Monday, January 18

crinkle cascade 2.0?

We meet again, Monday. Every week I bash you, tell you that you are the worst of the worst, and make it no secret that I much prefer your sister days to you. But yet, time after time, approximately every 7 days, you return. So I figure I might as well just accept that you are what you are, Monday: the first day of a very long work week. (But for the record, I still don't like Mondays)

regatta boatneck tee, j.crew (circa 2008-ish)
v-neck cardigan, gap [x]
black skinnies, earnest sewn
studded rose flats, gojane [x]
unknown print scarf, vera bradley



The weather is finally warming up around these parts, so I could show a little skin today. Ankle skin, that is. SCANDALOUS!

I did stop by Anthropologie last week and got the Free Flow tank:


I couldn't help myself, readers. The moment I saw it online, all I could think was "it's like the tank version of J.Crew's crinkle cascade dress!" See below:


Seeeee? Seeeeeeeeee?!?!!? No? Nevermind. I see it. That was the party dress that got away, folks. So owning the tank version is kind of a consolation prize. Bwahaha! More on that tomorrow when I wear it out of the closet.

Happy Monday (is there such a thing?), everyone!

17 comments:

  1. Great comparison! You are right on!!!! I can't wait to how you style it!
    Have a great Monday!

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  2. Great outfit combo, Amy. I love how you put things together. Happy Monday!

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  3. Such a cute post and a great look for you. Very Parisian chic! Gorgeous tank too.

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  4. Jealous that you got the Free Flow tank.. I know the straps wouldn't work for me, but you can rock it!
    Taryn
    anthrohappy.blogspot.com

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  5. pretty ruffle shirt! it would great on you. I love how you tied a scarf around your neck today! so french, so chic!

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  6. Pamela - Thanks, I hope you have a happy Monday too!

    Lisa - Thanks! Have a happy Monday too!

    Stylestance - Thanks! It's so crazy how stripes and a neckerchief instantly screams "Paris," isn't it?

    Taryn - I didn't think the straps would work on me either, but it looks surprisingly adorable. And I figure I'll be wearing it under a cardigan half the time anyways!

    Angela - Thanks! I love a good neckerchief, though I need to find a bigger one...

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  7. Love your cute look, especially the scarf,you're ready for Paris!!
    Also, great choice on the free flow tank, can't wait to see it on you!!

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  8. I cannot wait to see a picture of you in the Free Flow Tank- I need to know if I need it! (I think I do...) Also, I am loving your scandalous ankles. I just got the email for the new cropped jcrew pant and I am thinking I need them (even though they will probably fit like regular pants on me... haha

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  9. Love that last frilly dress, the color is awesome!

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  10. great purchase from anthro! the free flow tank is so pretty.

    i love your flats too. clicked on the link and am pleasantly surprised they're so cheap! will get them next month for sure.

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  11. DEA - Thanks! I wish I could be in Paris RIGHT NOW... siiigh...

    Maria - I think you do, too! I seriously think you wear Anthro's clothes so well, so if I love it, I bet you will too! And I have a feeling J.Crew's cropped pants will fit like regular pants on me too, haha! I rolled my regular black skinnies for this look.

    MissNeria - Sadly, that color was a disappointment in real life. BUT, it is still such a lovely dress!

    Lauren T - Oh yes, GoJane makes some super cute but cheap shoes! They probably aren't the most durable shoes ever, but they're priced right and can take you through a good season or two.

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  12. Ohmigosh your outfit is so cute and so European! I feel like you should be walking the streets of Venice, or sitting in a gondola!! :)

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  13. You look so cute and nautical! I love the color of the cardigan against the stripes and the scarf.

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  14. Lovin the Free Flow tank, it *does* so look like the j.crew dress, but a more wearable version of it. Does it run TTS?

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  15. Cafe Fashionista - Aww, thanks! I wish I could be walking the streets of Venice or sitting in a gondola - that'd be amazing!

    Ro - Thanks! I've always loved the nautical look, even though I don't go sailing, haha!

    Tara B - It definitely runs TTS, and is oh-so-comfy! I was worried that the tiers would be too much, but it works!

    Sharon - Thanks!

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  16. i have that exact dress. got it for about $78 online on sale. have worn it exactly 0 times. i can't seem to pull the trigger on it. i can't figure out how to style it or where to wear it. sadness. it's still on the hanger it was shipped with.

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