11.14.2012

Behind the Curtain




Sweater (Loft); Skirt (Limited); Tights (Target); Necklace (Etsy); Shoes (Naturalizer)
Ryan Seidel Photography

Do you ever feel that if anyone got a chance to look behind curtain, you'd be exposed just like the "great and powerful" Wizard of Oz? Let me explain... my tights are basically 4 inches above my belly button (which is in no way right or comfortable), my necklace is being held together with a safety pin, and the soles of my heels are starting to separate at the toe - which causes me to literally trip over my feet when I walk. And so days like this I need a little extra time and effort in the morning to piece myself together... So pay no attention to the woman behind the curtain -  it may surprise you :)

104 comments:

The Cranky said...

Pretty isn't what you wear, it's who you are.

In either case, you got it going on!

Amy said...

well i love your necklace, looks fabulous!

xx amy

Leopard and Lillies

Mica said...

Beautiful bright pencil skirt! Your necklace looks beautiful, no-one would know it's held together with a safety pin :)

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miasmode said...

The sweater is gorgeous. Awesome look <3
xo

glamDevils

k said...

hilarious :)

Annie said...

Hahaha - I have tights that do that too...I was wearing them yesterday actually so I can totally relate :) High waisted tights or not, you look so pretty in this outfit - love that bright blue skirt!

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Rachel said...

I love that skirt on you! The color and fit is perfect.

Life Unsweetened

Anonymous said...

The royal blue skirt is so chic !! And awesome idea of the collar.... it completes the look ! :)

Much Love
Heiress
The Heiress Blog

Cafe Fashionista said...

That sweater is awesome! I LOVE the unexpected colorblocking! :)

Tasia |Ruffles and Sequins| said...

Oh me! Oh my! That collar necklace is perfection! I really do love these pretty detachable collars, they are much more versatile than just one sparkly collared shirt :)

Tasia

Helene said...

that's so funny since you look so perfectly put together!! I love it, especially the necklace and pop of blue.

BUt I guess we all have something "behind the curtain" :)

Bravoe Runway said...

Lol I took a photo in a similar outfit you'll see next week!! My skirt is pink but very similar idea. I also had to pin my necklace to keep it on place, i hate hosiery! The best discovery I found was from leggs waistband free...well they discontinued it and I almost died when I found that out!

Catherine said...

Bahaha I love it!! I swear my tights are the same! (Tights? Girdle? Not really sure which) I love that necklace so much - it really adds a punch to the outfit.

Unknown said...

That's crazy! You would never be able to guess all of those things because you look so fab in that outfit! Great post love!

xo Olivia

This Looks Good On You

jess said...

I really like that necklace.

ashley said...

Haha my tights are always pulled up so high too! Love that skirt and necklace, so pretty!!

xo Ashley
http://www.ashnfashn.com

Shea Lennon said...

Well you certainly can't tell--you look fabulous and totally put together! I LOVE that sparkly collar necklace!

Tiffany said...

Love this color combination! I have a similar skirt and you gave me a great styling idea! And, no one would ever be able to tell the woman behind the curtain is not as put together as she appears! ;)

-Tiffany
http://stylesidebar.blogspot.com/

Fashion Posse said...

You look fabulous i would never have guess all that was happening
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Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

You'd never know those things looking at this outfit! You look fantastic and very put together! Isn't it kind of fun to have those little secrets sometimes?

zhanna said...

I would never be able to guess!! You look perfect!!
XO,
Zhanna
www.lifeandbows.com

TheTinyHeart said...

What a gorgeous collar necklace! I think you look amazing and I'd never know what was going on behind the scenes :)

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Jackie said...

You provide the very best inspiration for what to wear to the office. I LOVE this cobalt blue skirt! And the necklace, too - even if it is being held together by a safety pin :).

Jen ♥ said...

I love this! I often wonder with style blogs what little secrets we aren't seeing.

Love your skirt!

Jenny said...

Ha, ha, you'll be surprised with my 'little secrets'! I've surely done the pin for necklaces, the super-high-waist tights and soles falling apart that I just notice when I get caught up under the rain by surprise! But you look lovely in this outfit, I really like that surprising back from your sweater and that super cute necklace!

Jenny
www.jensoutfitjournal.com

MAR MESA said...

Such a great look!! Kisses dear

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Always Maylee said...

Haha, I have tights like that too. And safety pins are life savers! You look beautiful!

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Anonymous said...

Love this outfit. I love the beaded neckline.

Agi:)

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renae said...

Heather! hi! You are so nice to write warm and complimentary words to me.

This skirt; color, shape, fit and EVERYTHING is driving me bonkers. (bonkers is good) The collar, oMyGAWSH, so cool!!!

hint: no need for confessional. You look tremendous! ya had me fooled... :D

Anonymous said...

Well you'd never know the lady behind the curtain has any flaws at all - this outfit is amazing! :)

Morgan
seemomogo.blogspot.com

Allyssa said...

