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Random shots of this week’s outfits

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This week has been busy, I haven't had time to post or even take very good photos….here are some random snaps taken over the course of a week and a half or so…
These are my favorite jeans in the world! They're patched vintage Levi's…got them on eBay!
Striped tee from UO, the usual bangles, borrowed Ray Bans
Beautiful Dries sandals from last spring-Dries shoes are soooo comfy.
Miu Miu bag…I've had these voodoo dolls attached to them for a REALLY long time.
Someone mentioned in a comment that my newly darker hair had seemed to have gotten lighter-it totally has! Every time I try to make my hair darker, it just goes right back to blonde after a few washes. Sigh. Maybe I'll just dye it next time. This is how dark it was initially. :(
I always steal my mom's silver…looks good with this vintage leafy belt too.
Dries van Noten buckle sling backs-like I said, you can't beat Dries for comfort. I wear these *all* the time.
Random shot taken in front of the souffle restaurant Rise earlier this week…I love very full skirts! They make you feel very feminine, even lady-like…which probably doesn't fit my personality, but it sure looks good.
The skirt is Jelly Garcia, purchased in Tokyo. Lace body is from Topshop and the shoes are some amazing Alaias I snagged at an outlet two years ago.
Hope everyone has a great week!
xo Jane

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  7. anna says

    my god! those jeans, i want my own pair!
    and im so so so in love with the huge chunky belt in the pic about your dark hair
    absolutely STUNNING

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  8. raych says

    I actually love the first outfit a lot. It’s nice to see you in casual wear :)
    Also, I just scored a fucking deal on those buckled DvN via eBay!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOE TWINZ?

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  9. Brigadeiro says

    Ah! So much gorgeousness in the one post! I live in my buckled DVN’s as well! LOVE ’em! And LOVE how you styled the beaded sandals (again shoe twins) in the first pic, I am a striped tee fanatic! :) The Miu Miu tie dye bag is perfection!
    xx

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  20. jentine says

    The jeans outfit is so good. And the studded belt is great too! Nice to see a studded belt that doesn’t look like every other studded belt. Hmmm… that makes sense in my head… you know what I mean…

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  22. Prêt-à-Porter P says

    i usu dont like patchwork, but your jeans are definitely the exception! i think those tie dyes miu miu did were really beautiful. great bag! and the layered silver jewelry is fantastic. im envious of people that can pull off the layers and layers of chunky bracelets & bangles.

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  27. Caitlin says

    Your makeup is really good in image six. Also my boyfriend thinks you look like Renee Zellweger? In a positive way

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  28. back to basic says

    Really love your style, is a good mixture of everything. And your shoes! Oh my, they’re amazing! You also look a bit like your mom in the face on the last image ;)

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  42. Roz says

    Its really nice to see a few different outfits in a post, it gave me lots to admire! (: I especially like the 6th and last picture. Both of these outfits are gorgeous! I really like the skirt in the last image,has a real 50’s vintage feel. And once again, I am completely jealous of your shoe collection..
    I was thinking, it must be kind of strange getting so many comments, ’cause I guess it means you don’t have time to reply to anyone. You seem really interesting, and even without your blog being popular I would still be a huge fan! Don’t get me wrong, your blog totally deserves to be really big as the pictures and clothes are amazing. It just would’ve been nice to chat to someone like you, as you seem really interesting, haha.
    A question, what is your favourite pair of shoes or ever? Or is this question too hard to answer? I think it would be if I had a collection like yours.. :)
    http://clothescamerasandcoffee.blogspot.com/

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  61. Fannah says

    – love the first its simplicity..
    – the second dress is amazing!
    – third outfit is, again, simple but great.
    – the fourth outfit is indeed ladylike and you wear it with sophistication however you as a person are :)

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  63. AM says

    I love your beautiful blonde hair. =( I’ve always had black hair and I’ve always admired blonde hair, though I don’t think I’d ever get it myself.
    Anyway, I love the silhouette of the voluminous pants and the tank with that great belt.
    This post is as great as any other.

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  64. chicfaced says

    for crap’s sake, you even do casual perfectly! also, pish posh on the “i haven’t had any time to take good photos recently” – these are pretty good if you ask me.

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  65. Mai-Vi says

    hey jane,
    i go back to school in about a month (sigh) and i’m looking for a stylish, unique, yet functional backpack and i was wondering what you carry to school? thanks!
    and its nice to see that even you wear jeans and a tee once in awhile =)

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  66. dreamsequins says

    Your Dries sandals are so beautiful! Love the beading on them. Also, loving your chunky layered silver jewelry. A nice way to jazz up an otherwise minimalist ensemble!

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  71. Nicole says

    I’m digging the stripe shirt and capris. Its super casual yet extremly fashionable at the same time. I’m loving it! And HELLO that yellow skirt from Tokoyo? I’m dying to get one I LOVE it!!

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  76. Crystal says

    Agreed about what you said concerning full skirts and good feelings. Plus they’re quite fun to wear and then spin around in circles in. Such movement!

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  77. Rae says

    I’m in lovveee with all your bracelets and watches seriously! Shoes are amazing too! And I know you already posted about the belt but I LOVE that toO! You’re Fab!

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  103. Cristina says

    Hi Jane! I love the the dries van notens! They are so pretty ! :) I was also wondering how you did your hair in the first picture. I have been trying to get those relaxed waves and I can’t do it myself.

