daring to cross.


United Colors of Benetton x Sisley satchel (c|o SAC Addict) | F21 lace pocket tee | Asos bustier | H&M micro skirt | F21 leopard cross necklace | F21 sunglasses | Jeffrey Campbell Mariel suede wedges

My fascination with all things leopard continues. I hope you don't mind the replay of black lace, feline print, and neutral colors. But sometimes that's what a girl is in the mood for, right? Next outfit will be varied, I promise. Don't you worry, pretty heads.

Right now, they are renovating the downtown area to bring it back to its former luster. These construction zones are tall-tale signs of auspicious revitalization. Frankly, it's pretty exciting to see more local eateries, outdoor shopping, art galleries, and media venues arising in our city. Adding more diverse places to go will give the place its own signature stamp. And with this heat overkill (there has only been one day in the entirety of July that was less than triple digits), it will be refreshing to stroll around and cool off in makeshift locations. Hope the rest of your week will be much more arctic than mine!

       


152 darling comments:

Callie - Coffee and Cardigans said...

I just stumbled upon your blog and must say that I am completely in love! This outfit is adorable, and the photography is absolutely stunning as well. My favorite part in the lace top - very delicate, but the color adds a bit of edge to it.

Callie
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Tonya said...

So so so cute!! I love the lace top and leopard necklace together. Perfect combination!

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Sandy a la Mode said...

i love this combo of lace and leopard!! only a fashionable girl like you could pull something like that off! i am not that brave haa!

Unknown said...

I love your lace top! You look amazing

xo Julia
galmeetsglam.com

The Small Traveler said...

Love the bag, so jealous!!! :)

Andrea said...

Cute! And I love how you took photos against the construction. I love your site!

Sharon Lei said...

I love the leopard cross. Must check out my local F21 shop this weekend!

xx Love & Aloha

Val - A Cleaner Closet said...

The bustier peeking out from under that lace is so cute. And this mix of neutral and a little animal print is my fave! Glad to have stumbled upon your adorable blog.
a cleaner closet

Frank Vinyl said...

those shoes look lovely on you:)
xo
francesca
http://www.frankvinyl.com

Petite and Hungry said...

gorgeous!!

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Jo - Lost in the Haze said...

I love your sheer lace top <3 You look so gorgeous - and you always look so confident!


x
Lost in the Haze

Style Dilettante said...

This look is like the aughts version of the Madonna version in the 80's! I love it!!!

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Unknown said...

You are so stylish! I love looking at your blog and the photos are nothing short of amazing! I love the framing in this post!!

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cryskay said...

2 things i've never get sick of looking at: leopard & lace... so by all means wear it all you want! my bf's name is darren but he went to hs up in the bay so i dont think its him. loll

silviasiantar said...

thanks for your comment on my blog babe. enjoyed reading yours.


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Lisa (aka sweetie) said...

love that sleek skirt...cutte XO lisa

Meena Dhuga said...

love the pretty lace top! so cute :D

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Meena xxx

CINDY NGO said...

i agree with crystal. can't get enough of leopard & lace either.

i think i have an old album named "for the love of leopard & lace" ....... lame title but you get the idea. lol!

beautiful, jamie! as always ;) hope you are staying cool from the heat! i'm excited to tan while in LA... can't wait to say hello to the sun. finally. hahh

xx,
cins

Anonymous said...

Lace and leopard is such a perfect combo. I think I love this outfit as much as the last x

FashionJazz said...

Love your hair and the way you styled your outfit :)

Daria said...

love this outfit top to toe :)
the suglasses are just fab!

xxx
Daria

Madeline said...

Love your necklace, you look stunning as always!

xo Maddy
http://madelinerouton.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

i tried a very similar skirt (if not the same one) at H&M... looks really good on you, and I love the bustier!

confessions of fashion misfit said...

the bag is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Cute lace crop shirt!! Love your style :)

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Unknown said...

So cute style you have !
xx

Marina said...

You look so adorable, I can't believe I didn't find your blog earlier!!

AleksandraNajda.com said...

I love it, as always!

LV said...