Even with all your outfit secrets, you still look amazing! I love your necklace! And your skirt is such a great color!

Fashion Pad said...

What a super classy look! Love the collar necklace and the cobalt blue skirt! Fabulous!!!

Blue Dog Belle said...

Love everything about this!!!

NewLife said...

You would never guess because you look great :-) Love that sweater with the back detail.
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NLxx
www.my-changing-room.com

Fashion Lover said...

Beautiful skirt!!! I love your outfit!!

xoxo

Elle Sees said...

Saw this on instagram and couldn't wait to comment!

KT said...

Love the Oz reference, and I totally get what you are saying! Don't look too closely sometimes ;)

Callie - Coffee and Cardigans said...

I have definitely had those sorts of days as well - there is always more than meets the eye to an outfit. Either way, you look incredibly polished and pretty in that pencil skirt. Love the color on you. And the heels are adorable as well! Too bad they are starting to fall apart.

Callie
www.coffeeandcardigans.com

Fashion Is, Fashion Will Be said...

lovely!

xx

www.fashionwillbe.blogspot.com

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Tesa said...

love the skirt!

FutureLint said...

Those must be some loooong tights then because you are tall! I LOVE that sweater - the back is soo cool! It kinda reminds me of a wet suit (in the best possible way!)

Milana said...

So pretty! Love this look - grey and blue are great combo. And that necklace is so pretty!

Unknown said...

Hilarious and delightful commentary, as ever. You certainly look awesome. Love this outfit!! And, Wow, those must be some long tights with your already mile long gams.
Whitley
www.thequeencitystle.com

Sarah Beth said...

Your outfit is perfection! I love your necklace and that color combo!

xoxo Sarah Beth

Caring Cowls

Rebecca said...

Lovely look! I love your top the detail is fantastic! I know what us women do for fashion! I would never know any of those things unless you told me about you!

Rebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca

Anonymous said...

haha! I can relate, who can't really?! I love that top and the color of the skirt is so fantastic! You look fab!
xoAmy
www.dreamingincashmere.com

Gray Cat Can Fly said...

This is a beautiful tone of blue.

Nice blog :)

Gray Cat

Anonymous said...

I love the colour of your skirt.
I'm also loving your necklace. It works so well with this outfit!
xx Kirsta
http://geelongfashionista.wordpress.com

stylewithoutstyle said...

Love your sweater and collar is so cute! :)

N@NY said...

you look great , i have a skirt just like yours & i was wondering what to wear it with and you certainly gave me an idea , thanks for your super lovely comment heather .
am following you now , hope you follow back .

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makeITpink said...

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The_Leather_Skirt_Blog said...

What curtain? Shame about these shoes though... they are fabulous!

BTW... I am LOVING this skirt almost as much as my red leather skirt! Gorgeous!

Great look... again!

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Sam said...

This is the epitome of modern chic, incredible outfit, you look stunning hun!

Cravingforbarneys said...

You look FABULOUS !! Love your skirt!

Crazy Style Love said...

Ha ha ha, I just love how you shared this information! Well, you certainly look fabulous! Love the colour of your skirt, and that collar is fabulous!

xo Jenny
www.crazystylelove.com

Darby said...

HAHAH you are SO adorable! My tights are ALWAYS that high! LOL! Well I absolutely adore your entire look---like always :) The color of your skirt is divine and don't get me started on that sequined collar--LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo Darby
Obviously Obsessed

Michelle's Style File said...

Such a beautiful collar!

x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.com

A Very Sweet Blog said...

haha heather! you do what you have to do doll! but you look fabulous! love that skirt and collar.
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LEIGH said...

Haha I know what you mean about being a wizard. But you came together nicely! Love that necklace!

Unknown said...

You are tall and if those tights are tall for you then I think I can wear it as an entire outfit ;-)
you look lovely and its one of these days that make us confident to face anything and the idea that anything can be fixed comes from here i guess.

Amazingly Beautiful by Isa Malago said...

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Outside Looking In said...

I've had days, weeks, months....maybe even years like that! I totally hate tights because they never fit right lol! I think you look amazing and I'm in love with your cobalt blue skirt and that sweater!

Anonymous said...

Love this and I am so obsessed with that necklace!! I feel like it could go with SO many things!


Xo, Rachel
Glitzy Blues

Francesca said...

Gorgeous outfit, I love your collar necklace!

TugbaHearts said...

Nice outfit! Your skirt is an eyecatcher :)) I follow you now so follow back maybe? xx

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katie said...

Heh, I'd always rather have my tights riding super high than super low. :P It is funny how that goes, how we dress up to put forth a "look." I do love how you threw this blue skirt into the monochromatic look, it brights up the gray and looks really pretty.

Josephine said...

And you hold it together so well! Impressive, to say the least :) Love the color of that skirt, and the necklace is darling! I just bought a similar one, and can't wait to wear it!

<3 Josephine
www.champagnestar.com

Kate Greer said...

