playing hooky.


Zara bow silk blouse | H&M tulip skirt | H&M charm bracelets | F21 sparrow + envelope necklace | Zara two-pocket briefcase satchel | Steve Madden Dynemite leopard print heels

Some may say it's fashion faux pas if you wear brown with black hues, but how does the leopard do it? For the longest time, my eyes have been zoned into those leopard print heels. I finally caved and bought them (with a discount! woohoo) and I wouldn't mind going to detention for them. So to go against the school of normal color combination, I decided to jump the playground fence and wear a brown + black outfit and top it off with the latest feline print addition to my shoe collection. (For you curious folk who actually read the item links, yes, I know how to spell "dynamite" correctly. That's just the way the label calls that select pair of heels. Their way of a spin on the name, I guess. And this may make you aghast, but spelling was one of my favorite subjects back in those classroom days. I can still hear screams all the way down the school corridor as students ran away from their spelling and math classes...could one of those been you?)

Have a lovely week, y'all! And behave. (Fingers crossed.)


       


164 comments:

  1. It's taken me a long time to come around to the combination of black and brown, but you're right... If they weren't meant to be together, how would leopard work? The two colours are one of my favourite combinations, and they look fabulous together in this look, particularly those leopard sandals. Just gorgeous!
    xox,
    Cee

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  2. i'm so jealous of your leopard shoes!

    Whitney
    whitwatwear

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  3. love your outfit! so sophisticated and chic!

    www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

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  4. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011

    You look so pretty, love this outfit completely, those shoes are amazing!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  5. Hey Jamie :)
    This outfit is lovely, I don't think there is anything wrong with wearing black and brown together. The background of your photos is lovely too :)

    Kisses
    Xoxo

    http://ninasclosetsa.blogspot.com

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  6. Love brown and black combinations and you look glowing in this outfit! :)

    I actually loved participating in the spelling bee when I was in elementary school and was always last standing when it came to classroom competitions. haha I can be really geeky sometimes - at least I found someone else that liked spelling as much as me.

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  7. wow!! love those shoes!!!!!!


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  8. Love the adorable bag and leopard shoes. I can relate to wanting to spell correctly, as I used to get made fun of when I won spelling bees in middle school. My classmates jokingly made me spell "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"...I think it's cute that you pointed out their weird spelling, I might have done the same!

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  9. so true so true. whoever said that black and brown together is a fashion faux pas must be a leopard print hater!! im drooling over your new leopard babies!!! xx

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  10. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    Hi, spotless as always.can't stop admiring.xxxxx

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  11. Omg those shoes are hot! Cute top too :)

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  12. Love the leopard heels, it looks great with the blue! I've been thinking about getting a pair myself. Cute bag too!


    XOXO
    styleworthwhile.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    I am in loooove with this look. I definitely like the brown and black together. I guess I just never thought about how those two colors are combined in leopard print and yet some people still think that brown&black together is a fashion faux pas.
    Kind of a quirk.

    Pssst.. and I liked spelling too!

    Love,
    Deer. Lady

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  14. Lovely outfit! Not fashion faux pas at all! I like it.
    Especially the bag..
    xx

    fashionmousse.blogspot.com

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  15. I think it's great! The bag is fabulous, no matter that you fix brown and black :P

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  16. great bag and heels ;)
    and you made a really good change of layout ;)

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  17. Fantastic!!!!!!*_*

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  18. Awww you look so sweet, those leopard heels are amazing and your handbag is so interesting. x

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  19. You look lovely, darling!! Love these heels!! <3

    Desislava
    http://truedreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  20. Great look! I love your bag!

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  21. amazing look, perfet blouse and shoes

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  22. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    Those shoes are adorable! I love how they look high end. Cute skirt and top too :)

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  23. I went shopping around town yesterday to find the perfect animal print heels. Couldn't find them.... love yours though.

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

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  24. I've had my eye on those leopard heels for a while, and seeing them on you is going to make it so much harder to resist!!
    I love black and brown together - leopard knows what it's doing.

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  25. i think your outfit looks great! i love your purse!

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  26. gorgeous!!
    xx
    http://fzivile.blogspot.com

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  27. i love your bag and your shoes!

    x

    http://scarlet--red.blogspot.com/

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  28. That outfit is fantastic. The colors go so well together, and your shoes are amazing!


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  29. Those heels are perfect!! And I think certain shades of brown & black go beautifully together - especially rich tan browns like the leopard does! ;) Great purchase!!

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  30. YOUR SHOES ARE TDFF !
    it's leopard.. and it's platforms.. perfect much !


