I first saw this shirt on Mayte {love this girl, btw!} and knew I had to have it. I’ve been looking to add a printed silk blouse to my wardrobe for a few months now and the horses on this shirt were exactly what I was looking for. Only caveat? This shirt isn’t actually meant to be worn alone as a shirt — there aren’t any buttons!
Not to be deterred though, I was able to make it work with the addition of a belt and a carefully placed safety pin. This blazer/cardigan/cover-up top ended up looking kinda like a kimono with these changes, but I really like it! It’s like mixing up a bit of American polo with Japanese costumery. Best of both worlds? I think so. 🙂
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i've been dying to find just the right horse print blouse or dress. you look adorable!
i'm currently obsessed with the horse prints – love the one that you found!
Lovely colors and print. It's great that you turned it into a shirt with only a safety pin and a belt. 🙂
its soo cute! i love the whole outfit kileen! grey and naturals u never thought of that it looks so good together too!
I've seen this top in Chloe's F21 store…..should have snagged it when I saw it, lol…looks fabulous on you!!!
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That horse print is so cute! 🙂
I have a denim in a similar wash too!! And the more I see this bag of yours, the more I fall in love with it! <3
love how your top matches your purse soo well!!
thanks! this bag is definitely a must-have. 🙂
I do love the horse print! I love that you managed to make it work alone, and of course you can always knot it over something…
What a prefect pairing…gray skinnies with this top and that purse! They look so great together!
And you are so right…very polo, yet kimono-ish!
I love the print on this top! And I love how you got creative with the belt as well! It is a very great mesh of cultures!
oh how true!! i totally forgot about knotting. gotta try that out next time. thanks Lyddie!
CUTE… this is awesome on you… and love those jeans!!! xoxo J
The pony print is fabulous and love how you wore it like a kimono top!
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It's amazing how you can transform anything into a wearable top with a belt huh? Love it. This top is amazing, love the print and color. Almost bought a similiar dress pattern in H&M but it wasn't on sale yet, maybe later. You always find the best coordination items, the bag looks like the perfect match. So pretty.
LoOoOoVe the horse print blouse!! the gray pants really makes it pop!
I've been seeing that horse print all over the place and love it – and nice work making it wearable as a shirt!
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ah… you finally hopped on the wagon with the horse-print trend. i have to say, it looks fantastic on ya. it does resemble a kimono top… but it looks stylish on you. i like the contrast with the jeans. 🙂
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oh i had no idea H&M had a similar pattern. i'm curious to see what it looks like!
and yes, a belt works wonders! 🙂
I love how perfectly your "blouse" matches that purse! It really helps bring the whole look together – and that print is adorable.
Cutest title ever! …the more I see that blazer the more I want it! The bag was meant to be paired up with it!
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LOVE this look with the horse print!! Quite clever on your part with the safety pin and belt! (I have a horse print top from H&M that I may try to belt now!)
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oh good to know. thanks for the tip! 🙂
So cute Kileen 🙂
Oh my I saw this top and wondered how it would really look up close and in action. You rock it well dear. I love horses, and your handbag even more! xx
If you hadn't said, I would have thought that horse-printed blouse was by Marc Jacobs!
lol, thanks! it's not everyday that a F21 piece looks like Marc Jacobs! 🙂
Oh this is really one of my favourite outfits on you!
thank you so much! 🙂
Very creative you are! While boutique shopping in San Francisco I saw similar horse print tops and dresses. I look like a 12 year old in them but you look amazing and so not like a kid.
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So cute!! You look so beautiful.
I saw this in store and had no clue how to style it…you are a genius!
so adorable! great way to wear the horse print trend.
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oh i think you could've totally rocked it!! there's no way you could ever look like you're 12. 🙂
i still love the whole animal print trend…especially the horses. been wanting some since i first saw the asos dress. love this darker combination.
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