American Prep Menswear for BDIB

I'm a terrible blogger and didn't participate in the last Bloggers Do It Better challenge (White-out) even though I promised I would.  This time, I made sure to.

Welcome to Kelly's interpretation of American Prep Menswear:



Shirt from Old Navy; Cardigan from Gap; Pants from Ricki's; Shoes from Aldo; Tie from boyfriend's collection

I originally had a blazer with this look, but I decided to take it off. It took away from the fun tie+gingham combination and was a little too much for me. Or maybe I was just crazy.

But I love how this outfit turned out. It was so much fun taking these pictures, and the boyfriend was getting into it too. =) I've never worn a tie, so this was a first for me! You know what else was a first? This successful top-bun that I could actually go out in. And do you know how long it took me to make this one? 3 seconds flat. Do you know how I did it? Because I don't. I grabbed hair, put an elastic around it, and somehow it worked.  Too bad I'll never be able to do it again.

Yay for BDIB! Can't wait to see the rest of your looks!
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15 comments:

  1. MelodyMay 20, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I love it! and your hair looks so cute!

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  2. aMay 20, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    i dont know how to make buns either. i cheat and use a clip

    i think the bun looks and works really nice with your face shape!

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  3. Reston StyleMay 20, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    You look great! There are a couple of good tutorial for top buns - the beauty department has one and here's another one http://goodlifeforless.blogspot.com/2011/05/video-tutorial-messy-top-bun.html
    I will have to check out 'bloggers do it better'! I've done Everybody EveryWear :)

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  4. KimberleeMay 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Love Kelly's interpretation! I would definitely wear something like this :)

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  5. Sophie in the SticksMay 20, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    your look is supercute. the grey cardi looks fab!

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  6. AlexMay 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    oh this is so nice! Every time I decide to give menswear a try I eventually look like a guy :( but you made this work so good! I am loving every piece!

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  7. AshleeMay 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    How did I not think of wearing a cardigan? I love the yellow tie, so cute!

    http://casualandclueless.blogspot.com/

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  8. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    so glad u decided on the cardi...it's perfect for the outfit. and of course the gingham is my fave part of the ensemble =P

    kimchi girl

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  9. Frannie PantzMay 20, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Really cute! I'm glad you went blazer free! And I feel ya on the hair-it looks great!

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  10. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Hi :) Nice blog you got there, I was wonderin if we could be friends and follow each others blogs? ^__^ Thank youuuu.~

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  11. LV.May 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love your outfit, you look so cute :)!
    Im a new follower, ^_^ hope you check out my blog too!

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  12. Still Blonde after all these YEARSMay 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I do like the gingham...I forgot about that look. Really makes the whole outfit! Nice shots.

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    The Chief Blonde

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  13. CaitMay 22, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Really lovely combo, like the cardigan over the gingham and the contrasting yellow tie, you pulled off this look really well :)

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  14. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love this, usually I hate it when women wear mens ties, but I love how you did it!

    Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

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  15. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    You look too adorable. Loving the yellow tie with the gingham shirt!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogpsot.com

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