highend to homemade.


tank: kohls, skirt: handmade, shoes: louboutin, pearls: tiffany's

threw this outfit together for dinner out for roz's birthday. my goal was to wear my louboutins.. which oddly i've only worn one other time (my birthday).. as well as the pearls. i find instead of getting good use out of my higher end items.. i store them and only dust them off on "special occasions" too scared to get that they'll get ruined somehow. i should really get over it.
i'll have to take a better photo of the skirt.. it's made out of a striped tapestry/brocade type material.. i love making these skirts out of thicker fabric so that it holds it shape better.

-issa
love, we wear things
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45 comments:

  1. Leeann @ Join the GossipOctober 8, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Love the puffiness of your skirt! This outfit is a perfect mix of classy and casual!

    PS..love your blog. Adding you to my blogroll!

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  2. AsianCajunsOctober 8, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    I love those brocade skirts that your make! They look perfect on you and Roz. And those shoes! How is it that Mr. Louboutin gets it absolutely, positively right every single time?

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  3. ElizabethOctober 8, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    I love that look.

    I used to do the same thing with my really nice stuff: save things for later.

    But then, I realized, you've got to life. You've got to use and enjoy the things you have. Otherwise, why buy them? Even if you ruin something, there'll be another version of it along any minute.

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  4. Diana CoronadoOctober 9, 2008 at 12:32 AM

    You look is very gorgeous.

    Specially the black pumps.

    Freshy !!

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  5. tessaOctober 9, 2008 at 12:40 AM

    I love your shoes!

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  6. Ingvild MarieOctober 9, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    I just came over your blog. Never seen it b4! But wow its great:P I really love your style, and your pics are great!!:)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 2:56 AM

    I love your handmade skirts! They look great. As chic as always :)

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  8. SherylOctober 9, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    thats a perfect little skirt!
    and i can so imagine ur 'gems' boxed away and covered prettily with a red velvet cloth haha

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  9. wishiwasswedishOctober 9, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    Love the skirt!! I was thinking about making one myself but I can't find any pattern and I'm kinda new in sewing themes...Where did you found your pattern?

    M.

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  10. pumps & luiersOctober 9, 2008 at 4:18 AM

    The shoes are so great - fantastic

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  11. AbbyOctober 9, 2008 at 4:46 AM

    You look soo pretty!
    Love those skirts, they are so much fun.
    So impressed that you hand made it too!
    Great shoes, I know what you mean, I get too scared to take out stuff like that, because I nearly always ruin everything.

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  12. ryderOctober 9, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    u have louboutin shoes??? cool.
    but that handmade skrt is the one who is awsome.

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  13. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 9, 2008 at 4:55 AM

    impressed by your handmade skirts...should make them in all colors! I like the puff on the skirts dear...
    ~Blessings*

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  14. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    I know what you mean -- my Marc by Marc Jacobs has only seen the light of day once. It's sitting in its dust bag right now. =/ Haha. I'm afraid of wreaking it. But, I want to see your Louboutins! =)

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  15. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 5:50 AM

    the pearls look so gorgeous with your outfit! my boyfriend thinks pearls look elegant, but i just don't see myself wearing them much. actually, i don't own any haha!

    can't wait to see the fabric of the skirt too. certainly looks more poufy compared to jersey

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  16. i.d.October 9, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    You've struck a great balance between laidback (the tank top) and sophisticated (the skirt & heels) - love it!

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  17. SongyOctober 9, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    I was going to say about the shape! It does really hold it together so it has that retro feel. You look for sexy in that outfit, issa. :P

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  18. SongyOctober 9, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    side note: you should start selling those skirts I think. Do it in etsy. I'll get one if you're selling one.

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  19. CateOctober 9, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, I love the shape of the skirt, and also the skirt you made for Roz. Of course, if you own high end items, wear them... They look good! How high are those Louboutins?

    ...I know, it's always like that with exams. You always put off studying...

    Cate

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  20. Christina LeeOctober 9, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    I do the same thing with my more expensive things-but I've gotten much beter about it-I keep telling myself they are just "things"

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  21. FASHION CHALETOctober 9, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    Roz- Thanks for the lovely comment. :) Those wedges are one of my favorites and the print is what caught my eye most about the dress.

