Tuesday, March 20, 2012

What I'm Wearing: Polka Dots and Pleats

I really didn't have anywhere important to go today. I just had to go to the Doctor and to the grocery store. That was it. Obviously that didn't stop me from getting all gussied up. Don't you love the phrase "gussied up"? I think it's fantastic. Anyway, it was near 80 degrees out so I have bare arms and legs! How exciting!

Few things make me happier than polka dots. They just always seem so cheerful to me! I paired the tie-neck top with a fun orange pleated skirt, vintage clip-on earrings, and tuxedo-inspired heels. I am in love with vintage jewelry and always bee-line for the jewelry counter at every antique store. You can often find amazing, unique pieces at reasonable at antique or vintage stores. I got these little babies for $3!

 
Top: Newport News, Skirt: H&M (gift), Belt: Off another skirt, Shoes: Cato, Earrings: Vintage

How do you like this look?

40 comments:

  1. Roger is always asking me "why are you all gussied up today?' must be a southern word..A.J.

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  2. Adorable! :) Love the new banner too!

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  3. The polka dot top is so adorable and I love the colorful skirt! Black and white print with something colorful is such a lovely idea for outfits :)

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  4. I love that top!!! And it looks super cute paired with that skirt.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  5. i love the polka dots! you look great 'gussied' up! the colors are fab too.

    A Southern Drawl

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  6. If I had your exceptional fashion-sense, I'd get gussied up, too! This outfit is extraordinary. It's dream-like in its appeal. Polka-dots look so good on you.

    I like your new header.

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  7. Love the polka dots! They are so in style and I love how you paired it with a colored skirt. Great outfit! xo

    http://fatal-fashion.blogspot.com

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  8. Girl, the name of this should be Polka Dots, Pleats, Kassi looks Sweet! HAHAHA You do!! You do!! Great outfit. I like that you dress no matter what the occasion. Even your heels are sassy Kassi!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  9. I found a black and white polka dot dress at the Nordstrom Rack today..... Seriously considering going back to get it!

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  10. Really really cute! Love the polka dots...looks great on
    you!
    XO Carrie
    www.carriefabulous.com
    www.livefrombungalow63.blogspot.com

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  11. yes I definitely like the combo. It's just made for each other...polka dots and pleats are all my favorites. And the red skirt is a stunning color.

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  12. You look stunning in black, white, and red - a grown up and very stylish Minnie Mouse :) Too fun!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  13. Such a great post, I really like it, these pics are so nice!
    Take a look and if you want we can follow each others: Cosa mi metto???
    Last day to win your favourite jewels from Les Jumelles

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  14. This outfit is so fun! I love the shoes!

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  15. Fabulous!! You had to be the most gussied person around town! Polka dots are fun, and mixing them with one of my favorite colors, orange - well, this might be one of my fave outfits of yours ever!

    Those heels are to die for, btw.

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  16. wow, you lucky lady! this looks like true summer to me! I like your whole outfit btw - black, red and white make one of my fave combinations :)

    Maiken/
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  17. Like your top! :)

    Thanks for your comment :)


    http://petitemini.blogspot.se/

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  18. You look great all "gussied up" :)

    I love the combo of red/black/white!

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  19. You look so pretty and stylish! I'm such a polka dot lover, and your outfit just made me happy :) Amazing!

    xx Ivana
    Macarons and Pearls

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  20. I love this outfit. In love with the polka dot blouse :)

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  21. Pretty new header!! Yay!! :) AND, your outfit is great! I love love polka dots, and the top looks gorgeous+trendy with the red skirt! You did a fantastic styling sweetie, and you look super pretty! I always dress up even when I have to just pick up a milk container in a store... I will be in heels... haha...
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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  22. Thank You Kassi - for reminding me that I can get 'gussied up' (too cute) to go the grocery store. There should never be a reason not to dress up, right? We should start a support group for this *winks*. Please don't mind if I don't mention the top (polka dot phobia) But this colour combination is splendid, the skirt is so sweet and flirty.

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  23. Soooooooooo happy that you used the word "gussied" it needs to make a comeback! Along with "swell" "nifty" "spiffy" "swank" and all those wonderful old fashioned slang words :D

    This is just such a classic outfit--pleats and polka dots, red/black/white, chic heels, and vintage love. It's absolutely darling on you!

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  25. I'm loving polka dots for this season. ;)
    Tarah and the City

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  26. Beautiful outfit with retro vibe, very cute :)

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  27. Polka dots are sooo fun!!

    http://thelacquerfactor.blogspot.com/

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  28. love the shade of red in the skirt! polka dots are always a winner too!

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  29. I think there's something about pairing polka dots and the color red that is so much fun! I love this look!!

    "Gussied up" makes me think of geese for some reason. lol

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  30. That top is really cute, I love it so so much.

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  31. It's been 80 degrees in Boston too. Isn't it fabulous?! You look so cute. Who cares if you had nowhere "special" to go? Dressing up a little is always so much fun.

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  32. I can't get enough of polka dots recently..this top looks awesome on you!

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  33. You wear bow front blouses really well Kassi! I also love the vintage jewelry and am enjoying the summer weather we have in March! I can kind of see you as a tomboy as a kid...the teenage mutant ninja turtles series were awesome, my brother was a huge fan!

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  34. beautiful outfit , love the top

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  35. Polka dots and pleats are two of my fave things. Love the bright color of the skirt, you look great!

    Kristina,
    MK Style Diaries

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Fashionably yours,

Kassi

Pronounced KC (like the Sunshine Band)