Happy Monday! Fingers crossed you all had lovely weekends! I hope I’m not jinxing myself here, but I think I might just be on the mend. Boy do summer colds stink. Although, it was a bit of a bummer spending the weekend in bed, I was able to spend quite a bit of time catching up on my blog and glossy reading! There’s a silver lining in everything if you look hard enough right?
I haven’t written about today’s subject yet, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been obsessing over how I’m going to incorporate it into my wardrobe. HA! Military chic has been front and center for a while as it graced many of the Fall 2010 runways and it looks like there is still steam left in this trend! It was in practically every fashion rag I picked up this weekend. I’ve personally been lovin’ it ever since I saw Rachel Bilson step out in a Gap boys’ military jacket several months ago. She’s been seen all over the place in that bad boy and I can see why. It’s precious. Oh, to be that cute and teeny tiny. Le sigh.
We might not all be able to shop in the kids department, but there are plenty of military inspired pieces that are available to us! So, tell me lovelies…Will you be workin’ this trend? And may I suggest that you pair it with sequins if you do? Can’t you just see a military jacket and sequin skirt combo? Even if you aren’t ready to go all out with a sequin bedecked bod, pick something feminine and pair it with your military find. The contrast will be killer. I promise! This super sweet headband from Etsy shop angie may would be a fabulous place to start!
I’m thinkin’ that a military glam inspired Champagne Saturday might be headed your way soon! In the meantime, check out my military chic lust list!
Diane von Furstenberg “Vilette” Crepe De Chine Dress at Bloomingdale’s
Military Shirt Dress at Charlotte Russe
Harper Military Shirt at Delia’s
EYESHADOW Military Buttons Womens Top at Tilly’s {BonBon Deal of the Day at $21.99}
Joes Jeans Skinny Leg Military Pants at Nordstrom
CHINOS by William Rast ‘Tommy Tomboy’ Skinny Slouchy Cargo Pants at Nordstrom
AE Cropped Military Jacket at American Eagle Outfitters
Look how darling Rosebud Network member Gigi from Gigi’s Gone Shopping looks in this J. Crew jacket!
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I was just thinking about buying a military jacket the other day. It’s seems so comfy on breezy days…
Great minds think alike!
Hugs,
Sarah.
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There are some very lovely items here and I really like the shirts. Military is very stylish at the moment. I have a few military items myself but they are all in navy blue.
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Hope you are finally feeling better! Love the Tilly’s shirt!
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I wear my jacket non stop for years now
and I love it!
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I love this trend!
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Love the DVF dress!
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Those military style shirt dresses are so much fun! I think the American Eagle coat is just adorable too.
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aw these are just lovely. il ove this style:) hope you’re doing well lady! glad to hear you’re feeling better.
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I hope you continue to feel better. We had a brush with the summer blahs–def not fun.
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I am loving this trend, cant wait to wear it for our summer : ) xxx
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I have some military green shirts and dresses that I’ll have to wear this fall! I’ve seen some great pieces in the stores as well!
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I am in love with this military trend, digging the military dresses!!
xo Lynzy
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I need those pants, need them!
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Lovely green selections you have there..
The DVF dress is to die for..
LOx
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Is it just me or is this an 80′s flashback? The camo pants were big when I was in high school. I guess everything that goes around comes around.
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Those Joe’s are perfect. Been looking for pants like that…thanks!
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those military shirt dresses are gorgeous! hope you get well soon darling! xo
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I’ll have one of each, please!
♥ V
http://www.gritandglamour.com
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I am loving this military look. I just can’t find a jacket that I love! That AE one is pretty cute though!
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I want to play military dress up! Totally doin a cmilitary coat with a girly girl poofy sparkly number
ASAP!
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I *love* when the “military trend” is in. I don’t think I’ll ever be bold enough to do military+sequins, but I have seen a spread or two recently that makes the combo super-appealing. Maybe if I were five years younger…
I do always love to mix the military pieces w/ really feminine, floral, flowy pieces…as well as classic preppy basics, if I’m feeling less than inspired to be creative. But I am pretty careful to keep the *really* military-feeling pieces to one-per-outfit…only one army green piece, or one camo, or one studded piece, at a time. & I prefer my camo pieces paired w/ brighter colors, or w/ some fun feminine detailing on them.
Have a great week!
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I was thinking “I don’t like military chic” and then I saw the Joe Jeans… Hem. I am wearing a fuller-cut legged version of the same. They’re OLD. I told myself the last time I wore them to work (CASUAL doesn’t even define how relaxed we are here at inlaw land) that they’re missing TWO buttons, looking old and need to be retired.
Maybe instead, I’ll have all the buttons replaced and wear them into the fall…
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i love military style!!!
ciao,
E.
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http://neovecchiostile.it
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I didn’t think I’d like it… when I first saw the header I thought “hum… I’m not so sure about this one” but it’s soo cute! and perfect color for fall!
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Cute picks! I spend my weekend house sitting, but it was nice having the place to myself.
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I am not so sure I could rock this but I do love that jacket from American Eagle.