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  31. hahaha i was a spelling/math nerd too :) won a spelling bee at my school in fifth grade lolol. you look fabulous! who care what they say about black and brown.. they say it about black and blue too and i think they look fab together. love those leopard print heels! and steve madden always likes to spell things weird lol

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  32. I'm actually loving brown and black together, I think I'll be doing it a lot in the fall! You look great! Hello dynamite shoes!
    Cheryl
    http://justfabblogger.blogspot.com/

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  33. Hello there sweetie! I just found your blog and Congrats I really like it! Love your style and the outfit is great! Would you like to check my blog and why not follow each-other? Let me know:
    http://kikisbookofdreams.blogspot.com/
    Wish you a great day!
    xoxo Kiki

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  34. Your blouse is so sweeeet <3 I love it.


    Yasmeen
    Castle Fashion

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  35. I love your heels! Wonderful look!





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  36. i love your bag, its so stinkin cute!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  37. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    Super heels!
    Love how black goes with brown :D

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  38. LOVE the heels!!!!!! I feel myself caving in to buy them...tsk tsk. I blame you! :D Completely love the entire post and outfit, and I'll try to behave... ;)

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  39. brown and black can really work well together sometimes, and you look fabulous!

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/

    xxx

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  40. I am a big fan of the brown/black combo and I love how you played it up with the leopard heels. You look dynemite! ;-) LOL You really do though.

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  41. Your leopard sandals are gorgeous!! I have kept my eyes on this pair as well. Didn't know it's on sale though. I need to check it out! XOXO~~

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  42. I'm in love with your shoes!!!! They look just fabulous on you!

    xoxo,
    http://blog.misspouty.com/

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  43. Great shoes and makeup :)

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  44. You look so beautiful, and you certainly know how to work those heels! I'd look ridiculous in them! Also, love that bag! xx

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  45. the briefcase and the shoes are so hot!!

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  46. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    your necklace is beautiful and I love your shoes!

    XO Sahra
    EffortlessCool

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  47. Oh my god all your outfits are so great you have such a great style !! love it !!!
    and the bow top ? and your bag ?
    fawless !!

    kisses
    hannah
    http://elegantesque.blogspot.com

    btw, wanna follow each other ?

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  48. love your shoes, they're absolutely amazing!

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  49. just blogwalking today and then i found yours. your blog is awesome! love this outfit anyway <3

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  50. The shoes and handbag are to die for!!!


    ♥, Ette
    www.thriftedkarma.com

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  51. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    gorgeous look!

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  52. It's the perfect balance of chic and sassy! :)

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  53. Gorgeous outfit and your shoes are to die for!

    ♥ Kisses ♥

    http://thrilloftheheel.blogspot.com/

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  54. Lovely outfit dear! Those Steve Madden heels look amazing ;-)

    I was wondering how did you get the lines between your pictures that small? I've tried almost everything, but nothing seems to work hihi

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  55. i love brown and black together, just like navy and black and so on. I never did pay any attention to fashion "rules" because then it wouldn't be fun, and fashion is supposed to be about breaking rules, right? i love the leopard heels! i just sent the same pair overseas to Marcella from Fashion Distraction, so I saw them in person and they're amazing! I also love SM's other leopard platforms- anything leopard is good in my book! and yeah, I'm a bit anal about spelling and I'm constantly correcting everyone around me, it's one of my pet peeves :)

    Beneath the Glass

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  56. sweet outfit! those leopard print heels are amazing!

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  57. Wow you look amazing! I love brown and black together in some cases, and you wear it really well here. I am totally in love with every piece here, especially the bag and shoes <3 xx

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  58. Love the blouse and shoes!!!

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  59. awesome! love your blouse and shoes!

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  60. I think it is genius! The leopard pulls the whole outfit together...gorgeous! xo

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  61. A doll outfit, you look amazing Jamie ^___^ also pretty make up as well!

    xx

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  62. Definitely detention worthy shoes. And great to find someone as pedantic as me about spelling! It's good to see you're proud of having enjoyed it as a subject.

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  63. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    Your bag is gorgeous ! And i love your style :)

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  64. I am green with envy for this beautiful shoes.

    You look fab hun.

    X x

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  65. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    I LOVE the satchel!

    - Melody
    http://meandmyheels.blogspot.com/

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  66. So cute :)))

    http://bir-alisveriskoligin-itiraflari.blogspot.com/

    xx

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  67. you look gorgeous, love the leopard print

    Travel in Style

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  68. you look lovely and i really love your shoes *-*

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  69. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011

    perfect outfit :) your shoes are amazing !

    -haylie
    www.lovefashionloveyou.blogspot.com

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  70. this post is adorable.. i love how you compared brown and black to leopards (and how they do it!) .. i absolutely love the combo of the two colors together so i find this outfit beautiful! your photos are gorgeous and so are you :)



    myblissisthisway.blogspot.com

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  71. your leopard heels are so amazing :O you look so pretty ! lovely greetings from Nadine,ballerinasbun.blogspot.com

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  72. Oh wow. best post I've seen all day. I just love all of it.
    My Blog♥
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  73. love your heels and that bag is gorgeous1

    why dont you enter my ASOS GIVEAWAY and have chance to win a pair of sold out sunnies, you have nothing to lose and it takes 2 minutes!