I love leopard too! You look so cute and I love love love that cross!

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A Blog With Us said...

I love this simple combo, mostly that lace top <3

xoxo,
Iulia from http://ablogwthus.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

i love your lace top!

x

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Fashion Gossip said...

Beautiful as always!! Love your style girl :))
Xoxo, K.

Živilė said...

I like this outfit!
xx
http://fzivile.blogspot.com

Ballerina'sBun said...

you look so pretty, aas always :) i like your outfit <3
nice regards from lovely germany,berlin<3

xo Nadine from ballerinasbun.blogspot.com

Martina said...

Wonderful :)

Martina said...

Wonderful :)

et après nous said...

Lace and leopard mix is great ! Beautiful !

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Unknown said...

So cute the bustier! I love it!☺

xx Elle from http://talonsetbonbons.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

AMAZE. Lace and leopard love x

Anonymous said...

You look amazing !
I relly like your outfits :)
kisses, Klaudia B.

Brigitte Honeybee said...

i like this outfit, with the sexy top and neutral skirt :)

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Nikki said...

You effortlessly combine sexy fierceness with dainty femininity with this outfit. It kind of reminds me of Madonna in the 80's only modernized and a little less risque!

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Sarah said...

You look so fantastic in this! I saw that necklace and liked it too!! Love how you styled this and that lace top is fab - you always look amazing!

-Sarah
http://pencilskirtsandlattes.blogspot.com/

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

That's a gorgeous top!

Pieter said...

Gorgeous outfit!
Love the skirt :) x

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Jazzy E (Hivenn) said...

Love these! Beauty. x hivenn

Unknown said...

Gorgeous top, love the second to last picture!
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FAB said...

Fabulous!
Cheryl
http://justfabblogger.blogspot.com/

Xxxxxx03 said...

Beautiful outfit! Your skirt and your top are amazing! xxx

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Petitebine said...

Wow, what a amazing outfit! Looks so good on you :)

xoxo Robine @
WWW.CHOUCHOU-ROBINE.COM

niknok said...

you look super duper gorgeous! love the top so much as well as your shoes!


The Niknok Style

ahoymichelle said...

I love love LOVE your outfit! It's very feminine with a touch of wild (must be the print hahaha)

Mónica C. Welton said...

so, this is beautiful!

Love,
www.chicksinfeathers.co.cc

Anonymous said...

Lace and leopard is an awesome combo!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

Unknown said...

i love the diff location of these photos, and beautiful top!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons

Mela said...

Such a cute outfit!! I love your lace top...:)
Mela xx

http://melamusings.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

You are too cute! Love that lace top!!

Anonymous said...

beautiful lace top, I like the whole outfit

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merci beaucoup said...

tou look so gorgeous! <3

Costin M said...

oh, wow, i'm so glad to have found your blog. it's awesome! i'm definitely adding it to my rss feed.

Costin M.

Meisha.Style said...

loving the lace top! and the leopard cross is just too cute!

Danielle said...

i love the lace top! paired with the neutral skirt makes it very chic!

Carlinn said...

Yay for leopard love! You look gorgeous and i adore the shoes :) x

Paloma Rivera said...

i love your style.. followin' already :)

xX
www.mybirdplace.net

Desirae said...

Well of course I love your lace top!

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azu said...

Love the look, hun!

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Anastasia Siantar said...

I love your puffy hair! I really do! and thaaaat lace top is so lovely <3

A Gluten Freestyle said...

That F21 necklace is AWESOME... I want one now... or may DIY.

x

Inês Brito said...

omg love everything here!

Kacrates said...

nothing wrong with lace in the summer, its quite a sight and freshing to see.

and the art galleries, love em.

bellring said...

Love your black lace top! So sexy and feminine!

Anonymous said...

aah i love your sunglasses! cat eye sunglasses ar my favorite :)

-haylie
www.lovefashionloveyou.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Incredible beautiful!<3

Unknown said...

youre so cute! follow me please!
come check out my blog. i have a new lookbook and video for my etsy!
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Roxanne said...

glad I found your blog.. you look soo gorgeous..

btw-am a new follower here, I would love if you could also come visit/follow mine.. thanks ;)

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terminate21 said...

