Monday, December 19, 2011

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dress-Up







Coat: Charles Gray, Jeans: Joe's Jeans (similar here), Sweater: Banana Republic, Tank Top: Ann Taylor (similar here), Purse: Kenneth Cole, Shoes: Via Spiga, Necklace: Anthropologie via Ebay


I wore this outfit out to eat with friends over the weekend and realized as I was taking photos in the parking lot behind the restaurant that it might have been just a teensy bit fancy for a burger pub. All the weird looks I kept getting from people confused as to why my photo shoot was taking place where they needed to park their cars didn't help either. But if you're going to a burger pub that's been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, you're pretty much one step away from being on TV yourself. Which means you need to look your best. I'd like to think I was just ready for my close-up in case a Food Network crew decided to pop in unannounced. 

In all honesty, I wore this outfit mostly in the hopes that dressing more ladylike would encourage me to eat in a similar manner. It sort of worked. I'm proud to say I only ate half of my ginormous, cheese-stuffed burger. Which I immediately followed up with ice cream. Don't judge. Self-restraint and a ladylike outfit can only get a girl so far.


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7 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    i love the coat!! when it's cold we need color.

    btw - i saw your comment on brooklyn blonde, what is the name of the hot pink color blouse you picked up from j. crew? i see a neon azalea online but it doesn't look as vibrant...maybe it's sold out? if so, just my luck! haha

    thanks!

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  2. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    love the blue coat with the buttons! so chic

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  3. AliDecember 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Thanks! I'm always waiting for the perfect weather to bust out that coat.

    I think it is the Blythe blouse in neon azalea. I bought a similar, sleeveless version on sale over the summer that I love, too, but I think that one is gone. This Natasha top is a similar style, even though the color isn't quite as bright:

    http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/camis/PRDOVR~54024/54024.jsp

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  4. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    LOVE the necklace…I remember admiring it when it was in stores…
    you newest follower,
    Girl in the Poodle Shoes

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  5. KatherineDecember 19, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Wow I love that blue coat (and that bag!) What a stunning color - love your blog :)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    1. I am in love with your coat!

    2. I love Diners Drive Ins and Dives! haha

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  7. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    thank you so much for the response! i can't wait to get it :)

    the Natasha top is beautiful!!

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