Style Files: Polka Dots and Mustard

I wore this outfit to church on Sunday and was really happy with the way it turned out! The weather was thankfully slightly warmer than it has been, so I didn't freeze.

I've been feeling pretty frustrated with my outfits and photos these days. I don't know why I can't get it right, but I keep on trying to get the perfect white balance and coloring in my photos, and they aren't turning out how I want them to. I am constantly resetting the settings and trying again, but I feel like its only getting worse.
I recently got this top at Old Navy for $9 and purchased four other ones as well! :D I'm sure they'll make it onto the blog real soon. How can I pass up such a great deal?

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18 comments

  1. monster cakesJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I am totally crushing on this outfit. The shoes. the tights. the polka dots. It's all too much for my eyes to handle. Amazing!

    Also, I couldn't help myself... I passed along the stylish blogger award to you! Check it out here:


    http://monster-cakes.blogspot.com/2011/01/say-what.html

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  2. KatrinaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This might be one of my all-time favorite outfits of yours! I love everything about it, top to bottom.

    And I know how you feel about taking pictures. I think yours always look great, though! We're our own harshest critics.

    xx, Katrina
    http://sparkleisacolor.blogspot.com

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  3. HollyDollyJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I have an obsession with saddle shoes and they look awesome on you!! I actually love everyhitng about this outfit... you look adorable!

    Holly
    http://hollykeenan.tumblr.com

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  4. geeJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    LOVE THIS! <3
    mustard yellow + polka dots + saddle shoes = AMAZING!
    i have always love the way saddle shoes look...they are such a classic shoe.
    you look beautiful my dear!!!
    (i love your photos & outfits..but i TOTALLY understand ab the fustration.)
    have a wonderful week love!!!
    xoox

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  5. Shy January 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love those mustard tights!! They look beautiful with the polka dots! I think your photos look beautiful as they usually do!

    Shy

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  6. Daer0nJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    You look beautiful! Love those mustard tights, how cool are they! and your shirt is too cute! :)

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  7. J.J.January 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    you are cracking me up with your judgement of your photos. I love them! Have you looked at my crappy photography? I think it's a sin even to call it photograpghy in my case. It's point-and-shoot and it's a bunch of yuck. Whatevs. You are cute. If we were sisters I would steal your coat. I don't steal from friends, just from sisters :)

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  8. AmandaJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I think your outfit photos look just fine! And so do your outfits...I think this is my favorite one of yours EVER!

    xx

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Love those colours together and the way it all works with those brilliant shoes! The ruffly collar on your blouse is so cute and I can't see enough of that coat of yours. :)

    I completely botched the white balance on my photos today. It 's fun getting to know your camera :D I find I have to be careful not to rely on my preview screen as soon as I find it pretty deceptive.

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  10. ChauceeJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    @Shallow Mallow - I feel the same way about my preview screen! It looks great when I'm out taking the pictures but when I come back to my computer they look awful. It's really become a big contrast I wonder how to get it fixed.

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  11. .January 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    EEEeeek, I love this outfit so much! Such great color and ruffles and polka dots, o my :) Sorry to hear about the photo frustration. Boooo. These still look gorgeous though, if that's any consolation...

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  12. I V YJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    the polka dots and shoes are very cute.

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  13. maggeygraceJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    This outfit is SOOO amazing. I don't think you even understand. Everything about it is perfect:) I'm adding it to my inspiration folder. I love the pictures too-so vintage and classy!

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  14. Marisa NoelleJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Oh my gosh Chaucee!!!! I love this...my favorite of yours yet:) The mustard and hunter green of the skirt look awesome together. Definitely inspiring as I've been wanting to experiment w/ these two colors. Lovely photos:)

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  15. JMayJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Oh wow, one of my fav. outfits my far :-) The tights make such a huge difference, love it!

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  16. kelly annJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    YAY. FOR. MUSTARD. best colour ever.

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  17. Rachel BallJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    your top is adorable!! happy new year, chaucee.

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  18. BreJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Mustards tights are amazing =)

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