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  74. Great outfit! Those heels are to die for! I might have to get me a pair of those :)

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  75. Wow, Jamie, this is probably my alltime fave outfit of yours! Seriously, I think my heart skipped a beat when I landed on your blog just now. First off, your brick red satchel is to die for, and what better background to show it off in front of than an actual red brick wall ! The bag and fierce shoes are perfectly supported with some nice neutral colors. Neutral, but classy and not at all boring. What a beautiful outfit, I am seriously gawking at this ensemble right now! Very cute post, too. Can't wait for the next one!

    xox Jordana

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  76. LOVE the zara bag!

    www.jennaforjejo.com

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  77. gorgeous! love the leopard heels, what a great buy. Leopard is always a good investment. it never ever goes out of style!

    xx Raez

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  78. I think leopard heels are fab! Love it! You look great! :)
    xoxo,D

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  79. Gorgeous pictures - love your shoes.

    http://victoriasprocrastinationproject.blogspot.com/

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  80. love your bag and shoes!!!


    fashion-ache.blogspot.com

    xx K&M

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  81. You look stunning!
    Love this outfit!
    I'm following now, follow back?
    xoxo

    www.isabelleatelier.blogspot.com

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  82. Once again, incredible heels - do you own a bad pair of shoes?
    http://styleflourish.blogspot.com/

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  83. Love the cute purse! I thought it was vintage Coach at first!

    invasionista

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  84. Your outfit is so lovely, LOVE that bag!
    Love your blog too, followed!

    xx

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  85. TOTALLY feel you about the feline addiction - I'm such a sucker for leopard print as well! Those shoes are beyond fierce

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  86. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011

    Those shoes are to die for! Love your style :)

    Please check me out :) at ykhearts.blogspot.com

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  87. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011

    I love the whole outfit! the shoes the bag the brown and black combo!

    K!

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  88. I love how romantic your style is. It's a look I've tried to emulate before and just can't seem to get right, I envy your eye for it!


    www.inclassenvogue.blogspot.com

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  89. The color of that bag is perfect! I love this outfit and the leopard heels are just fantastic!

    Come by my blog..I am hosting a CLAWS jewelry giveaway!! Really really beautiful and unique pieces! Tell me what you think!!

    -Lauren
    http://adornlafemme.blogspot.com/

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  90. seriously, your shoe collection makes me so jealous. I love your blog! I've been busy and unable to really get on but Im so glad to get caught up with yours! its one of my absolute favorites and its cool to see how much its taken off in the last few months!
    xoxo
    Leah
    http://youngguccipurse.blogspot.com/

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  91. We think that fashion rule went out of the window years ago! You look great as always.

    Please stop by our blog & check out our latest blog post :)

    T & J

    www.thestylerawr.com

    XoX

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  92. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011

    really nice outfit!!!

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  93. those heels are perfect!!! good buy..and at discount? even better. I love your bag ! its adorable
    xo
    francesca
    http://www.frankvinyl.com

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  94. Oh my, this outfit is adorable! I love mixing black and brown because I adore leopard print. If it occurs in nature, why shouldn't I mix those colors in my clothes? Those shoes you're wearing are absolutely amazing and I love the blouse too.

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  95. Black and brown is perfectly fine together if you ask me! Very cute necklace too!

    www.pastelsandpirouettes.com

    p.s. i would love to see an outfit with those glasses I saw you won! Congrats! haha but seriously I know you would make such an adorable outfit with them!

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  96. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011

    love love love your bag.

    xo, lizzie

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  97. Those shoes are fab! I keep gravitating towards leopard prints while online shopping lately but get too nervous to actually buy anything. I love how you took a simple (and gorgeous) outfit and made it pop with the fun print!

    Mackenzie
    Reasons to Celebrate

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  98. i think im needing these steve madden platforms! they look just like the miu miu's!

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  99. Love these pictures..they look so lovely as you:)!

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  100. your bag is so cute and unique! :) nice post!

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  101. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011

    Wow, this is such a gorgeous outfit! I absolutely look everything about it, very inspirational. :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    xx

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  102. good set ;) beautiful boots :)

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  103. Bloody love those shoes!! I have some similar cant get enough of leo print! x

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  104. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011



    I love your post and blog so much!!!.))

    I need your help. I spend another survey but this time with another question.
    "Where do you prefer to shop? What is your favorite shopping center?"

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  105. Love this outfit- especially those gorgeous heels!

    ♥ Gina Michele
    CrochetClouds.com
    Necklace giveaway going on now!

