April 17, 2012

When Opposites Attract

Marni at H&M blue dot jacket, Gypsy Junkies maxi dress, Los Angeles fashion blog, California street style Marni at H&M blue dot jacket, Gypsy Junkies maxi dress, Los Angeles fashion blog, California street style Marni at H&M blue dot jacket, Gypsy Junkies maxi dress, Los Angeles fashion blog, California street style Marni at H&M blue dot jacket, Gypsy Junkies maxi dress, Los Angeles fashion blog, California street style

Marni at H&M bracelets and jacket and Topanga maxi dress c/o Gypsy Junkies


The relaxed silhouette of this maxi dress makes a strong juxtaposition to this structured jacket that I find myself wearing more often than expected. It was a pairing of opposites - both in color and in shape - that came about on a whim, and I'd be pleased if that happened with more frequency. It reinforces what I've found to be true over and over; it's best to trust your first instincts and not to overthink an outfit.  Just go with what suits your mood and makes you feel most at ease.

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22 comments:

Life etc... said...

I'm loving maxi skirts/dresses at the moment too - they are such great transitional pieces. Although, I don't have one in such an awesome colour! :)

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh I love this pairing!! It looks so awesome! And the colors too :)
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heather said...

Love how your paired the dress w/the jacket! Great mixture of textiles :) You always look great!

Sheryl said...

You totally made this "look" so special. The best part is your hairstyle, freaking cuuuutee!!!!

xx
Sheryl

Megan Ann said...

Love this maxi! I want. I NEED.

Thanks for the comment on my blog!

xo, Megan

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Joyce said...

The maxi dress is such a gorgeous color and I love the blue polka dots, your outfit is beautiful :)

Cari Cantrell said...

Love the color combo! Mustard and Colbalt is so pretty!

The Love Hanger said...

This is insanely gorgeous!!! The dress and the jacket go so well together. And your hair....perfect top knot!! You look magical; I love it! <3

toni

Erica Leigh said...

i never would've thought of pairing a cropped jacket with a maxi dress! it looks great! i'm always trying to find things to wear with my maxi dresses but never know what looks good--thanks for the inspiration. and the color combo is cool, too!

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Shawna Hynes said...

This is fantastic beyond words!! Love juxtaposition of colours, the gorgeous print & structure of the jacket, everything!! Amazing look, you've styled this perfectly :)

<3 Shawna
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Amanda {feast.fashion.faves} said...

aaah fabulous colors and prints!! LOVE!! and can your bun be anymore PERFECT!!!

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allergic to vanilla said...

OOOhhh, I love the color composition of this pairing!! That jacket is amazing! I'm going to be in LA at the end of the month, I'd love to meet up!!

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Kat said...

aww such a lovely dress! and what a gorgeous jacket!!! love the two together :D

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Alexandra said...

I love this look - the soft femininity of that dress with the structure of the jacket is perfect, not to mention all the colours go togehter beautifully!

Alexandra xo

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Jenny said...

I definitely agree about not over thinking an outfit, sometimes my best ones are when I dress quickly :)

And I really like the jacket, looks great with the mustard color!

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alexis said...

Okay, I tried to comment once here, but I don't think it worked.... so let's try again:

THIS is an amazing silhouette. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it and plan to copy it immediately!

Olga Kotsani said...

Congratulations on this unexpected styling! I love how you mixed structured and relaxed silhouettes! Professional job!!!
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Annette said...

you have styled the marni jacket PERFECTLY! the mix of colors and the pairing of the crop jacket and maxi dress look fabulous. i'm absolutely loving this look!

Alison said...

Love the maxi dress! What a great color :)

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cecylia.com said...

you remind me of an Australian designer called Kirrily jonhston- very chic! This outfit is INGENIOUS!! THank you for the inspiration!
xx

Tarana said...

love love the color combination of this outfit!!!

guzelliknehri said...

Your outfit looks really nice I love maxi dresses, too.