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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The leopard romper: now and later


As you can see, this is another case of "Blogging made me shop."

I was sitting at my desk at work, waiting for my laptop to boot up. (I swear it takes a good 6 minutes or so.) Naturally, I passed time sifting through my Instagram feed, and that's where I saw this pic of Rachelle wearing this awesome romper. Instantly I died. And then I died even harder when I ordered it shipped for $38. Originally $175! Shut up! I love a good deal.

Sunnies: Gucci | Earrings: Stella and DotNecklace: Stella and Dot | Bag: Gucci | Romper: Romeo & Juliet Couture (on crazy sale!) | Bracelet: Stella and Dot | Heels: Christian Louboutin (option, budget option)

If you read Rachelle and my banter on her IG pic, she mentioned me wearing this with red shoes. I *almost* did, then decided to go with nude instead with minimal accessories. After all, the romper is a pretty big statement in and of itself. On my way out though, I decided to grab this bag. I died with the shoe/bag pic above. The husband is really honing his photography skills!

OK, so now onto this week's theme of keeping you guys Fall Fashion Inspired - I put together a few ways on how I plan to continue to wear this romper throughout the cooler months. If you're doing the math - $38 divided by 4 outfits equals a little over $9 per wear. Totally works for me because I know I will wear it even more than 4 times. It makes it easy since this is already a whole outfit in and of itself, I really just need to add some accessories! If this gets you inspired for fall (or even if not) - be sure you enter the $450 gift card giveaway!


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33 comments :

  1. Love when this happens! Blogging totally has made me purchase a thing or two!
    xo, Lee

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  2. Yay you look so cute in it, I am so not done with this romper I will wear it to death lol. Love the red bag with it I just knew it would look awesome with red.

    xo
    ​PinkSole​

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    1. I'm so thrilled I found this through you! Definitely can't wait to wear it again and again!

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  3. I like the fact you have matched that playsuit with nude heels,
    makes the whole outfit look more classy!

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    1. Thanks so much! I thought about doing red, but decided to do that with my bag instead!

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  4. Blogging ALWAYS makes me shop! Story of my life. Love that bag!

    Cha Cha The Fashion Genius

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  5. Thank you for confirming my analysis in my post today that a red bag should be my next choice!! ha ha!! You and Rachelle look SO GOOD in full leopard and once again, you killed it with the polyvore sets. :) I'm really looking forward to those all week!

    Gina - On the Daily Express

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    1. Thank you so much!
      And yes!!!! You need a red bag. Definitely for sure 100% :)
      Dang- no pressure on the polyvores! :)

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  6. Ahh!! Yes, Blogging makes me shop (which you already know!), so I was afraid to even look at your post today...lol!!! Awesome romper, AND a good deal!!! Eeek!! I really love the way you styled it with the black tights and wedge booties...my fave!
    Kellie @ www.ie-style.com

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    1. Yes - I can't wait to wear it that way with the tights! I think it will be great! Fingers crossed!

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  7. Carylee, you and Rachelle are both rocking that gorgeous leopard romper (which I want by the way). I actually want at least 50% of what I see other bloggers wear. In your outfit's case, I'd love to have the romper and the shoes. Hahaahaa, blogging makes us even more shop-aholic. I am one already, I don't need help in this area. LOL

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    1. Yep - blogging definitely enables more shopping! But it's all good - I love pulling inspiration from so many fashionable ladies I would not have otherwise met!

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  8. I love this!! Looks great styled both ways. Love the nude shoe and the pop of red since the print is a neutral itself :-) I think you could certainly wear this into fall !!!
    from the link up
    please stop by, jess
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  9. You and Rachelle both look great in the leopard romper! Such a cute look! Love the sets you put together, especially the one with the black jacket, tights and booties!

    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much!
      Yes, that is my fave look as well! Can't wait to try it out!

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  10. Story of my life! Blogging always makes me shop. I can't believe you got such a great deal on this romper! It looks so good on you and I love it with the red bag!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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    1. Thanks, Nicole! Yes, I couldn't believe it, too! It was an easy purchase!

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  11. You look fabulous! But I'm so jealous of how much of a steal you got it for. I could not for the life of me get the same numbers as you did when I tried to order it when you originally posted about it. I do not have your shopping skills. Ha.

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    1. Yeah, I think there was an additional 30% off or something at the time, too! Boo! I'll let you know if I spot it cheaper!

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  12. That is quite a deal on that romper, and it looks great they way you styled it.

    Natalia

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    1. Thanks so much!
      Yeah, I was floored with how cheap it ended up being!

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  13. Hmm yes, blogging definitely does trigger some shopping urges, but I am mostly behaving. I really like the 2nd styling option with the black tights. Not sure I could pull off wearing it under a skirt, would be afraid it getting too voluminous around the hips.

    Alex - Funky Jungle

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    1. Thank you!
      The romper is really thin and I have a pleated maxi skirt that I would love to try it with! Will see how it turns out!

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  14. Love this romper on you! So fierce yet feminine!! You got an amazing deal on it! I love the style idea of pairing it with black booties, a black blazer, and tights! So perfect for fall:)

    Robyn
    http://feelgreatfashion.com/

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  15. I still don't own a single romper. But this leopard romper looks gorgeous on you - perfect with the bun!!

    A new post is up on the blog. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you are able to drop by: http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com

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    1. Yeah, I went from zero to sixty on the rompers this year, oops! This was such a great deal, and it was leopard. I could not say no!

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  16. Carylee,
    This looks AWESOME on you! Actually you and Rachelle really rocked this one. I am looking at it and have to remind myself that I don't need anything new right now...lol. This is definitely one of those items that I would love to rock. You styled it FABULOUSLY, as usual, with the heels and red purse. Great outfit honey.

    Thrifting Diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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    1. You always leave the sweetest, comments! Thank you so much! Really glad our paths have crossed, and not just because you boost my ego!

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