Sunday, October 21, 2012

Signature Style

Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt

Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt

Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt

Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt

Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt


Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt

Grandmother's Dress, Gap 1969 Favorite Denim Jacket, Blinde Sunglasses, Liora Manne Clutch, Melinda Maria Cocktail Ring, Luv Aj Earrings, Ann Roth Soes, Zara Belt

Dress: Belonged to my Grandmother, love this one. Jacket: Gap. Shoes: Ann Roth Shoes. Belt: Zara, here's one. Sunglasses: Blinde, or here's a pair. Clutch: Liora Manne Home. Earrings: Luv Aj, love this pair. Bracelets: White House/Black Market (old), gifted, my Grandmother's, Grandmother-in-law's. Rings: Melinda MariaTiffany, custom by Diamonds Direct.

If I had to pick one look on this blog that most reflects my personal style this would probably be it. I wear my favorite Gap 1969 denim jacket probably 300 days of the year and my hair pulled back 365.  I find the jacket to be of perfect weight for both of the transitional seasons, and I'm able to wear it in the summer and winter some as well.  Most of the accessories are staples; the earrings are my favorite, all of the rings, the vintage gold bracelets and the sunglasses.  The dress, which I had tailored to fit, belonged to my Grandmother. I love the dramatic draping in the front and back.  I changed into it the night of our wedding, hitting several bars post-reception, then ultimately crashing our own hospitality suite!  I am typically drawn to unexpected juxtaposition, which I think is going on here by toning down an otherwise semi-formal dress with denim and edgy accessories.  I think I would call my style 'Boho Glam'.  Do you have a signature style?

I hope you are having a wonderful day thus far!
xx-Whitley

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29 comments:

  1. Love this look, Whitley! Really love those shoes!

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  2. Love this look, Whitley! Really love those shoes!

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  3. That dress is stunning!

    Bisous
    Suzanne
    http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/

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  4. Love throwing a denim jacket with everything!! Love all those fabulous accessories, you look perfect!

    Xo, Rachel
    Glitzy Blues

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  5. GAH!!!! I think you know how I feel about this dress (and the rest of your grandmother's amazing clothing, for that matter). I just found a denim jacket at the thrift after hunting forEVER for one. I have already worn it about 175 times since then. LOVE yours over that dress, and am waiting patiently for you to send it to me. The dress. And those shoes. And the jewelry. And....

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  6. love the accessories! the details are just divine!

    Babi

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  7. Wow this dress is amazing!! Can't believe it was your grandmothers! And I also love it paired with the denim jacket. You look great, like always!!

    Kal
    www.kalleemae.blogspot.com

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  8. I am dying over this look!! You are definitely "boho glam." I love how you styled everything, the bracelets are fantastic & I love the denim jacket!! Perfect!
    xx, amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  9. Oh my gosh Whitley, this dress is so beautiful and it fits you like a glove. Also, how neat that it was your grandmother's. I also love that you added the denim jacket. The combination looks perfect. And as usual your accessories are awesome.
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  10. Wow, what a gorgeous dress! Love how you styled it more casual and edgy with the denim and the fringe shoes. You have amazing style! Now following you too :)

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  11. You look amazing! I love your dress, jacket and belt! Also super pretty accessories!
    kisses chris

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  12. I agree!This look is totally you!;)
    xx
    B.
    http://www.beeswonderland.com/

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  13. Whitley this dress is amazing on you! So insanely gorgeous! I love the pairing with the denim jacket - unexpected and very stylish!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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  15. And you wear it so well! I love dress and so glad to know you've been getting so much wear from it over the years. I don't know that I have a signature style but I do think there are commonalities to many of the things I love. I think boho glam is perfect for you!

    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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  16. That dress is stunning! Love how you glitzed it up with the belt too.

    girlavantgarde.com

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  17. Stopping by from RGG-- you have such an awesome style -- I would never think of pairing the denim with that gorgeous dress, but you pull it off flawlessly! Kudos! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow if you'd like (I'd follow you back!).

    Kate @ A Journey in Style

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  18. Love that belt. Can't believe it's Zara. I thought you were going to say, "My grandmother's vintage belt" like some of your other goodies. You are so thin and cute.

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  19. stopping by from real girl glam! i love this dress! so beautiful. this is the most fun combo! ellegant and edgy :)

    happy wednesday!

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  20. Wow. I just love this dress on you. And I love even more that it was your grandmother's. And those shoes are so fun. You look gorgeous!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  21. Love that this fresh look incorporates vintage and has a lot of meaning, too! I'm transitioning into what I'm calling an edgy boho kind of style. Similar and yet totally different than yours! Found your blog via real girl glam :) xox.

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  22. Ha ha, I just responded to your comment on my blog stating that I hoped you used the word "glamorous" to describe your style, and you totally did! :) I think you are the definition of boho glam!! Your style is gorgeous, and this look is stunning! You have the most amazing jewellery collection, and such beautiful and unique clothing. LOVE your style!!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  23. Newest follower here! I found you through the Wednesday blog hop! Cute blog, I love that dress!
    -meandmr.com

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  24. That dress is everything. Absolutely love it.

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  25. I'm at a loss for words with THAT DRESS....it's just about anything I could ever want in a dress....clean minimalist lines made edgy & lovely with those neckline, back & belt!!!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  26. I'm visiting from Real Girl Style. I love your dress so much and am now a follower :)
    - Ididtellyou.blogspot.com

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  27. How the heck did your grandmother have all these awesome clothes!! They're GORGEOUS! Seriously - she {and you obviously!} had great style! Especially with the belt :)
    xoxo,
    Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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