Thursday, July 7, 2011

Flirtatious versus professional, vain versus competent, fashionable versus respected.

Dark grey, wide, high waisted skirt and black shoes, H&M. Cropped flower print tie-up shirt, Asos.com
White lace trim socks, Lindex.



Didn't I tell you I was going to wear a Mad Men-inspired outfit to the office yesterday? Didn't I? I do think I did! :)

As always when I'm inspired by a particular look, I don't see it as if I'm going to a costume party dressed as someone else - I try my best to pick out elements from that look and then put my own spin on it. If I don't feel like myself, I've done something wrong.

Here, I suppose I was going for a groomed, put-together, proper yet sassy vibe. The paradox of the 1960's working woman: flirtatious versus professional, vain versus competent, fashionable versus respected. I'm not sure how well I succeeded at that, but I did feel extremely swell all day long! And that was the main goal. So, I dare say: mission accomplished.




17 comments:

  1. You look so demure and pretty! The socks are such an adorable touch. Love how you went Mad Men-esque at the office. Very pretty outfit, Annika!

    ♥, Jamie
    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  2. gorgeous outfit!
    I love the idea of wearing socks with heels! :))
    xx

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  3. I love the outfit! It's so femenine and chic!

    http://inelegancewetrust.blogspot.com/

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  4. You look sooo beautiful! Keep on blogging!:)

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  5. Always pretty and beautiful. Perfect. x

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  6. Sweden must be heaven! It was so hot in NYC today I could barely survive in a tiny tanktop and capri leggings (yoga class outfit).

    You look really pretty and the outfit is adorable, although I wouldn't be able to copy this look for another two months!
    xx
    Izzy
    www.misadventuresofme.com

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  7. You look absolutely stunning in these photos. Love the lipstick and love the outfit and LOVE MadMen, one of my favourite shows!

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    Thanks x

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  8. You look positively gorgeous! I love your outfit, particularly the skirt :) I'm definitely jealous that you have the weather in Sweden to wear your outfits - I practically die every time I leave the house, even in just shorts and a t-shirt! Maybe that explains why I'm such a hermit in the summertime....

    Your hair looks gorgeous, as always. I love the subtle curls/waves. Is that its natural texture?

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  9. Gorgeous outfit! I love the skirt, and I don't usually like high-waisted skirts.

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  10. one of the prettiest blogger around...
    love your outfit and Mad Men as an inspiration...i must say...great choice.

    following you btw...hoping the same from u:)

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  11. This is so beautiful put together !
    Besides looking at your pictures, I adore reading your posts , they are wonderfully written and I always learn something new from them!

    Keep blogging dear Annika!

    Love,

    Patricia

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  12. Du är så vacker att man dör! Som en skogsnymf! :)

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  13. wow, your so beautiful its quite unreal. love your blog just found it today. x

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  14. You look beautiful! Like a real girl from the 60s :)

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  15. This is a beautiful outfit and very well put together!

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

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  16. Your outfit is beautiful, as are you, and your writing as well! A stunning combination :) Thank you for creating such an inspirational blog that is so different from so many others. I really enjoy it on a daily basis, you've made my world that much more interesting and provided me with something pretty to look at each day :) Also, I must say, you rock the dark red/berry lips better than anyone I have ever seen!! I love this modest yet sensual and feminine look...The little white SOCKS are the best part :)

    Elizabeth

    http://elizabeth-womanofleisure.blogspot.com/

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  17. Gorgeous. I love that lipstick too, do you remember what you used?!

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