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Restrained boho : wiw 4.28

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So as to NOT look like a Coachella wannabe, I wore this new H&M crinkly cotton peasant top with cuffed skinnies instead of the cropped frayed flares one might have expected with a boho outfit Besides , I really wanted to wear these new lace up suede sandals again ,as they are crazy-comfortable and I love the height they give me. Boho sandals, AND jeans, AND top = too much. Also in the interest of not looking too costume-y , I fussed around with some jewellery until I settled on these pieces from Uno de 50 - a Spanish line (via New York) that I am now representing. Really not my look at all, and it took me some digging to find something I'd wear, but I do like these two bracelets and the earrings. The line has an almost western vibe to it, which I thought tied in well with the boho mini-theme here.

One thing that did strike me was the lack of a third piece for this outfit. I have no idea what that would be other than a scarf/wrap....which I was not going to wear to run errands in. A peasant blouse doesn't really lend itself well to a jacket or sweater.....not really sure how to finish this outfit.

Pictures are oddly exposed to show detail - some of them were a little dark . Any comments - always welcome!

top - H&M - new
jeans - Buffalo - newish
sandals - Dolce Vita - new
jewellery - Uno de 50

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BUFFALO DAVID BITTON Faith Mid Rise Crop Jeans

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Dolce Vita Suede Gladiator Heel Sandals

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UNO DE 50 Orbit2 Earrings

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Mochi

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I think you look awesome, head to toe. Not sure about that third piece--a boleo/shrug type of cropped piece, or else a vest? That might be too obvious.

lisaflex

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i too like the outfit. but, i love boho.....i wear it often spring summer and fall..i dont use a third piece/topper as i too never know what to add - but i usually feel all good...i sometimes add a necklace, either shorter or longer, depending on my mood that day and i always alsways wear a few bracelts whether it be an arm of alex and anni, some old wodden bangles that i got at kohls forever ago that look awesome with my khaki boho crinkly shirt....i could go on and on.lol.

AviaMariah

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I really don't think you need a third piece for looks. Do you need it for warmth? There's enough interesting details in the outfit that it's plenty interesting.

Helena

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I love this Lisa. Third piece - a modern pendant of some sort, to contrast with the boho style? It doesn't look unfinished to me though. Do you always do a third piece?

Anonymous

Nope - not always , but I am conscious of it in terms of really making an "outfit" out of something. I don't think a necklace works with this blouse because of the ties/keyhole opening /elastic at the waist. But good - if this works, I'm happy with it! It's comfy, although I constantly pulled down the top all day - elastic wanting to creep up. Ideally, the top wouldn't have an elastic waist, but for $35, I don't care

ma

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This is a very pretty spring outfit. You look gorgeous! I agree with others that no 3rd piece is needed.

And, are there really cotton blouses at H&M? I was just in there, i didnt see this one, but everything I picked up was poly...i may have to go back.

Cococat

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I love this look Lisa. It's my kind of weekend look and when the weather finally cools down I'll be wearing something similar. My third piece would be a fringey suede bag or a narrow scarf tied high around my neck. Sorry to make it all about me! You look fab!

Helena

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Just pondering third pieces now ... Wondering if the elastic waist almost serves the function, in that it creates the same effect as a belt or, in a way, a jacket, would ... Just pondering as I procrastinate on dinner dishes ...

jill58

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That blouse looks great and I love the sandals. I'm not sure that you need a third piece. I have to restrain my boho impulses too. Growing up in the 60's and 70's I have a tendency to gravitate there.

Anonymous

I intentionally went non-boho with the other pieces for that very reason. On someone my age, it verges into costume territory when you go full boho. Stop me before I add in turquoise eyeshadow . God forbid - lol.

Aida

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Oh! This is a a lovely little look Lisa. A nice way to boho-lite; the final vine isn't really that boho, just a bit romantic, and still feels Lisa-like with the cuffed jeans and cool sandals. Also the very tidy make up helps there too. If I were wearing this, I wouldn't opt for a third piece (jacket, scarf, etc.) but would opt for big statement earrings (probably my giant gold hoops, you know those 3ish" ones I wear all the time).

abc

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I like it! I like the jeans big cuff too.

