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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

OOTD: American Beauty - I'm a Recessionista Chic


As fashion bloggers, we all know that style has no price. So today's outfit post is highlighting that great adage by participating in Recessionista Chic by the Dolls Factory. The total price of the outfit has to be $75 or under. My outfit has a red, white and blue color scheme and was inspired by this quote:

"In times of crisis, fashion bloggers show that you can have style at any price!"

This is my inspiring style!

This quote is even more resounding now after the Dolls Factory and I had a long conversation about fashion bloggers wearing price tags in their outfit posts because they feel like blogging is a style competition. This was in regard to a great post she wrote.

What do you think: Is blogging a style competition?

Recessionista Outfit 1
Recessionista Outfit 2

Recessionista Outfit 3
Recessionista Outfit 4

Recessionista Outfit 5I also wore this to the Desert Botanical Gardens, but I switched out the booties for my bomber jacket instead!

Botanical Gardens 1
Botanical Gardens 2
What I'm Wearing

Gifted Modcloth headband (from the lovely Courtney)
Gifted Elephant necklace (from the hubby)
Gifted bracelets
For Love 21 necklace ~ $3
Wetseal red top (that I've had FOREVER) ~ $10
Asos open knot cardigan ~ $11
Dilliards jean shorts ~ $9
Lanvin for H&M tote ~ $4 (each tote bought donated money to charity)

Charlotte Russe booties ~ $20
(they were the last pair--display shoes--so I got a discount)

Forever 21 jacket ~ $30

Outfit with booties & without jacket: $57
Outfit with jacket & without booties: $67
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 Feel free to participate and show your Recessionista Chic style!

Be sure to enter my Apothica giveaway--and more giveaways to come this month!



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33 comments

  1. MilaFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    You look great,love it!

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  2. Reyna @reynasblogxoFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    So cute, love your accessories! xx

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  3. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    loveeeee the style!!! :D*

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  4. SweetFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    aww gorgeous photos love...and your booties are really beautiful...suits you my dear!!! love the jacket too...

    Kisses
    Sweet
    PensandLens

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  5. LacyFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    >Love that outfit on you!

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  6. The Dolls FactoryFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Great Outfit, love the booties

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  7. Heart CharlieFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Great outfit, and nice price! Love the creativity and your leather jacket ;)

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  8. Courtney ErinFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Love the headband (of course) and that white vest thingie - that's awesome! I personally don't think of blogging as a style competition, just a place to get inspired and share inspiration!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  9. MrJefferyFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    LOVE your outfit!

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  10. nooneFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    love the back of that white shirt you are wearing! you did a great job with this recessionista project

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  11. TabathaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    You look so hot, I love your outfit :-)
    I mainly wear inexpensive clothes *g*
    In my opinion, blogging shouldn't be competitive in general, no matter what you blog about, it should be fun. Unfortunately I, too, noticed that some people see it as a competition, though.

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  12. stylenuggetsFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Very cool . Love the drape of the cardigan.

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  13. little luxury listFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    That shirt is so cool! True - style can be at any price but I definitely think some style bloggers are not necessarily in competition but always upping the ante!

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  14. AshleeFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    It is HIGHLY indecent that you can wear shorts in February, Cher. Just need you to know that. Outfit is way cute though.

    P.S. I like the headband a lot more with your hair longer.

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  15. MinaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    wow those booties are killer. i mean killer. its hotness in a shoe. i can not believe it how amazing they look on u. love it.
    xoxo
    mina

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  16. For The Love Of Fashion And Other ThingsFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I couldn't agree with you more! :) Style is so much more than the price tags of the stuff you wear! You look like a million dollars, love~ :)
    XX

    http://fortheloveoffashionandotherthings.blogspot.com

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  17. STYLE'NFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Hi Cheryl, thanks for stopping by my blog. You have a great blog here! And love the look of the that jacket with the cut off shorts!

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  18. Cafe FashionistaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Ohmigosh I LOVE your tote bag - it is cuteness!! :)

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  19. Jennifer FabulousFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    You look AMAZING. I love this outfit!! :)

    Oh dear, I really hope blogging isn't a style competition. I'm afraid I wouldn't be doing very well then, lol. I do love fashion blogs for their inspiration. I feel like I've gotten braver in my styling choices since joining this lovely community two years ago. xoxo

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  20. SaraFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    You look adorable! I love both looks. CUTE SHOES!!

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  21. Hello NakaFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    i love ur boots and yeah i think blogging in general can turn out to be a popularity contest or a competition against others, i think thats kinda bad though since mots people start blogging for themselves and then end up feeling like they have to please everyone with their posts :/

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    beautiful outfit its looks pretty on you
    great design
    looks really
    great post
    thanks for lovely comment
    have a great day

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  23. modanista junkieFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oh yes so am I. Love your style.


    xoxo,
    melrod

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  24. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Absolutely LOVE that style !

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  25. ClareFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love this look! And i LOVE the price tag even more!!!

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  26. agnesFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    très jolies photos, et j'aime beaucoup ton look, et tes chaussures sont superbes

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  27. SherinFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Great outfit. I love the white vest!!

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  28. Ashley [Free Honey]February 8, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I don't think style blogging is a competition, it is a form of self-expression, and more importantly it is a community. I love your outfit, I think that's a great idea to give yourself a budget and work within it.

    xoxo, Ashley

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  29. Panty BunsFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I like the poses. You look great in the Wetseal red top with the Lanvin for H&M tote and the booties. You look like you're in good shape, which reminds me - I should exercise more. Thanks for the comment on my blog!

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  30. SuccessFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Hello!

    Very interesting blog! It is certainly attractive with the various photos strategically placed. I like your blog.

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  31. TiffanyMarch 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    so cute! i always wanted to wear a headband like that. i really like this outfit! and i love the bag + those shoes are freakin official lol ♥ thank you so much for the comments btw :)

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  32. Irina LoriApril 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    so nice! I like your bag so much! :)

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  33. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Love the outfit especially the geometric style of the white top!

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