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  110. Bruno says

    Dear Jane,
    Congrats for your blog.
    You become a fashion icon, at every post you have the right look, with the right accessories. What would you like to do when you are older? I’m asking this question because you are so young (but extremely talented! of course)! In my opinion, after school, come to europe and go to St Martin school (London) or Studio Berçot (Paris). It will help you to become a great fashion editor, if you’re interested in…
    Anyway, it’s alway a pleasure for me to pick a look here every week, like I do on FaceHunter, Garance Doré or thesartorialist’ blogs.
    Bye
    Bruno

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  114. S says

    I love these – cool to see you wearing jeans and rocking them. Looking at these lovely pictures reminds me that I need a hair appointment, a pedicure and to replace my curling irons!

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  115. Lily says

    Those patched vintage levis are gorgeous and love the miu miu bag! I had the same problem with my hair when I tried to dye it darker..dye doesnt stay in hair that well when its been bleached but what I did was I would dye it once every 3 weeks and after about 3 or 4 months it stopped fading.
    xxx

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  116. juneil says

    What’s that sheer pinstriped champaigne dress you were wearing on that photo with that studded belt? It reminds me of Imelda Marcos, probably because of the butterfly sleeves. And surely, passion for shoes make both of you very similar. I wonder what Imelda would say here in the philippines.

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  117. lea ness says

    just can’t help it but i have to comment..
    i really like your shirt-and-jeans outfit! it’s just so celebrity-ish out in the street or in broad day light.hehe.. the shoes you paired it with, top it all off! love it!
    i’m regular visitor really and i just love looking into your photos. if given with the lifestyle you have, i would have done the same thing..keep it coming jane!c;
    adik7ea from Philippines

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  122. jane.l says

    jane, was wondering what the japanese exchange rate was like. from what i’ve heard it’s really good…like yen are really cheap in us dollars. is that true? trying to figure out a trip to tokyo.

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  124. Shelley says

    I love everything you wear. And i mean EVERYTHING! I use your blog as my fashion bible! I look to you to inspire me in my own clothes. I actually have a question for you, Im taking a vacation to California. And visiting the San Diego area. Any shops around there that are a definite for me to check out? Thanks. :)

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  126. cassie says

    We have had those same Dries sandals, but in a different color in our store in Boston. It’s called The Closet (high end consignment) and we always have loads of Dries, Yohji, Ann, etc so be sure to stop in if you are ever in Boston, think you’d be in heaven.

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  129. Carissa says

    This blog is great; I love how you get your clothes from a wide variety of sources. It’s great that you “dress up” everyday and are always wearing heels (and fabulous ones at that!)

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  132. The Voguette says

    jane you look absolutely gorgeous – i saw your shoes in urban today and i kinda freaked out a little. lol. i loveeeee the first pair of DVNs!! they are AMAZINGGG. I admire how easily you change up your look as well!
    <3 THE VOGUETTE.

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  141. sofie says

    GOD :O I love your style! wish I could live in another country than Sweden. Sure, we have nice clothes but not in my small town! What do english people think abt us swedish people? do u have some prejudices? love to hear from u :)

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  145. Alina says

    ive spent all day checking out your lovely blog – its so fun!! and i appreciate your very unique style :) would love to see a documentary/movie about how you and your mom became such daring fashionistas :) best!

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  147. Lola says

    Love the jeans outfit and the “large trousers” one ; ) More Simple than the other ones but… More beautiful and efficient : )
    XxX

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  148. lisa f says

    Dear Jane, the originality of your “personal style” has gone missing. The content of your “sea of shoes”are the most obvious trend buys any “fashionista” with a budget like yours(or your parents’) could put together with ease by flipping through the pages of American Vogue. You were simply blessed with a larger expense account than most people in general, and even more so than the people with a real interest in fashion and the real personal style develops from not being able to buy shoes or whatever straight off the runway. I challenge you to put together your outfits without brand names, shoes included, for seven days.
    Cheers

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  149. Odette says

    I’m impressed that you are able to walk in stilettos. If I try it feels like a work out trying to balance my weight, worse than classical ballet dancing with point shoes. How do you manage to walk in thin heels??

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  152. Royabelle says

    needless to say you look amazing and have some great taste! :)
    too bad the buckle slingbacks don’t look like they are quite your size – but that doesn’t really matter in the bigger picture I suppose :)
    I love your style and find it very inspirational!

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  160. k. says

    jane
    i love the vintage levis you and your mom always wear! you should do a post on what styles of vintage levis are the most stylish. there are tons of styles, and some of them may or may not turn out to be hideous when you put them on. i always want to order them on ebay but am never sure which style to go with. i have some vintage 501s that are pretty great.
    xoxo!

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  163. Corrina says

    i have to agree that dries shoes are very comfortable.
    i live with my grandma and we argue over who gets to wear them.
    she can get defensive. haha.

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  167. Hannelore says

    I love the first pair of Dries Van Noten shoes, so fabulous! One of my friends is actually Dries’ cousin, it’s unbelievable how talented the entire Van Noten family is.

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  169. ariel says

    haha I love what you said about wearing full skirts! For my 18th birthday somebody asked me if I was going to get a tattoo and when I said “I hope so!” My mom said “Lady’s don’t get tattoos!”, so I immediately responded “Who said I was a lady??” I love wearing uber-feminine clothing with lots of ruffles and bows, but then putting on super edgy accessories so I feel more like myself. It always reminds me of the lyrics “She’s a lady and lady’s shouldn’t be messed with”.

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  175. Elle says

    I decided to take a look at your older posts, and I have to say, you have the most gorgeous hair ever. How do you get your hair to be this flawless! Do you curl your hair for it to look how it does in your pictures?

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  181. Jordan Sneakers says

    Beautiful and fashionable young people theme of the times! It is my pleasure to read your article! I hope your readers become more and more! Thank you for sharing!

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