Thursday, August 30, 2012

Khaki, Beige, and Red



Top: H&M (Similar), Dress (worn as skirt): BCBG, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Bag: Fendi, Brooch: Vintage, Sunglasses: Edward Beiner






If you follow me on twitter, you might've noticed that I spent most of this weekend watching old movies on Netflix. Truth be told, I spend a portion of every weekend watching old movies on Netflix. I really can’t get enough of movies like Carmen, Pinky and Imitation of Life. I’ve watched them a million times since I was a little girl and still can’t pass up a chance to watch them over and over again.  Some of that has to do with the fact that my mom is obsessed with these movies and I have great memories of mommy and me classic movie nights. But some of it is simply because the outfits in these old movies are absolutely stunning. One of my all-time favorite looks is Liz Taylor’s khaki pencil skirt, beige button down, and red belt ensemble in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Although I have major issues with the setting and social context of the movie, I must admit that I LOVE this outfit. So much so, that I decided to wear an updated version of the look for a dinner date with the hubs. There’s something about this mix of colors that always has, and probably always will, scream chic. After all, classic never goes out of style.
xoxo
Jillian





33 comments:

  1. Love classic movies and your interpretation of the outfit! Great post :)

    Jessica
    unpredictablime.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much Jessica. Glad to meet another classic movie lover. Which are your fave?

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  2. Gorgeous outfit and love the new site design!

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    1. Thank you so much Missy! I've been figuring it out bit by bit. It's not completely done yet but I'm moving in the right direction.

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  3. gorgeous classic look!

    www.theluxuryrehab.com

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    1. Thank you so much!!!! You really can't go wrong with classic, right?

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    1. Thank you so much!!!!! That's an amazing compliment!

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  5. Love this look, you look great!!


    Carsedra of:

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  6. Fabulous as always. Those shoes are killer!

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  7. Love the look. The shoes is fab! I love your blog!

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    1. Thank you Claudeen! I appreciate you stopping by.

      xoxo

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  8. Love this super chic outfit. You look great


    Xoxo
    Paula
    Blush-paula.blogspot.com

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  9. Classics are classics for a reason! Beautiful timeless, yet modern look, Jillian!

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  10. You look fabulous..thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I'm glad you did...cos, it led me to your amazing blog...:)

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  11. nice outfits!!

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  12. What a great idea to watch classic movies for style inspiration. I'm going to set aside sometime this holiday weekend to watch the Liz Taylor movie.

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  13. Lovely interpretation of the movie character :)

    Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

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  14. Love this look! The red belt is the perfect touch to the outfit.

    Amy



    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  15. Reading your post, brought back fond memories of me and my mom. We would watch those old movies, when I was a little girl. An Imitation of Life is one of my ALL TIME favorite movies (I cry every time).

    And you look pretty as always :)

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  16. Such flawless style, love your blog, following!
    -Kosi
    http://onecreatesoneself.blogspot.com

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  17. Fab and chic just rolled into one;) Love the outfit Jillian! My mother and I used to watch all the old classics together as well and you're absolutely right great memories indeed.
    www.swoonblog.com

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  18. You look gorgeous. I LOVE those shoes. Old & Classic movies are the best. It's such a fun way to spend an evening in.

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  19. Love the combination and the red belt gives the perfect pop of colour :)

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  20. love this look! an a line dress/skirt can work wonders! great neutral color combination with a pop of red! tre's chic!

    xoxo TY

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  21. Love this look! Fabulous and effortlessly chic!

    Demetria

    www.divasthrifttwo.blogspot.com

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