~so incredibly chic! I love how it seems so simple, but isn't, with all the little details (lace, leopard).
~http://ribbonns.blogspot.com/

Ette said...

LEOPARD & LACE is my favorite fashion combo. EVER.


Also, just wanted to let you know…
I have a huge SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL Haircare Giveaway Contest going on right now!! You definitely have to check it out!!!

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rosapelsblog said...

i love your style!

Flashes of Style said...

Aww you look so cute!! I love the lace top. <33

xoxo,

Bonnie

http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com

Donna said...

Brilliant photography! Great location for a photo shoot! Very nice variety of poses! The bag complements your outfit well and sunglasses look great on you! :)

Anonymous said...

loving the leopard necklace!
this is great!
i hope you'll come by and see my posts about my journey through spain and my first look since returning to the states!

-COSMICaroline
www.COSMICaroline.com

Paper Doll said...

obsessed with eVERYTHING about this outfit! and that bag! love! you are so cute!

love
kelly

www.paperdolltheory.com

Marcella said...

I love this polished sexy look! The classy accessories you chose really compliment the whole outfit. And I'm obsessed with that amazing leopard necklace!

x

Anonymous said...

I love your style!!
JC shoes are always the best!!
xoxo

Diane Dupres said...

love the bag! I love your blog!

cecylia.com said...

I adore your lace top!! And the bag :D

Come follow my blog darling :)

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

You look gorgeous Jamie! Love the neutral skirt with a lace top! Very chic!

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

simply h² said...

Loveee this outfit, especially the lacy top! Following noe, I hope you'll do the same :)

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Tess Atkinson said...

I love love your top! x

Anonymous said...

I love your style and each of your stylizations is wonderful! Mostly shoes :) How many pairs have you got?
If I can ask... How height are you?
Basia.

Hazel said...

Wow your style is so exciting and pretty.

Vania Clarissa said...

love your top and sunglasses too :)

following you now , my pleasure if you want to follow me back :)
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Bonnie said...

How many ways can I tell you that I love this outfit until it becomes redundant?
Let's find out ...
loveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveitloveitlove.
Everything about this screams fierceness.

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Milda said...

Love the simplicity and hidden details in your outfit.
To be honest I wouldn't mind some heat overkill, it's almost freezing in England

Audrey Leighton said...

oh sooo perfect, just beautiful!

love from paris
xxxx

www.befrassy.com

Jenny said...

This is so wonderful! I am loving the lace and leopard necklace. Beautiful!! xx

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

love this outfit and adore the necklace! xo

M said...

Loving the lace.
http://styleflourish.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

I love this outfit!
I have the same JC, they are the best :)

alisha said...

Love your lace top, so pretty.

Unknown said...

Jamie, you are just the queen of chic...I really LOVE your haircut too
you never seize to amaze me

Nelah said...

Your black lace top and a skirt make a perfect pair.

Bad Joan said...

This is a fantastic outfit! Love that skirt.

GTBB,
http://badjoan.com
http://badjoan.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

wow! that shirt is gorgeous! and the nude color of pencil skirt is such a great twist on a clasic!

Beckerman Girls said...

I'm totally lovin your lace top with your dove grey skirt! And your loepard cross necklace! You look so chic and just such a gorgeous outfit for a hot summer day! And your hair is total perfection babe!
kisses
xoThe Beckerman Girls

www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

E said...

Love this look! What great sunglasses!

yanil said...

loving this look dear!

thenewyorkerstyle.com

HeatherClark said...

the sunglasses are adorbs on you! and i cant say ive ever seen a leopard cross before-well done.

http://www.heatherinacandyshop.com

iammademoiselle said...

LOVE your shoes!!

xx

http://mademoiselleconomist.blogspot.com/

style point said...

OMGGGGGG,U LOOK GREAT!!love skirt and all outfit!

fathin zulkifli said...

hey jamie :) love the lace top much! you look pretty in it.

http://fathinzulkifli.blogspot.com/2011/07/fashion-black-pleated-dress.html

Unknown said...

