candy store cat lady

Lady Miss Kier's ring game channeled through blue plastic thrifted belt and Goody daisy hairclips, the Edward Scissorhands (yes, this is a constant reference for me) neighborhood channeled through the hand-me-down skirt, Twiggy & clones sweater game channeled through sweater dress from PollySue's Vintage, and librarian cat channeled through purse I got as a gift and I Love This Kitty pin from artenergyalchemy on Etsy.

The shoes are a combination of all, and were sent to me by Kron by KronKron. By KronKron by KronKronKron. Kron.

Pros: Bows! RUFFLED SUEDE! All fun and girly but not vomitly so, thanks to the color palette. Surprisingly walkable, and they're even too big for me.
Cons: I'd prefer a platform whose color doesn't feel so random in relation to the others.

Unfortunately I had to opt for more walkable shoes when I wore this outfit to my friend's play last night, because LOOKY:

It's so pretty! Sure, the walking-to-school-at-7:30-A.M. version of me might beg to differ, and oh, you know, throw her backpack down in a fit of rage every few steps or so, but look at how it glimmers from just the right angles!

I'm way too into artenergyalchemy, which is where I got this little glitter cat. Good thing my ears aren't pierced or it'd be an easy way to go broke. Though maybe I could self-pierce them with the Jack Nicholson Shining ones, and blood would gush out of my ears due to my insanitary job, but it would look cool because then it would just drip off the sides of the tiny axe charms as though it had just finished off the family!

What? Something about blood and murders? That wasn't me! Divert your attention and stop getting suspicious! Look, a cat! I hear you like those on the Internet!

152 comments:

  1. I love your outfit and that kitty stand is adorable. x

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  2. Ah this is my new favorite look of yours! You look excellent with this hairstyle!

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  3. Super cute :>
    Love that outfit! And cats ♥ After all, today is caturday!

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  4. twiggy clones and jack nicholson earrings are so creepy.

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  5. I was wondering when those who have sent in samples/ submissions/ applications for your magazine can expect to hear back? You probably don't have time to answer every comment, but thank you in advance!

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  6. Love the shoeeeeeeesss!!!

    I want them!
    Weren't they big? Send them to me!!
    And the skirt!!!

    Ahhh...

    And I don't know why but cats+that technicolor 60s-70s style are just perfect together

    (By the way, looking at you in this outfit I don't think that the bang is too short. It suits you.)

    Al

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  7. Guess what! I'm getting my hair dip dyed turquoise!

    I love Twiggy and Edward and Kittens! I also love the shoes. I wish I had some snow where I live.

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  8. Can you please just give me the kitty pin?

    I would love it and pet it and give it plenty of sunshine.

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  9. I love this outfit so much the shoes are kind of weird though. But good weird sort of remind me of balenciaga lego shoes which i loved but also didn't like. Tavi your amazing

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  10. Those shoes are so different! And my friend just died when she saw the kitty brooch!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  11. Being a gay man, you can only imagine what my response to all those cats is!! Too many pussy cats if you ask me! Twiggy is always great, but maybe I'm allergic to cat litter?I should go get tested.www.fashionbaggage.com

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  12. amazing shoes and adorable outfit!

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  13. Your best outfit.
    Perfect waist heigth for your body structure.

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  14. Your writing is just genius. Snow is awesome. Cats are good too.

    Sparkles x

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  15. Lord, another shoe company to covet *covet covet covet*
    <3

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  16. hi tavi!
    whata lovely shoes! pls come to visit my new blog? xoxo

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  17. Fantastic. I love that this outfit is exactyly all of those things that you mentioned.

    And of course I have to check that earring site out now.

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  18. The shoes are amazingly awesome. And I'm a big fan of the inspiration pictures.

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  19. OMG those shoes are FIERCE!

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  20. Haha, you look like one of those cool librarians or that cool teacher you like talking to. And the short bangs, they work for you.
    (20 Points for Edward Scissorhands' hood!)

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  21. those are fucking ncie ass shoes!

    Paolina Alexandra
    check me out!

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  22. those shoes are amazing, i envy you a little how cool is getting those as a gift (: you look awesome tavi (:

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  23. People stop asking for her clothes, it makes you seem desperate. But anyway, I'm glad to see you ditch the milkmaid do. It was super awesome, but gotta mix it up, you know? Still loving the outfit, loving the shoes-loving the reaction that wearing two pairs of glasses at once gets from 8th graders. Have you tried it?

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  24. i dig that sweater. mucho.
    stay awesome, Tavi.

