I was a little bit of a sequin maniac last year — I probably tried on a hundred different dresses, tops, skirts, and tunics, before finally buying one that I have worn exactly, oh, um, once. It is actually kind of tough to come up with occasions for which it’s appropriate to be decked out in neck-to-knee sequins. (Go figure.)
So this year I’m going for sequins in less obtrusive patterns — more comfortable for me, more places to wear them to, and you still get a little bit of I’m-wearing-something-sparkly giddiness when you put them on. To me, this shirt is perfect — not to mention that it’s super-soft cotton underneath, unlike many of the sequined items I’ve tried on.
The lovely folks at Kendra Scott sent me these gorgeous earrings — close-up pics below — and I am totally in love. They’re perfect for this wearabe-glam outfit, and for probably a hundred others — I’m so thrilled they’re mine!
One more thing that bears noting, as I think about this outfit. I had this problem, while I was shopping around at Forever 21. I kept finding this really cute stuff that I couldn’t wait to try on… and then realize that I was standing in the plus size section. But how awesome is that? I only mention it because I can’t find the shirt I got on their website — but this one is the same style, in their plus-size line. Pretty darn adorable.
Forever 21 top, Splendid leggings, gifted Kendra Scott Freya earrings, Rachel Roy heels, H&M bangles, and the handcuffs necklace is from a store in Los Angeles whose name I don’t remember, although it looks a lot like this one
12 responses so far ↓
1 Susan // Oct 12, 2010 at 6:12 am
Never thought sequins could be neutral, but you seem to have pulled it off with this look!
GLOSSING OVER IT
2 Chiara // Oct 12, 2010 at 6:31 am
You look great and I love your earrings!!
This top is great and you can definitely wear it around more… I had that problem with a few sequin tops I bought at zara…. I feel like they are a little “much” to wear on any given day.
xoxo
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3 Kristen // Oct 12, 2010 at 6:58 am
Don’t forget you also got me to buy a sequined top, too!
Maybe I should break it out.
4 Susie Medina // Oct 12, 2010 at 7:18 am
You are so adorable, I love reading your recipes and getting ideas from your blogs. Thanks for the inspiration from one blogger to the next.
5 VeggieGirl // Oct 12, 2010 at 8:18 am
Always adore your style, Katy!
6 julie @ rosy+tart // Oct 12, 2010 at 10:39 am
Ooooh, how I need those heels in my life…
7 Katy // Oct 12, 2010 at 11:55 am
Julie — They actually weren’t that expensive! Although I accidentally wore them for too long the first time and ended up with major blisters — now they’re broken in and great though! Thanks everyone!
PS — Check me out on Kendra Scott’s facebook page now! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kendra-Scott-Jewelry/78422501175
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9 Closet Fashionista // Oct 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Oooh love this!!! The sequins are great, totally not overpowering
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11 girl paraphernalia // Oct 12, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Love the look, the shirt gave birth to leggings… what I mean by that is: the leggings aren’t just leggings anymore.. they are ready to wear couture matched up with that fab top.
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