Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bitch Switch (Flipped!)





I’m doin a don’t and you know I will even though some won’t!! I’m defiantly wearing these sandals again after I received unsolicited advice that they were all wrong in my last outfit post via a stranger in a facebook group. Stranger sez: “Love the dress and the price you eventually got it for, but the shoes seem too heavy for the fabric and dress style. I'd try dusty purple or olive green green or light brown pumps, ballet slippers, or sandals with very thin straps and beading. The dress is boho style so think boho shoes. A look is not just about the garment, it's also the accessories. hugz”. The fallacy of this person's argument is her assumption that I’m hoping to approximate a trendy nuevo boho look or to please strangers. I’m a personal style blogger cuz I want to share my personal style, not because I seek sartorial critique. So to this person’s comment I responded: “I like the shoes with the outfit, but to each their own.” So here’s to owning your look, whether or not it rings someone else’s bell!
Clod hopper sandals, MIA seen in previous post
70s dress $25, ebay several years ago
70s Avon pendant, $6 thrifted a few years ago
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32 comments:

  1. citizen rosebudJune 26, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    You look amazing- the last outfit as well as this one. I thought you handled the negative comment so well- you are one classy babe; you handled it much better than I ever would have! And you own your look and rock it, and frankly don't need any fashion advice- you could teach a masters class on kick-ass style. Keep it up, Annimal! xo. Bella Q
    the Citizen Rosebud

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  2. theequinebovineJune 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    psh. sounds like some one was bit by the jealousy bug. you are smokin'!

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  3. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Say it!

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  4. carrieswingJune 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I love those sandals! 'Member, I was trying to steal them last weekend! YOU KEEP ROCKIN' IT THE WAY YOU WANNA, it WORKS!!! xoxo

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  5. Pearl WestwoodJune 27, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Urgh I hate those comments which pretend to be nice and helpful but are actually designed to dent your confidence. Your outfit is perfect! x

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  6. dimiJune 27, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Everybody has their own view of fashion and this is why we blog! I can't say the person who wrote that was all mean-that's just what she thought! But your answer is great and sums it all up! I love the outfit (including the shoes - they're so "you"!). :)

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  7. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]June 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Anyone who spells 'hugs' with a Z deserves all they get, frankly! Did I miss that post? You look great in them here anyway, fab legs!

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  8. KittyJune 27, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I think you look fabulous, anyway if you feel fab you look fab, right?!

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  9. SmashingbirdJune 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    "hugz" seriously! Whatever, you know you rock it anyway babe! xxx

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  10. dolphyngyrlJune 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Well, I'm totally not a fashionista, but I love those shoes and I love them paired with light, flowy dresses. But it matters more that YOU love it and I'm so glad you do!

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  11. FrancaJune 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    quite right too! I love the dress and the shoes with it just as they are!

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  12. Loo xx from Jumbles and PompomsJune 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Well said! Love the dress AND the shoes.

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  13. Nikki MorthamJune 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    If that is the first negative comment you've gotten so far, you're doing pretty good! LOL I have had a few nasty ones, even from my ex's new girlfriend (say stalker much...)
    nikki

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  14. SomeoneJune 27, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Gorgeous dress! I also love the cool green nail polish. I have some on my toes right now: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Lime Lights. What's yours?

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  15. ShybikerJune 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Nice look. And, btw, those are killer-legs. I'm envious.

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  16. Palm Beach VintageJune 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    You look D-E-V-I-N-E darling...I love the shoes!!!

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  17. Dolly the BirdJune 27, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the shoes with this outfit AND the other one! You always look brill!
    And I love that you wear funky nail polish colours! I stopped wearing funkies a while back...the perils of working for Abercrombie and Fitch...but you've got me thinking I should dig them out of the back of my bathroom drawer and rock them again! Great look!!!

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  18. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Where was the comment at on FB?
    -jenn from VCG

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  19. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    But this is the problem- Even if she were thinking you were going for a 'Boho' look, when in fact you were not, she is dead wrong! "Bohemian" is applied to people who live unconventional, usually artistic, lives. Hence your outfilt. Very artistic. So she in fact kinda made herself look ignorant, only because what she 'Thought' you were going for, she lacks much knowledge in. So she was wrong all around.

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  20. DuskJune 27, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I am womANNimall... hear me roar... because I'm purrfect... hell yeah sister!

    Gorgeous. As always...and I'm still waiting for Catwoman pics!

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  21. undercover catererJune 27, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I dig the clodhoppers with the outfit. I really dig all the crazy jewelry--I'm totally stealing some of this look.

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  22. HelgaJune 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    You are fecking awesome!
    LOVE this outfit,and that first pic is gorgeous!!!
    xxx

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  23. monogirlJune 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Girl! I missed that post and would have been sad to never have seen those shoes featured. I love them!

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  24. Penny Dreadful VintageJune 28, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Ah well, people try to be helpful sometimes in an actually-not-very-helpful way. Glad you took it like the cool groover you are. And the shoes are FAB xx

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  25. AngelineJune 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    You definitely own your look, and I totally love those shoes!

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  26. mispapelicosJune 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    You are amazing,well answered hehehehehe.
    I will have those sandals with everything, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh

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  27. SewingadictaJuly 1, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    You look fabulous with any outfit you decide to use! Sometimes it's best to ignore comments from people who seek protagonism only. Love, love your shoes!!

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  28. Dear Girl WallflowerJuly 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    sorry to know whoever that was...i like the shoes , in fact it caught my attn first!--i think each of us has our own style, maybe i cAN critique if someone would ask my opinion...

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  29. A Thrifty MrsJuly 3, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    You look awesome.

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  30. two birdsJuly 8, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    good for you! and also, those shoes are amazing and look great with that dress.

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  31. VeshoeviusJuly 18, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Good for you! You look fabulous and the dress and sandals rock!

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  32. FashnlvrJuly 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I love this outfit. I love the second photo with your arms up - WOW! I also love your jewelry and your nail polish! The shoes are bold and fabulous! I just adore this entire look.
    As far as the commenter goes: all reviews can't be positive and at least it wasn't overtly negative. You handled it with class and style!

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