16 March 2011

My so-called life

I was feeling a little grungy, so I decided to channel my favorite girl of the 90's. This was put together with Angela Chase in mind from my soundtrack (Sonic Youth, Cranberries, Violent Femmes) to the floral dress, vest, and leather backpack. Even though the series was created for teenagers, I originally watched it after I was in my 20's. Watching it put me right back into my high school self. I guess its true that not much changes about growing up no matter what generation.
Angela: What’s amazing is when you can feel your life going somewhere. Your life just figured out how to get good. Like, that second.
H&M dress, American Rag vest, Dolce Vita boots, vintage backpack, F21 headband

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  1. TheresaMarch 16, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I love your dress and bag! You definitely wear this look well. Now I suddenly have an urge to watch the show myself!

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  2. ShybikerMarch 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Adorable. I like when we find inspiration in art.

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  3. color showsMarch 17, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I love this outfit! You look adorable.

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  4. Zaira MabelMarch 17, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I actually have the dvd's thats how much I loved My So-Called Life. My high school (small school) always complained and still cannot believe how such a show ever got cancelled. Most people have realized it wasn't the show itself, but that it aired at a time where too many other popular shows were airing, so it never got a chance. After it was cancelled, MTv realized the viewing increased and thats why it was played over and over. And why am I typing all this who knows? LOL LOVE THE OUTFIT!

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  5. Veronika Novotny March 17, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Oh this is so, lovely. I have similar pieces and may have to "borrow" your look for my gal pal coffee date tomorrow. You look gorgeous! xx veronika

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  6. ChauceeMarch 17, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    This is the great dress! Love the 90's look. :D

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  7. EmmaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    cute dress, i really like the shape :)

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  8. Courtney ErinMarch 17, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    I so miss that show!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  9. christieMarch 17, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    What a super-cute outfit! I have that same vest in cream! Love your blog - NEW FOLLOWER!

    Have a fab day dear, xx

    www.christie86.blogspot.com

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  10. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMarch 17, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    There certainly seems to be a lot of 90s nostalgia about at the moment. It makes me feel nostalgic too, even though I hardly remember it as such... (and the late 90s was awwwwful).

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  11. Karoline KalvøMarch 17, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Gorgeous. Love your blog.

    Check out my blog if you've got time and feel like it. It would mean a lot.
    Karoline Kalvo

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  12. AndreaMarch 17, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    i love my so-called life!!!


    nice outfit ;)


    http://starlightsworld.blogspot.com/

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  13. AndreeaMarch 17, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    You got me nostalgic:) But i do love your outfit, vey cute!

    ♥ Kisses ♥

    http://thrilloftheheel.blogspot.com/

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  14. NeusMarch 17, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    you look great! you always have a very romantic style, and I love it!!

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  15. Lucy in the CloudsMarch 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I love that dress! Want to watch MSCL again NOW!!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    cute dress!
    xoxo

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  17. Victoria / Justice PirateMarch 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love the Cranberries. My second favorite band ever. You look beautiful in this. Totally makes me think of the mid-nineties.

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  18. YajairaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    pretty dress - love the boots!

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  19. alessandra nittiMarch 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    i love your style dear
    http://wonderfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  20. JessicaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I loved "My So Called Life." Love your outfit. The print on the dress is adorable. You are channeling the 90's very well.

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  21. ReneeMarch 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    oh I love your bag!!!

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  22. Caroline Ergy ErgMarch 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Lovee this 90's look :D i love the Cranberries too, you've put me in the mood to go listen to them now!
    xxxxxxx

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  23. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    you're dress is wonderful! xoxo

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  24. SeñoritaMarch 17, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    You have the cutest haircut!! Like the baby doll dress too ;)

    http://ladyonaroof.blogspot.com/

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  25. HarijaMarch 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    This is such a cute outfit and love your hair!

    My Lyfe ; My Story

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  26. GretchTMMarch 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Very cute outfit! I love your bag!

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  27. SaraMarch 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Kallie!!! You look so sweet and cute in your grunge gear! I sometimes wish that I could go back to the 90's, but I was so little then. I still love Violent Femmes to death! Love love this look & post :)

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  28. the ineffable soulMarch 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    wow a tv show i haven't heard of - i'm going to look it up in the hope that its like saved by the bell!
    Love how you've styled the floral dress for the season with the knitted vest :) x

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  29. GabyMarch 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Love the whole outfit! The vest is so cute and the vintage bag! oo I want!
    - Gaby
    http://www.fromragstoglam.blogspot.com/

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  30. MorganMarch 18, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I love Angela Chase, and this outfit!

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  31. jamesMarch 18, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    aw, this is so cute!!!!

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  32. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    i def see angela chase and claire danes in this outfit! i love the dress!

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

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  33. ClaireMarch 18, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    cute dress! love it with the boots and vest. i loved my so-called life. i watched it in my 20s too, and really enjoyed it!

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  34. FrancyMarch 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Thank u for your lovely comment in my blog!
    very nice dress! I like your style!
    I follow you! Do you want follow me too?
    xo xo
    Francy

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  35. RaquelMarch 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    you do look very 90's, in a very good way :) I love your dress.

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  36. veronika, tick tock vintage.March 18, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    i've never really been into the grunge look myself, but you look very nice here. i've been on a hunt for a dress just like this to wear with a fringed leather vest i found while thrifting. i'll have to stop by h&m sometime soon, this is very close to what i am looking for!

