button-up by Madewell (similar here)
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
NARS Blush in "Deep Throat"
OPI's "Barefoot in Barcelona"
OPI's "Barefoot in Barcelona"
I need to put myself on a blouse-ban so this doesn't turn into a blouse-blog. But first, here's just one more, because it's a little bit different. At first sight, I hated the high "collarless collar." Then I tried it on, and love outweighed hate, even if it does look a little... bookish. I decided I'd embrace the bookishness and wear it to the library with my hair in a top-knot. And then, to get from the library to a coffee date in five minutes, I'd do as I did here: tousle my hair with a salt spray like Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, and revive my cheeks with a pinky blush like NARS "Deep Throat." Surf Spray works wonders at adding texture and volume to my straight and fine hair.
Oh and speaking of libraries. Once upon a time I applied to be an assistant librarian. There is a high chance my application was thrown away immediately because I didn't yet have the right to work in the country where the library was situated. (That is another story.) But sometimes I still envision my librarian alter-ego: a soft-spoken bookworm who wears button-up blouses like this one, shushes people shamelessly and preaches "reading is sexy."
What do you think about the "collarless collar" look?
you look so cute that blush is gorgeous on you really suits your skin tone x
ReplyDeleteLove that blush!!
ReplyDeleteBrittney
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The blouse looks great on you! I've actually never thought they were "bookish" though!
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But your blouses are so lovely! I like this one too. It's sheer and pretty.
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that blouse is cute you have lovely hair too!
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest smile!! Love the products! Use B&B all the time for more stucture to my hair...
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Ohh! I'm a fan of your blouses.. So I'd be all about a blouseblog! Haha! Have a good weekend E!
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I love the nail polish, blush and your hair like that!:)
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I love that surf spray! And that blouse, so freaking cute!
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The blouse is so pretty, it looks lovely on you :)
ReplyDeleteI would definitely follow your blouse blog if that is what it turned into hehe
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I loved the last sentence! Made my night haha I think the collarless blouse looks effortless on you, and the salt spray makes a real impression on your hair. You look lovely as always :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Loved your little librarian story :) The shirt does look really nice on you, and I'll definitely have to check out the salt spray!
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Collarless collar.
ReplyDeleteI see what you did there.
Is it a La Roux reference by any chance?
Or am I reading too much into it?
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haha in fact, it wasn't meant to be, and I felt like such a nerd when "Colourless Colour" was playing in my head as I was writing this! I'm glad someone else noticed! :)
DeleteLooks great on you :) I have a "collarless collar" shirt too (which I absolutely love). Blush looks amazing on you as well. :)
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cute!! i meant to get my hands on this sea salt spray some time hehe. i think you rock the collarless shirt look - it's a nice change to the usual shirt and looks very feminine on you :)
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Loving the button up and the OPI! You have incredible hair.
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you look super sweet and elegant in red lips, and love the sweet dotted blouse!
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you look so gorgeous! great post!
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*gasp* gorgeous shirt!!! I think you are so stunning! :) I wish I could pull off looks like this!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to try a salt spray or some other kind of texture spray to give my hair a bit more life! I will have to get my mitts on this :)
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog for the first time through the bbloggers blog hop and it's so pretty - I REALLY love your header :)
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p.s. I love your blouse - wish I could pull them off!!
I love this blouse! The collarless collar is great and not too bookish at all. But I do love the idea of you wearing it with a topknot at the library and then tousling it for a date. So perfect! And I love the surf spray -- best invention ever.
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Great look - go librarians!
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lovely! ^^ i love that pale pink color
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I think it's cute!
ReplyDeleteYour top really looks amazing! and your hair!!! gasp! It looks incredible! :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute look! The texture in your hair is really cool. Does it last long?
ReplyDeleteAnd the top is very nice, I love collarless collars :-)
This one lasts all day in my hair, definitely worth it! I know other brands do salt sprays too (Lee Stafford's is good if you're in the UK)!
DeleteI absolutely love your blog! I have been following you from quite some time now! :)
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Kisses, Kristina!
I really need to repurchase that blush! Siiiiigh. And I got the regular "Not your mothers" sea salt spray, but I really do want to try out that product. Love this cute little post!
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You look so much like Emily from Pretty Little Liars :-)
ReplyDeleteMmmm, well I don’t think so. It’s true that she looks pretty, but not like “Emily”.
ReplyDeleteLove Bumble and bumble Surf Spray! Such a versatile product!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I just found your blog and I love it! I'm a new follower xx
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