Gap pants, H&M belt and wedges, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Zara top, necklace c/o Blackbird
Oddly enough, before writing this "No Doubt's Top 10 Style Moments" feature, I was already paying homage to my childhood hero Gwen Stefani when I shot this little midriff-flashing outfit for FASHION's Style Panel on Sunday. Our task this week was to show how to style treated/printed denim or how to give pre-existing denim a fresh update (I picked the latter), but I like to think now that it all happened so that I could give a nod to my 11-year-old self, the obnoxiously loud girl who was quite literally obsessed with Gwen Stefani and played Tragic Kingdom maybe five gazillion times. The trend (not that I was really aware of "trends" back then) that I stole most from her back then were crop tops - I had a whole collection. Don't know why my parents let me wear them but they're '90s-tastic in the very best way and since they're having a bit of a resurgence right now, I'm going to go ahead and embrace them once again.
I can't believe it's Wednesday let alone July 18 now! This summer is going to be all gone before I know it and I won't have gotten to all the things that were on my bucket list (go to the amateur gay strip bar near us, S.U.P. in Lake Ontario, go to Niagara Falls). Is anyone else having this time-on-fast-forward problem right now too?
Happy hump day everyone :)
Hello, hint of skin! I love showing a bit of stomach while keeping most of my other parts covered. Then it doesn't look slutty. Unless I want to look slutty, and then I go alllll out.
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Love how you styled your denim! I've always wanted to try showing a little stomach, but need to do a million sit-ups first! :) I just love the colour combination!
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I love this super bright outfit, the hint of skin is the perfect amount too!! I love Gwen, and definitely listened to a lot of no doubt growing up as well. These pants are so awesome, so fun and bright!
ReplyDeleteThis summer is definitely flying by too fast!!
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This is fun! Very flowful :) (Yes, I did just make up a word!)
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I love Gwen Stefani. I remember as a kid doing gymnastics and listening to "I'm Just a Girl." Our YMCA would just play the radio during the class and that song was the hit that year. Anyway Tragic Kingdom is just one of those cds that I always go back and listen to. It never gets old. Anyway great look. Loving the showing of a bit of skin and your color blocking!
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I love this simply look! thanks to show us..
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i love your homage to gwen! these colors are great together, and i love the little peek of skin!
ReplyDeleteI love how you styled this croped top with your bright pants! Great look! And my, summer is going too fast! Hope you get to do what you have in mind!
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I am definitely having that problem, too! I'm starting school again in the fall which, to my dismay, is about a month from now! eeekkkkk!
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Love the outfit. you look very pretty. ... Necklace is wonderful.
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Whoa, now that is one awesome, colorful outfit! I love it :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color combo. The accessories complement everything perfectly
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Love the color mix! Wish it could be summer down here!
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I love the hint of midriff in this outfit - and the color blocking between the jeans and the top. It`s a great look!
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Summer even though we have longer days for some reason always seems to be shorter!
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I love those pink jeans on you! You're so prettty! Ahhhh.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely relate to you about time going by fast. Summer's flying right past me!
I love those pants. Pink pants are amazing.
ReplyDeletei love blue and pink together! looking gorgeous :)
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I loooooved Tragic Kingdom! Probably still my all-time fave No Doubt album.
ReplyDeleteI love this look! I used to hate pink & blue together but I really love it now. Love the necklace too. What is your nail polish color? I love it!
Lovely top, I like the colour combination :)
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Loving the peep of skin! Summer is flying by miles to quickly as usual, totally agree!
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Oh, the crop top :) They were strictly banned in my house, to the point that I'm now way too self-conscious to experiment with this second go around of the style. I think you wear it really well, though - not just anyone can make a bare midriff look classy, but you've definitely pulled it off. Loving this mix of bold shades, too. So very you. Miss you, pally!
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Was thinking the same thing about this summer flying by! Love these colours together.
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ReplyDeletefun outfit! and yes, this summer is flying by :( and i haven't gone on vacation yet!
ReplyDeleteI like the colour combination and the whole outfit makes you utterly gorgeous (well, you're already gorgeous!) A first timer here btw :)
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Alexandra, me too.Just today we was talking about it, with my boyfriend.We have made summer plans as well, but OMG its already middle of summer and just today I realize that friday is my Name Day.I'm a bit in panic, because I made plan to work this weekend.
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I was a huge No Doubt fan too! And still am a fan of Gwen Stefani. You sure know how to make a cropped top look sophisticated, I don't know how you do it!
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love that triangle necklace! it looks like such a versatile piece, I'm sure it looks great with a bunch of different outfits:)
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i love those pink jeans, alex! and the matching belt & shirt look fab!
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I LOVE No Doubt! And I have already pulled up your article- can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteThese colors together are great and that crop top is perfect for summer!
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ahk! you are so stunning! :) Plus, you couldn't have a better name. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about time flying. I can't even find out were my day goes! Summer is seriously taking a toll on the blog! ;) Hope you find time to do all the things on your bucket list!
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haha I was so obsessed with tragic kingdom as well! Hope their new album is good. It's cool how trends are recycled, but also reimagined, like crop tops. The version now is so much classier than before.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know some of these things about Gwen Stefani--especially the braces part! I was surprised about that part, haha. The crop top looks great on you, especially with the color blocking going on too. Ahh, I'm sad summer is almost over :(, I haven't gotten to a ton of things on my bucket list too, but there's still time to get some crossed off! Best of luck :)
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You look beautiful as always!!! Love the outfit.
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I was just having the same thoughts about the time passing extremely fast. I haven't done anything exciting this summer yet, so I better act quickly (and you too! :) ) btw, I love your pants!
ReplyDeleteGreat post on Gwen's style! I was such a fangirl too in HS. I had pink plaid pants and the bra straps showing through a white beater tank, plus pigtails all to copy her look. Do you remember when No Doubt played at MuchMusic? She wore this mini black cardigan that had an Anaheim patch on the back. Well I went and got my nanna to knit me a replica of her cardi, which I still have today, and I put my own patch (it said Zero - ode to the smashing pumpkins) on the back.
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yes! summer has literally flown by, I hate it haha. I love how you color blocked this look, and the mid drift top def has a little bit of a no doubt vibe, but your missing the visible thong haha.
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Love the colour combination in your outfit. Well done!
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Great colors! And I say as long as you have the midriff you have, you should show it off :)
ReplyDeleteSummer is flying by too quickly. I'm trying to savor each moment. I love the resurgence of '90s trends, and crop tops are so fun for warm weather! Your color blocking is amazing, too!
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I love this color combo so much!
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Niagara Falls was on my summer bucket list too! It's was so amazing, if you go make sure to get on the Maid of the Mist boat ride. It is only about a 15 min boat ride, but it is so worth it. -Heidi
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Such a great colour combination! You look great!
ReplyDeletecan we all just scream a little louder about No Doubt coming back on the scene! it's radness and super exciting you wrote a piece about Gwen's fab style, can't wait to peep it. the colors in your outfit are so cheery and the whole look's a complete standout! xo ♥
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