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  106. That bag is perfection. You're so witty (I was the queen of spelling too). x hivenn

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  107. That bag is so so so cute and perfect <3
    x Camilla

    check out the giveaway on my blog to win a LOVE dress of your choice :)

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  108. Stunning outfit! Love the brown and black on you :)


    Happy Friday!

    XXX,

    Fashion Fractions

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  109. Oh My..... that heels are to die for!!! One GORGEOUS OUTFIT!!!

    Traveler's Closet

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  110. those heels are too lovely! your hair's beautiful as well:) x

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  111. The photos are so great ! And the shoes are amazing !

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  112. I love the colors here! I've always been a big fan of wearing black and brown together, and breaking traditional fashion rules in general. And you know what? I've always been one to zone in on spelling, but I think that's because of my mom - an elementary school teacher!

    www.stylecomb.com

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  113. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011

    You look so cute! just discovered your blog, love your style!

    have a nice weekend,

    Virginie/ Couture & DIY

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  114. love the outfit! the tan goes great with navy. i've been seeing cheetah print making a comeback!

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  115. love your bag, necklace and shoes too!!!
    http://thecolorbox.blogspot.com/
    margaret

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  116. i like your shoes !!! nice outfit !

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  117. I love the outfit you put together. The shoes definitely added some spice to it.

    -Ivy
    www.pocketfulofapples.blogspot.com

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  118. That bag is so adorable!

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  119. I am 100% against the idea that colors and patterns can be combined in a "right" or "wrong" way. If it looks good, it looks good - and in your case, well, obviously you look absolutely awesome! I must say those heels do beat my wedges - or maybe we should just call it a Steve Madden tie.

    I've always been obsessed with spelling and grammar - yes, to the point where the people in my class despised me - so it's incredibly hard for me to accept the fact that I pretty much suck at both when it comes to writing in English. Conquering a second language turned out to be a lot more difficult than I expected, but then again, it's truly rewarding when I feel like I actually evolve and improve.

    I honestly hope that you and I will meet one day - you seem like such a lovely, beautiful, generous, caring, intelligent and warm person, I'm a bit jealous of the people who get to call you their friend! ;)

    Tons of love and have a wonderful weekend!

    Annika

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  120. So glad I stumbled upon your blog! Your style is just so feminine and elegant...LOVE it! And those leopard heels you've got on? Jealous. Literally, if I could reach through my computer screen and snatch them from you I without a doubt would :) Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to read more!

    xo Sarah Willow
    www.sarahwillowhere.blogspot.com

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  121. Loving this look!! And the shoes are just to die for! Have a great weekend!

    xx

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  122. Im definitely in LOVE with this shoes ^^
    Great job as always
    http://faceitwiththesmile.blogspot.com/
    Kisses

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  123. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011

    Love this look! Especially those heels!

    Check out my blog some time at http://stylelustpages.com!

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  124. fall for your shoes dear!wonderful :D
    xoxo
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    www.decimalshoes.com

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  125. jamie!!! looking like a hot little tiny tamale over here!!! love this look on you---annnnddd i LOVE the picture in front of the trucks!! you look like you're in a little editorial!! can't thank you enough for all of yor amazing and sweet comments---you always make me smile! hope you're having an amazing weekend pretty! much love

    xx
    ash <3

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  126. wow! I love the bag and the shoes! Awesome outfit

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  127. what a cute top and i am loving the leopard print heels!

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  128. what a cute top and i am loving the leopard print heels!

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  129. This is a super cute outfit! I love it!!

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  130. oh Jamie, your shoes collection is just breathtaking! and every single one of your looks is breathtaking too. you're a style goddess! ♥

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  131. I heart all your shoes.. but I think this would be my fave! Leopard can do not wrong in my book. ;)

    xx Love & Aloha

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  132. Lovely blog!

    We follow you!

    x0x0

    BarcelonaBrunettes
    www.barcelonabrunettes.com

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  133. Amazing shoes! Steve Madden is the best.

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  134. LOOOOOVE YOUR SHOES XX

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  135. I thought the spelling was a little strange but figured it was the brand. Again in love with your writing. Love those shoes, they may make me swear off my ban on Steve Madden.

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  136. Loving your leopard heels! You look darling..love the sweet and sexy outfit!

    XOXO
    Shels
    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

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  137. Oh how I just LOVE this outfit of yours. It's so feminine and the top is so adorable.

    xo
    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

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  138. Your blog is reaaallly awesome ! *following !

    x

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  139. So chic, I love your style!

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  140. Those shoes are amazing! I Love anything leopardprint & they are fantastic im very jealous

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  141. I love brown and black together, and wear the combo all the time.

    xoxo CCC

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  142. A prefect outfit... again !! Beautiful pics too.

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  143. Love the look!

    xx
    lilithfashion.blogspot.com

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  144. I love this stylization! this handbag is awsome, beautiful colours!

    H.

    addicted <3

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