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7.29.2013

Utilize

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Utility Green Vest, Star Studded, Plus Size Yellow Tube Dress, Curvy Blog, Asian Plus Size Blogger, Body Positive



Utility Star-Studded Vest, Neon Bracelet and Rhinestone Necklace: Forever 21 Plus
Yellow Tube Dress: Greenhills
Yellow Wedges: Cotton On / Rubi
Vintage Leather Bag: Mom's

Introducing my first ever utility vest! I've always seen utility jackets or vests as very mannish and outdoorsy, and coming in a color that reminds me of my two-day stint as a girl scout. However with star studs and ties that could be pulled to cinch the waist in, this particular piece makes an awesome fashionable statement.

The pockets are an added bonus to place various knick-knacks in. Case in point, I didn't want to accidentally hit or snag my gold rhinestone necklace and risk losing one of the stones, so I placed it in a pouch tucked in my pocket to be worn upon arriving at the birthday party I was attending. The night went on and I enjoyed feasting in the buffet of the Crowne Plaza's Seven Corners, sneaking out a bit for some outfit photos and then coming back to realize I had forgotten to wear my necklace! Anyway, here it is for reference. Imagine how much bling-ier my outfit would have looked if the necklace was in the picture.



Hugs,
The Belated and Forgetful Bloomer

PS: Submitted this entry to IFB's Soldier Chic Project! :)

38 comments:

  1. John MarineJuly 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    The utility vest offers some toughness here, and is not a bad touch with the pale yellow dress and these nice sandals. So I say this is a very cool outfit post. Nice one!

    johnbmarine.blogspot.com

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  2. avagabondmomJuly 29, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    i love the vest's contrast to the pale yellow dress. very chic!

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  3. Jen27July 29, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    What a great outfit! The vest is such a fun piece and I love those shoes! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  4. Kristine AlbanoJuly 30, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Oh i love pieces with pockets where i can just put my cp... Hehehehe... This vest has a subtle masculinity but balanced by the femininity of your dress... Awesome!!!!

    Http://www.plumpysindulgences.blogspot.com/

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  5. NinaJuly 30, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Oh man I just saw that vest at forever 21 and I was really debating on getting it. It's really cute and I love the way you paired it with the dress to make it have a more feminine vibe. Seeing you wear the vest, I'm thinking I might purchase it because it's really cute! hehe

    Nina
    http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

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    1. Belated BloomerJuly 31, 2013 at 8:35 AM


      I also had to tripe-think about this vest, but I decided to go for it and didn't regret it one bit!

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  6. RebeccaJuly 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Military inspired vests are one of the best fashion inventions as far as I'm concerned....I'm wearing mine like crazy often!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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    1. Belated BloomerJuly 31, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      Cool! I'll have to get more ideas from you. :)

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  7. ShayneJuly 31, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    love the military vest :) i bought one too kahit na i dont usually wear this kind of style :D cant help it, it looks nice :)

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  8. Angeline Mae SalumbidesJuly 31, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I never knew that a utility vest could be so chic! And i love the necklace.. your outfit could've been so perfect if you wore that!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Love the vest! it suits you well.

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  10. SarahJuly 31, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    You carry the vest well. Overall, it looks good on you. :)

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  11. Kristine DiomampoJuly 31, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I like the pockets of your vest! I'm a pocket person when it comes to clothes, you see. Your outfit screams "tough hot chick". I like how it's girly and yet at the same time the vest lends a kick-ass, girl power feel to your outfit.

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    1. Belated BloomerAugust 2, 2013 at 8:50 AM


      I like the associating with kicking butts, so yeah. :D

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  12. KimberlyAugust 2, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    I LOVE this outfit so much! You look absolutely gorgeous! The vest looks SO chic on you~ I've always had a tough time incorporating them into my closet, but you do it so effortlessly!

    PS. I'm hosting a giveaway at my blog with Bitchy Gypsy! You could win a fierce statement necklace just by liking their FB page! I'd really love it if you could enter!

    http://sensiblestylista.blogspot.com/2013/08/bitchy-gypsy-giveaway-part-2.html

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  13. Ashley of Southern (California) BelleAugust 3, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    This vest looks so cute on you! And I love that necklace, can't wait to see it on :)

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

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    1. Belated BloomerAugust 5, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      I'm getting quite a lot of mileage from this vest. Hehe

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  14. KittykatmiyawAugust 4, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I like your yellow dress. Lately I've been liking yellow cause it makes the day seem happy and bright (even though it's gloomy outside). I have backread your posts and I am so inspired.

    Hope you don't mind, I added you through GFC (i'll be happy if you add me back).

    http://homebaseddiva.blogspot.com/

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  15. Instant MilkAugust 5, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    What a cute vest <3

    xx

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  16. Love Love ♥August 5, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    You are beautiful and your outfit is very colorful. Please continue to be an inspiration! :)

    Leah @ curiousweekends

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  17. Miss `ChievousAugust 6, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Loving the vest here! I love the message of your blog. :) I am one too.

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  18. LindaAugust 12, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Thank you for your comment!

    You have ultilised this jacket very well! This is a cute look. Shame you forgot to wear you necklace - I do stuff like that all the time xx

    http:///thecurvygirlinthecorner.blogspot.com

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  19. HaleySeptember 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Never thought about bright yellow in contrast with utility green! I love it! Oh, and I'm notorious for forgetting my jewelry. But, hey aren't we all?? Great look! Thanks for the inspiration! :D

    http://thehemlinelongandshort.blogspot.com/

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  20. HaleySeptember 24, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Never thought about bright yellow in contrast with utility green! I love it! Oh, and I'm notorious for forgetting my jewelry. But, hey aren't we all?? Great look! Thanks for the inspiration! :D

    http://thehemlinelongandshort.blogspot.com/

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