Friday, May 18, 2012

Mint blouse

One of life's little pleasures is discovering that something you bought years ago is suddenly trendy. Or double-trendy, in the case of this tie-front, mint-hued silk blouse I bought from Old Navy seven years ago. I think I originally paid $35 and it has more than earned its keep.

Since my dress takes its cues from menswear, I decided to wear the blouse underneath for a feminine touch. I've also worn the dress on its own with killer jewellery and stilettos, and here with a blousy bat-wing top underneath to create 'sleeves'.

Tell me - Have you found any suddenly on-trend oldies in your closet this year? What other little fashion-related pleasures do you enjoy?

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Dress - RW & Co. (also here)
Shirt - Old Navy (also here)
Blazer - Thrifted (Urchin) (also here)
Tights - Costco
Shoes - Swapped (Forever 21)
Earrings - Gift
Bracelets - Joe Fresh

9 comments:

  1. Kat you look so stunning and feminine in your now trendy minty blouse and gorgeous heels. Love this outfit on you. About the spray paint...I layered many coats. I hope that is doesn't chip. Hope all is well with you, darling. dawn suitcase vignettes xo

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  2. kat, this is office apparel with sass & class! how fun that you rediscovered something in your own closet. :)

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  3. incredibles ideas and this blog is full of style!

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  4. I really like this outfit, I'm always a fan of blouses under dresses and the tie of the blouse looks so adorable peeking out of the dress. :) (HUGE fan of anything with a menswear vibe, this is such a beautifully cut dress!) And your hair looks so lovely!

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  5. I love rediscovering things hidden in my closet! That mint blouse is a gem :) both the colour & bow are in trend this season too!

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  6. There are certain things in my closet I like to keep around because I know they'll come back in at some point. And certain things I've given away and regretted as soon as they're back around.:)

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  7. Woohoo sexy Kat! I love pussy bow blouses (having just worn one) and it's fun when something you bought/thrifted years ago is now trending. That mint colour is divine!

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  8. I can't believe your top is from old navy1 I really love it! I used to be someone who did a spring clean every few months...now I have trouble partign with things because who knows if its going to come back in style....its becoming a problem lol.
    and those bangles...its hard to believe they are from joe fresh.

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  9. I've been looking for a blouse in that mint color. Still haven't found the perfect one. Yours is gorgeous. Loving that sheath as well.

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