Am I too naughty if I say I prefer your usual crisp, clean style? You’ve basically perfected your usual style so its just and adjustment to see anything else.

You knocked it out of the park!

Angie I think you look great! For me the greatest thing about this challenge was watching you do what I am trying to learn myself–always incorporate a bit of yourself, your core elements of style, into what you wear, even if out of your usual comfort zone. You look like yourself and comfortable, but you are definitely trying something new which is exciting. THAT’s style evolution I think!
p.s–LOVE the belt

To me the earthy sandals are the mark of an Israeli (male or female) and you hit the mark there. I think the tailored dress suits you but really isn’t Israeli style. However, I think the object is incorporating other styles into your own, not wearing a costume. To that end, you have succeeded.

Angie, you absolutely rock the look!! Once again you showed how to use accessories to create a certain style. The scarf is awesome, I LOVE the muffler style. So are the shoes.
Take the frock and change the accessories: Hermes scarf and patent high heels (Paris), fringe scarf and chucks (Berlin)….. endless possibilities.
Great job!!!

Eeee, I love it! (Also, love that we’re stretching this out to three blog posts…) You’ve nailed this, Angie. I see Tel Aviv for sure (never been there, but have friends who have, plus your street style post), yet I also see “Angie”.

To me, it’s the sandals and Greg’s belt that make this so casual- if you lost the belt and subbed in some heels or smarter flats, this would be very “Angie in Seattle”, non? I think it’s a great example of how a few little tweaks can change the whole feeling of an outfit.

My vote: out of the ballpark.

You did it so well (it is supposed to be an Angie-fied version of Israeli street style, after all, and not a slavish imitation of Israeli style) that, as an Israeli colleague of mine used to say, “It’s make me laughing…”

I love it ! It is an unusual combination that looks playful and chic at the same time.

Whoa! I anticipated being blown away and I totally am! Angie, you ROCK this look. I understand it is far from your usual style but I am loving it I am also very seriously contemplating stealing this look

Paige, you’re not naughty at all. I too prefer my usual crisp, retro and “un-earthy” style – that’s why it’s my style! But it was lots of fun putting this look together using what I have (and what Greg has), and making it “mine”.

Shari, spot on. Israeli style is all about knits, and I am NOT a knit gal. I do not own knitted dresses, so I was forced to use one of my woven frocks. At least that made it still feel like me.

KILLER!! I am completely floored. You had sandal booties in your closet? I had no idea! You rock a sheath dress like nobody’s business. And I love that you raided Greg’s closet to find the belt Well done, you!

Swooning …

I love love love this look! To be fair, it is not 100% Israeli, but rather, as April said, an Angie-fied version of Israeli style. But you look absolutely smashing and this fresh-face look suits you a lot!

An unstructured knit dress would be a more accurate depiction of the Israeli style, but I know it is not really you.

The sandal booties! Adorable! And the matching toenails polish!

Do you consider this a successful experiment, that is, are you planning to incorporate it (at least, partly) into your everyday style?

Wow, *fabulous* response to the challenge! That is awesome to see you in such a different concept from what you usually wear, but you still look like *you*, not at all out of your element.
(And without your specs, too – how do you like your new Raybans?)
I can’t wait to see what comes next!

Angie, I LOVE this outfit and I love the fact that you effortlessly can go from your crisper look, to this well put together alter style. You look fab! (and I wish I had your fashion foresight!).

Lovely Angie! Don’t you just love stepping over to hubby’s side of the closet and seeing what it has to offer? I do!

Gorgeous, as always!

I think you *may* be selling me on those booties. It’s the turquoise polish that does it.

Welcome to the “dark side.”

You are an earthy, exotic little sausage. :0)

Well done, my friend!

Thank you, ladies.

Special shout-out to our very own Israeli HannaC. Glad you approve of the outfit! I do consider this a successful experiment because I’m in a very “me” sheath dress. I shall definitely wear this outfit when I’m having an earthy day.

Laura, I *did* have the sandal booties before the challenge. I saw them everywhere in Israel and desperately wanted a pair to bring back home, but did not manage. So when I found a very comfortable and inexpensive pair here, I had to have them. They make me smile because they remind me of Israel. Most of the people that commented on the sandal booties post a few months ago were opposed to the look. Perhaps this outfit will change your mind?

Kari, I LOVE my new Wayfarers.

Angie, you look amazing! The look is very you but I can still see the Israeli influence, especially with the sandal booties. Love the blue toe polish!

