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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

My foolproof top

Sunnies: Tom Ford | Earrings: Forever 21 (option) | Bag: Kate Spade (option)  | Top: JCrew Factory | Bracelet: Target (option) | Skirt: Tinley Road only $29.99! | Shoes: Franco Sarto (option, option)

I received a coupon from Piperlime last week so I decided to go hunting on their website for some goodies. They paired this skirt with so many different tops - I kind of fell in love with it. When I finally found the skirt itself and saw that it was only $29.99 before my coupon, it was a no brainer. 


Of course when it came down to styling it, I was at a loss. I tried a couple of my portofinos in an effort to pattern mix, but I wasn't feeling it. I didn't want to lean towards a plain white top because I felt like it was too spring/summer. I almost reached for my chambray, but felt that was too easy. That's when I finally just reached for my foolproof top.


I think I've only worn this top once on the blog here. And that's probably because I always, always, always reach for this top when I'm traveling. It's like a tee shirt, but better, and the jewel neckline is amazing because I don't have to travel with a necklace! It's perfect as a bottom layer, or simply on its own. Today's outfit was the first time I actually tucked it into a skirt, and it didn't fail me again - very happy with how this came out. And I highly suggest that you add this top to your wardrobe. Like right now, seriously. I actually didn't realize that this top was back until I was creating this post. So, I just ordered it in a second color. Figured as much as I wear this one, may as well give myself more options!


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36 comments :

  1. Stripes on stripes sound perfect to me, I love that little skirt and the styling. I got that piperlime coupon too and I need to use mine. That skirt sure is tempting me. Thanks again for my bday present love. xoxo


    ​PinkSole​

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    1. It was such a great price, and you know I love stripes! I scoured the site for stuff to buy, but it's so hard when you're in between seasons like this! Happy birthday for the umpteenth time! :)

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  2. This top is the bee's knees girl! It looks amazing with everything you paired it with! You are working the stripes on stripies for sure and I love the color combinations in this look! So pretty!
    Marianne
    www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

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    1. haha! Thanks, girl! I love this top so much, I will be so sad if it ever dies on me!

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  3. Love the stripes and the bag!! The colors are so pretty too!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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    1. Thanks so much! This bag is really great! One of my favorites, and I always forget I have it to be honest!

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  4. Oh, how cool that the tee has the necklace built into it!! And I reallllly love that skirt. What are you doing to me??! You're making me a skirt person!!! That's just not right!! ha ha. But if they had shorts with those stripes I would wear them in a heartbeat. :) And thanks for the reminder to use that coupon. I think I need to get a colored handbag...
    Gina- On the Daily Express

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    1. Oh, yes, a handbag would be the perfect coupon purchase! Do it!
      Never say never! I remember when I never ever would wear rompers, and now look at me! Though, I understand that some are better than others, which I would agree is the same about skirts. I do really like this one a ton! And the price!

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  5. What a great top! I love that it has a "necklace" built in! The color looks fab on you!

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  6. You are rocking those strips on stripes girl! I love both pieces separate and together!

    Cha Cha The Fashion Genius

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  7. Another really cute skirt! I love the Tinley Road line at Piperlime and have a couple pieces from it!

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    1. Thanks so much! It's great! The stripes are so happy!

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  8. My clothing budget start again on Friday, and if the skirt is still available in my size, I"m so getting it :). Very cute outfit :).

    Kreyola Jounerys

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    1. Realllly hoping you are able to get this and love it as much as I do!

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  9. Love all the different ways you styled that top. Stripe on stripe looks great, especially with the two different colors.

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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    1. Thank you! I love that the red/navy stripes don't read too obnoxiously with the skirt. I think that helps the pairing work well!

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  10. Can I have the bag? haha :D

    http://fashiionistah.blogspot.dk/

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    1. It's a great bag, so I don't blame you asking! :) Thanks for popping over!

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  11. What a cute skirt (and even better price) and that top goes with everything, love all of the other outfits.

    Natalia

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    1. I know right?! Could not resist it especially for the price!
      Thanks!

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  12. You are so lucky you found that skirt fro so cheap from Piperlime! I love Piperlime and I have gotten some amazing deals.The skirt was a great addition. And you are definitely tempting me with your awesomely versatile top!

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    1. The top is really perfect! Excited because the second color I ordered is in the mail! Yay!!
      Thank you!

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  13. Love this combo! That skirt is adorable, and I love with the the top. You can never do too many stripes!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. I totally agree. I'm a sucker for stripes!
      Thank you!

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  14. That top seriously goes with everything. Love the pairing of the double blue stripes and that bag is gorgeous.

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    1. Thanks Ada! I would definitely support you having the top in your collection :)

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  15. I love the two stripes together but then again with that bag you could be wearing a paper bag and I would probably still like it

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  16. That skirt fits you beautifully! Love the double stripe action!
    Kellie @ www.ie-style.com

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  17. You wear stripes well! Loving all your bling too! :-)

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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  18. Carylee, you CANNOT do any wrong when it comes to print mixing. I would NEVER have thought to go there with that top and that gorgeous skirt, but you DID it really, really, really right! LOVE. Thank you once again for linking up with the Thrift Sisters Link Up. Truly appreciate your support in keeping the link up going.

    Thrifting Diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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    1. You are so very sweet. It's my pleasure to join you ladies as I pull so much inspiration from you! Thank you!

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