Sunday, May 6, 2012

New Weekly Fashion Poll: Hot OR Not? Episode 1


So I will be the first to admit that my style is ever-evolving, and I am constantly trying to learn new ways to put together "looks".  I get a lot of compliments on my style, and yet I seriously do not feel as someone who should be looked upon as stylish!  In a nutshell it has only been the past 5 years now that I have forced myself to purchase clothing that I put thought into, and I have found it is a lot of fun mixing the old and the new, the cheap and the splurged, into one ginormous mash-up that becomes what I wear!  So, since I am not claiming to be a fashion expert and I would venture to say that there are others out there like me, I wanted to set up a weekly poll/post so you can help decide what is Hot OR Not!?

My plan is to post a photo of a clothing or accessory item I have picked up and kept in my closet for months not wearing (because I don't know HOW the heck to wear it or if I SHOULD even wear it) and have you help me decide #1 if it is HOT or NOT just by clicking the option in the poll.  If you think it is "hot", then I would love your input of what pieces you would pull together with the clothing piece/accessory to make it work!  I may also post stock photos of pieces I find on the web, or on Pinterest that I am uncertain about but I will also take my own photos of items I have already purchased.  I am going to avoid posting full body poses of people (or myself) wearing the items because I want to keep the focus on the fashion piece rather than the body shape wearing it.  Sometimes I may post items I would have no intention of wearing (because I feel it goes outside of my style comfort zone) but I think this will be great because then maybe I could see if you think it is hot  and if so how you would style it and then maybe I could pull it off as well!

Let me know what you think of this new fashion series!  I'd love your feedback along the way.  Oh, by the way the definition of hot in this series makes reference to "stylish", rather than reference to actual temperature... or you know, the other kind of "hot". ;)

Let's go ahead and start it out for this week with an inexpensive top I purchased from Marshall's several months ago and it has been sitting in my closet staring me down ever since.  I just can't seem to actually find what might make this top work!  Or should I just give up??!
Simple & slouchy owl t-shirt by The clas-sic, purchased at Marshall's in January for $14.99


So...
What do YOU think?
HOT or NOT?
Please vote here & if you would like, I would love your comments below if you think it is something that I could make work how YOU would style it!

All future Hot or Not Fashion Episode Polls will be less wordy and more to the point!
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10 comments:

  1. Ok I'm not a fan of owls, but I really like the style of the t-shirt. I just wish it had something other than an owl on it ha!

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    1. Haha, yes that is almost my hangup also... I am not quite sure if I am an owl fan, but it was unique and when I picked it up I thought..."maybe" ? Haha - thanks for your input! You were the first voter! :D You are the bomb! <3

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  2. I really love the top. Not sure why, but I do. If I were to wear this top, I would keep everything else toned down since the shirt speaks for itself. I would pair it with skinny or straight legged jeans and a pair of simple, black gladiator sandals. Or black strappy heels. I may add some earrings or a bracelet that match the blue studs in the shirt (nothing too elaborate).

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    1. Hi Kristen - Yes, I'm not quite sure I might like the top also, but I am so at a loss at what to put with it. I am LOVING your suggestions! I love skinny jeans and black gladiator sandals sound amazing too! I don't own a black pair yet, so I think that will be on my list. I love your idea for the accessories and I will definitely pull some blues in my jewelry to coordinate. Thank you so much for how you would style this piece -- I love your ideas!! <3

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  3. I voted hot! My friend loves owls and I've slowly grown to live them too! It would nice with black leggings and flats. Also, I would wear this with some shorts to hang out. I like shirts that are loose like this to just wear on very "blah" days while putting your hair in a bun.To go out maybe so dark wash jeans and some heels that of the colors used in the shirt, or a bright color heel to make those shoes pop! I think some coral pants wouldn't look that crazy with these either, or teal pants for that matter. A blazer with any of these would be nice too. ;) So many options, so little time!

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    1. GAAAHHH! I love all of your ideas girl!!! Yes, I can see just throwing it on on "blah" days and then I love your ideas of putting together some bright heels with dark jeans for night and a blazer! Love Love Love!! I was also toying with the thought of bright pants...Hmmm... You should be my stylist girl! :D I can't wait to try some of your ideas out! <3 ya!

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  4. This is a really fun post idea! I voted no, but I think it depends on your age. I think graphic tshirts like that are appropriate for those in there teens and very early 20's, but any older than that and I'm not a fan. That's just me though, I've never been a fan of graphic t's.

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    1. I totally see where you are coming from Anna! Yes, as I think about what is in my closet I don't have any other graphic T's to speak of! O.O I think that is why it is so hard to figure out if I like it, since it is outside of what I normally wear! I am so happy you took the time to vote and comment :) I love to hear your thoughts and ideas - this is perfection! :) <3 Angie

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  5. I love this idea!!! So fun!!! I voted no because Im not into a lot of beads on my shirts but thats just me lol. It's def not an ugly shirt and would look cute on you!!

    I tagged you in the 11 Question Tag! Here's the link to the post:
    http://bitly.com/Jg22Vg

    Kelly
    xoxo

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    1. Hiya Kelly! Thank you :D I am sooo happy you voted! Yes, I don't own any other shirts with beads on them so this is new to me - haha! I appreciate that you commented you didn't think it was ooogly because then when I try to style it I won't have to worry that you think I am wearing an oooogly shirt (lol... just kidding!) :D In all seriousness (well as serious as a fashion post can get anyway, I love that you gave your opinion on it! You are awesome!) :D
      Oh thank you for tagging me! :) I will do it!

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