Rule Breaker

This was my outfit for Monday. Well, for the most part. Halfway through the day I traded my shoes for flats but that was mainly out of convenience. I'm not a super huge fan of driving in heels, just sayin'. If you're at all familiar with East Nashville then you might recognize this backdrop. It's the huge convenience store across the street from Family Wash. I know the cigarette is questionable but I love a good mural in the background. Luckily Monday wasn't sweltering hot, so I could get away with a cardigan. I'm telling you, to go from insane heat and drought to 15 days of straight rain/storms is weird. Can I blame my lack of outfits on that? Because I'm gonna. Also - I've maybe worn this dress like 5 days of the past 7. Don't judge me.
I thought it'd be fun to pair lace on lace with my bag and dress, but it took me until like 5pm to realize that my purse is actually black. Yeah. I went through the day thinking it was navy. You know that whole "Don't pair navy and black" rule? Or the "No black and brown" one? I broke 'em. At the same time. I can think of many instances where it'd look ridiculous but I don't feel like this is one of them so HA. Rule breaker here. I know you're probably all so tired of seeing this cardigan. It's turning into my "black flats of 2010" but I can't help it. It's my favorite.  

This dress was a gift last year from Jen! (By the way, she just made a super sweet announcement on her blog!) I love this dress so much. I seriously wear it far too often but I've only showcased it once on the blog before. I probably wore this cardigan with it then, too. I snagged these Gavina shoes on super sale, and now I have them in red, brown, and grey. I'm one of those people who if I love something, I have it in every color so I can wear it to shreds. They're so comfortable and cute. I'll wear them until the heel literally falls off.
Mid-day on Monday I took a break from working to head over to Marathon Village to check out the space for the new magazine, Native. I have to admit - I'm super impressed! The space is beautiful and the magazine even more so. I'm such a paper nerd and the cover was the best texture ever. If you're around town be sure to pick up a copy (or get at me! I have a handful left!) or check it out online! I'm sure there are amazing things to come from that mag.

Here's to a productive Wednesday! Hope your day is fab! xo

Dress, gift from Jen
Forever 21 cardigan
Necklace c/o Asian iCandy
Purse c/o Asian iCandy
Blowfish Gavina shoes

26 comments:

  1. Haha I don't judge you one bit for wearing that dress so much! I am completely guilty of the same thing all the time! And I decided to nix the whole "don't wear black and brown thing" a while ago when I realized my favorite winter outfit combo was a dress + black wool tights + brown leather lace up boots, and it totally worked! You look adorable as usual :)

    Xoxo Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  2. You look really lovely. You have the prettiest and most unique shoe collection.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love that cardigan so much! I always wear the same things too- You're not alone!

    Becky
    xx

    http://www.beckybedbug.com

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  4. You gotta break fashion rules in order to suit your own personality in your wardrobe. ;]

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  5. You gotta break fashion rules in order to suit your own personality and personal style with your wardrobe! ;]

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  6. As hard as I try, I'm constantly breaking the no black/brown/navy rule - usually it looks just fine as you're proving here! I love the lacy edge on the dress :)
    Faye x

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  7. That rule is so silly anyway. Black and Brown and Navy are all neutrals, they can go together!

    Sarah
    http://bringmoreyarn.blogger.com

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  8. Screw fashion rules! You look fantastic :) The magazine looks awesome too :) x

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  9. I won't judge you for wearing that dress 5 out of 7 days; I do that same thing with jeans. It's funny - when I noticed that the mural was a cigarette - I was listening to We Don't Grow Tobacco by Old Crow Medicine Show...weird! You look great!

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  10. LOVELOVELOVE your outfit and fashion rules schmashion rules, you look great! :)

    xoxo
    Sarai

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  11. You look amazing! That dress is adorbs.
    I saw your "about me" and I'm from Tennessee, too!

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  12. You always look so amazing. Even breaking "rules" you look radtastic! PS, you were the inspiration for finally wearing dresses. I have ALWAYS worn jeans and pants and never ventured into dress-dom. You are kinda my hero!

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  13. Dress is so lovely so don't blame you for wearing it so much! Cute! I am always wearing black/navy and black/brown - rules are meant to be broken ;-)
    Lianne

    rubyrubyslippers.blogspot.com

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  14. I love that first picture - great backdrop! And the pattern on your dress is lovely!

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  15. you look lovely!
    and that cardigan is adorable :)
    xo, cheyenne

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  16. I've never understood the whole "never pair black+_____ " rules. Black goes with everything and certainly your purse is part of that ensemble!

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  17. BEAUTIFUL dress, I am in love with the floral pattern. <3

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  18. You look awesome as usual! Rules were made to be broken.... Or some other cliche saying about rules <. >

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  19. I totally wear the same thing over and over again, haha. In the rotation right now are a pencil skirt, pointy-toed flats, and the same pearl necklace. I'm overly attached to some of my clothing, haha.

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  20. I totally approve of rule breaking. Haha :) Love the shoes, also!

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  21. Suuuper cute outfit. I think your tattoos automatically make any outfit you wear cooler.

    Rules were made to be broken. Right?

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  22. Love the dress. And actually brown and black is one of my favourite combinations. I can never get enough of brown. I just adore it. Shoes are just gorgeous.

    Xxxx

    www.fleurst-rate.blogspot.com

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  23. Oh! I have that same dress! Its much shorter on me though, I wish it went to my knees!

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  24. beautiful dress & so sweet of Jen! I def blame my lack of outfit posts on the weather too.
    http://dusanabotswana.com/

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB