Sunday, March 4, 2012

Pleats Please





{ F21 top, skirt, belt, & bracelet; Target heels; gifted clutch }

I feel like pleats are able to give any simple outfit a more sophisticated touch. I'm not sure why, but I love the effect and the texture of pleats. This is one of those skirts that makes me want to spin around just to see it swish and sway. Childish? Probably. Worth it? Always.

I wore this outfit for a date night with Trae; we went to one of the million sushi restaurants in Austin (yummm). There's something about the atmosphere of sushi places that makes me feel like I have to get all dolled up or else I might as well not show up at all. But hey, I ain't complaining! Any motivation for me to get dressed is always appreciated.

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72 comments:

Priscilla said...

I love the hint of blue in this outfit. Great color choices and the cheetah print pumps make the outfit.

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Marie Martell said...

Great look, I love all the colors!

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Bonnie said...

Okay, so you look absolutely stunning. I'm crushing on your hair, and your skirt is so pretty! Love the pleats.

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rebelrousher said...

Such a cute and fun outfit, love it!

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Ava Tallulah said...

Thank you for the comment. I love all of the colors in your outfit! I wish I had the guts to wear more colors! I'm such a black and grey girl!

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Viktoria said...

I love this outfit!!
The colors work so well on you!

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Juneli said...

Totally crushing on the green pleated skirt!!

Sabrina said...

thank you for your sweet comment on my blog..well you've got pretty pictures and beautiful you and a great blog too ...would you like to follow each other...?? if so do let me know so that i can follow you back. bdw i really liked your skirt <3

chiikalivelovelaugh said...

wow Rachel! you look a-maz-ing!!! i love this outfit, the color blocking, and i'm totally with you on the pleats thing...i feel like i can swirl and twirl and the world is a beautiful place when i wear a pleated skirt hahaha i've never been to a sushi bar, but i know what you mean, when friends and i would go for thai or vietnamese, we'd always get dressed up because the atmosphere in those places is usually pretty chic...anywhooo sorry bought my long comment...the point is i love your style
xoxo stephi

NaNa said...

Love this outfit! The colours complement each other perfectly and I love the hint of leopard print with the shoes. Altogether it looks really pulled together and overall a fantastic look! :)

Love from the NaNa girls x

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tiphaine said...

thank you for your sweet comment on my blog ! Love yours, definitely following you ! you have a great style <3

Carmela said...

Thanks for stopping my Belladonna today; I appreciate your feedback....also,love this look.

Marella said...

You look so cute dear!
Lovely blog! Following on Google, Twitter and Bloglovin! Follow back? <3

The Dainty Dolls House said...

Stunning!! xx

indra said...

I was just sitting and going through every of your post,you're so beautiful. You look like you live the life fullest and I love your smile!
I like your sense of style, how you put all kind of colours and patterns together! ;)

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Le monde de Myriam said...

Very nice outfit ! :)

Delicious00 said...

You have a beautiful smile. These shoes are fabulous. Skirt and blouse - very lovely :) Gorgeous !
xoxo

Banannie said...

i looove thecolor choices! and how you wore that belt! great idea! <3

Mo said...

gorgeous outfit. Love all the colours and pleats are always a winner. xx

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TheTinyHeart said...

I love the lace combined with the pleats...it looks so ladylike and sophisticated! The leopard pumps give a fun little edge too. Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog :)

-Sharon
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Erin @ Currently Coveting said...

I am doing a 30 x 30 right now too! Love this look I just got a skirt that shape in mint! You look fabulous!

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The Hearabouts said...

Love the colors of your outfit! You look stunning!!
Love your blog! New follower!

Hugs,
E.

smk053078 said...

So glad you stopped by my blog! I am your newest follower. Love your style...and that F21 skirt...OBSESSED!!!! Hope you come back and visit soon!

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Style Servings said...

Woooooow you look amazing!!! LOVE all the colours and prints together and the length of the skirt is so chic!

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Kelly said...

Amazing shoes! And such a fun combination :)!

the ebay lady said...

Hi there, cute blog you have here. Thanks for my pop icon shirt comment. Yes, Eva is beautiful. I am from Texas too, wasn't it beautiful this weekend. I see you got to enjoy the weather wearing your georgous dress. I just followed you, hoping you'll follow back :)

trapitosandme said...