Angie, you rock! I love how you incorporated Greg’s belt (I wondered about that when I saw the picture). That with the sandals (lovely new blue toes nails!) makes the the Tel Aviv inspired look. You did a great job of taking items that you have to make a look that meet the challenge head on and that you are comfortable wearing. A successful response to the challenge!

Terrific!!!

FAB. U. LOUS.

Love the sandal booties, and tell Greg I want his webbing belt!

Killer! And thank you for being so open to the challenge. You lead by example!

Angie, YLF! Like others have said, I love most seeing how you can take elements of a style and use them to create your own version. I’m hoping to see other ways that you wear those sandal booties.

Completely awesome! You’ve got the Israeli spirit while being so you as usual. I’ve been debating for a while whether to get a pukka pair of sandal booties since I have some thong sandals that are pretty close to the mark but you’re tipping me over…

Gorgeous Angie !!

I can’t judge the authenticity of the outfit since I’ve not been outside North America, but I love the look, especially the scarf.

you look great! Love the scarf with the black. Love your hair, too.

I love it!

Its great to see you in a more earthy ensemble! I love the belt from your husband with the outfit. What a fun challenge to you.

Do you think you could show some of your casual looks (like when you walk the dogs, go on a hike, etc)?

Killer!!! I love the look on you, did you do anything different with your hair? it seems a bit more casual. The belt is perfect and I had no idea that you had those sandals, I would kill for a pair! I love the whole look, you maintained Angie style with sleek dress and watch and of course the blue toenails. I wonder if we will ever see you in this look again?

Ooh, I forgot to say – KILLER!!!

Fantastic! I love your look, it took a minute, without your glasses (must be contacts with the sunglasses) – can’t wait for the rest of the transformations. I like what Cricket says, I’d love to see Angie’s casual looks too. Gives us all ideas.

Angie! This is amazing! How fun to see you in an almost completely different look. I’ve never really understood how to wear sheath dresses in a more casual fashion, so this is eye-opening. I would wear this outfit (with a different bag, I’d choose a hobo with one strap a la shiny’s banana bag) in a heartbeat. Greg’s webbing belt is the perfect touch. Any chance of getting him to model for the blog once in a while?

On another note, I’d like to echo Cricket’s request to see some of your truly casual outfits sometime, too.

You look wonderful as always Angie! Love the scarf added to the outfit and those sandal booties. I used mine with a silk sheath dress the other day. It’s comforting to see you approve the look.

You are a great sport for accepting and meeting the Challenge!
It’s not “you” overall but you also don”t look like you are sporting a costume (which you would in a loose knit dress).
LOVE the new sunglasses.

I’m not qualified to rate you Angie, but KILLER times ten..love to see you in a very different style ..you rock everything from the wayfarers to the blue nails. You are such a good sport! If I had the bod to pull off a sheath dress I would copy this entire outfit in a heartbeat!
And your sandal booties have me intrigued.. Maybe I can find an inexpensive pair to try out..

Angie, you look like you stepped out of the Tel Aviv street! I love how have incorporated your crisp, modern style into the earthy Tel Aviv look. I also love seeing your sandal booties -fabulous!

Angie, you look fab!!!!
Love everything, including the sandal booties, belts and nail polish. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for London and Hong Kong.

Wow the look is fabulous on you!

10/10 from me, Angie! this is so helpful and interesting.

The comments are so interesting too, I think everyone has done a great commentary deconstructing the elements of this look, and how you’ve put together the “Angie” parts with the “Tel Aviv” parts. It’s like watching someone cook with different ingredients!

I love how you’ve offset the earthiness with the fresh nailpolish and white watch. It really makes the whole look more interesting. I love the sandals…

and you get bonus points for including an extra challenge – borrowing from the boys, the belt totally makes this, wow!

…I am so excited about this challenge series, can’t wait for the next one!

Angie, this is great! You CRUSHED the challenge!

I just pressed “enter” too soon, and I hope I didn’t post an unfinished comment.

Angie, I’m very impressed. Wow. I’m learning so much from reading all the comments, too.

I also really like how you incorporated Greg’s belt. I really liked that challenge idea of raiding his closet.

Of course I love the turquoise nail polish. It’s super fab! It’s unexpected and adds a very fresh finishing touch to the whole look.

Angie, you say that you do not look Israeli. I dare to disagree. We have such an ethnic mix here, including Russians, East-and-West Europeans, Americans, Canadians etc. Lots of blondes (me too). So, especially in Tel Aviv, you would fit right in.
I must say, I haven’t seen sandal booties here (Ashdod-Rehovot area) even once! Must be a Tel Aviv thing. I’ve been thinking of buying a pair but I’m not tall, not lean… you know. Thank you for showing us a “complete picture”.

