19 May 2011

color clash | texture tango


summer will end in a mere 2 weeks and i've only been to the beach once. such a waste of summer, don't you think? with summer coming to an end and with new trends on their way to knock on our style-hungry hearts, i had to try the biggest trend this season -- color blocking. you didn't think my feeble attempt at it last month was it, did you? 

so i pulled out the brightest skirt i have -- this bright blueish / periwinkle electropleated skirt that i thrifted months ago and looked for another bright colored item to pair with it. deep in the knitted and crocheted section of my closet, i found this green kimono type blouse that i was thankful i didn't give away. voila! color blocking.

anyway, physical therapy to correct my spinal disc bulges are going well. i was skeptical at first because the first two sessions caused me terrible headaches but as i progressed (i'm on my 6th session), the pain eased bit by bit and i stopped taking my depression-inducing neuropathic meds. my life is almost back to normal. by next week, i wish to take Zumba classes again. for now, i'll just concentrate on not only with the therapy sessions but waking up early enough not to be late for work. *wink*

ps. thank you for the well wishes you guys sent on my last post. your sweet comments definitely helped me through this ordeal. 

crocheted kimono blouse - thrifted
white tank top (used underneath) - random
blueish / periwinkle electropleated skirt - thrifted
gold metallic ballet flats - bangkok find
LOVE ring - giveaway win from lee
star ring - props
necklaces: angel wing - sm dept store | elephant tusk - bangkok find
white oversized bag - mongkok, hk find

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27 comments:

  1. i love your cobalt blue pleated skirt!

    http://mestizay.blogspot.com/

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  2. Great outfit! I'm obsessed with colour clashing this year! Really love the thrifted skirt, good find!

    Love C x
    http://www.cleverlittlebuttons.co.uk/

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  3. That pleated skirt is the most amazing skirt I've ever seen!!! So gorgeous! I love how you styled it in your signature way! So eclectic, fun, playful, and chic as always ;)

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  4. I'm glad the physical therapy is going well for you :) hope all goes well!

    Love the shades of blue and LOVE ring!

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  5. I saw all of these colors and they made me happy =) I love these colors together, you look fabulous!!!! I'm glad your back is feeling better it's never fun to have stuff like that get hurt.

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  6. great color blocking! super love the skirt!! and yeah, it's such a shame, summer is about to end..

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  7. Great skirt! It's such a good thrift find. Hope you feel better soon dear! :)

    -Nix-

    pineapplemonsters.blogspot.com

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  8. AH YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. I love the blue on blue - it reminds me of the ocean, mmmm. You're so gorgeous.

    "Electropleated skirt" - I loveeeee that term!

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  9. oh wow the skirt is simple divine, what a color and i love the movement. it looks spectacular

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  10. You look absolutely stunning in this outfit. Colour blocking at its very best - the vivid colours in the skirt and top are just wonderful.

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  11. Love
    Love
    Loooove these photos!!!

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  12. i love love love pleats. :)

    http://project-vee.blogspot.com

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  13. Hope you're doing ok! And I love this pleated skirt :)

    A Fictional Blog

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  14. love your skirt so much! it looks perfect with tiny belt.

    xoxo, Beauty Splashes

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  15. I love the colour combination! You look great.

    http://jenvegas.blogspot.com

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  16. I love the color combo of this outfit - two of my fave colors!

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  17. your pleated skirt is totally amazingg!!

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  18. You are wearing my favorite colors! :)

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  19. Ay ako pud, I've been to the beach once lang this summer and now I'm craving for at least a day trip at Sumilon haha. Good to hear you're doing well with therapy! :)

    Roan
    The Explosive Orange

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  20. you look so great with that skirt gizelle :) and consider yourself lucky coz i haven't been to the beach this summer hahaha :P

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  21. i love the pleated skirt...glad to hear you're faring well after the therapy.

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  22. the combination of colors are just lovely and pretty perfect for summer!

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  23. yapi!!!!!!!i love everything about this look!!!! so comfortable yet very chic!!!!

    -A

    http://missangelalfeche.blogspot.com/

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  24. hala... best in color blocking!!! ikaw njd pay. ikaw na.!!! :)

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  25. i'm fallin in love with your skirt

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