Chameleon Challenge Day 4 Rachylou: Waif World Native Wear

Hallo marshmallow peeps!!! Welcome to another episode of Native Wear Arbeitskleidung--this time with a secret guest host! Rachylou is off walking her Lilypup, so I thought I'd sneak into her garage and take over her cable show while she's away! Schwing!!! I don't think she'll mind tho. Here we can discuss the latest Straßenmode for Bay Area Natives who are too hip to call themselves hipsters, live in Berkeley and work in the City, shop at Jeremy's instead of Anthro, and still dress and party like it's 1999.

Prairie never goes out of style--ditsy florals FTW! Too bad I lost my Blossom hat, but I do have a crochet beanie. Yes of course I'm wearing a puffer. It's FREEZING--only 50 degrees! I bet Rachy and Lilypup are wearing their puffers too. I think Rachy's the only Bay Area Native who has more puffers than I do! 

My take on matchy clashy--repeat the colors and shapes to make it look not completely random. Mustard and teal and cognac/orange on the belt and purse and knit scarf. Cream flowers on the dress and purse to match the cream puffer (say ruffle puffer five times fast). Chevron necklace with chevron/herringbone tights and diamond shapes on the dress and the belt. A little worried it was TMGO for work, but I got plenty of compliments today, so I must be on the right track. Found this inspiration photo of Rachy with a similar plum print prairie dress (7)--I don't have a fabulous fur stole, but I do have faux fur trim on the puffer hood. What do you think--did I get Quirky Waif? Oh yeah--bonus Office Bathroom shot just like Rachy!

Speaking of quirky, let me show you my new apron--Totoro! For Christmas I got a Totoro pillow for the kids, but they were fighting over it so much I had to buy two more, one for each kid, but now DH and I want one too, so I am going to have to get a couple more so we can have five!

Uh oh, I hear the door rattling. That's all we have time for today. Thanks for watching this episode of Lil' Puffers on the Prairie. Until next time, it's Waif World, Waif World, Party Time, Excellent! Party on Fabbers!

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ASOS Vero Moda plum print dress, Betsey Johnson cream ruffle puffer, Nordstrom infinity scarf, Fossil velvet floral satchel, Anthro mustard/teal belt, Madewell chevron necklace, Gap herringbone tights, Mia Nanette brown lace up ankle booties.

Rachy inspiration: http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-review

Prior challenges:

Day 1 Annagybe Cherries & Chanel: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ies-chanel

Day 2 Rae Urban Warrior Mermaid: 
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....or-mermaid
Day 3 Torontogirl All Neutral Triple Leopard:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....iple-leopa

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22 Comments

  • UmmLila (Lisa) replied 9 years ago

    Looooove it!

    P.s. You can buy Totoro fur onesies on Amazon. Someone in my house has one but it isn't me.

  • harmonica replied 9 years ago

    You make my heart sing with this challenge! So much love, fun and stellar interpretations! Only you could do this with such panache.

  • Janet replied 9 years ago

    Too funny, and yet it works! I love that you're having such fun with this.

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    A fantastic challenge, you've nailed it again!

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    You make a cute quirky waif and may ever want to leave Hipsterville.

  • ATLynn replied 9 years ago

    Ha!  This cracked me up.  And you look fabulous as a quirky waif.  Love the outfit and the colors on you. 

  • Diana replied 9 years ago

    This post cracked me up! I think you make an awesome quirky waif. Love the pattern mixing.

    Also, *of course* you all need your own totoro. I was sad we didn't get to go to the Ghibli museum in tokyo - the process of getting tickets is basically incomprehensible (and they were likely sold out anyway).

  • rae replied 9 years ago

    OMG. Laughing and smiling warmly here. So great. I love the puffer especially!

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Natalie, this is hilarious!! What a fab outfit, and I just can't get over your creativity. Not only are you a fashion chameleon, but you're a witty writer! I almost thought it was Rachylou herself talking there for a minute....

    There has got to be some YLF award for this challenge. Seriously. 

  • abc replied 9 years ago

    Omg we have to be the same age :)

    Love the tonality of the outfit. Great work and super fun post.

  • CocoLion replied 9 years ago

    I love the Prairie style direction on you! 

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    OM G this is too funny. You nailed Rachy to a tee. And, I am unable to say ruffled puffer three times fast and I blame the  three glasses of wine I had tonight. Great job!!

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    I missed this yesterday!  You are channeling the marvelous Rachylou perfectly --- love the layers of texture and small patterns --maximal, but totally wearable.   

    Puffers at 50F.  Ha!  I'm in one layer at that temp!

  • AJ replied 9 years ago

    I love it!  You would think that all the pieces would make a crazy outfit, but there's harmony in the colors.  It makes a fun outfit.  The cream puffer and beanie are perfect outwear touches!

    Really enjoying all your outfits this week!  You are so creative and truly have fun with fashion!

  • Sharon replied 9 years ago

    That was hilarious! You are enjoying this way too much :)

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Natalie, you are so creative and funny! I can hardly stand this post and the outfit, they are sooo good! The outfit is adorable on you; it's amazing how you can channel Rachylou and still look like yourself. A quirky version of yourself, but still you. I can't believe you have that Fossil bag--it's the perfect intersection of your classic side and a  boho style that would otherwise be rather uncharacteristic for you (in my view).
    Thanks for an utterly entertaining post.

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    I was just going to ask how it could be below freezing there with that puffer! You are doing an incredible job with these and bringing out all the best elements of each person so far... Truly fascinating - honestly you are the only one I can think of who could do this with such thought, care and of course wardrobe availability!

  • Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

    Hilarious & enlightening :) :)

  • anne replied 9 years ago

    This is so well done GP - you are so spot on and amazing. I too LOVE your writing!

  • gardenchick replied 9 years ago

    Amazed by your creativity and ability to find the intersection of your style and another fabber's...I'm enjoying this series!

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    O.M.G. SHUT UP! TOTORO APRON!!!! WHERE CAN I GET ONE???

    Dang, Natalie. You are more me than me. I cannot believe you have a Totoro apron and I don't. I showed pic #1 to my co-worker and asked her if this looks like me, and she was all, "Is that you? Is that you? That looks like you!" ROFL

    Love the outfit, if I don't say so myself. Puffer, beanie, folktale dress, harness belt, combat boots - check check check. Hahaha!

  • texstyle replied 9 years ago

    Love the outfit and the fab write up!

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