Love lace tops in the summer, very pretty!

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CoCoon said...

I love your ultra feminine style. Femme fatale! xo

Dorien said...

Love your top ! I think it's a great combination with the colours though, basic is never out of fashion ;)
xx

Ahka Vintage said...

Love the lace blouse! Gorgeously feminine and works well with a relatively plain skirt!

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ronan said...

the black lace is gorgeous :) amazing photography! xxx

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Emily said...

Just came across your blog this morning! Consider me your newest follower. You and that gorgeous top are too beautiful.

Emily http://www.mywordsinterestslife.blogspot.com

Ænne said...

Great top!!

Kisses Anne

http://annenobody.blogspot.com/

benedettadr said...

love your look,so cool,really!!+
im following u now,if u want visit me and check out my last post:)
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Martaaa said...

I like your skirt:) it looks very nice with this lace blouse.

An Interesting Distraction

Farola de Rozas said...

Very cute!!

michelle_ said...

so in love with that see through lace top of yours ! it's really gorgeous !


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noura. said...

oh my god this outfit is perfect

Claire Hart said...

you look completely gorgeous! i love the black lace and of course adore your jeffrey campbell's !! you are amazing deary :) xx

According to Annika said...

I hope you realize how insanely gorgeous you are, Jamie. That lace top is sensational, and I love the location in the construction site!

Here in NYC it's almost triple digits and that's hot enough for me to stay inside way more than I wish to... I honestly never thought I'd say this, but I do miss Sweden a little bit.

Tons of love,
Annika

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Much love,
Hadera ♥

http://haderablog.blogspot.com/

london loves said...

Perfect, love this look! Your hair looks so nice!
xxx

www.londonlastnight.blogspot.com

the outfit diaries said...

wow, love the lace top! and your hair is sooo pretty!

http://theoutfitdiaries.blogspot.com

Claudia Paola said...

Girl, if you are in the mood for leopard, just let the love run free and wild. I am obsessed with leopard print, and even more obsessed with lace- so this outfit makes me veryy :)))))) to look at it. I love the beige skirt with it too- together there's business casual turned on its head.

Eeeek! I have heard how America is boiling!! What crazy weather! xxx

InesT said...

Love the top *
Absolutely gorgeous

Lady Fashion, OUI?
Have a fashionable day!
XOXO
IT *

Audrey Leighton said...

stunning outfit! love the lace!
<3

Anonymous said...

this outfit is perfect on you! love the skirt :)

xo jeanette

www.simplychicforcheap.wordpress.com

Thu Nguyen said...

Great style. x

Anonymous said...

cute!!!

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Anonymous said...

amazing blog ! inspired me !;))


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Anonymous said...

you look so pretty there! love your style a lot <3


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Unknown said...

Loving your outfit! You look fabulous!^^


Hope to see you on our blog,


xoxo
Antonia

El said...

You look gorgeous! And the pictures are amazing :)

CLASSY & FABULOUS

Kisses.

Aleksandra said...

Amazing outfit as always.Love your blog so much! ♥
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Anonymous said...

I adore the lace tee! xo mish

Amanda said...

Seriously. Just found your blog and absolutely adore your style! And you look petite like me which is so very inspiring!
Following you to see more great outfits!!!
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Anna Bonfiglio said...

Beautiful post and sweet blog!

The yellow ball

Busra said...

love your top !! xxx

tessa said...

looove the lace with the leopard! such wild prints, but so ladylike and pretty at the same time :)

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Yaary said...

im lovin this whole outfit girl! you look relly really beautiful here!

Unknown said...

wheee loving those sunglasses girl! these images are so gorgeous :)

xoxo

Ann said...

You look chic and cool ♥

And I'm loving your necklace.

Mary ♡ Fashionbirds said...

From top to toe, I looooove this outfit, it is marvelous and I absolutely adore your style!

Fashionbirds

Mymymode said...

perfect outfit !
Love your style ;-)


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Elspeth said...

NEED to go to H&M for this skirt nowwww

Magda said...

nice blouse and skirt:)