daytime appropriate! 
*Challenge yourself to pull out one of your fancy dresses and layer it to dress it down
 and make it more suitable for the day! 
Happy weekend!
xx
 
Posted by Jules at Friday, February 24, 2012

78 comments:

  2. lovely outfit. the leather jacket is gorgeous!

    xx

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  3. Ha ha ... i think i`ll be the first to comment today :-) just want to say that i never saw a post of yours where i thought... hummmm i don`t like.... i think you are absolutly stunning, always beautiful!!!!

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  4. really love this look Jules, you wear those shoes so well too

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  5. I love the dress and your blog! :)

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  8. Oh I wanna see the whole dress!!! Seriously cute heels too:)

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  9. great pictures, as usual! love it!

    G

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  10. Love your look! and super cute bag!
    Su.
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  11. Love this look! That jacket is fantastic!

    xxx
    Laura

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  12. Your jacket, your shoes and your bag are amazing! xxx

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  13. amazing bag. Love it, what a fab gift x

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  14. Un look genial!
    Un besito.

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  15. Great outfit!!!Love the white jacket and leather tee!

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  16. nice look loved it.
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  17. ah I love your blog so much!
    so glad i just found it! your hair is amazing.
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    xx

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  18. Beautiful outfit, love the bag!! Xx

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  20. Me chifla tu estilo, y tu pelo ni que decir.

    Un besote, Shantal Mode.

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  21. Sorry for my English, I'm French, and it's known, French are not the best in English :)
    I love this look, here it's still cold and this outfit makes me feel like a spring!
    Your blog is so great, I discovered some time ago and I will return soon!
    kisses

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  22. You look awesome !!!

    Xoxo
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  24. Very nice look indeed:)

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  25. You look lovely as always :) I adore that leather blouson! so chic! xo Nikki

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  27. really liking your leopard tote Jules! this is such a modern and fresh outfit look for the day. I would really love to see the details of the upper part of the dress :) I think the idea of you dressing it down with the leather jacket and a few candy arm colours is great. at least, the dress is not getting all dusty :D (and it becomes part of a look that inspires many readers too)

    xoxo
    Style Hostess

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  28. This is such a great idea - definitely will give it a try...thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. Cute :)

    xx

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  32. Love the thought of dressing down a really formal dress, I think I'll take your challenge on :) this outfit is just perfection!

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    x

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  33. SO SO BEAUTIFUL! xx

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  34. I love your dress! It's so chic!!

    xx

    Jen

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  35. I'm glad your dress got a day out, it's really pretty!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  36. I love the animal print on your tote!

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  38. that jacket. so beautiful.
    xoxo,
    tiana of l'esthetique

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  39. lovely heels!

    Bises,
    monkeyshines
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  41. such a easy and comfy looking outfit. that bag is simply adorable and everything works really well together.
    X, Annie
    anniewear.de

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  42. this is a great idea to wear fancy dress for the day and i love your cheetah bag

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  43. Looks stunning, I love the simple palette of black white and grey. I also love how you mix leather and leather, looks great!

    xo
    Alyson
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  46. You never dissapoint. I love reading your blog in the morning because your photos gives me some inspiration as to what should I wear for the day :)

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  47. The bag and the shoes are soooo beautiful! :)

    Taste of Coconut

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  48. Layering often comes in so handy! Great combination!

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  49. I've been doing that a lot lately! Actually, you've kinda been my inspiration. Ok you have been. Layering more girly pieces with a more casual piece is what I've been doing a lot lately.

    Style in the City

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  50. what a good idea. i have some bedazzled prom dresses that i'm breaking out this week.

    jk... they're not bedazzled, but I will try this!

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  51. love your jacket & wedges. super chic look~

    xx,
    grace

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  52. Omg i love the bag ! Is it still available at asos? By the way you look amazing ! Xx nadine www.ballerinasbun.blogspot.com

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  53. I love your look(s) - in general. You are a cutie pie! The more posts the better!

    check my blizzy blog if you get a chance...
    http://whitegirlwizdom.blogspot.com/

    I've linked to you, hopefully that is cool. Cheers!

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  54. Your style is always so inspiring to me!
    you are gorgeous!
    xxx Ros.e.

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  55. those shoes are so sick.


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  56. I went to FIDM too! I think a graduated two years ago as well. HA HA. LIfe is such a blur.

    Disappointed that we never met,
    Lisa Ann

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  58. loved your dress and bag!
    you look amazing!!!
    xoxo
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  59. awesome bag. xx

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  60. so classic cool, you wear everything so effortlessly!

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  62. Dear Jules,
    I LOVE your style. You are my favourite!
    xo
    Ames

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  63. oh my god,love the jacket!
    and the bag are very special.
    x x x x

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  65. gorgeous outfit! love the skirt!

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  66. Seriously love all your bracelets. Makes the outfit feel fun and layed back.

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  67. you look great!
    from what i can see of your dress, it looks pretty cool!
    i love how you added a white leather jacket over the black and gray....looks very interesting

    those are some awesome sandals you're rocking there!

    challenge accepted!! :D

    have a great weekend!


    ~A
    theaceofheartsa.blogspot.com

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  68. This is a fabulous look. I love those shoes and your bracelet, total fashion jealousy happening here! lol

    dp
    x
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  69. I love the challenge! I have dresses that I just don't know how to wear again and this was really helpful, thanks!

    please check it out!
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  70. Wow, that's awesome that you went to FIDM. I first discovered that school as a freshman high school student in WI and vowed to go there one day. Sadly it didn't work out. What did you major in?

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  71. your layering is always great and inspired me.

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  72. Your style is just amazing! i am soooo impressed! BIG WOW!!!

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  73. Love this Zara jacket! I looove when they go on sale for like 20 bucks. Those are the best.

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  75. Love this look ! You're perfect ! kiss x



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  76. I did this on Friday--have a red silk floaty dress and layered a black jumper over the top and a trench and it was perps perfect daytime attire and it had the added perk of making feel a bit like a ballerina all day. I love the leather tee--need one of those in my wardrobe!

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  77. i have such a girl crush on you! I love your style and your photos are so inspiring—I always look forward to your posts.

    xo,
    lily

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i heart you.
xo

Sincerely,
Jules

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