Thursday, March 31

a little bit of leopard on my feet

Yesterday's tartlet was a success. It was absolutely worth skipping the early morning donut! For those of you who are interested, I used this recipe for a coconut crust raspberry tart from Lottie + Doof, but halved everything (including the cooking times) to make 2 tartlets.


Each one was about the size of a CD, and was packed with fresh raspberry and toasty coconut goodness!

Now that I have succeeded in making myself hungry, here's the OOTD. Be forewarned -- the contrast/lighting has been weird in my last few OOTD photos because the sun has been refusing to cooperate in the morning. I did my best to fix these issues in Photoshop, but... well...

reed shirtdress, anthropologie
wide belt, calvin klein
black tights, xhilaration
leopard flats, steve madden
stone duchess ring, j.crew
gold bangle, kate spade




I bought these leopard flats waaaay back when because I decided while at DSW that they simply had to be mine. Then I proceeded to entirely neglect them. Shame on me! I decided today, though, that these funky little kicks would be the perfect thing to add some "spice" to an otherwise sedate shirtdress. I don't know if it works, but I like the results!

Have any of you recently rediscovered a neglected item in your closet?
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21 comments:

  1. kristinMarch 31, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Super cute shoes! They look great with the dress:)

    That tartlette looks delicious! I love raspberries. You are making me hungry too!

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  2. Lisa - respect the shoesMarch 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    OK, I can't stop staring at your hair - the glossy ringlet are gorge!

    And the wee tarts are delish-looking - you're turning into a reg Martha Stewart!

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  3. LeeMarch 31, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Wow! That dress makes your figure look amazing!! :) And glad to hear your tart went well--I'm really into cooking, too!

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  4. Sharon ChenMarch 31, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    loving the flats! i posted about leopard print today too...i must be a mind reader;)

    the tartlette looks amazing...and healthy too.

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  5. AppGalMarch 31, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I wore my Reed shirtdress today, too! Such fun shoes :)

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  6. AnneMarch 31, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I agree your hair is so gorgeous!!! Love the outfit and I'm going to take the recipe for a test drive this weekend

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  7. Erin and CarolineMarch 31, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love the color of your shirtdress in contrast with those leopard/red shoes. =) And I need to try my hand at baking from scratch again. It's so rewarding! Especially when it turns out well. =)

    -Erin (http://keepcalmandstyleon.blogspot.com)

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  8. Maggie B.March 31, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh that dress is gorgeous! I think I just drooled on my keyboard! And the shoes are just charming!

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  9. Tara B.March 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    You look drop-dead gorgeous, Amy K. Your hair looks movie-star-amazing, and your waist looks positively tiny! And the shoes: fabulous. They'd make any outfit instantly more glamorous.

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  10. AMarch 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Oh they definitely work with that oufit, and your dress and hair look fantastic!

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  11. Minnesota MavenMarch 31, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    You look amazing! I love this outfit(like most of your outfits) your waist looks super small and your hair looks envious! Plus that tart is inspiring me to get off my duff and actually make some "real" food!

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  12. triciathomasMarch 31, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Amy it totally works!! You look beautiful I think the colors look great!

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  13. MollyMarch 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Amy, I am loving those cute shoes and the entire outfit is a homeroom. I am so glad you're back, I missed your posts while you were updating the blog.

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  14. vintageglam1234March 31, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    OH YUM - i want to eat my screen right now. That tartlet looks delicious.
    Your hair is absolutely gorgeous. I've tried to create that effect previously (by tying my hair in a bun and letting it out after a while), and it still looked limp.
    The reed dress is a lovely colour on you - as is that blue nail polish!

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  15. DeaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, so cute! The shoes are just the right touch for the shirtdress- glad you pulled them out of the dark! And high five for making the yummy tartlets, you've inspired me to try out a new recipe.

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  16. JenniApril 1, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Gorgeous all around...you look so cute and I love the leopard flats! Totally brings some extra fun to the look. ANd OMG, that tartlet looks YUMMY!!!

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  17. TaraMixandMatchApril 1, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Those shoes are too cute, I love the detailing on them! You look great Amy!

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  18. RachelApril 1, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    That tart looks like it was really tasty! And that color is really beautiful on you; very vibrant!

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  19. littlemissfanciepantsApril 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    amy, i'm drooling over that tart ~ it's looks amazing. and i love the leopard print flats with the green dress. i also have that dress and try to find different ways to add interest and jazz it up. leopard print is a great idea! you look super cute as always ~ susan

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  20. fshnonmymindApril 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    The leopard flats are the most perfect touch to a simple dress.
    I feel like my closet isn't big enough to really neglect a lot of things, but there are plenty of shoes that get neglected.

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  21. chloeApril 3, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    oooh, i love it when i find neglacted things in my wardrobe, it happens to me all the time! those shoes are adorable, so glad you're taking them out for a spin. and i told you how envious i am of your teeny waist didn't i?
    kisses! xxx

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