Crystalline Green


H&M blouse, sunnies, belt and earrings, Club Monaco skirt,
necklace (worn as bracelet), and clutch, Aldo heels, great-grandmother’s ring

This outfit makes me feel like an elf (Legolas-style in Lord of the Rings), and I like it.  When I was younger, I was really obsessed with all things folklore- or Druidism-related.  It goes without saying that I was kiiiiiind of a weird kid.  Anyway, this is my ode to that quirky little girl, reading her books about Celtic war rituals and hobbits in the tree fort.  I’m proud and happy to have been someone so “special” at some point in my life.  Some would argue that not much has changed. 

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34 Comments

  1. 8.2.11
    Naghmeh said:

    ok you sound like you were the cutest little kid! and that outfit is so amazing I truly love it.
    🙂 xx

  2. 8.2.11

    SUCH a gorgeous outfit lovely!

    Adore the A-Line skirt and the green looks fabulous on you! 🙂

    Luv,
    Friend in Fashion
    http://www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
    x

  3. 8.2.11
    Cee said:

    I loved this blouse when you wore it the other day, but I think it might (if it's possible) be even better in this incarnation. But then again, I'm biased because I own this skirt, too, and I love it. I was actually wearing it today 🙂

    As far as being special is concerned, just be glad you were more original than most of us, who were wasting our time on The Baby-Sitters Club, preparing ourselves to have no life goals beyond getting married and having babies 😛

    It was so lovely to see you on Friday! Hope you'll be able to make it on Saturday, too.
    xox,
    Cee

  4. 8.2.11
    Leonie said:

    Nice outfit! I think everybody has their own quirks, it's fun 😉

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  5. 8.2.11
    Joanna said:

    love your outfit! you look gorgeous!

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  6. 8.2.11
    Marcella said:

    You look super gorgeous, love the clean lines of that skirt, and I'm totally coveting that clutch!

  7. 8.2.11

    Gorgeous! I love the energy in these pix Alex and the outfit is very cute 🙂

  8. 8.2.11
    Laksmono said:

    You look amazing!

  9. 8.2.11

    You look very elf like but in a good way! The H and M top is so sweet!

  10. 8.2.11

    You look gorgeous!! I love this green blouse, and with that skirt it's so pretty. You look like a very pretty elf 🙂
    xJennaD

  11. 8.2.11
    lamia said:

    You look stunning !!
    Love your outfit !!
    Kisses
    Lamia
    http://ginger-chocolateandhoney.blogspot.com/

  12. 8.2.11
    lisa said:

    Funny that you should bring up LOTR in this post because I was going to say that you're giving off a Liv Tyler vibe in that outfit!

  13. 8.3.11

    You look so pretty Alexandra! I love how you styled this outfit. That belt is gorgeous!

  14. 8.3.11

    you look so gorgeous! i love this outfit!

    xo Julia
    galmeetsglam.com

  15. 8.3.11
    Cara said:

    Love that green blouse, and your earrings are beautiful! You look gorgeous!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

  16. 8.3.11
    Sabrina said:

    I absolutely love everything about this outfit. The green blouse is perfectly paired with the cream skirt, and the leopard is a great bold accent! You have amazing style.

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

  17. 8.3.11

    Love the belt especially

  18. 8.3.11

    I love everything about this outfit! The skirt/blouse combo is super flattering on you (hello tiny little waist) and it's okay that you were a weird kid because being a little weird as an adult is actually really cool 🙂

  19. 8.3.11
    Amanda said:

    One of my fav outfit posts! Gorgeous.

  20. 8.3.11
    Bre said:

    Ha ha okay I didn't even think of elves or anything remotely close. My first thought was wow this is elegant, summery and beautiful. I love the hit of print with your clutch.
    Cheers,
    Bre

  21. 8.4.11
    Francesca said:

    not an elf, that colour really looks good on you! xx opinionslave
    / twitter: @opinionslave

  22. 8.4.11

    I kind of see the "elf" thing but only after you mentioned it! I just really like that colour combination. And so happy I found another Vancouver blogger to follow 🙂

    xo, alison*elle

  23. 8.4.11

    beautiful!!!!!!! Alex, i swear i could take my fingers from each hand, touch them together to make a circle and that would be the size of your waist! holy wow girl, do i ever love this look. so sleek and New York gallery stroll-ish. hmmm, not seeing the elf thing but do understand your draw to the medieval lore. i think i like this trilogy better though – blouse, belt and skirt beats the fellowship any day ; )

    thanks again for the outfit props, it's an honor you liked it. blush meter sky rocketed after reading that! xoox ♥

  24. 8.4.11

    The earrings and the shoes add a touch of glamour to this actually quite simple outfit 😉

  25. 8.4.11

    Alexandra! I can't tell you how beautiful are in all your photos! Your skin is seriously flawless! I love everything you're wearing, especially the color and length of your skirt! The leopard clutch is such a great touch! xoxoxoo

  26. 8.5.11

    So cute! I love that skirt, and I think this is the perfect color palette for the summer-fall transition!

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  27. 8.5.11
    Heather said:

    You look so sweet in this!

    xx

  28. 8.5.11

    Love this outfit- LOTR style and all! Plus I'm crushing on anything emerald green these days, maybe I'll have to take some style pointers from Legolas as well! xx

    p.s the most interesting and awesome adults I know were had special interests when younger too- it gives you character and depth 🙂

  29. 8.5.11
    Jen said:

    I am quite sure that this is my favourite outfit of yours ever. The palette, the silhouette, the way you put it together… gorgeous! You look even more stunning than usual and I love the addition of the leopard clutch. I'm still kicking myself for not getting that CM skirt when my size was still available!

    Can't wait to see you on Sunday!
    xox
    Jen

  30. 8.5.11
    Ellie said:

    I absolutely love this outfit SO much! The top is beautiful and I love how you paired it with the skirt!
    -Ellie

  31. 8.5.11
    Chrysa said:

    Even before I had reached your text below your images and while I was seeing your photos, I thought that you look a lot like Liv Tyler!:) And then I saw you mentioned the Lord of the Rings!

    Honestly, you are beautiful! I love your outfit as well, the top is very ethereal:)

    Following you now on Bloglovin and Google, I would love it if you followed me back!

    Chrysa
    Stories and Sequins

  32. 8.6.11

    Gorgeous outfit!
    Love the skirt 🙂
    Wanna follow each other?

    xx

  33. 8.7.11
    MizzJ said:

    Lovely outfit! I like the pop of animal print you got in there to keep it from looking too bland. haha what's wrong with elves?? I love reading those type of books too!

  34. 8.8.11

    Great look! Love this green blouse on you.

    x
    Michelle
    http://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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