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Medusa August 9-15, with fearless challenge attempts

medusa

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Sunday: Denim jacket, red tshirt, microcheck pants, white sandals. This tshirt is not really long enough for pants, probably.

Monday: An outfit I've posted here before, didn't take a new photo.

Tuesday: Black and white cardigan, polka dot camisole, jeans, red sneakers, green necklace. The camisole looks greyish in the farther away photo, but really it's black with white polka dots. I was proud of this one, because I took this sweater that I've had for a while and used it in a new and fun way.

Wednesday: Green tshirt, blue cardigan, pencil skirt, leggings, red flats. This was my first attempt at Hanna's fearless challenge: it's the first time I've worn my new pencil skirt; actually it's the first time I've worn a skirt in years. I'm definitely afraid of my skirt.

I think I failed the challenge, because I don't think the outfit works that well. Maybe you can help me figure out what's wrong with it.

Thursday: Print blouse, clamdiggers, Camper heels, pearl necklace. Another no-fear challenge day - it's the first time I've worn these heels. (I posted when I bought them a while ago, but haven't worn them outside until Wednesday.)

I'm scared of heels literally - I haven't worn them in years and I'm scared of falling down - and figuratively, because I'm not confident in my ability to match them with an outfit. So I'd love feedback on this one.

Friday: Blue tshirt, jeans, brown shoes, butterfly jacket. Another fearless challenge attempt, to use this butterfly-print jacket which I love but am scared of because I think the print is too loud for me. In the pictures it doesn't look so crazy. Probably I should wear it more.

I'd also like comments on these shoes - they're pretty old but I still like them. Are they too dated?

Saturday: Blue camisole, gray linen top, skinny jeans, red sandals, chemical earrings. In this photo I'm experimenting with copying bellacville's photo technique of wearing sunglasses - she always looks so chic! Today I'm wearing my new red sandals and skinny jeans for the first time, and going all the way on geekiness with my chemical earrings.

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Latest reply was from Kristen

RoseandJoan

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Medusa

I am by no means an expert, I love all of your looks but feel the pencil skirt with the cardigan would work better without the leggings. Your butterfly coat is beautiful, it would be a crime not to show it more.

With regards to the shoes, I personally love them but have a bit of a fetish at the moment for masculine style shoes.

Continue on with the no fear principle as I think you have done brilliantly.

bella

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Hey Medusa,

sunday: I agree, shirt is too short for pants.
tuesday: I usually like it better when sweaters are buttoned under the bust as in the first picture, it is visually more appealing
Wedneday: congratulations to you for overcoming your fears. The pencil skirt is simply gorgeous. I think I would prefer to see it without the leggings since the drape of the skirt combined with ruched leggings create too much visual interest. Also, I wonder if the skirt is perhaps not too long for you.
Thursday: I think you have no reason to be afraid of heels, those shoes are super cute. I think a lot ladies here, including myself, prefer to pair clamdiggers with flat shoes because the level of casualness of the two pieces seems to be a better match.
Friday: yummy jacket. now, I would pair this outfit with heels.
Saturday: thanks for the compliment!:) I was going to say that this is my favorite outfit of the week, but you'll think I am biased!:) Seriously though, these skinnies look fabulous on you and I love the pops of red, well done!

marianna

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Medusa, where are your leggings from? I really like the detail on the side! I just bought a pair like that from NY & Company.

Love your heels. They look great! Love the butterfly coat. Wear it more often!

My favorite outfits of the bunch are Thursday and Saturday. You look awesome in slim fitting pants! Skinnies are GREAT on your bod!

Re: Friday's shoes -- I'm not crazy about them, a bit bulky and masculine. I also think those pants are too short to be worn with those shoes. You have better options in your closet!

You look spectacular.

rute

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Well, I agree with the girls.. The skirt is too long for leggings
The Friday shoes are not very flattering and the pants are too short.
But continue trying! You can improve and that's what is all about!

chewyspaghetti

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Medusa- your style has changed so much in the short time that you've been here! I love seeing what you are wearing.
I agree that the shirt in #1 is too short for pants.
Wednesday- I think you're right. This outfit is just not working. I would try the skirt with the red flast (very cute) and a woven top. What about trying the heels with this skirt?
I think you can still wear those shoes with casual outfits, but try a matching brown shoelace as the lighter colored one draws a lot of attention to them.
Congrats on facing some of your fashion fears!