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  37. KatrinaMarch 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I love this outfit! I keep almost buying that dress. You may have just convinced me I need it.

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  38. AliceMarch 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Che piacevole scoperta il tuo blog! Hai dei look molto retrò e originali! Complimenti =)
    Ovviamente ti seguo,
    Alice

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  39. rosapelsblogMarch 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    nice outfit ^^

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  40. Libby March 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    This is such a great take on the 90's...and I just added My So-Called Life to my Netflix Queue! :)

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  41. Ashley/ MILK TEETHSMarch 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    how are you IN MY MIND RIGHT NOW?! My So Called Life is currently on Netflix instant watch and I've been watching every night for like the last week. She wears these burgundy (velvet?) combat boots that I have been frantically searching for on Etsy/Ebay and yeah...

    also the fact that Jared Leto aka Jordan Catalano grew up to be such a hollywood weirdo is never lost upon me, but gosh he's such a dream boat in that series!

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  42. Amber SchmidtMarch 19, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Na-na-na-nineties! Now I feel the need to Spice Up My Life.

    Really, though, I love this look. I've been really vibing on the 90s as of late.

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  43. Miss WoodyMarch 19, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    lovely dress !

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  44. LUU H.March 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    i really like your floral dress!

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  45. JessMarch 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Great printed dress and I agree - it is very 90s :)

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  46. [sɐ mʌn ta]March 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I'm 2 days late but this made me think of you and your st. pat's plans :

    http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/03/tiny-poppy-seed-taschen/

    lookin good as ever, miss. love xxx

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  47. Some Korean Website HighjackerMarch 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    i loved that show too, it's kinda timeless even if we aren't teenagers ourselves. you've pulled this look off totala! love it lades. pretty floral dresses are a fave for sure. nice little quote addition too, very inspiring! ♥

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  48. Johanna BeyenbachMarch 19, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Ha, now this is weird. I just re-watched all 19 episodes between last weekend & this weekend. It's magnificent, and you did a great job embodying the look.

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  49. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Ahhh, I love your outfit! That little waistcoat/cardigan is so cute! I have a similar one, which I totally forgot about.. til just now! xxxxxxxx

    alwaysxbeing.blogspot.com

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  50. SABINNA and DAVIDMarch 20, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    absolutely in love with your backpack! its gorgeous with the rest of your outfit!!

    xx, Sabinna and David

    broken-cookies.blogspot.com

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  51. islabellMarch 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I LOVE IT! i am all about 90's grunge. That dress is darling. And....no big deal....you have my dream backpack.

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  52. Chris (tinytines.com)March 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I adore your hair here. the bangs are clipped up in such a cute and classic way!

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  53. LUU H.July 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    i really like your floral dress!

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  54. Amber Rose, Laughing With BrokJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Na-na-na-nineties! Now I feel the need to Spice Up My Life.

    Really, though, I love this look. I've been really vibing on the 90s as of late.

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  55. H RijaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    This is such a cute outfit and love your hair!

    My Lyfe ; My Story

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  56. Victoria / Justice PirateJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I love the Cranberries. My second favorite band ever. You look beautiful in this. Totally makes me think of the mid-nineties.

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  57. AndreeaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    You got me nostalgic:) But i do love your outfit, vey cute!

    ♥ Kisses ♥

    http://thrilloftheheel.blogspot.com/

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  58. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    There certainly seems to be a lot of 90s nostalgia about at the moment. It makes me feel nostalgic too, even though I hardly remember it as such... (and the late 90s was awwwwful).

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  59. ChauceeJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    This is the great dress! Love the 90's look. :D

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  60. color showsJuly 28, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I love this outfit! You look adorable.

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  61. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    There certainly seems to be a lot of 90s nostalgia about at the moment. It makes me feel nostalgic too, even though I hardly remember it as such... (and the late 90s was awwwwful).

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  62. SMASHJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    how are you IN MY MIND RIGHT NOW?! My So Called Life is currently on Netflix instant watch and I've been watching every night for like the last week. She wears these burgundy (velvet?) combat boots that I have been frantically searching for on Etsy/Ebay and yeah...

    also the fact that Jared Leto aka Jordan Catalano grew up to be such a hollywood weirdo is never lost upon me, but gosh he's such a dream boat in that series!

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  63. sparkle is a color (Katrina)July 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love this outfit! I keep almost buying that dress. You may have just convinced me I need it.

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  64. islabellJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I LOVE IT! i am all about 90's grunge. That dress is darling. And....no big deal....you have my dream backpack.

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  65. Amber Rose, Laughing With BrokJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Na-na-na-nineties! Now I feel the need to Spice Up My Life.

    Really, though, I love this look. I've been really vibing on the 90s as of late.

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  66. Victoria / Justice PirateJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love the Cranberries. My second favorite band ever. You look beautiful in this. Totally makes me think of the mid-nineties.

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  67. Just a lazy morningJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    cute dress!
    xoxo

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  68. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    There certainly seems to be a lot of 90s nostalgia about at the moment. It makes me feel nostalgic too, even though I hardly remember it as such... (and the late 90s was awwwwful).

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  69. EmmaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    cute dress, i really like the shape :)

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