8/25/10

Gucci Gardens


I find the Military trend that has of late been circulating its way through Fashion editorials, irresistible. I've seen it done spanning anywhere from grunge to adorable, effortless to high fashion. I wanted to incorporate that idea into my look. Add a hint of florals, c’est fini!

What I would fancy wearing to Paris Fashion Week, if the weather permitted.

Key influences: Military fatigues, gardens, zippers, neutrals and vivid red.

{Sources: fashiongonerogue, google images}

Petal pink nails in Neo Whimsical by Essie

The combination of the corset fitted dress and wrap top transported me back as early as the 16th Century, when women wore corsets regularly with every outfit.

{H&M Garden Collection dress, Forever 21 heels, Vintage bag, Gucci sunglasses, H&M wrap cardigan}

83 COMMENTS POSTED:

Vivanti said...

Bellisima

Paulina said...

Beautiful!

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Annelie said...

Great outfit :-)

jassy said...

your dress is GORGEOUS
love that, and the feel is perfect.

Becky said...

Corset dressed are amazing yah!

Alexandra said...

This outfit is so lovely, I love the neutral olive colour paired with the vibrant red. You look gorgeous.

Love Alexandra

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FASHION SNAG said...

Love this color combo! You look beautiful Erika. xo


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French Frosting said...

That dress IS frosting!

:)

Carrie said...

did you get those shoes recently?

Fatiha Faulzi said...

I've seen the blazer before but this is my first time seeing the dress and i must say, it's beautiful!

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Spring said...

Fun idea to mix green and red. Love those shoes!

Closet Fashionista said...

You look great! I love this! :D
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kate, miss twinkletoes said...

that H&M dress is perfect on you. I too am loving the military trend...

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Skye said...

Your legs are amazing for short dresses like that. I want a wrap top to try this out myself with a dress I found in sale for back to school esxcept mine is cranberry red. :)

Dylana Suarez said...

Beautiful!

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FashionHippieLoves said...

love your combination!!!
So awesome!

X

Angela said...

love this outfit! you look gorgeous!

Angela said...

love this outfit! you look gorgeous!

anhesty said...

gorgeous!!!! love the shoes especially!

A La Mode et Plus! said...

Love it! I have been very excited/nervous about trying the military trend this fall and your post has definitely encouraged me to go for it!!

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Ashley said...

So pretty! I will always love that dress, it is just gorgeous!

-Ashley
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Alexia said...

You look like a model. Loves the firs photo and the collage mock up of inspirations.

dear kate said...

your inspiration matches the look perfect! great job...these colors are fantastic together!
katie

bb said...

I really love the dress and the inspiration but I feel like the cardigan brings the looks down from high-fashion to pretty regular, maybe something more structured or something that doesn't mess with the waist proportions like that cardigan does...love the shoes and dress, though!

BarelyVogue said...

I love this cobo of dress. Never thought of pairing this dress with that military color.
xx
Sahi
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Belle de Couture said...

You are dashing in that red dress my dear! And I love how you did the unexpected w/ those shoes and that wrap :D

Loves it.

xx
Jen

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April Joy said...

Nice colors!
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Katie said...

Love the outfit!

Anonymous said...

Perfect combo!!

enjoyourselfwithstyle said...

Your combinations are pretty cool.
I feel inspired with your ideas!

tiny-lights said...

I really love that dress sadly hm isn't near me so I missed out on the epic Garden collections.

Missed your blog.

x

Call Me Cat said...

That dress is beautiful on you and so is the natural setting you are in. ♥ Looks like Roma.

Michelle said...

You look fab !! :D

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G E N I E said...

aww! When I first saw the dress I just really want it! but unfortunately here in Mexico dont exits H&M yet!! so I really want to make one !! But anyways!!


You rock so well that dress!! and the color combination is so cool! :D !!

regards from mexico!!
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P.S. I really want to see your hair curly! :D

Violet said...

Oh i love these colors together!

XX
Vi from Cali

Amandamarie said...

i love neo whimsical! it is one of my favorite shades of nailpolish by essie! that one and mint candy apple :)

xx
amanda

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Heather said...

Love this look!!! Amazing styling.

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Saucyglossie said...

i LOVE this! I love the mix of the military with the soft rosettes.. tough yet feminine. brava darling.. see u very soon.. by the way, Miami was epic. So much to tell u
x

bravegrrl said...

what a great look... i would have never put those two together... BRAVO!