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  25. seriously, this is the coolest outfit i have ever seen

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  26. That outfit is poppin'! Those shoes are very Tavi-- love 'em.

    xoxo Em

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  27. I love this! I love this! I love this! Did I mention that I love this? Those shoes are like, the best thing that ever happened to me. Actually that statement is either untrue or very sad. And I didn't even notice the bangs, though now that I look at them again it's kind of funny. But not bad, it works. Now I need to stop because I sound like a four year old on a sugar high.

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  28. PS the entire look together is very Balenciaga :)

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  29. I love the shoes.

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  30. hey
    these rings are so adorable
    i love them
    and the shoes are cute too
    xoxo
    nana
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  31. hey I'm pretty sure if there is an article about you in The New Yorker then that said article makes an appearance in the New Yorker App for iPad commercial on youtube. I saw it via A Beautiful Mess blog by Elsie. Isn't that your article?

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  32. cute outfit! those shoes are so so so so amazing!!!

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  34. I like your bangs...they are very Amelie.

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  35. Lovely post. I just started reading your blog and you have great use of language and wit.

    Great concept, great outfit.

    Kudos.

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  36. no wordss. you are so inventive and unique! nuff said.

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  37. this.is.amazing. The colors are really girly but not at the same time, and it works.

    Lindsey Soup

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  38. What a great sense of humor this girl has!
    Murder, and throwing things!
    Golly.
    Plus... the cookie cutter houses with only the colours to differentiate them is so creepy, oh! and the cars to match!
    And the woman feeding the goat, to boot!
    Its a big ol' salmagundi of things.

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  39. I'm so glad you know who Lady Kier is, Dee-light was such a fun band in the 90s.
    Tavi, you always have such a developed and intuitive sense of style :)

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  40. very prrrrr-worthy.

    see what i did there? hyuk hyuk.

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  41. If you haven't heard it already, you should listen to the song "Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds. The Edward Scissorhands picture reminded me of it.

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  42. Brilliant! Love the shoes. Cats in glasses make great style inspiration.

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  43. Tavi, I haven't been following too long, but this is definitely my favourite outfit thus far! The colours are perfect and the sweater is just freakin' awesome. I wish we had gone to high school together or something, I can relate to you in many ways. ;)

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  44. I like that shoes, lovely and I agree that it's not vomitly like any other girly shoes.

    And the Edward Scissorhands clip is cool, I like Edward Scissorhands!

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  45. loving the shoes! i love high heels but can never wear them....sad face...

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  46. amazing outfit! really like those shoes a lot, they would be perfect with jeans, too!

    xxx Charlie
    Enter my Christmas Giveaway!

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  47. loveee, i love the colours tavi, very much reflects the neighbourhoooddd
    great glitter kitteh (yeah lolcats!)

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  48. Love your shoes and the excessive amount of cats x

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  49. those shoes are insane :)

    bm

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

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  50. I love the cat brooch and bag. Can't help myself. I just love cats. XD

    The outfit looks gorgeous on you! Really cute. :D

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  51. You are so inspiring even though my style is way diffrent than yours :)
    beautiful shoes. beautiful you!

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  52. Love your shoes! It's amazing :)

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  53. why do you always have a step-by-step breakdown/justification for your outfits?

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  54. I Love your crazy style! :)

    Saou.

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  55. I love so much that you have gone back to your own inspirations. Adorable my dear Tavi.
    I am in awe of your style...
    Un abrazo from Spain.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  56. Has she announced who she chose for the magazine?

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  57. Avon Calling and Groove is in the Heart is all I can think of now.

    Quoting Lady Miss Kier "How do you say...Deee Gawrrgoousss"

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  58. Ah, so brilliant, Tavi!
    Love the twiggy pic and also those shoes!

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  59. follow me?
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  60. Hello Tavi!
    I'm from Brazil, and follow your blog for a long time and I love your unique style and eccentric to be, I think your blog a modern fashion magazine, and the best is not paid to see!
    I would ask an editorial about his style of Tim Burton! I think it would matter a great!
    Big hugs from BRAZIL and especially mine!
    Haaa not forget to follow me on twitter @ higienicofilmes

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  61. Love the bag especially! I have a cushion like that, but with teddy bears instead.

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  62. adorable, you look fantastic, awesome pullover. Loving the cat lady ^^

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  63. the shoes look so cute, it almost hurts my eyes! i think i just died a bit inside

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  64. wooow you are a genius. beautiful! and the shoes are amazing

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  65. клёвые туфли, клёвый образ.)привет из России

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  66. Tavi Dear,

    a BIG hello from BRASIL!!