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Love those military pants!!
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Loving the DVF dress…def going to rock this look this fall- I have a few items in my closet
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Great selection. I actually love these type of clothes. I love green, and I love all the pockets
*kisses* HH
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I LOVE the joes military pants. I have been eying them for awhile now! Next on my list
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I think I’m the only one who’s not feelin’ the military trend! I think it’s because the khaki color doesn’t do any favors for my skintone?!
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There was a girl at church yesterday, wearing a ruffly military green dress. It was adorable.
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i really love this military trend….now it means my southern beau is actually in style when he insists on wearing his camouflage shorts….kidding, kidding…he knows i dearly love him! but now i can join in the fun!
oh and by the way, the bon bon rose gals are fab and i’m so glad to be a part of this sweet little circle! happy monday! hope all sickness has passed!
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Glad to hear you are on the mend. I love these military picks!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
August 24th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
@Lisa Remi, Your site is wicked awesome!
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We must have been thinking the same:) I was going to do the VS ones this week. I still will since you didn’t include them….I actually dig the look too…maybe for Saturday!:)
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Great picks, love the suggestion of something sparkly, too! I just discovered this Bell&Ross Green Military watch, and if I had some extra cash around, I would love to accessorize with this!
http://blog.perpetuelle.com/index.php/limited-edition-watches/video-bell-ross-green-ceramic-military-watch-br03-92/
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HUGE fan of that green military color! i totally want a military tunic shirt to wear over tights!!
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Oh, that Military Shirt Dress is soooo pretty! Love it!
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I have been loving the military trend since it first made a comeback a few seasons ago. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect military inspired winter coat for this winter, so fingers crossed! and i’m just loving these items you have shown here, especially that tunic with the big buttons!
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I’m so hitting up the AE Outfitters on 34th Street, that jacket is adorable! And I love the Rast chinos.
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The Charlotte Russe shirt dress is SO CUTE. And the AE jacket would get tons of wear over here!! hehe
xoxo,
Carrie
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I bought my military jacket last month at H&M and I cannot wait to wear it! It’s very cinched in at the waist and the most flattering jacket I own.
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Ah I want the pants.
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I really like this look. Especially paired with unexpected feminine details like the sequins. Or even a silk floral scarf as a belt.
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Military Chic is hard for me to pull off…mostly because I look like the last person who could be in the military.
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this trend def looks good on others but just not me. and i think its only something you can only do maybe once in awhile.
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Love those pants!
xoxo
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I absolutely am dying over that DVF dress! It’s beautiful
This trend is lovely, and I’m glad that the military look means more than just tons of camo layered on top of the other. Beautiful looks, can’t wait for a Champagne Saturday!
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I definitely have to agree…I’m loving the military chic look! I especially love the DVF dress you have picutured here!
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I definitely have to agree…I’m loving the military chic look! I especially love the DVF dress you have pictured here!
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I like that AE jacket
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You know what I really, really need? A pair of badass cargo pants. Like, now.
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Adore this look, really loving the pants that you highlighted here.
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Diane von Furstenberg’s designs are always so flattering. One of these days I’ll have to splurge and pick up one of her timeless wrap dresses. Military styling always gets my interest
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Love it! I love the dresses and pants!
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I have had that AEagle jacket on my list for sometime. I think it’s time to just buy it already.
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I, too, am loving this trend! I’m tempted to go pick up the AE jacket ; )
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Gorgeous post!
I need some military pants stat!
xoxox,
CC
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I am up for a military jacket like the j.crew or AE one, but am staying away from pants on this one. My thighs don’t NEED the cargo pockets!
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All are great picks! You know I’m all over this trend ;o)
xoxo
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You know, I’ve never really been into the military trend, but I LOVE that top from Eyeshadow! And the idea of pairing sequins with the military look is absolutely brilliant. I might have to give it a try
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Agreed, a mix of girly and military looks awesome! I’ve seen some bloggers really rock the military shirt with a minidress. It’s a look I’m curious to try!
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I just love myself a bit of military attire. Especially the skinny cargoes – Ive been eyeing a pair off here for days.
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Love this trend too! I’m happy the sort of army green cargo pant for ladies is making a comeback.
Happy the site is back up and that you are feeling better!! xo
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I love the Eyeshadow top!!! And that jacket just looks so cozy!
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chic! love the military style!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
August 24th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
@shop ~ a ~ holic, Darling shop!
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Ah, LOVE that headband! And those military cargos are now on my wish list.
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I love this look. I have been ‘over’ wearing my green cargos from Jcrew so much they are ripping and fraying! I love them with a tea shirt and amazing shoes!
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Aha! There must have been a reason I was lame at catching up on blogs: just last night I decided I “need” a military shirt and that Delia’s one is perfection. Thanks!
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Love your military picks–especially the DVF dress!!!
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Oh yay, Angie is fantastic!!!
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wow! thank you for featuring my headband in your post! super exciting! i will totally be rockin military chic this season!
*anybody wanna go to the mall??* hehe
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