Silent Pictures

H&M booties, bag c/o Roots, top c/o Banana Republic, necklace c/o The Altered Chain,
cuff c/o Lia Sophia, Club Monaco skirt, vintage belt
So I actually had this “sun-kissed” beauty tutorial planned for you today but decided to scrap it…videos are hard. My main deterrent was really just my voice – I guess it’s not the worst voice out there, but it definitely makes me cringe every time I have to transcribe an interview/listen to my voicemail greeting/watch a video of me speaking. Whenever I listen to myself in interviews I always just think I sound like a complete b if you know what I’m sayiiiiiiiiin.
SO, just consider yourself lucky…I saved you from it today and gave you a silent image instead. What’s more, since the video didn’t work out, I got a chance to snap this lovely Banana Republic top from their Desk to Dinner collection. The aptly named collection is basically aimed at the working woman who wants to transition their looks from the office to play without having to pack a duffle bag to work, and if this shirt is any indication, they pulled the whole concept off perfectly. I love the midnight blue shade of the shirt and its lace texture, and yet if I did ever work in an office setting that required a more conservative dress code, it would be covered up enough to be appropriate.

Happy Thursday everyone!

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35 Comments

  1. 9.13.12

    I like how your broke up the photo.

    I love Banana Republic. That is easily a desk to dinner top!

    I really like your belt, bracelet, and bag, too!

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  2. 9.13.12

    Super gorgeous! I have this skirt, you have just inspired me to get one more wear out of it before it goes away for the winter!
    xo K
    http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com

  3. 9.13.12

    that shirt really is perfect, very pretty and love the lighting in these shots!
    Jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

  4. 9.13.12

    Love the vintage belt! 🙂

  5. 9.13.12

    what lovely photos!

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  6. 9.13.12

    Beautiful outfit 🙂

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  7. 9.13.12

    The Banana Republc lacy is perfectly girly!

    xo, Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

  8. 9.13.12
    RoselyC said:

    Great outfit. Love you belt and your boots.

  9. 9.13.12

    I absolutely love this outfit, that skirt is so awesome. I really hate the way I sound when I hear my voice on video too, it does not sound the way I think it sounds!!!
    xJennaD

  10. 9.13.12
    Joana said:

    You look so cute Alexandra 😀

  11. 9.13.12
    Laura said:

    Lovely look with the perfect complements 🙂

    XX

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  12. 9.13.12

    I love love love that skirt! the color is gorgeous and I love how you styled it.

    Plus I'm the same way about my voice, but I'm sure yours sounds lovely!

    http://www.pinsneedlesfashion.blogspot.com

  13. 9.13.12

    Oooh I LOVE that cuff!

  14. 9.13.12

    Lovely as always!

  15. 9.13.12

    i love your booties. i have been eyeing them for awhile and i finally bit the bullet and bought a pair! love your outfit

  16. 9.13.12
    claude said:

    it's the same for me when hearing my voice. it just doesn't seem to belong to me 😉
    I adore these booties!!!

    xx claude

  17. 9.13.12

    I absolutely abhor the sound of my own voice too — I always think I sounds super mannish…

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

  18. 9.13.12

    You are just stunning! Love the top! I think everyone hates the sound of their own voice. I always think,"Is that really what I sound like?!" NO, it can't be so.
    xo, amy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  19. 9.13.12
    Kacie said:

    I hate my voice too! I sound so much better in my head. lol. Your outfit looks great! Love it!

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

  20. 9.13.12
    Ramona said:

    I know what you mean. I dislike my voice in any type of records :/ It's doesn't sound me, well as I hear it.
    Lace top is so delicate and feminine, just great piece to have. Colour is gorgeous.and I can't wait to see how you gonna style it another outfit, because it's so versatile.

    xoxo Ra

  21. 9.14.12
    Milex said:

    I can't even describe how beautiful you are!

  22. 9.14.12

    Beautiful top 🙂 xA

  23. 9.14.12

    I adore this look! So pretty and chic!

    xx,
    http://soanthro.com

  24. 9.14.12
    Damycool said:

    Lovely outfit! Love your bag!
    xoxo

  25. 9.14.12

    Now I am dying to hear your voice! Post it!~ post it! post it! 🙂

  26. 9.14.12
    Rachel said:

    Gorgeous top and perfectly paired as always!

    xo Rachel

    http://www.glamhampton.com

  27. 9.14.12

    The detailing of the Top is Gorgeous & Looking forward to a video of you stunning Lady .

    Love
    Bhawna

  28. 9.14.12
    amuseume said:

    I TOTALLY know what you mean about hating your voice when you actually hear it outside yourself. I think I sound so much more childish when I hear myself and I hate it. Really love the Roots bag; such a classic that goes with so many things.

    -Laina

    http://www.amuseume.wordpress.com

  29. 9.14.12

    AH! I have totally had the same experience when I thought about doing a video… I hate my voice, I think I sound like a 5 year old mixed with minnie mouse, not good. Love the sleeves on this top- I think and I really am loving the accessories 🙂

  30. 9.14.12
    Cee said:

    Aw pally, I think it's retty common for people to hate hearing their voice transcribed – I still cringe every time I see myself on the #VanBloggerSale video! But the good news is, you debuted this lovely look instead; must admit to particularly admiring your skirt, I wonder why that is 😉 Great minds clearly think alike! I do love that blue lace top, too. Because well, lace. And me. That's just the way it is 🙂 Miss you lots, lovely!
    xox,
    Cee

  31. 9.14.12
    Well... said:

    Oooh, I just love that skirt and the boots! So pretty as always 🙂
    And I know, I'm the same with my voice being recorded…ugh, I hate it!

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  32. 9.14.12
    Mounette said:

    Always very nice look! I love simple choice!
    Kiss
    Aurélie
    http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

  33. 9.14.12
    Elle Sees said:

    just gorgeous and perfect for fall

  34. 9.16.12

    Great look 🙂
    Bisous
    Yu'

  35. 9.17.12
    Marisa said:

    I completely know how you feel about not liking to listen to the sound of voice. I cringe every time I hear myself too! I know it's probably just a matter of getting used to it, so I hope you'll manage to post a video one of these days! I'm sure you don't sound like a b at all 😉

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

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