    Yes, I am from the same country of Gisele Bündchen, BUT not so tall or pretty like her!

    I loved your Post!!
    Amazing shoes, I must say.

    Stay in the Peace of God!!
    You and All Your Readers!!

    P.S. I make you a challenge: why don't you make a Post about CARMEN MIRANDA'S fashion? The brazilian actress who conquered Hollywood in the 40's, liked to dress with so many colors just like you, Tavi!

    IF you think I had a good idea for a Post in your Blog, Please, you could dedicate it for me: "~Ana Paula~A Católica": it will be a BIG present for me in this Christmas!! God Bless You!! God Bless Your Readers and Your Wonderful and Original Work!!

    ~~~

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  67. Amazing images.
    Your shoes and belt are phenomenal!

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  69. Whoa. Sweet beans. If Brog and Grag from Cro-Mag Rally ate a pack of sweets ... these shoes would be the result.

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  70. The shoes look like they could be from hansel and gretel and they're definitely or a pretty narrow demographic but I don't think they're are any cons. They're so ridiculous and frivolous the random colors and bows and straps just make sense.

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  71. Thanks guys!

    manna - Justification? It's just a fun way to credit the clothes and inspiration at the same time, and people seem to enjoy seeing the process.

    Those asking about submissions...I put in the original post a note that you should all hear back by January 1st (a STRETCH, I know, but we got about 2750 submissions) but I should add a note in the sidebar, thanks for reminding me.

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  72. wooow

    LOVEEEEEEE your shoes!!! <3



    great look!

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  73. awesome shoes, wow!

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  74. ur shoes are wonderful! <3

    http://waronclothes.blogspot.com/
    new inspirations! :)

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  75. leaves me speechless. almost ;)
    simply rad.
    your mutability is marvelous. and these shoes... for some sick reason they make me think of croissants. they look like walking on a cloud in a dream might feel.

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  76. oooh I love this outfit, especially considering candy and cats are two of my favorite things

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  77. Nice snow picture!

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  78. i love cats!!

    muakkkk
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  79. love your outfit.. cute cute.. love the skirt...

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  80. Cats are amazing! I love any kind of felines, and I will adore anything in connection with them. CATS RULE THIS WORLD.

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  81. Out of the inspiration photos, the Twiggy one is definitely my favourite. I have a big album of all my favourite photos found on the internet, and that one has just been added to it!
    Lovely outfit - I like the whimsical details. And I first heard about Kron shoes when I saw a shoot on Saga Sig's (a british photographer) blog, that she'd done for the company. They're very eyecatching, and weirdly desirable..
    We still have lots of snow in the UK here too, but I can't wear heels for the time being anyway, so foot-wear wise it doesn't affect me. It's great for photos though!

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  82. cute pics and the booties are pretty

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    x

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  83. so delightful! I love this outfit, I need bright colors/pastels in abundance this time of year (super gray in oregon). the cat purse reminds me of these crazy socks I used to have in the 5th grade that had photorealistic cats "collaged" all over it.
    curious what you do for outerwear.

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  84. I love your outfit. It's very cute!

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  85. Cute outfit! Amazing shoes:D


    http://stylemeerkat.blogspot.com/
    xoxo

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  86. I'm thankful for the kitty pin close up... and now equally obsessed with all the pins on artenergyalchemy (I too do not have my ears pierced.)

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  87. Love those shoes ^^. What do you suggest for men this winter?

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  88. aaa one of the pictures came from the begining of edward's siccors hands !! i love this movie !!

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  89. well, its only when you point out the specifics- "..picture of ___ channeled through ___..." that it seems like some mathematical formula and it kind of irks me because it seems a bit contrived.

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  90. Those shoes are so adorable! They look like they belong in a Tim Burton movie. Love!!

    xx
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  91. "Look A Cat" Haha the number one way to get people to ignore anything else that my attract them...wow you know the internet. Haha love it. Those shoes are so fantastically whimsical you can't help, but smile. Oh PS Snow ahhh it reminds me of when I was in High School and had to walk to school. Oh Michigan sometimes I miss you, but not so much. I do remember how hard it is to walk in the snow at times.

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  92. TWIGGY!

    ps. i'm liking your hair right now, very cute! as is your outift in this post!

    rose xxxx
    peopletellme.blogspot.com

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  93. strangers with candy fits into this, somewhere.

