Out The Door

by Kristina on April 22, 2010 · 33 comments

What I’m Wearing

  • Bag: c/o Twisted Orchid
  • Scarf: c/o Obakki
  • Striped oxford camp shirt, skinny belt: Forever 21
  • Jeans: 7 for All Mankind
  • Platforms: Target

Keys in hand, caught on camera – strike a pose! I’m loving this ginormous yellow tote from Mad Bags (via Twisted Orchid). It stole the show in most of the photos from this post because it’s such a pale yellow color that really pops. Tons of pockets and lavish belting – which I also love in a bag..

And it’s animal-friendly.

I’m a Texan, so you don’t hear animal-friendly too often around here (unless you live in Austin). I don’t go out of my way to eat tofu or salads regularly (who am I kidding, I’m a meat-and-potatoes girl thanks to the combined powers of my Texan/Norwegian heritage).

I also love this scarf – although it’s too bad it’s hotter than Hades right now to really wear it for any practical use – but it’s very sheer and airy. I’d been meaning to try the whole looped-scarf trend (albeit a bit late in the game). It’s part of the Obakki foundation collection, so 100% of the proceeds of every purchase goes toward things like mosquito nets in Africa, water purification, books for children, etc. Makes you feel warm and fuzzy!

I’m also obsesssed with camp shirts. I’ve worn them since high school, trends-be-damned! Glad to see they’re popular again, now. If only because I get a bigger selection to choose from!

What do you think of: bright bags, camp shirts, and the scarf-loop trend?

This look was chosen by FabSugar as the Look of The Day on April 30th 2010. FabSugar called it “Crisp Americana” – I couldn’t agree more and I’m so flattered & honored! Thanks FabSugar!

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Love, Kristina

{ 33 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Jennifer B April 23rd, 2010 at 2:22 am

You look so cute! My faves are the jeans, bag and glasses! I love the way you pulled it all together!

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2 Julie April 23rd, 2010 at 2:26 am

Amazingly similar to what I wore today….sanz the platforms. I had on flats from Old Navy. ;)

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3 Valerie H. April 23rd, 2010 at 3:32 am

Tres chic! Very Lauren Hutton, actually.

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4 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

quite the compliment! love lauren hutton :)

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5 Claire April 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 am

Love the first photo. You look so effortlessly cool B)

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6 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

i'd say it's more effortless than cool…haha :) but thanks sweet girl!

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7 Trianna April 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am

I like your shoes and bag.

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8 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Thanks Trianna! both are amazingly affordable

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9 ellemck1 April 23rd, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Looks great. Love the shoes, and especially the bag!

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10 Kelly April 23rd, 2010 at 3:21 pm

That bag looks yummmmmmmy

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11 Erica Sara April 23rd, 2010 at 4:37 pm

Great bag & love the price!
I have a shirt just like that and always feel like I'm swimming in it- time to add a cute belt ;)

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12 shannnon April 23rd, 2010 at 4:39 pm

LOVE the bag. and 7 jeans are the best, they are my personal fave!

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13 randomblogette April 23rd, 2010 at 4:51 pm

Beautiful! Love the platforms. I always forget to look at Target for shoes!

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14 Rachelle April 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm

Great outfit, I am also obsessed with camp shirts. and i am loving the ray-ban :)

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15 Deepti April 23rd, 2010 at 7:24 pm

I am going to buy that bag for myself. Its so cool!

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16 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

let me know how you like it!

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17 Valerie April 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 pm

Cool and so chic!!

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18 Kate April 24th, 2010 at 4:42 pm

I LOVE that bag!! the pale yellow is absolute perfection for spring. I've been trying to decide between getting a white, neutral, or pale colored bag for spring and I am so undecided! All I know is I need to ditch this black & gold bag I've been carrying all winter asap!

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19 Sara April 24th, 2010 at 5:46 pm

i am SO IN LOVE with that purse!! and me agrees, the more pockets the better, gosh and it's such a pastel yellow that i absolutely adore!!!
hehe so where did you end up going?? ;-)

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20 Pink Blog Girl April 24th, 2010 at 6:51 pm

Those platforms are incredible. I love Target.

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21 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:14 pm

^^ what she said ;)

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22 alexandra April 25th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

great look!!! i feel like this is generally my go to outfit as well. and ray-bans- can we talk about that trend! totally ups the cool factor here.

Alexandra :) http://dressesforbreakfast.com

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23 Susu Paris Chic April 26th, 2010 at 8:22 am

I'm all for bright bags. Norwegian heritage… my roots are in Finland. Hmm. Lovely point in common. I like the relaxed yet put-together feel – the belt is in it for a great deal – of this outfit.

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24 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:12 pm

fabulous! we scandinavian girls gotta stick together! ;)

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25 Kelly April 26th, 2010 at 3:33 pm

I don't think there's anything that does the comfy-casual-yet-chic look better than a camp shirt! And I am in love with that bag: the shape, the color, the size…perfection!

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26 Allison April 26th, 2010 at 4:06 pm

Just discovered your blog, and from one Texas girl to another, I LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing such fabulous style!

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27 Kristina (PSS) April 26th, 2010 at 4:14 pm

thanks allison! are you a houston gal too?

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28 Hope April 26th, 2010 at 8:13 pm

I love the outfit, and I hear yah when it comes to scarves being to hot for the Summer… Or Spring, or Fall. (Sigh) living in the South has its price.

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29 Amber's Notebook April 27th, 2010 at 12:03 am

so cute! Love it!

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30 CEO April 27th, 2010 at 12:56 am

so cute……

xxx
CEO

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31 The Knotty Bride April 28th, 2010 at 11:56 am

You look phenomenal. I am in love with this entire outfit! Great taste!

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32 Mamavalveeta03 May 21st, 2010 at 8:22 pm

A great mix–No wonder you caught their attention!

***check out my daughter's blog (she's a new journalism grad from DePaul): http://smorgasjord.blogspot.com/

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33 Jennifer B May 22nd, 2010 at 4:38 am

One of my most fave outfits yet!

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