Your post made me laugh! I feel that way all the time, especially about the tights! Why don't tight makers do something about it?

www.katelyngreer.com

The Golden Girls said...

Love the pop of color with the skirt! That collar is AMAZING! So chic! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls

Elizabeth Valchar said...

amazing skirt:) I'm following you now:)

kingeryt2 said...

Regardless, you look beautiful! I love the color of the skirt, and your blog name is so cute. I am glad I found you. Following <3

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Ashley @TheCreamToMyCoffee said...

Haha, I know exactly how you feel today! I am also wearing tights and a pencil skirt and it turns out my tights are way too small, so they are pinching in all the wrong places, and my skirt is really difficult to walk in. Buuuut, I like the way my outfit looks! And I love the way yours looks as well!

P.S. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Jessica said...

I love the colour of your skirt, that collar is amazing!!!

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Marsa said...

mu tights always go way too high too! but thats because i'm short :p haha
love that collar!

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eelsay said...

lol well you can't tell any of the mentioned "issues" lol love the skirt and the booties are darling!

If you have time come by and visit my blog. I'd love to keep in touch, maybe we can follow each other?

xo,

eelsay

www.theluxuryrehab.com

Unknown said...

I love the mix of colors in this outfit! You truly look stunning. :-)

Kate said...

the color of your skirt is amazing:)
xx Kate

The Style Department

Unknown said...

This is too true Heather!!!!!! I have so many pairs of heels having that happen but I love them, I can't just get rid of them! Also the back of your shirt is too cute :) Can't wait to see you later!

Gaby de Modacapital said...

I love this outfit! The necklace is amazing! :)
Big kiss

Jeans and a Teacup said...

Haha...oh my goodness! I would never have known you are falling apart at the seams! Love the back of the sweater and the collar necklace!
~Jessica
http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/

two birds said...

you're so honest...i love it. but the great thing is that even with all of the sartorial "flaws", you still look amazing!

Juneli said...

Hhahaha, tell me about those uncomfortable days!! I've had some of those! Love your collar necklace Heather!
Love
Juneli from Fashionably Yours

Sara said...

your outfit is absolutely adorable! love your style!

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Mary said...

Favorite...sparkly collar.

when BABI speaks said...

I love your necklace and your outfit as well! love the combination. you look absolutely stunning!

Babi
www.whenbabispeaks.com

when BABI speaks said...

I love your necklace and your outfit as well! love the combination. you look absolutely stunning!

Babi
www.whenbabispeaks.com

Unknown said...

Wow amazing babe!
Love the blue pencil skirt with the peter oan collar!
so cute!

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FierceandFashionable said...

Absolutely LOVE your collar necklace!! My fav colors to put together lately have been black & blue too :)

xo Michelle

Fierce & Fashionable

Unknown said...

Haha I would have never been able to tell all those things just from these photos! I love the bright colored pencil skirt with the sweater!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm glad I got to discover your's! I'm your newest follower :)

-Sarah
The Weekend Diary

Unknown said...

this colbat blue skirt is really amazing!

Fleur Stevens said...

Pretty woman, with a gorgeous collar!!
I like the style that you wear.

Love to read your blog. Do you want have a look at my blog? http://fleur-stevens.blogspot.nl/

Maybe we can follow each other, so let me know.
Have a nice weekend.

so anthro said...

LOVE that statement collar-- and you would never realize any of those fashion secrets!! :)

xx, Emily
http://soanthro.com

Unknown said...

Love that necklace! Thanks for commenting on my blog! I'm going to have a DIY on how to apply a leather stripe to a pair of pants next week! Be sure to check it out!

xoxo,

Laura
miss-beanie.blogspot.com

Tany Fashionista said...

One of my favorite combinations has to be gray and torquoise especially during the fall.
Thank you for your visit and your lovely comment! I would love to become followers, let me know:)

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Chelsea **A Bit of Sass** said...

Pretty look, I love your etsy necklace:)
Happy weekend!
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samecookiesdifferent said...

love the pop of blue dear, amazing skirt
<3
x the cookies
samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com

Dressing Up For Me said...

Lovely color combination, it´s a classic! As for the shoes, it could use a glue or a new pair. ;)

Charlotte Sparkle said...

Nice outfit, lovely colours. That blue is one of my favourite hues.

fleurani said...

Hahahaha Heather believe it or not that is so often the case with my tights :-D. That sequin collar adds that special touch to your great outfit :-9

Ani
www.fleurani.blogspot.de

Unknown said...

i absolutely like this look!








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Unknown said...

Love that necklace! Even tho it's rigged :)
xo Jac
thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

i love your skirt and your collar.

xx
www.beautyamare.com

S said...

what a beautiful look girl ;)

steph / absolutely-fuzzy.com

Anonymous said...

Hey! This is one of my favorite looks on you. You really put this together well and the blue skirts fits perfectly. Thanks for this inspiration!

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