I LOVE the way you pulled this look togehter, and still look like YOU….waiting for the next AMAZING look you so masterfully create, and make it look like a breeze

You pass with flying colors Angie (as if there was any doubt). It’s so surprising to see you dressed like this, even though it has been planned for a while now. Are those your sandal booties or were they borrowed? Does this mean you found a comfy pair? I don’t mind this style as much actually–it’s the ones that come up past the ankle that I really don’t like.

The turquoise toes are another accessory that makes the look very “you”–I know how you feel about those sour colors. But, I think what really makes it for me is Greg’s belt. Genius solution. Well done Can’t wait to see Hong Kong and London…

Angie, I LOVE it! Do you think you’ll sport this look on your own in the future? Might be a great way to mix things up.

dearest beloved Angie
Tel Aviv and the area is knocked by you!
You don’t need to do any effort to belong here because you already do.
You look amazing in any outfit anyway.
Lots of love from your family in hod-hasharon

Oooooh, Angie!!! I just turned on my computer and just about fell off my chair!!! You look so beautiful and amazing! Thank you so much for showing us a different side of your style. I think we could plop you down in any city in the world and you would look like you belonged while still being true to your own “Angie” style.

You really rocked this challenge! You came up with a fabulous outfit taking inspiration from the chosen city. Well done! I feel like you’ve just taken us all on a mini journey to Tel Aviv. I can’t wait to be transported to Hong Kong and London!

OMG Angie. I LOVELOVELOVE this look. The sandal booties are incredible!! Which ones did you end up getting. I am still looking out for a pair – so far none in stores here so I am thinking I might need to buy online before they all disappear after Northern hemisphere summer is over!

I’ve not read the comments but just had to post quick – I LOVE IT on you!! VERY well done!! I would have never thought of using DH’s belt either – super idea!! You look great in animal prints & neutrals!!

You look really pretty. Like wow, I will look remark you in the street. And no glasses takes you off years, it is amazing.

I knew you would come up with something killer- and you did! Having an earthy side, I love, love this look. the scarf, belt, sheath, sandals. It all works so well together and I love learning how the different accessories create a different feel from your usual look.

Such a treat to see you on your blog post- you make a beautiful model!

Fantastic! I love it! Well done!

Home run, Angie, of course. No one expected anything else, though. You are the queen of fashion.

You look absolutely fabulous Angie!!! I love the slouchy sandals and the toe nail color too! You get an A+++++, but you never do anything less!

Just wanted to join the chorus of the amazed. And, as Tatjana mentioned, there are plenty of blonde, blue-eyed Israelis – even with short hair! Looking forward to the next installment.

Well done, I love it! I am so surprised to see you wearing thong sandals! I thought for sure they were borrowed but sounds like you found some comfy ones. They look very cute on you.
You did a great job of giving yourself the Tel Aviv look. You’re so creative.

Thank you for your lovely, lovely comments, ladies. I’m totally taken aback.

Shirley, your priceless note from Tel Aviv is fabulous. I LOVED that you chimed in.

Debora, special thanks to you for initiating the global part of this challenge. It’s been fab and well received. You are clever!

Greenglove, my hair is just the same. Just a little messed up from wearing wayfarers on my head.

Maya, the sandal booties are extremely comfortable and I don’t wear thong sandals. I guess I do now. They are by a brand called “Mia” and I got them at Macys before the challenge. After discount they cost $34.

LOVE IT!!!!! you rocked it

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You get a big fat 10 in my book Angie!! The belt, scarf and sandal booties (you got yourself a pair!!!-) really add the necessary earthy/bohemian touch, while the other small details still make it very you!

(I’m still getting used to seeing you without your specs, the colour of your eyes stands out even more this way – and I love the Wayfarers!)

Can’t wait to see your London and Hong Kong look. I know they will be brilliant too.

This outfit is amazing! I’ve never been able to figure out who to wear a sheath dress “casually” but now that I see this outfit on you, I have all sorts of ideas! Thank you for posting this, you look great! You definitely met (and exceeded) the challenge!

No individual item in the outfit is something I would covet for my own personal self, but you look ADORABLE in it. I like the no makeup/no glasses effect too. So fun and down to earth!

I would never have thought of starting with a black sheath dress and trying to make it part of an outfit with a casual, earthy vibe, but you really made it work! Good job!

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