21.8.11

We Truly Missed the Boat





comptoir des cotonniers shirt, forever 21 skirt, h&m bag, forever 21 sunglasses, manor earrings

My dad told me earlier this week that my sunglasses were obnoxious, they are too big! But thinking about it, oversized accessories seem to be some of my favorites. These earrings were longer then my hair until 2 weeks ago, but that may just be why I love them: they cause a statement. Like the sunglasses, you just pop them on and they make the whole outfit that much more "fashion forward" (to use a term my dad said when he tried to make obnoxious not seem so bad). Playing on with the oversized theme, the Top Drapé from Comptior des Cotonniers is perfect to get the slouchy, baggy feel, without feeling like you are swimming in a potato sack (and I know we all hate that feeling). 

The phrase in the title comes from one of my favorite songs Missed the Boat by Modest Mouse. There is one exert from lyric that seems so true to me:

Of course everyone goes crazy
Over such and such and such
We made ourselves a pillar
We just used it as a crutch
We were certainly uncertain
At least I'm pretty sure I am
Well we didn't need the water
But we just built that good God dam


Have a most fabulous Sunday/Monday! :) 

68 comments:

  1. OMG, wow!! I LOVE your skirt!! The pattern's stunning!!:D

    xxx

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  2. I love your skirt!!!:D

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  3. My papa says the same thing to me about my oversized sunglasses but then again he's 60 in a few weeks and what does he know about the oversizing trend! You look gorgeous!

    Eda ♥

    www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.blogspot.com

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  4. i like sunglasses and shorts. you look nice.

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  5. Hey !
    I like oversized stuff too, sunglasses like yours are my favorites :)

    Xoxo

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  6. Its funny what your dad said because everytime I wear big sunnies I feel like an insect with big eyes, like a fly maybe?
    hahaha
    xxx

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  7. Love the abstract printed shorts - you look darling!

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  8. LOOVE your patterned skirt with the black top!
    It really makes it stand out :)

    Stop by sometime, xoxo Natalie
    http://lavagabonddame.blogspot.com/

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  9. Love your skirt!!! There's a giveaway in my blog!!

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  10. I don't think they're obnoxious- they look fantastic!

    And I'm seriously in love with you if you like Modest Mouse. They are my #1 favorite band!

    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

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  11. Oh I just adore the print of your skirt :)))

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  12. Haha my daddy gives me makeup tips, they're quite good actually. I do like your oversized frames, and your shorts remind me of your last post. I see a whole Pocahontas theme emerging.

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  13. I love your sunglasses, they look amazing on you and I love your shorts ans earrings too :D

    Happy Monday hun xx

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  14. Your sunnies are adorable!I love too oversized accessories!Your shorts are to die for!

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  15. beautiful skirt and i love your BIG sunglasses. they make you look so chic.

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  16. The print of that skirt is mad, stands out and looks so good matched back with black!

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  17. Love the skirt and the glasses are great!! Loved the music too :)

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  18. You look great! I love such casual and girly looks! And your earrings are gorgeous!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

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  19. They're not even that big! Dad's dont know anything! haha
    Totally into your skirt, it's awesome.

    Thanks for visiting my blog too. :)

    renewvintage.blogspot

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  20. i love your sunglasses, they look great on you, i like your skirt too!
    xx
    My Fashion Bug

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  21. :) I love your big sunnies, you look amazing!
    XO, Joana.

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  22. I love your shorts
    thanks for your comment
    x

    www.crystalvisionss.blogspot.com

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  23. LOVE that skirt! The pattern is so pretty. :)




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    xo

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  24. Love your blog!

    Follow me if you like my blog and let me know it!I'll follow you back. :)
    zizi
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  25. great! i love the skirt, the print is awesome:)if you want to you can enter my giveaway, you can win a KO YSL Arty ring! :)

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  26. skirt is absolutely amazing!! I was looking for something like she for the whole summer! and I don't found :( but I think that You look so nice :)))

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  27. you look freaking adorable.
    i love those shorts.<3

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  28. Loving the oversized sunglasses, my sisters boyfriend used to bug her about her "windshield" sunglasses!

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  29. OOOOOHHHH MY GOSH. you look so gorgeous! I ADORE this skirt! awesome print :)

    xoxo

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  30. oh the print of the skirt is truly lovely! such a carefree summer look...

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  31. LOOOOVE YOUR COOL SUNNIES & EARRINGS! :D
    And yes, I agree on your tank shirt. :)

    -Eliza

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  32. Lovely glasses!

    x0x0

    BarcelonaBrunettes
    www.barcelonabrunettes.com

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  33. Love the print of the skirt!
    Aztec print right?
    i LOVE the outfit babe

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  34. Love the skirt, I used to have really big sunglasses and was actually surprised that my boyfriend liked them...love yours. This reminds me that I need to go buy a new pair.

    erica
    seaofbloomingdreams.blogspot.com

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  35. Love that outfit :))
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  36. love your skirt! the pattern is so awesome, xx

    best,

    sophia

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  37. Sooo loving that skirt.. Very Missoni.. Haha I don't think the sunglasses are obnoxious.. I like them..

    Love! ~Angel

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  38. Love the skirt! And thank you for your sweet comment hun!
    XXX

    London Last Night

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  39. Dads think anything other than t-shirts are obnoxious. Love the glasses.


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

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  40. lol at your dad. I say the bigger the better! Great look!

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  41. I don't think your sunnies look obnoxious at all. They're cute! Love your shorts too!

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    i like yours very much!
    i wait for you!
    KISSES
    Miriamstella ( from Italy)

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  43. LOVE THE SHORTS!
    Cute, you and your style :)
    Follow me if you like my blog and I'll follow you back.
    with love,♥,
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  44. Your skirt is GEORGOUS !

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  45. Parents just don't understand the over sized trend ;) My dad says the exact same thing any-time something is a little big on me.

    Aside - it's my first time at your blog and I'm in love already!

    xx
    thistimeisacharm.blogspot.com

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  46. du gsesch guet us ;)
    xx Tanja http://neverdreamedaboutthis.blogspot.com

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  47. love your shorts!
    xoxo

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  48. Lovely outfit :) Sehr schön!
    love Lois xxx

    http://lisforlois.blogspot.com/

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  49. Cute skirt! I think the sunglasses look great on you!
    xoxo

    Thedressingbooth

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  50. This look is perfect. So cuteeee! And thank you SO much for wishing me luck on my presentation. I'm gonna need it! Haha. :)



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    xo

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  51. i like your outfit - great skirt; fits perfectly :)

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