XO

Micaela said...

Your eyes are intense. Amazing shots. You look so polished.

Sally said...

Bright red dress paired with army green? Genius!

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Lizzy said...

what a great way to style that dress!

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Emily and Abigail said...

lust lust lusting this post! the colors go so well together :) great.

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Stephanie said...

I love the military trend as well, but am just too girly to go grunge... you pull it off perfectly here!

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Miranda said...

it's been too long since i've been to your blog darling!
and you're as stylish as ever
i am in LOVE with your dress!

Ale. said...

Your dress is perfection!

xx,
Ale.

leflassh. said...

that dress is amazing on you + love how you paired it with the wrap top :)xxx

YELENA said...

I like that color Combination: Orange Red + Military Olive= Gorgeous!)
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Marloes. said...

I love your dress! the color looks great on you


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MELISSA Z. said...

awesome location and wonderful dress, so jealous! great look! <3

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Ariadne said...

Hi!Lovely dress.I M a new follower!
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Federica F. said...

So lovely outfit! GREAT!
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Amalina said...

I like the idea of mixing florals with the military jacket...but the poofy-ness of the dress makes it a little weird at the waist. Nevertheless, very creative! xo

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FASHION BUTTER said...

Really cute - love the color combo. Perfect transition.

TOPCOAT said...

Absolutely beautifullll, I love the dress xx


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Carolyn said...

h&m's garden collection is adorable, and you pull off the red dress so well. sassy!

DON LIKE FASHION said...

Those are some long legs you'v got there!

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vogueish said...

love the dress...and your shoes....beautiful combo!!

Anonymous said...

I love the way you changed up this great little party dress! You look amazing and your hair OMG! -t

Emily//The Lesser Panda said...

I like how you styled your top with your dress, it really helps accent the rosettes somehow!

theroo said...

colors are perfection!

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M said...

I've seen that dress in H&M, I love it.. and the colours look great together!
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Trend Steps said...

omg. i love it. i am so inspired. you look amazing!
i love your face. do you work as a model as well? :)

Mcmaris said...

I love that H&M garden dress!!! The red pops so perfectly!

Ebony said...

That tomato color looks great on!

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Cailee said...

Your hair looks awesome!!

caylee said...

red is one of THE colors of the season - you own the perfect dress for fall! i love how you paired it with the military inspired wrap. and how you included a collage of your inspiration. perfect!

dollsandguys said...

love the shoes!

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Kirsty.Billie said...

I want your hair!

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Judy said...

Beautiful outfit ! Especially I love this h&m dress, it's amazing. You look gorgeous!
xoxo

Annabel said...

i never told you how much i love this dress on you! my target x zac posen red ruffle dress sorta looks the same, but this is much more understated. kinda regret not getting it when it was out! bah.

Aimee said...

The colours look great together and I love your heels!

Lisa said...

I just need that cardigan. and the dress looks great on you! not many people can wear red clothes (including me...) but you can! love it!

x

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Mariona-Diario de Estilo said...

I like the mix of colors, give it a look more urban and less romantic dress is interesting, a great success.

rossovelvet said...

Great styling of that dress!
When are you going to be in Paris for the fashion week? I still can't decide when I'll be coming, it sucks to have to wait so much for the invitation eheh... but I'd LOVE to meet you there!!

Meredith said...

Love this play on military style. It's a feminiw twist. Nice work!

Erin (penny. LA) said...

Yes, I am not the only one completely and utterly falling for this military trend. To me, though, it never goes out of style...

And that DRESS! I never make it to H&M, so the only Garden Collection item I knew of, really, was the floral tunic... this is BEAUTIFUL!

Blicious said...

you look stunning!!! loving the colors!

xoxo
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DebbieJ said...

Oh I love that dress! I'm still so sad it was allready sold out over here :(


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Raez said...

hey gorgeous! how have you been?

I absolutely adore the way you've styled this little red number--so chic!

xx raez

Ring My Bell said...

Gorgeous outfit. These pictures are veeeeerrrrrry editorial :) xo

Raez said...

haha, a twilight reference! you're right though, the setting is pretty amazing, and the lighting is magic!

love the touch of red:)

xx raez

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