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WIW: UWP Fatigues

July 18, 2012

In case you were not aware, my official rank in the UWP military is Major Dork (highly decorated). As such, when I have Things to Do, I sometimes dress in theme. Today, I'm ready for action in this FAB silk Escada blouse in citron-and-olive almost-camo print - from Saturday's swap party, naturally. *waving at MaryK again*

Thank you to everyone who lent me wisdom on my "strength to be bold" thread - I'm launching into the fray today!

Escada silk blouse - swap party
Express fishtail skirt - swap meet
H&M blazer - swap meet
B. Makowsky shimmer crossbody - Ebay
Fergie Major boots - Nordstrom
Cat skull pendant - The Pewter Wolf on Etsy

P.S. Would it be less confusing if I started calling the "swap meet" a "flea market" so as not to confuse it with the YLF swap parties?

Posted in the What I Wore category
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12 Comments

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    You look fashionably ready for action Rae - go get em'!!!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Storm the trenches, Rae!

  • ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

    March on with your acid-green standard held high, Rae! You look kickass!

  • Julie replied 11 years ago

    "'Ten Hut!! Officer on deck!!" I believe that's how they say it in the "Mar-can forces"

    Better a Major Dork than and General Disaster.

    Objective in sight!! Charge!!!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I was there when Escada was discovered. How fun!
    Love the military vibe, yet the outfit fits a business casual environment. Bravo!
    It's about 100 degrees here today, your blazer and boots seem like a distant dream to me at the moment. Poor Una, she is coming to hell.

    I expect you will be having that conversation today, yes?

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    Love the peep of citron - worthy of a commendation Major D.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Oof, yes, I would rather not be General Disaster!

    Zap, you are correct - it is done, and the outfit served me well. Here is the update I just posted:
    http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....big-change

  • JR replied 11 years ago

    UWP? I haven't been able to figure that one out.

    You look great. Again. Seriously, do you ever have an off day? LOL!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Oops, sorry, JR! UWP stands for Urban Warrior Princess - a style statement coined by Alaskagirl (Una). It's now a mini "tribe" here on YLF.

    I do have off days, though I try not to leave witnesses. ;)

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Yay!! I loved that shirt so much when I saw it at the Fancy Upscale Upper East Side Consignment Boutique, and I am so happy it's found its rightful home with you!! YLF!!

    ... now excuse me while I go read the update...

  • Ornella replied 11 years ago

    After your Manspiration series I DO love your style even more. And every outfit is better and better. This one is no exception.

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    Love!! I'm glad the boots helped, they seriously rock :D And I have to say I especially love this length skirt with the taller boots, going to have to try that myself.

    (I have no problem with swap meet vs swap party! You could always do YLF swap, which is what I use on my blog.)

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)