Monday, August 22, 2011

Fashion rules



Happy Monday!  I wore this outfit to dinner with friends on Saturday night.  I realized recently that I have these little unspoken (well, until now) fashion "rules" that I pretty much always stick to, and this outfit is a great example of one of them.  If you follow this blog or have even read more than one post, you already know that comfort is a HUGE thing with me.  So one of my little rules is that only one piece of my outfit can be the least bit uncomfortable in the name of fashion.  In this outfit, I wanted to wear these shoes - and while I truly can't complain that these Sam Edelman's are unbearable - ANY and ALL heels over about 4 inches get sketchy after a few hours.  So for the rest of this look I was suuuuper comfortable - with this basic pair of dressy black shorts and a lightweight sweater.  Also, as I've said before, these shoes just do not need any help whatsoever making a statement.

Okay, maybe red lips help just a bit.  :)  What are your fashion rules?






Karen Millen shorts, Ann Taylor sweater, AT Loft necklace, F21 earrings and bangles, Francesca's ring, Michael Kors watch (here), Sam Edelman shoes, Coach shades, Eliza B clutch
Posted by Sarah at 5:00 AM
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21 comments:

  1. PPFGirlAugust 22, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Very cute - love the red lips! :)

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  2. Neris / Fashion FractionsAugust 22, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    You look great! Such a simple, yet chic look! I love your new buttons in a sidebar :) very cute!

    Happy Monday!

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  3. jaimie michelleAugust 22, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I love Sam Edelman shoes! His flats are among the most comfortable shoes I own!

    I realy love these shoes though--they're amazing!

    Jaimie
    www.jaimiehart.blogspot.com

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  4. LittleRusAugust 22, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful and very chic outfit and I love the red lipstick! As for the fashion rules - I did a post about mine, so feel free to have a look if you've got time. :)
    x

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  5. Fitness By AliciaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I swear you always look like you stepped out of a magazine. Totally jealous! I love this looks. Although it may be totally comfortable (aside from the shoes), you still look chic and pulled together. Love it.

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  6. Bravoe RunwayAugust 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Love this outfit and you are totally right, after a few hours shoes with 4"+ in height can get sketchy... My #1 fashion rule is always flashy never trashy...LOL!

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  7. Grace (The Stripe)August 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Love this outfit... I really like the details on the cuffs. Very chic.

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  8. alysonAugust 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    those shoes are way awesome, and the shorts are so pretty.

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  9. BreAugust 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    This is such a cute outfit. My sister who does not blog or anything just walked pasted the screen and said "what a cute outfit." It's that great.
    I totally get you about wearing tall heels. No matter how comfy they are they eventually get un-comfy at some point.
    Cheers,
    Bre

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  10. PrissyAugust 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love this look!!! The leopard SE's & the red lip bump up the glam factor! LOVE!!!

    Prissy

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  11. Sunshine - www.cancersurvivor26.blogger.comAugust 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Hot! You are truly working that outfit.

    www.cancerinthecity.com

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  12. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    That is a great fashion rule! I love it when an outfit can be VERY hot, but not painful!

    Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

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  13. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    You are workin' those shorts lady! Awesome look!

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  14. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONAugust 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Look at you beauty! Love the whole look...xo

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  15. Stephanie @ henry happenedAugust 22, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love how simple & elegant you look - with cool shoes & hot red lipstick! Gorgeous!

    (just found your blog btw, new follower!)

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  16. Amber from Real Girl GlamAugust 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Absolutely in love with this look! The sweater with shorts is so cute. Red lips are perfect! You look great!

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  17. BonnieAugust 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I love the look of red lipstick on you. It goes really well with your complexion. No matter what, my lips are always pink. ALWAYS.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  18. EllyAugust 22, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love this outfit! It is so simple but little things like the shoes and the red lips make it stand out.

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  19. Sell WoW AccountsAugust 23, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    love the outfit!! and i especially love the 2nd to the last pic of you;)

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  20. Mandy @ In the Fashion LaneAugust 31, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    So cute! I love the comfort rule. I know I have a few of my own that I follow yet cannot think of them on the spot. haha. It will come to me when I am getting dressed. Lol.

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  21. ShasieSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Always dressing in proportion
    Shasie of Live Life in Style

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