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  94. well I did notice the Edward scissor hand neighboorhood, cause I love that movie!
    Also the shoes are way to ...I wanted to say pretty, but no, they're interesting!

    kiss

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  95. I have shoes like that! Amazing! It's a Icelandic design.

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  96. you are so great!we loooove your blog,its amazing!
    we have a blog too, please visit it

    http://melbournemadness.blogspot.com/

    xoxoxo,melbourne madness

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  97. Love the shoes. Are they even available in germany?

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  98. love the shoes! and the skirt ♥

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  99. I cannot believe those shoes actually exist!


    http://www.etsy.com/shop/couve

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  100. I think this is my favourite of all the outfits you've ever worn! x

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  101. @Tavi I'm just asking, are you still updating your Q&A post?

    http://edenlike.blogspot.com/

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  102. those shoes are AMAZING! so fab!

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  103. "Look, a cat! I hear you like those on the Internet!" ahahahahhhh. nice one.

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  104. love the shoes, clothes, pose! rock it!

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  105. Your Blog inspire me everyday!
    I love the skirt but the shoes are pretty amazing!
    xoxoxo

    http://justalazymorning.blogspot.com/

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  106. I NEED A LIFE

    www.fashionhating.blogspot.com

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  107. Hi tavi!
    I just wanted to say that your blog is amazing. It inspired me to start my own blog. Unfortunately, it seems as though no one is reading my blog (atomicrunway.blogspot.com). Do you have any tips for getting people to read your blog? Thanks!
    -Supergirl

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  108. Ok these shoes are friggen adorable!!!

    xo Danielle
    www.deathbyshoe.com

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  109. That photo of Twiggy is so fantastic! Love it

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  110. you are so fabulous dahling. a true original, a natural- an amazing creative soul! thanks for all the fantastic inspirations! xoxo

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  111. I love the sweater you wore fabu!
    The shoes are cuties is the model wearing Joel Serfield everytime???

    Please check me out <3
    http://fashionmustgoonireland.blogspot.com/

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  112. http://fashionmustgoonireland.blogspot.com/

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  113. oh my god tavi, i have just read that post and istantly changed my mind about my christmas list I NEED THAT OUTFIT and all i can think about now thanks to you is how i don't want an amazon kindle anymore and want THOSE SHOES! i love your blog and am crazy for your clothes from thilde at www.fashion-chatteau.blogspot.com xxx

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  114. I love how you come up with ideas for your outfits! Very creative!

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  115. I love this outfit. Good job! I think it's your best yet.

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  116. Somebody must have been smiling when they designed those lovely shoes!

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  117. We love your insightful observations about the fashion world, but the best is that your style is so age-appropriate! visit our blog for more trends and news www.didatrendynow.blogspot.com

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  118. Man oh man I love these shoes.

    -Danielle
    http://daniellemsolomon.blogspot.com

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  119. Just one question: this shirt is the Brazilian soccer team? They are the colors of that country ... hahahaha.
    There's more: these shoes seem to be genuinely part of the fantasy of a samba school. Part of the fantasy of Mickey Mouse.
    Okay, I admit: it has to taste everything ... what?
    Ouvir
    Ler foneticamente
    Dicionário - Ver dicionário detalhado0.hasfrase0.there is0.there are

    I see you. kiss

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  120. Hey, Tavi! I've been wanting to visit your blog ever since I've read about it in a magazine(you're famous, girl! - and you deserve it) and now I got the time to do it.

    I love the shoes :)

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  121. i love your bangs!and your outfit as well.you have fresh take on fashion.you inspire me =]

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  122. Hey, that store MYAUNTDEBBIE, ((its part of Mamalicous)) is really awesome, I go there every time I visit Lancaster.

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  123. Those shoes are SEX! I think an orgasm is a proper offering to the shoe gods for this pair. I'd advise that no one wear those around me, I can become a thief.

    P.S- You and your blog are love to me =)

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  124. I love ur shoes:) !!! omg It's sooooooo awesome

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  125. Oho! I got this very peculiar feeling when looking at your groovy shoes and just realized they remind me of this tragic childrens book i cannot remember the name or storyline of, only a few pictures and the feeling it gave me, but i figure it must be amazing as it obviously made a huge impression on me... the sharpish shape of the bows... i like them very much by the way.

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  126. nice to see you in Icelandic design;) hehe

    you look nice, and so does the snow:)

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  127. I totally love your sweater !

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  128. adorei as cores por lembrar do meu país, Brasil

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  129. the twiggy picture is too kewl...... i named my cat after her haha

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  130. I love this outfit!
    http://vintagereverie.wordpress.com/

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