Anonymous

Yay, you are fearless Medusa. I love looking at your fearless outfits. You are an inspiration to me because I also am "afraid" of wearing certain things, like high heels. I am not willing to feel wobbly and scared to stand up and walk. I want to feel comfortable and mobile. Perhaps you would not be afraid of these shoes if you wore them with a skirt or dress because the heel gives a more feminine feel to the shoes, and in a dress you are not as likely to feel like running and hiking.
You have some great outfits and great colors. I agree with what has been said that the clamdiggers would probably be better with flats or sandals, and the skirt would probably be better shortened to your best length and then see if it looks good with leggings. I believe Angie says that with leggings it is trial and error for all of the aspects to work together.
You look great in your Sunday outfit. This looks so much like you are comfortable and stylish. Maybe this is your signature look?
Tuesday, I love the way you have taken a sweater out and given it new life. I love this outfit, except for the red sneakers because they are gear for running or hiking, to me.
Wednesday, I am afraid of skirts too. I wore a dress today and it felt great. It is good to break out of the fear of skirts and dresses. Think about having the skirt shortened and see if you are not afraid of it then. Also wear it with other items that you are totally comfortable with and not afraid of. This is a note to myself also!
Thursday, Love it except for the heels, I prefer flats with clams.
Friday, I LOVE the butterfly jacket. This could be another signature piece for you. Enjoy it and wear it with all other things that you feel confident and comfortable in. Do try to get over your fear of this great jacket.
Saturday, love this outfit! Great job. Thankyou so much for sharing your journey.
P.S. I do not know what a chemical necklace is.

lyn67

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Oh, you too, do not have anything to worry about your shape, and figure!LOL!:-)

My favourite outfit is Thursday, I think this is perfect, neutral heels are just the right ones for the print shirt and dark clams, I like it at lot, so stylish for everydays/work!

But, may I have my modest advice- on the outfit with the short denim jackets and microcheks, could you please find a longer top for it, as said before, will work much better (for ex. of the length of that blue one on the last picties.) Colour scheme is OK but the length will make the difference to elongate your upper body.

The butterfly jacket is not an everyday piece, something outstanding here! It seems me a G-rock (I don't know it's name there by you, but here in the EU so it is called, I think). Is it a white ground with red/green pattern on?(can't see any blues in). Cause if so, I'd rather try it with a tee of these colours(which will be found in the print, or a white one) and this don't need to be so long, in my opinion, just to the pockets.
Also I would try them with a white denim, this will not make so much contrast, and will make a much leaner figure of all outfit, but if so all whites, will be a very very smart one!

yublocka

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Hi Medusa,

Here are my thoughts without reading what others have said.....

1) Sunday - yes top is too short I'm afraid. It's tough isn't it? I am guilty of that a fair bit too!!

2) Tue - top and sweater look great. The shoes don't mesh with the rest of the outfit though - they are too "geary"

3) Wed - Love the pencil skirt on you!!! I think its length means that either tights or ankle length leggings (with no detail of their own since the skirt has enough) would work better.

4) Thu - wowsers, amazing!!!

5) Fri - another lovely outfit - you are having a great week!!

6) Sat - wow again. Those jeans look great!!! Top works so well with them and lovely pop of colour in the shoes!!

Louise

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I don't have anything new to add i'm a bit late responding so it would just sound like i'm repeating everyone elses comments but i did want to say the butterfly coat is super cute i love it x

medusa

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Thanks for all the comments! There are a lot of detailed suggestions here, I'll need to take a little while to think them over. (I think I'm a bit sleepy this morning and my brain isn't engaged yet.)

marianna

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I think I am on a quest to find the Gelatos in red in my size now. I love love love them on you.

marianne

I don't have much to add, but thanks for posting pictures! Great week and I really like how your outfits have an unexpected twist. You're moving so fast, too
I wonder if you need to break up the butterfly coat a little, maybe with a scarf? I don't think the print is loud, but it's has a big presence. I am curious what Angie would suggest.

hanna

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sunday - your instincts are correct -- the top is definitely too short for pants, but that said, you are really rocking those microchecks

tuesday - i like the combination of sweater and top! but as others have said, those shoes are gear -- perhaps the red shoes in your skirt outfit on wednesday would be better for that pop of color?

wednesday - okay, you need to wear more skirts -- show off that darling figure! i don't think that this particular skirt is the right length for leggings though. and i'm thinking a slightly higher heel would work better? i'm thinking you could go sort of retro cool with this -- tuck a crisp white shirt in, wear it with a cardigan belted at the waist, a round-toe heel... or tights, equestrian type boots, and a tucked-in streamlined t-neck would look amazing for fall.

thursday - heels pretty much hurt my feet senseless which is why i don't wear them often -- but if these are comfortable, please rock the heck out of them because you look AMAZING. seriously, they make your legs look ridiculously long, and the whole outfit makes you look lean and slender and i may have to steal the whole thing. ridiculous. i'd say these will go with pretty much anything you have -- they are a nude, neutral sort of shoe that makes your legs look like they go on for miles.

friday - i actually love that butterfly coat, and i love the way you've paired it with a simple, classic outfit. it's a real statement piece. i'd like to see it with a scarf over it, to break up the pattern a tad. i could totally see this as a special occassion coat too, with a solid dress, tights and heels beneath.

saturday - you look so cool in this last one i'm dying a little bit. love the little shoutout to bella, and i covet those earrings!!

thanks for playing along with the challenge :]. does it feel good to have taken the risks??

Kristen

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I think you've already gotten some excellent advice about your fear of the skirt (yes, definitely try it without leggings) but I would add that trying it with the heels might the ticket as well. Speaking of which, I love that top and the heels on Thursday, but with clams it didn't work for me. Maybe a different skirt or longer pants?

The butterfly coat is great; don't be afraid of that at all!