Wednesday, November 2, 2011

a little lace and a pop of color

well hello and happy frisnesday AND dia de los muertos day!!

i fell like i haven't done a bike chic outfit in some time. the weather here has been really awesome. our indian summer is really giving the fall season a run for its money. cold mornings but by 11 it is nice and warm out. since my tattoo is still healing and tights clothes around my arms isn't an option, tank tops and shirts have been working out really nicely.
the top i am wearing is one of the tops i was telling you about. here is its original state:
i am not a fan of puffy shoulders, i just don't feel me in them so i seam ripped the sleeves off and hemmed up the sides and i am very very happy with my new shirt! the lace collar is just way too cute that i couldn't pass it up and i am glad i didn't.
this skirt is one of my favorites. it may not be the best skirt to ride in but i figured it out. good thing it is long cause hiking it up was very necessary but with tights on underneath it didn't really matter. great thing about fall is tight season and getting away with wearing shorting dresses and skirts while biking!

**check out the giveaway i am hosting on the near sighted owl, it's rachele's birthday today and she is having a birthday bash blog party!! go and wish her the best birthday ever! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET PEA!!

hope you all have a fantastic day!!
xo,
cb

25 comments:

  1. LOVE that top! Great job. You look soooo cute!
    x

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  2. Lady! I love what you did with the top! Puffy shoulders on a shirt like that are a no for me too, such a grand job! You look great, love the pop of color the skirt lends to the outfit :]

    Happy Dia de los Muertos, amor!
    xo S

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  3. if you need me i'll be buttoning up my winter coat and silently weeping...

    we need to set up a "move alicia and bear to california so alicia doesn't stab everyone by december" fund! ;D

    son of a bitch.

    <3 <3 <3

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  4. Oh I love this outfit! Good idea on changing the top! You look just darling!

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  5. wooo, hottie! i love your outfit, and especially the skirt. i've been gravitating towards skirts more lately than i usually do (which isn't so much of a departure from my regular uniform - a dress), and i love that color!

    also, hooray for no sleeves! i'm notorious for cutting sleeves off because i think blouses are more comfortable under cardigans that way!

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  6. love that combo! you look so pretty!! hope you're having a great wednesday!!

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  7. You look amaziiiiiiiing as always. Love love the color of the skirt. You are seriously such an inspiration to me stylistically. Love you!

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  8. this is A-stinking-dorable! I love the skirt..I actually have one really similar. I might try it with a cute white top next time! I love the shirt makeover too.

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  9. i looove the way you restyled the shirt.. it looks awesome. i can't handle puffy sleeves either hehe

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  10. love the top and the colour of the skirt

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  11. yeah, that puffy pirate look is out and your beautiful new shirt is IN!! I love the whole outfit, cb! xoxo

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  12. that shirt came out so cute! and i'm heading over to enter your giveaway right now!

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  13. That skirt is brilliant! You have a very brave bike fashion.

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  14. Great top...the collar is darling and really adds the outfit. And what a lovely colour your skirt is...great biking chic.

    <3 Cambria
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  15. I like the outfit, the color of the skirt is awesome ! Kisses

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  16. I lurve how you updated that top!!! Seriously! You are very inspiring to me. I love how you don't limit your wardrobe due to biking...your so fierce...and I love it. :) Hearts, Janna Lynn

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  17. You look fabulous, as always, and I love the color of your skirt, it's so bright and fun!

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  18. Great work on the shirt! Your transformation is lovely and the outfit is perfect!

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  19. way to go with that shirt! ahh the joys of knowing how to sew. well done lady and happy weekend!

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  20. So cute. I love the top and the skirt adds that pop of color.

    xo
    Tabatha

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  21. LOVE how you made this outfit your own! It looks amazing!

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  22. you created AWESOME! love the blouse diy and your turquoise blue skirt is so gorg lades. pretty, pretty indeed! and boy do i ever wish our weather were as mild - coats, scarfs and almost even mitts have been the daily outers ova heah ; )

    xoox ♥

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  23. Much cuter after you worked your magic! I always love the colors you wear. Thanks for being part of my party! <3

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  24. super cute outfit! and I LOVE your tattoos. been there with the tight sleeve things. awesome tank top is clearly a good solution.

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb