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It's not a Kenzo, but...

Monday, August 19, 2013



... it is pretty fierce.  Right?  Can we please talk about graphic tees for a moment?  They have been all over the place all season and I didn't own a single one... until I got to Germany and started converting Soldier Boy's bachelor pad into a less fratty-something-resembling-a-home.  Part of that process was cleaning out his closet(s)... all 4 of them (!!!... yeah... I only have 1) AND the suitcases of clothes that he's been carting around the world but hasn't opened for years.  

Well, tout le monde, in those suitcases was a horrible trove of treasures... the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Apparently, when Soldier Boy's daddio used to travel, he'd send Trip a strange t-shirt with a graphic print of an animal of some sort from each place he visited.  Not a single one of them actually fit in any way resembling well, and so... I have now inherited some strange cargo of my very own!  

I am happy to unveil my vintage tiger tee (from Florida)!  Just wait until I bust out my cobra... or the bald eagle shirt I cut into a muscle tank... just you wait... 








Tiger tee vintage
Coat/Jeans/Booties c/o Charlotte Russe
Skull and Signet Rings c/o New Histories by Tessa Kennedy
Bag c/o H&m

89 comments on "It's not a Kenzo, but..."
  1. I LOVE graphic tees!! and yours is wonderful! You had me chuckling with your bracelet....I'm also up to no good sometimes :-)

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    1. I'm such a Harry Potter nerd! I keep forgetting that I own that bracelet!

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  2. Great look, who cares about Kenzo?! :D


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    1. Thanks! I know, I know... Kenzo... blah blah blah designer... I actually like my ugly tiger tee better than the Kenzo design!

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  3. love the t and the bracelets. Beautifl

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  4. Love every single piece you're wearing!!!great outfit!!!!:-))

    xxx Marlen
    http://kissmebe4flight.blogspot.gr/

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  5. Cute outfit! Love how you've styled this tee x

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  6. Nice outfit and great pics! like the rock style you made today :D You don´t follow me yet via Google Friend? :((
    Today new post, don´t miss it!
    Kisses from Spain, Kela

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  7. Love your posing and the way you paired your tiger tee with a studded bag to keep it edgy !! x

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    1. Thank you! I felt pretty casual, but awesome in this outfit!

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    1. Thanks! OMG... wear it! I got so many compliments on this silly tee!

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  9. Cute outfit!

    Looovveee the jewellery and hairband!

    http://style-memoirs.blogspot.co.uk
    xxx

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  10. You look great! That t-shirt is awesome :)

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    1. Thank you! It looked so silly on Soldier Boy, but I knew I could do something awesome with it!

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    1. Thank you! I figured I should rescue it and give it new life since the tiger motif is so in right now!

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  12. I know this post focuses on that graphic t-shirt, but where did you get your Harry Potter bracelet from?

    You styled that t-shirt into a rocking ensemble!

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    1. Haha, I found it on etsy years ago! I keep forgetting I have it, but I was packing for my trip to London this weekend (I might go to the HP studio and tour the sets) and I rediscovered it!

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  13. Love this outfit super cute!! especially the accessories!! Gorg!! :)
    xx Janice

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  14. Ooh love this look.. way cute!!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

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  15. I totally loved the outfit!!!

    fashionhholic.blogspot.mx

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  16. It´s so cool and funny. We just love your posts, dear!! And btw thank you so much for your looovely comments on our blog. It really means a lot for us.
    xx
    Audrey and Pearl
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  17. What a cool shirt and what's even cooler is how you got it :) A nice story and even better outfit!

    xoxo
    www.zerxzastyle.blogspot.com

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    1. Ha! It was going to be thrown away after almost 2 years stored in a suitcase and I rescued it!

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    1. Thank you! They are my favourite Charlotte Russe skinny jeans but just cuffed!

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  19. Great tee. Love to steal my boy's clothes hahaha
    xoxoxo

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    1. Me too! I had no idea he had so many until we started going through them and he kept pulling more bags out of storage! I rescued some fun things!

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  20. I'm loving this outfit! The jacket, shirt and those shoes! Amazing!


    xo, Delightful Sunflower

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  21. The bracelet that says "I solemnly swear I'm up to no good" hahahah love it <3

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  22. I love this outfit! It's so comfy but perfect! Love every piece!

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    1. Thanks! It was perfect for running around on base and going to a friend's house for a casual dinner!

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  23. I really, really love the way you write. Every day I read your posts and they really put a smile on my face. Oh and LOVE the Harry Potter bracelet!

    X

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    1. Haha! I forgot that I had the HP bracelet! Thank you so much for your kind words. I've been tweaking my writing style and have gotten decidedly more sarcastic during the last few weeks! Glad you're enjoying it (no sarcasm there... really... just pure unadulterated appreciation)!

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  24. I really, really love the way you write. I read your posts every day and they always put a smile on my face. Oh and LOVE the Harry Potter bracelet!

    X

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  25. Thanks for ur lovely comment!
    I became u follow via gfc)

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  26. You look so cool!!!
    Kisses...Petra

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    Follow me!

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  27. haha thats awesome, you can get a bunch in Thailand too so grab some if you're ever there :)

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    1. Ooooh! I may go there for my Birthday in October! I might need to!

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  28. Love that tee - so cool! <3

    Ellen xx

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  29. You must have soo much fun taking outfit photos.

    xoxo
    Ivy
    http://www.purrpleivy.com/

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    1. I try! It's great having a photographer now! When I was in the US and Trip was deployed, I was stuck with my silly old tripod!

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  30. amazing outfit! love the details! and the harry potter bracelet is the best! i'm so jealous! :)

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    1. Haha! It came from etsy! I'm sure you can always find some there!

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  31. Giiiirl, you are way too cool for Kenzo. I love the look and the arm party you are rocking in the pictures.

    Laura
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    1. You're awesome! I finally mastered the simple arm party! Muahahahaha!

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  32. So fierce. Love it. Haha, you've got great style.

    XO,
    Catherine (your newest follower via GFC)
    FEST

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  33. Love your look!! And great bracelets!!

    Styleinlove.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! I finally got invited to the perfect arm party!

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  34. Love this outfit, you look awesome! I like how the headband looks! xx

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    1. Thank you! The headband is actually just a bunch of scrap fabric!

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  35. Graphic tees are my obsession! I fell in love with them ever since they made a re appearance. I love you outfit! I wish I could have a more descriptive word for it but the only word that comes to my mind is "Perfect"

    Sasha

    http://pilchasypintas.wordpress.com/

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    1. Sasha, you are too kind! I was kind of lamenting over my lack of graphic tees, but Soldier Boy's wardrobe renovation happened at just the right time!

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  36. T'es super belle ! j'adore tes bracelets ^^ kiss

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  37. I ADORE this outfit!! from top to bottom so chic. :)

    Regina
    http://margaritabloom-glamourville.blogspot.com/

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  38. I really like this outfit!

    Brittanny // http://brittannytaylor.com/blog

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  39. Love this outfit!

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  40. This is so great, I'm so happy you are one of the winners of the roundup on IFB :))) yeeey!! congrats!

    kisses

    Peach Black

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