As you know I'm based in Mexico. I recall seeing that line recently but can't remember where it was. Anyway ...

Anonymous

Angie - the jewellery line is Spanish and is sold at higher end boutiques/department stores. It's pretty $$ - the one bracelet I'm wearing retails for about $400. Many of the pieces also incorporate leather....

Thanks Aida - the days of 3 inch hoops are over for me but yes, those would absolutely finish the outfit off too.

Aida

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Hah well they don't have to be quite so big! My hair hides most of them, anyway I just mean something larger and skewing glam to act as a third-piece-ish finishing sort of thing.

Angie

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Another Killer outfit from our fabulous Lisa. LOVE. You look sooo pretty.

As for toppers, I wear boxy short jackets or denim jackets over my boho blouses. These two are my current faves.

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Bergdorf Goodman

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marianna

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So pretty! Love everything here!

viva

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Love this on you! The top is so soft and really accents how pretty you are, and I think it goes so well with those awesome laced sandals (can't wait to get mine out soon). Love the big cuff as always.

Tanya

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Such a lovely outfit, and what a great top find. The modern sandals and jeans are the perfect counterpart.

Anonymous

Aha, Angie - short and boxy would be great, wouldn't it? I have a navy leather that would work here. But , for summer, I think I'll just go as it, or with a very plain soft linen wrap. Or perhaps I'll never wear it again - there's always that - lol.

Oh Vivian - you sound like my mother, whose name was Vivian, and who I miss very much . Thank you . How did I ever survive without these type of sandals? I have these taupe ones and a black pair and it's all I want to wear

And Aida - of course you are right, and now I'm obsessed with big glam earrings again . Must see what's out there next time I'm jewellery shopping. Could be fun for summer. I have a pair of gold leather Nickel and Suede ones (a few of us bought them last summer) that would work here too.....I don't know, with short hair, sometimes big earrings can look wrong . Tough one.

Aquamarine

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What a great outfit....you've nailed boho lite. That bracelet is so interesting. I find it quite stunning.

Anonymous

I really like this outfit. The top is full-on boho, but you've dialed it way down with normal pants and trendy shoes.
I am as stumped as you are about the third piece....maybe a fishtale anorak? No. I'm sorry I have no ideas! But I do like it on its own.

I really like your bracelets.

Brooklyn

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You look lovely as is. But I think the topper issue is tricky. I was saying in Angie's thread that I am off peasant blouses and I think this is one of the reasons. The sleeves kind of gather up when you wear a jacket. And sometimes to my eye the tassle neckline clashes with the clean lines of a jacket. I think this is a style best worn solo, as you have here. All fab with the shoes, bracelet and big cuff. And you are very lucky that you can wear that colour blouse. You blondes have all the fun.

Jaime

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Looks terrific to me and finished enough for warm weather. I love the bracelet too.

dakotacheryl

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I was thinking dramatic earrings would be great with this killer outfit...The shoes are to die for !!

RobinF

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Very nice, love the bracelets. I always wonder if I should tie the neck ties or just let them hang.

Anonymous

Gorgeous look Lisa. The blouse is a lovely shape and I'm digging the big jeans cuff and fab sandals.

Sara L.

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I think you look great! I figure that in the summer the third piece is my jewelry or shoes. It gets too hot for an actual third piece of clothing so accessories have to do. I think your jewelry and shoes bring that extra bit of oomph to this outfit that makes it look special.

Colette

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You look beautiful, so well put together and totally cool as usual. That blouse is what I love to wear in the warmer weather. And heels that are comfy, for the win. But I hear you about a topper and the billowy sleeves, I usually only wear this type of blouse when I don't really need a topper which means they don't get much wear, because I'm always cold. But, I've been paying attention to see how others top off this type of blouse and it is usually some type of Ruana/Poncho thing or very loose coat. What about a long sleeveless vest? And I was thinking that a belt might help anchor the elastic waist??? You would have to experiment though.

Anonymous

Colette - et al - I think you're right: no topper is needed, and if anything it could be a poncho or wrap. Vests are too derivative here I think . Anyways - thanks everyone for your kind comments : my take-away here is to ramp up the earring look for this type of outfit .......I think that's a good thing !

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