Style Chameleon Twin Challenge Day 2 Rae: Urban Warrior Mermaid

For the second day of my Style Chameleon Twin Challenge I was inspired by Rae and her Urban Warrior Mermaid persona. I've always felt a connection with Rae and her tough yet feminine UWP style. I love how she mixes the toughness of the UWP with the flowy organic feminine side, and the way she balances yin and yang with her girly tomboy looks. I just had to have the Michael Michael Kors agate print dress after seeing her wear it a couple of years ago. I also had the privilege of meeting her at the YLF OC swap meetup and she is just as warm, thoughtful and wonderful in person as she is on the forum!

For my challenge, I chose a tough/organic combination of tall lace up boots and tweedy asymmetric zip moto jacket over draped flowy water print dress, but lo and behold I found out she already did this combo in her original post two years ago (6)! 
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....raped-cowl
I guess it's completely fitting then that I chose this outfit combination because we really are twins! I have to admit I miss being long black hair twins with her too, but I do think her short 'do completely suits her.

She has also said she is inspired by nature, so I chose the dragonfly pendant and cuff. Finally, I chose the map bag because it is really special to me, since Rae gave it to me. I had always drooled over that bag every time she posted it, thinking that I wish I could find a bag like that. When she generously gave it away in the style exchange, I was lucky enough to be the first one to pounce, and I have been using it ever since! It reminds me of her every time I use it. Thanks so much Rae!

I also consider the dress my "Rae" dress because I think of her when I wear it. Rae and I have actually already done a twin day with this dress in the past--check out all the different toppers we tried. The orange blazer was the winner, with our stripey and dotty fraternal twin purses and our matching kitties!
http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....in-kitties

Michael Michael Kors agate dress, Halogen tweed moto jacket, Alexis Bittar dragonfly pendant, Tildon dragonfly cuff, Karl Lagerfeld watch, Frye Melissa lace-up cognac boots, map bag c/o Rae.

Day 1 Annagybe with the original rules for my challenge:
http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....ies-chanel

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17 Comments

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    You rock, lady!!!

  • Elizabeth P replied 9 years ago

    This is awesome!  And that matching kitty post is too much, 
    Keep 'em coming :)

  • harmonica replied 9 years ago

    This is a truly heart warming and amazing style challenge! I remember #6 and the twin day! Rae and you are gorgeous all the way! So fun with the "twin cats", too. :-)

  • Classically Casual replied 9 years ago

    Your challenge series is SO MUCH FUN, Natalie. I can hardly wait see who you emulate tomorrow. And who knew that kitties liked to hang out with UWMs?

  • Meredith replied 9 years ago

    You are so thoughtful in your approach to this challenge, I'm sure you make your inspirations absolutely glow when they read your descriptions. And I think you absolutely captured UWM. I especially like the edition of the map bag...makes me think of the old nautical maps with mermaids and monsters and whales in the water!

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    Spot on Natalie!

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    So gorgeous and heartfelt, Natalie, and what a fitting tribute to our gorgeous Rae. Fantastic outfit, fabulous statement bag, and another killer day to your challenge! 

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    I hereby crown you Queen Adorable. xo

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Your copy of Rae's outfit is fantastic. The icing on the cake is you managed to do matchy matchy with dragonflies!

  • rae replied 9 years ago

    Oh, Natalie! Squee does not begin to cut it. You clearly did a perfect job, because I feel like I'd wear that whole outfit right this second if I could. I miss that dress so much; I wore it so much it pilled to high heaven and even DH said I should move on, lol. I still search for it on ebay every now and again. And of course it warms my heart to see the map bag in its new life!

    Psst, I think you must have read my mind re: the insect accessories, too, because I just recently did an outfit with a praying mantis brooch!

  • Diana replied 9 years ago

    This is awesome! Love the pairing of the dress with the map bag in particular.

    I am loving this series by the way. So much fun!

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    You are too much fun, Natalie, and your wardrobe contains such diversity!  Those boots are fantastic, and your thought process is a wonder to read.  When do you find the time?!? 

    You've got me thinking about whom I could possibly impersonate, but sadly I think I've gotten to a point where I couldn't manage this challenge.  Two years ago I was all over everything - now I'm barely me.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Wow, that outfit is terrific. The dress is just gorgeous on you, and I love how you're wearing it with the moto, and the cool boots and bag. Your story is fun, too, with the twin photos in the orange jackets, complete with copy-cats!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Holy crap girl!!! This is amazing and fun and stylish and fabulous and...

  • UmmLila (Lisa) replied 9 years ago

    Your challenges are perfect tributes, yet all your own. Keep them coming. are you going to do Angie at the end?

  • goldenpig replied 9 years ago

    That's the plan, Ummlila!

  • CocoLion replied 9 years ago

    Your challenge is great fun!  This is fresh and feminine, really lovely.

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