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Pleated Maxi + Floppy Hat

February 20, 2012

So before I say anything else about this outfit… this is how nice Minnesota’s weather has been lately! Definitely a month or two ahead of schedule on being able to stand outside in short sleeves without freezing! I bought this hat a couple weekends ago when my family was in town, and I talked about it in my accessory shopping post last Friday.  I was so excited to wear it, along with wearing my new LC Lauren Conrad pleated maxi from Kohls(I have wanted a floppy hat and maxi skirt for forever)! I wore them together this weekend along with a short-sleeve military style jacket and buckle booties for a tough contrast to the super feminine feel of the hat, skirt and ruffle shirt.  Part of this outfit feels very fall like to me, but I also think it works for spring with the soft blush color of the skirt!  What do you think?!

P.S.  I was completely honored to be featured as Chic of the Week last Friday on LaurenConrad by Lauren and her staff! You can read the full feature here.  Lauren Conrad has always been an inspiration to me… especially in fashion, that I was so surprised and completely giddy when I found out!

Beige Short Sleeve Jacket – BCBG Generation (Old)

Ruffle Blouse – Target (Old) 

Floppy Hat – Forever 21 (Similar here)

Belt – Anne Klein (Old)

Pleated Maxi Skirt – LC Lauren Conrad (Available here)

Buckle Booties – Kenzie (Similar here)

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Red Hat

Hobbs beaded top
£75 – johnlewis.com

Short sleeve jacket
$59 – yoox.com

Apt 9 ankle length skirt
$26 – kohls.com

Aqua leather bootie
$85 – bloomingdales.com

DIVA red floppy hat
$30 – amazon.com

Lauren Ralph Lauren reversible belt
$48 – bloomingdales.com

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  1. stylishbynature says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    You are such a stunner…Love it ALL 🙂

    ♡ StylishByNature.com

    Reply
  2. Dora says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    What a lovely hat and it goes so well with the rest of the enseble! Hugs

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  3. Neris says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    i LOVE this hat on you! gorgeous 🙂

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

    Reply
  4. ANTONELLA C'EST MOI says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    love it <3
    xoxo
    A_C'est moi
    LA MODE OUI C’EST MOI
    FACEBOOK

    Reply
  5. Jen@redsolesandredwine says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Adorable and perfect outfit and congrats on the LC mention!! I haven’t purchased any LC for Kohls items yet but you’ve inspired me to check it out.

    Red Soles and Red Wine

    Reply
  6. My Fashion Nook says

    February 21, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Cute combination!
    Love your hat and boots!
    I just found your lovely blog! If you want we can follow each other via facebook! 🙂
    xx
    M.

    http://myfashionnook.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  7. thu says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Such a gorgeous look! I love everything about this outfit. You look so chic! The weather has been crazy warm in Boston too, I also wore short sleeves in some photo entries which I have yet to post 😉

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 21, 2012 at 3:50 PM

      Thanks Thu! Isn’t the weather crazy?! I love it 🙂 Can’t wait to see your outfit in short sleeves outside! xoxo

      Reply
  8. Maria @CrashingRED says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    What a lovely look! I love the peach skirt especially and.. the hat, of course. You have such a beautiful smile 🙂

    Have a great day dear!
    xx

    Reply
  9. KATEFP says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Gorgeous dear! wanna follow each other on bloglovin? *.* kisses, katefp.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 21, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      Thank you so much! You have an adorable blog 🙂 Following you on BlogLovin!

      Reply
  10. V says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Such a pretty outfit! Love the floppy hat and that you belted your cargo/shirt adds so much to the outfit.

    Please pass by to take a look at my blog!

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com/

    Reply
  11. Samantha says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    You look beautiful Rachel. That look is so romantic! Love it!

    xo, sam

    Reply
  12. Fashion By Alicia says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Love this look. You look absolutely fabulous. And congrats on being featured!!

    Reply

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