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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Outfit Post: Navy Polka Dot Peplum

Spot the Dot: When in doubt, put on a POLKA.

This outfit, for the record in 100% thrifted.  Yup, all secondhand sourced. So, yay, me. It makes also a great transitional outfit, perfect for late Spring or early Autumn outing. For some reason, navy blue is kinda magical during those times of the year. And polka dots, quite frankly are magical year 'round. I'm wearing these boxer-like shorts made out of rayon- so they are comfortable, and on a skinnier girl, probably super chic looking. 

At the moment, I'm not looking too skinny- too many juice bars, not enough walks around the lake. Boo, me. The top is cute, yeah? So fash-n-dash: it's a navy blue polka dotted peplum. Try saying THAT 3 times. In the name of matchy-matchy, I took the liberties of pairing it with my navy polka dotted boxer shorts. And you are welcome.


#SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST 100% Thrifted.
This glorious hat is a vintage wonder! It looks unworn and nearly new, but it's from the last century, circa 1960s/70s. I love the burst of floral hiding under the crown in the lining. Sassy and classy, I've got it up for sale at the shop inside Beats and Bohos, $24. (Any out-of-towners interested in this beauty, message me and we can arrange a purchase and delivery via Paypal. You can contact me via this domain name with a Bella@ right before it)


20 comments:

Thrifted Shift said...

I love your navy-blue-polka-dotted-peplum! You look great! Skinny is overrated. But I haven't walked around the lake in years. Email me if you want to meet up for a stroll!

Sue @ A Colourful Canvas said...

Oh Yes to When in doubt, put on POLKA! Cute outfit. I think you look adorable!

Unknown said...

Love the navy, love the polka dots. Fab look!!

Sara Kristiina said...

Awesome look and hat! :)

Susan said...

Stop it! I want that peplum top! Perfection. xo

vintage honeybee said...

that hat is crazy cool. I love polka dots.

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Susan B said...

Cute top, and the polka dots really suit you! You look adorable.

lasophia said...

I love the polka dot on polka dot. I will have to try it and credit you. Too many juice bars? I see a hot juicy rosebud on her way to autumn, andale.

Anupriya DG said...

Polka on polka...why am I not surprised? You are one helluva print mixer my woman! <3

Patti said...

you look wonderful all dotted up! fabulous hat. xoxo

Curtise said...

Polka-dot perfection! There is something just right about navy with white spots. The shorts look just fine on you, and the hat is fab. Xxxx

LV said...

I love your navy polka dot ensemble. There is something about polka dots that always makes me smile. Very cute look and I can't believe all of it is thrifted.

Becky said...

I love peplum!!! Like, I love it too much <3
I am actually having a fat moment myself and can't fit into the loads of fun stuff I have... Grrrrrrr frustrating!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful hat!!I adore the whole outfit and the fact that you mixed two different sizes of polka dots! Perfect!
Love xxxxx

Krista said...

I love polka dots and this outfit is sweet on you! Love the hat too.
Xxoo

Tamera's Craft Palace said...

Love this outfit--you are rockin the dots and peplum!!

CatieBeatty said...

So cute! I love it with the tinier dots.

See you tonight@

Hollie Black-Ramsey said...

white dots on navy (or red) is my all time favorite pattern.

Lynn Hasty said...

The navy is stunning. I agree 100% that polka dots are always magical! I think you look great!

XOXO
Lynn Dylan

No Fear of Fashion said...

I love polka dots and navy blue and white. So this is a hit as far as I am concerned.
The hat would probably look great on me as I need a flap (rim) and a high part on my head. But it is a bit risky to send this over to the Netherlands. We don't even know whether it would fit.
Greetje