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Snakes on a Jacket

October 10, 2012
Okay so there really aren’t snakes on this jacket… just snakeskin print. I don’t know, sometimes I just think I’m clever and I laugh like it’s funny.  This happens a lot at home and the bf doesn’t even know where it came from, what I’m thinking or what I mean by it.   It comes from my mother because I act the same way my bf does when she says things sometimes and I usually end up saying “Oh Mom” but I love her, she’s the best!
Anyway, enough blabbing… so I never thought 1) that I would ever end up wearing this jacket to the office… I thought it might be a bit too crazy for the environment I work in and 2) I never thought I would wear a denim dress to the office thinking it is just too casual.  Well,  this outfit just goes to show that you should always push yourself to try more and be more creative with your wardrobe. If it is straight out not appropriate, it just isn’t appropriate, but I think the blend of a plain casual denim dress and the dressy features of my snakeskin jacket magically balance each other out.  Let’s just say I couldn’t resist a double dose of snakeskin and added one of my go-to work shoes to this outfit, as well as an edgy necklace, a buckle belt and watch to keep the balance between work appropriate and fun/crazy. I got a compliment from a co-worker so I’m going to call it a success!

Jacket: Nordstrom Rack (Similar here) Dress: Lucky Brand (Similar here) Necklace: Target (Similar here) Watch: Nordstrom Rack- BCBGMaxaxria (Similar here) Shoes: Target (Similar here) Lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte – Color 17 Red Muse (Buy here)

 

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  1. Catherine says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Aww thank you for that blog post title – totally made me laugh at work!! I love this outfit – you totally dressed up a casual dress, and you look fabulous!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

      Haha, I’m glad! It made me laugh when I typed it, so I was hoping it would make someone else laugh! Thanks for your comment darling 🙂

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Hahaha, love the title of this post! Love your outfit too! I have also been pushing the limits at work recently. I say you keep going for it!

    xoxo
    Amy
    urbanfrill

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  3. Alyssa says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Snake print is one of the patterns I’ve never been brave enough to wear. I love how you paired yours with chambray–you look great!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  4. thehautecookie says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    love the jacket, you look so pretty girl! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

    Reply
  5. Bethie the Boo says

    October 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    WOW – that is a crazy awesome jacket! Looks great with the denim dress!! And like the others I am laughing at snakes on a jacket.

    Reply
  6. Yaël Ricquier says

    October 10, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks doll! Lovely outfit,now following you, follow back? xx

    http://www.idontjustexistilive.blogspot.be/

    Reply
  7. Meredith says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    That jacket is so awesome!!
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  8. Emily says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Haha – this post made me laugh. I totally do the pun with words also! It’s so fun 🙂
    Great look!

    Reply
  9. Always Maylee says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    What a cute outfit! Love the funny title and snakes print looks great on you!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Reply
  10. Anna says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Wow that jacket is really unusual, and I love it paired with the denim. xx

    South Molton St Style

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    • Rachel says

      October 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM

      It is unusual! I’m always drawn to those things… I had to have it when I saw it! 🙂 I liked it paired with the denim as well… probably be a go-to for it from now on!

      Reply
  11. two birds says

    October 10, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    this dress looks so great on you! and i laughed at the post title…i even said it like samuel jackson in my head as i read it (and i even added in the m-er f-in…in my head, of course.)

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    • Rachel says

      October 10, 2012 at 12:39 PM

      LOL! That just made me laugh… out loud (well I guess I already said that)!

      Reply
  12. kelly says

    October 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I adore the jacket
    http://www.islandchic77.com

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  13. Rachel says

    October 10, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love the dress and that jacket is awesome! So cute

    Xo, Rachel
    http://www.glitzyblues.com

    Reply
  14. Tara says

    October 10, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    That is an awesome jacket, love the print!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    October 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I am envious of your denim dress!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

    Reply
  16. Daisymay says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Cute look, I love the denim dress

    Daisy Dayz
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  17. Megan, The Frugalista Diaries says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    that jacket is amazing
    Xo Megan

    Reply
  18. Ana Jacobs says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Love the jacket!!
    Beijos, Ana
    Ana In Style INPINK Giveaway

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  19. elle says

    October 10, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    So pretty!!! Loving the denim dress too 🙂 so pretty!
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

    Reply
  20. Jennifer says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    I LOL’ed at the title too! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kier Mellour says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Wow, awesome jacket!!! I love this!

    With Love From Hollywood,
    Kier
    Fashion Addict
    Follow me on Pinterest!

    Reply
  22. NATALiJA (: says

    October 11, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    *____* SOOOOOO PRETTY !! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

    Reply
  23. Annie says

    October 11, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Love that shirtdress – so cute!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  24. Jen@redsolesandredwine says

    October 11, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Loving the snakeskin and how you accessorized!

    Red Soles and Red Wine

    Reply
  25. iliyana says

    October 11, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    amazing look! so cute!

    http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    October 11, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    love your outfit! that jacket is so fun!

    Reply
  27. Marie McGrath says

    October 11, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I think you did a fantastic job at making this jacket work appropriate, you look so chic!

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  28. Stephanie @twenty-something says

    October 11, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I think this is an awesome outfit for the office! I definitely agree with you, the snakeskin jacket and denim dress balance each other out for a look that’s casual yet still polished. Loving the double dose of snakeskin, too 🙂

    Stephanie

    Reply
  29. TerrysTwoCents says

    October 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    LOVE the snake print jacket!

    xoxo,
    Terry

    http://terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. TerrysTwoCents says

    October 11, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I LOVE the snake print jacket!!

    xoxo,
    Terry

    terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Kacie's Kloset says

    October 12, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Amazing jacket! I love it with the chambray dress!

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Ani says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Love your chambray dress paired with this amazing snaked printed jacket.

    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

    Reply

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