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the thrift exchange: floral outfit

sophsthings
3 April 2011
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For those of you who have been following The Thrift Exchange challenge, you might remember that the second theme was ‘florals‘. I received this colourful shirt from Jaharn last week and I instantly knew that it had to be part of a fun, casual outfit. Styling it proved to be a bit of a challenge though. My first instinct was denim shorts, but then scrapped the idea as it was a bit too predictable. Then I perused my skirt collection, but nothing really jumped out at me. Then I spied a bit of lace peeking out from a drawer and had my light bulb moment. Ultimately, this is something I’d like to wear to the beach but seeing as Brisbane weather has been pretty bipolar lately, I don’t see that happening any time soon. Sigh. Be sure to check Jaharn’s blog (iamvintagelover.com) to see how she’s styled her floral outfit. We sent off our ‘sheer’ items for the third challenge last week, so stay tuned to see how that one goes!

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  1. Hannah

    3 April 2011 8:19 am

    Gorgeous shirt! I love floral prints. Looks very nice with the shorts too!! 🙂
    Hannah x

  2. Blithely Unaware

    3 April 2011 8:21 am

    I love those lace shorts. ♥

  3. whitney

    3 April 2011 8:39 am

    Those shorts are gorgeous!

    http://understarlitskies.blogspot.com

  4. wendayfang

    3 April 2011 9:10 am

    Aw that shirt is adorable!!!

  5. Vicky

    3 April 2011 9:21 am

    Love the floral shirt with the lace shorts. So unexpected, but it really works x

  6. PinkBow

    3 April 2011 9:27 am

    this exchange is such a good idea for a project. love how you've styled yours.

  7. aelie

    3 April 2011 9:41 am

    This looks fantastic! Florals and lace look lovely together xx

  8. C

    3 April 2011 9:47 am

    I'm in love with those shorts!!

    xx
    18candlsblog.blogspot.com

  9. sartob, si tobing, tobbily

    3 April 2011 10:58 am

    cute outfit! totally looking good 🙂

  10. Megan

    3 April 2011 11:38 am

    Oh I love those shorts 🙂

  11. m i s s . t e a

    3 April 2011 12:02 pm

    i like you you did your nails two different colours 🙂

    http://missteaandco.blogspot.com

  12. l i s a z h a n g

    3 April 2011 12:09 pm

    those lace shorts are gorgeous!

    x

    http://www.devious-studios.blogspot.com

  13. Emma

    3 April 2011 12:44 pm

    I love it. I would't have thought of it and it's totally my kind of thing… thanks for the inspiration! 😉 How I've missed keeping up with your posts… gonna have to do some catch-up reading! x

  14. Harriet

    3 April 2011 1:10 pm

    What a fun shirt! I really love the shorts as well, they're a great compliment to the crazy floral pattern!

  15. Thu

    3 April 2011 2:03 pm

    Awesome lace shorts! So pretty.

  16. Joy C.

    3 April 2011 3:07 pm

    The idea of Thrift Exchange seem so much fun! You look perfectly spring-y.

  17. Jessica

    3 April 2011 3:23 pm

    the thrift exchange seems fun!
    i love those shorts, actually i am so obsessed with it.
    love your floral shirt too!

    http://eclecticraccoon.blogspot.com/

  18. Fashion Fabrice

    3 April 2011 3:23 pm

    fab-u-lous!
    i love it! great styling=) That ssilk shorts us magnifique!! You have me totally in love!

    xoxo

  19. Miranda

    3 April 2011 4:07 pm

    I just bought a flower blouse to! I love how you combinated it (:

  20. Uhlala

    3 April 2011 4:33 pm

    wonderful blog!! ;D i love your style.. can i ask you what theme do you use for your blog's layout?

  21. Erin and Caroline

    3 April 2011 4:34 pm

    Great restyle. I probably would have just done denim shorts! You know how to think outside of the box. =)

    -Erin (http://keepcalmandstyleon.blogspot.com)

  22. Jasmin

    3 April 2011 6:05 pm

    i love how you've styled this outfit, really fresh and summery x

  23. leblogdemok

    3 April 2011 6:58 pm

    Love your Short !!!!!!!!!! 😉
    xoxo

  24. Rachelous

    3 April 2011 6:59 pm

    I love how you've styled the shirt, it looks great with those shorts! Very cute indeed x

  25. claire (jazzpad.)