    Issa- lovely as usual. GREAT skirt!!! ..and those maryjanes!! :D

    xo/ fashion chalet

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  22. Anonymous social workerOctober 9, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    hot

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  23. CaroOctober 9, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    I love the simplicity of the outfit. it looks great! & the loubutins are enviable!

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  24. Stephanie ShorrOctober 9, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    so simple and stylish!

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  25. AngelaOctober 9, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    oh my gosh, very savvy. i love pearls and tiffany.

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  26. SyedOctober 9, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Oh wow LOVE the skirt and the shoes :)

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  27. Juuli LinneaOctober 9, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Super sweet oufit! AnD WOW pearls from Tiffanys!

    Ps. I tried to put some translations in English when I wrote my last post ;)

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  28. TiffanyOctober 9, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    you are just delightfully pretty in this outfit. i love it.

    love love the shoes. I've been wanting Louby Mary Janes for awhile. Need to just get them! And I'm all about wearing my expensive stuff for every day consumption. The joy of wearing them on a regular basis is quite a good feeling :)

    P.S. Can you make me a skirt or show me how to make it? I would love you forever and ever! I will send you a fabulous present in exchange! ;)

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  29. RoOctober 9, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    I love all the skirts you've been making!! I'm looking for a skirt just like that, but haven't had much luck, and I'm a total dunce on the sewing machine.

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  30. RoOctober 9, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    Oh, and I'm totally the same way with all my $$ clothes.

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  31. *~The World is My Catwalk~*October 9, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Awww Issa you just inspired me to make something with my bare hands! I love the outfit.... its so chic yet classy! Love your Loubotins too!!!

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  32. Dana (MODAna)October 9, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    look at you upping the ante w/ the louboutins!!
    gorgeous skirt and gorgeous girl
    ps i shall add you guys too post haste

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  33. Jillian HobbsOctober 9, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    very pretty i love the skirt it's gorgeous!

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  34. EeliOctober 9, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Oh! I really like this outfit! Its so effortlessly chic and hip. If i could affor such high-end merchandise i'd be inclined to do exactly what you are also lol. I mean, if you're spending so much on a pair of shoes you most definately do not want them scuffed as soon as you've gotten them :)

    Hope you had a fabulous time at Rozs' birthday. And yes, please DO put a closer pic of that skirt up! It sounds so so interesting, striped tapestry/brocade material? Interesting

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  35. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    gorgeousss shoes.
    love it!

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  36. ALISONOctober 9, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    ADORABLE skirt. <3 the puff. www.thedailyalygator.blogspot.com

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  37. simplystephOctober 10, 2008 at 12:07 AM

    see i seem to have the same problem. i mean i dont want to over use my special articles of clothing because it just becomes mundane, or im afraid of wrecking them... I too need to get over it and get the best out of them... beautiful outfit, but I wouldn't expect any less.

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  38. María Pilar Bernal MayaOctober 10, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    Your outfit is absolutely perfect!
    kss a lot
    ;-)

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  39. ashleighOctober 10, 2008 at 1:59 AM

    i'm a dust offer too! i fear they'll get ruined but i'm ruining their potential but ignoring them!

    i thought it was just me :)

    dear i've told you one million times but i love your simplicity and effortlessness :)

    i love that skirt too i've been looking for one! i still can't find one! how did you make it?

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  40. BluukbobOctober 10, 2008 at 2:27 AM

    nice skirt that you made..
    its turned out looking very chic!!
    especially matched with louboutins..

    xoxo

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  41. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    the skirt is fantastic )

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  42. MarianOctober 10, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    I heart your brocade skirts honey.love how you paired it with a simple tank top. Enjoy your Louboutins,shoes like that are made for wearing ;o)
    Kisses dear and have a lovely wknd hon.
    Marian

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  43. Melmo MomokoOctober 10, 2008 at 9:10 AM

    you look so beautiful! and the colour of your skin fits perfect to your outfit!
    wonderful
    <3 melmo

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  44. May KasaharaOctober 10, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    love your style

    Perfect skirt ♥

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  45. ♥ Marta ♥October 13, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Love the shoes... and the pearls, very lady like but with a modern twist... I am seriously getting obsessed with you skirts :)

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