M Loves M: look book: forget me knot

October 20, 2011

One of my favorite new things to do is add knots to my outfits. I do it with my t-shirts {love it off to the side}, my long skirts, and now button-ups. I'm guilty of succumbing to this trend because it's just too cute! I love how it gives such an effortless feel to any outfit. What do you guys think of this look? Would you do it?

dress TJ Maxx, button up J.Crew (similar), necklace Heather Belle, shoes Chinese Laundry via DSW, bracelets c/o Alex and Ani (one, two and three)

Funny story about these shoes: I saw them years ago around the holidays and wanted to get them because they were such a good price. I didn't want to impulse shop so I decided to think about them. The next day I went back because I couldn't stop thinking about them. On the night I was going to meet Matthew for the first time with some friends, I wore them! I'm thinking it's because of these shoes that he fell in love with me :) Well, maybe it helped?? Regardless I'll never ever ever get rid of these shoes, nor will I forget about them!

Yay for the weekend! I desperately need to sleep in. I've been getting way too little sleep over the past week.

Do you guys have any fun plans??

xox

38 comments:

JosieOctober 21, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Cute! I love how you tied the shirt and that dress is seriously charming.
xo Josie
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KendraOctober 21, 2011 at 1:07 AM
This is such a sweet and charming look! You look lovely :)
PIECE OF CAKE. PEACE OF MIND.
NikiOctober 21, 2011 at 2:35 AM
Oh Mara you look fabulous darling :)

And I am SO into the knot look! It's sweet and effortless. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

Niki @ LQM&M
xo
Aubrey and MelissaOctober 21, 2011 at 3:04 AM
This is very sweet, it fits you. beautiful:)
PetchieOctober 21, 2011 at 4:50 AM
Love the outfit! and such a cute story about the shoes!

xoxo
Petchie
http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/
Closet FashionistaOctober 21, 2011 at 4:51 AM
So pretty!!! I've wanted to start tying my shirts but I can never make it look right, ha ha.
And that is an awesome story about the shoes, I love when pieces have history like that :)
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Rae VedaOctober 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM
I love those shoes. So pretty! And you're just so naturally beautiful. xo, rv

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Steffys Pros and ConsOctober 21, 2011 at 6:12 AM
i love your shoes oh so much!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
K &amp; JOctober 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM
Hi, new to your blog and really loving it.

The dress you have on and so gorgeous and I really love those shoes to. Such a fab outfit!!
Kara XOXO
Ana MagdalenaOctober 21, 2011 at 6:31 AM
the first thing I noticed about this outfit was your shoes, they're so cute.
MorganOctober 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Lovely! Love knotting too! Haven't tried it this way...but definitely will!
Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdOctober 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM
I'm pumpkin carving and watching scary movies this weekend, yay!
Dancing BranflakeOctober 21, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Aww... that is so sweet you remembered that story. I tend to make knots in the back of my tops. Weird, I know, but way more flattering for me.
wildchildOctober 21, 2011 at 8:08 AM
my boyfriend is coming home from his deployment today :) so i'm picking him up from the airport at 4:20 and then we have the rehearsal dinner and his sister's wedding tomorrow! it's a big weekend! and i can't waittttttttttt!
AudreyOctober 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM
so sweet! you look so beautiful and I love your mary janes! xo www.casualglamorous.com
JanelleOctober 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Love the little knot idea! I would so wear that trend! it's adorable1 love the maryjanes! Love the story you shared so cute!
Mr. Taylor and his LadyOctober 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM
it definitely does give off an effortless look. and i am adoring those shoes!!
xo TJ
Megan ElizabethOctober 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I can't tell you how many times I've tried to be good and not buy something and ended up going back the next day because I couldn't stop thinking about it!!

Also those shoes are crazy cute!!
Temporary:SecretaryOctober 21, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Gorgeous outfit, you're so pretty. You always look amazing. Have a great weekend x
CarolynOctober 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM
aw hope you get lots of rest this weekend! :)
herecomesthesunOctober 21, 2011 at 2:24 PM
I've never really knotted my clothes but you make it look good! I've seen Nicole from Gary Pepper Vintage do it sometimes too and it suits her as well :)
Ketrin JonesOctober 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM
this look is adorable!!
I love the bracelet.
Iz OriginalsOctober 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM
love the shoe story. Knotting my clothes remind me of my chlidhood when I tried to be cool. Not sure I could do it now. You rock it tho!
HannahOctober 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM
I love tying my button-up shirts! You're right, it does add an effortless charm too an outfit. I love that little tid-bit on the shoes. Isn't it funny how one item "changes your life". I love it!
Kinsey MichaelsOctober 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM
very cute look mara!! i've never knotted my clothes, but i've seen it done here & there and i want to try it with a maxi skirt. and that's cute about the shoes - you'll always have to keep those around no matter what. have a good weekend!
alittlepetiteOctober 21, 2011 at 6:13 PM
I tie knots in my tshirts off to the side and love it! this is such a cute look!
Lacey in the CityOctober 22, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Such a cute story with the shoes! I dig this outfit...totally makes me think of a cool 90s dress and shirt, but done way cuter for 2011 :)
JeanneeOctober 22, 2011 at 8:21 AM
I love the dress, and I love the shoes (I have sweet stories, too, about clothing items I'll never, ever get rid of!)!!! Also love the multiple bracelet look!!! Love the bracelet w/ the words!!!
JeanneeOctober 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM
P.S. Correction - meant to say I love the bracelet with the initial (sorry, brain typo - need more coffee) - also, love that necklace!!!
jackie maeOctober 22, 2011 at 9:08 PM
Cute! I really like how you tied your shirt in the front-- I think I am going to try that look out! Love it.
Ellie I Like Ginger BiscuitsOctober 23, 2011 at 6:19 AM
You look so beautiful, I love your charm bracelet.
I am in love with your outfit and hair, so pretty :)
Hope you have a lovely day!
Ellie xx
GIRL AND CLOSETOctober 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM
ooh, yes, yes!! I love to knot my tops, especially tees... it gives an outfit that extra dose of adorable each and every time! And I'm loving those shoes Mara, ah, so pretty! Gorgeous look lady!! xo veronika
Anna ElderOctober 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM
i love love your necklace. so cute.
Emily BakerOctober 23, 2011 at 6:29 PM
Those bracelets are GORGEOUS. LOVE THEM.
And you are gorgeous, p.s.

~Em
talesforkarina.blogspot.com
The JonesOctober 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM
I'm also hugely into knots...in fact, I tied a lot of them this summer. This link is one that's almost the same as your outfit here:
http://jupefashion.blogspot.com/2011/08/three-songs.html

I never thought of tying t-shirt knots...gonna try that now!

<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com
Melissa BlakeOctober 24, 2011 at 8:05 AM
I am in loooove with those bracelets!! :)
walking dot photographyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM
That story is too cute! I don't think I'd ever want to get rid of em either. :)
-giedre
MaraOctober 25, 2011 at 8:10 PM
So funny, I stumbled upon this blog-- my name is Mara too and I have that exact Alex & Ani bracelet ! Love it, and love your blog :)

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