    3 April 2011 7:04 pm

    Hmm I would have said denim shorts too. Maybe denim overalls would have been a cool twist? Regardless, love the silky shorts 🙂 ♥ Claire @ Jazzpad

  26. isabelle

    3 April 2011 7:05 pm

    where are your lace shorts from?
    l o v e t h e m

    drinkteabecontent.blogspot.com

  27. sojourned in style

    3 April 2011 7:57 pm

    lace and florals! a beautiful mix! its relaxed and so easy. cool hat!

  28. Le Fanciulle

    4 April 2011 12:09 am

    Cuute, you look like you're going on safari 😉 haha
    xx S

  29. The Many Colours of Happiness

    4 April 2011 12:40 am

    I love floral, I am so glad you chose that as a theme!

    You look gorgeous!

  30. Sarah

    4 April 2011 1:07 am

    I love your blog! Please check out mine and follow if you'd like 🙂

    http://www.SimpleStyleSecrets.com

  31. soph (owl vs. dove)

    4 April 2011 5:59 am

    @misstea: it's three actually!

    @Emma: glad I could help. Hope you enjoyed your catch up reading 🙂

    @Uhlala: it's a modified minima template

    @clairejazzpad: I was actually contemplating my denim overall dress *great minds*

    @isabelle: I made the shorts myself 🙂

    @LaFanciulle: haha yes! a very friendly, non-life-threatening safari

  32. Sarah. F

    4 April 2011 8:28 am

    those shorts (L)

  33. Katie

    4 April 2011 8:51 am

    The shirt looks so lovely with those shorts! I think I would have struggled knowing how to style those but it looks really good 🙂 xoxo

  34. Joy and Amore

    4 April 2011 10:12 am

    love the floral shirt 🙂 and cute short

  35. THE

    4 April 2011 10:33 am

    I love your shorts, I am actually looking for something like that! And nice floral shirt!!

    xo http://www.thefashionguitar.com

  36. christie

    4 April 2011 11:01 am

    love the way you've styled that floral blouse! xx

  37. Brooke

    4 April 2011 11:08 am

    I totally LOVE this idea, if you ever want to exchange in an Aus-only version let me know. I'd be so in! hehe

    renewvintage.blogspot

  38. The Girl With a Feather

    4 April 2011 12:14 pm

    This is such a cool idea! And I love how you paired the florals with lace, what a perfect combination!

  39. Marisa Violeta

    4 April 2011 3:31 pm

    That shirt is really cute. I love how you styled everything! 🙂

  40. yiqin;

    4 April 2011 3:42 pm

    Pretty top 😀

  41. Sonia

    4 April 2011 5:35 pm

    Lovely outfit, your shorts are absolutely gorgeous!! x

  42. Henar

    4 April 2011 8:47 pm

    Aww, this is beautiful !
    I love it!
    xx

    Henar
    …OH MY VOGUE!

  43. Miranda

    4 April 2011 9:19 pm

    Haha Nelly's old cd's are so cool, i just had to name a post like it 😀

  44. Karen

    4 April 2011 10:29 pm

    Love the outfit!!!! The hat is absolutely amazing!!

    XOX,
    Karen

    http://www.rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com

  45. blivbook

    5 April 2011 12:04 am

    aww what a cute outfit! We are loving the floral! Nice job and pairing it with the laced short.

    Cheers, B & Liv
    http://www.blivbook.blogspot.com
    B L I V B O O K: darling&diva ♥

  46. F.M.

    5 April 2011 12:25 am

    those pieces are PERFECT!! black lace instead of denim? good call, more original choice. 🙂

    xo,
    F.M.

  47. GretchTM

    5 April 2011 1:34 am

    I love the florals! Very cute!

  48. J'Adore Fashion

    5 April 2011 3:25 am

    Gorgeous short and love the floral!

    xoxo
    Stella

    http://www.jadore-fashion.com/

  49. Ally,The Vintage Valley

    5 April 2011 5:12 am

    wow you look gorgeous..love the shorts xx

  50. alison

    6 April 2011 2:11 am

    lace shorts and floral…perfect!

  51. vint junky

    6 April 2011 3:23 pm

    it's the first time i've heard of this project. what an amazing idea soph! will have to check out the rest.
    LOVE that teamed it with something unpredictable
    xx

  52. melissa

    7 April 2011 3:25 pm

    I love your shorts! they are so pretty x

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