Hi rachel!!
This is my first time on your blog and i love it!!
Great outfit whith fantastic colurs!!
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LPFashionPhilosophy said...

So pretty! Love, love, love this look! That pleated skirt is amazing!

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Nikki said...

What a stunning outfit, and you are so pretty!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for taking the time to visit my blog! So glad I found yours, I'm following you now:) Xx

Kate L. said...

Beautiful green skirt! Love the leopard shoes! Thanks for your comment on my blog and I'm following you on Bloglov' now. Follow me back if you like my blog too:)

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Ntyshana said...

Wow, nice outfit combo.
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sarah rebecca said...

Thanks so much :) ♥
Your outfit is so stunning :) You look really loveable ♥
Gonna follow you now <3

BlondeFashiontale said...

Wauw love this outfit, you have such a nice blog>

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Christina Marie said...

you are absolutely stunning.
can't believe how you made all those colors work so well together!

Suzanne said...

Your skirt is gorgeous - love the colour clash with the top, looks amazing x

Cheap Kicks said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and I'm glad you like the pattern mixing because I love the colours, textures and patterns in yours.
I'm not following you xxx

Amber said...

you look wonderful in this outfit. I feel the same way about pleats. They are so ladylike.

Susyna said...

wow! You look great!
I love the skirt ... it's fabulous! If you must pass by me, I will follow with pleasure!
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Ruth Logan said...

such a gorgeous skirt, lovely colour. Also love your belt so much! Lovely blog, im your newest follower :)

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Ruth xxxx

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I love the mix of colors in this outfit!

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Ashley said...

You are so pretty! I love your blog, I'm a new follower :)

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cami cartular said...

i love this photos and the blog!
im a new follower :)

Hira said...

You look sooo pretty! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! New follower =)

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October said...

Lovely photos - you have such a nice smile.

I usually dress up to go out - even though my boyfriend almost always dresses casually!

Rimi said...

definitely one of my favorite looks...i love the leopard pumps!

Gagan said...

Wow I'm really loving this outfit, the colours go beautifully together!! And those heels are gorgeous! Now following you!

Sarah said...

YOU. LOOK. INCREDIBLE.

That is all.

Veronica said...

Wowowow!! you look soo gorgeous! Thats it...Im going to start being more creative with my outfits now! i dont think i would have every thought do mix and match like you did!

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Joey said...

Love the way you combine every piece with each other. Sooo pretty! i follow you :) kisses from greece xx


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FAshiOnistA ErA said...

you look so lovely and i love that combination..it really suits you!!!

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anna said...

j'adore! j'adore! j'adore, it's my favorite, lovely colour

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ylenia said...

Love this outfit, the skirt is amazing! Nice blog you've here, I'm happy I've found it =)
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Dora said...

Absolutely lovely ensemble! XX

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Johanna said...

Such a great outfit. Bravo! Love the lace top!

Jenna Hughes said...

i love the fun color blocking and neon lace!

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Lita said...

Beautiful!! Love the pleated skirt and the color blocking!
xxx

Lorena said...

Great outfit!! I really love your shoes and skirt!

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JennaStevie said...

I LOOOOVE the colours in this outfit, you look so gorgeous. The top is awesome. I love getting dressed up for dinner too, it's so fun sometimes!
xJennaD

Kendra said...

I've been searching for a skirt like that! Love it!

Hannah said...

Oh wow you look absolutely fantastic here you have a very unique and special style!
p.s Thank you for your lovely comment :)
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x

Camilla said...

really want to get a peated skirt in this colour!
Milly x

2ndHandCinderella said...

You look beautiful! love the contrast and thanks for commenting my blog :)

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Lauren Kent said...

Love your style! Fab blog and outfits..

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Rachel {Da Paura ♥} said...

Stunning!

Nisha said...

That skirt is amazing!

Men Trend said...

such beautiful colors and textures in 1 outfit, we love it!

Great blog!

X Nino & Christophe

Staci said...

I really like how you tied your belt on this outfit. I haven't seen it like this, and it looks great! Thanks for sharing!
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