Monday, January 21, 2013

OOTD: Leather Shorts & Stripes






Jacket: PAPYRUS, Blouse & Shorts: Forever 21, Earrings: JEWELMINT, Tights: DKNY,
Shoes: BRIAN ATWOOD, Handbag: CHANEL


I've never been much of a "shorts" wearing girl because growing up I always hated my legs. They've always been sort of short & stumpy which is why I adore heels hahah they can make any legs appear longer! I would never show my legs and this is someone that use to live in Hawaii too! I would wear pants, leggings, maxi dresses anything and everything to cover up my legs even in 90 degree weather!  

(Although I have to admit for the first time in my life I don't absolutely hate my gams anymore and I owe that to living in Germany.  We live on the top floor in our apartment building.. and it's 6 flights up stairs up and no elevator.. you do the math bahahaha!) 

Because I've always had a "fear" of shorts I hopped on the leather shorts train fairly late but I have to say I'm obsessed!!  They're so comfy and it makes every outfit slightly edgy because of the leather material. WOOT! I don't think my love of all things leather is going away anytime soon tehehe.

41 comments:

  1. Ahh I hate wearing shorts too! I've only recently started to wear them in the summer time because it gets way too hot for me (in NYC...can't even imagine some place where it's even warmer!). I've always seen people wear tights & shorts but never thought to try it myself. Guess I should give it a try while it's still a bit chilly :P

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  2. Doesn't seem like you have a reason to hate your legs anymore :D Your legs look really leggy with all those heels! Do you wear heels up the stairs too? You're getting an entire workout that ppl otherwise pay for with the stair master =P I love your super opaque tights!

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  3. I loveee those leather shorts! And I think people would seriously kill to have your legs, they look amazing! I need to get me a pair of those (the legs and the leather shorts haha) ASAP

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  4. I like the shorts a lot, Lisa! And your Chanel... *drool*

    xo, alison*elle

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  5. This is such a flattering outfit! You look HOT in shorts!

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  6. hey beautiful!
    i just realized your hair is SOOOO long!!! i adore! looks so nice in these pics!
    i have short and stubby legs too, i always say i'll tone them this year, but never happens

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  7. Your hair! I'm jealous of your hair right now. It's what I call "mermaid hair." I used to have mine that long and wavy couple of years ago but its just too much for me to maintain (i'm super lazy when it comes to hair maintenance). For the past few years, I've kept my hair on shoulder length and rebonded/relaxed every 6 months just so I can have this wash & wear routine in the mornings. Now, I'm actually trying to grow it out again, wavy curls and all because I sorta miss it. We'll see.

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  8. love this outfit! and your legs look great in those shorts.

    i share the same self hatred for my stumpy legs. i'd rather have chicken legs than these elephant stumps!

    which chanel bag is that? i'm obsessed!!!!!

    modern.girl

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  9. you look great in shorts! I guess its now your bestfriend! hehe
    I honestly could say there is no way i could survive 6 flight of stairs! You are so fit!

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  10. Love those shoes!
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  11. Hello sexy lady! The short and shoes are too fun! I seriously need blue pumps now. Actually I should wear the red Miu Mius that you enabled me into buying (so fun and tall!)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  12. Your blue shoes is striking. :) And those shoes at your back looks nice. Its nice to know you are getting used of wearing shorts.

    XX,
    simplyjenniya.blogspot.com

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  13. I have same shorts from Topshop. Great choice! You look so lovely as always! :)

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  14. I feel exactly the same about my legs/shorts. Maybe I should also give it a go and buy some.

    LUXESSED

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  15. 6 flights of stairs up? That sounds like a brutal workout. :o

    I like how bold you've been with your recent outfits! :D

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  16. You have actual killer legs! Seriously!!

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  17. Girl, your legs look amazing! 6 flights of stairs? I get winded going up and down the one flight to hit the gym in my building. But your legs look amazing, especially in those shorts!

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  19. Lisa, I think you look amazing!!!! And your bag is the cutest! Maybe I should walk up the stairs too.. hmmmmm...
    Do you think it helps with weight loss? Because you look more and more stunning. =)

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  20. I think you have amazing legs!! Especially in those gorgeous heels! ;)

    xo - Sheila
    www.sheislovelyblog.com

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  21. Georgeous as usual!! Love these shoes :D
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    des bisous !

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  22. Well, I looove shorts on you and think that you have the nicest legs ever (in the least creepiest way possible)! Show off your stuff!

    xoxo, Julie @ OBSESSED

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  23. Hi Lisa, Happy New Year! You look super hot in this outfit! I don't know what gams are but whatever it is don't worry about it b/c everything looks great on you! ;) I esp love your hair. It's gotten so long!

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  24. Beautiful outfit !! I want your blazer, it is fabulous !! :)
    Your shoes <3

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  25. wonderful combination :)

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  26. you look great girl!! suits you and very pretty!!

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  27. You look great in shorts !!! I really like it !!! :D


    kisses my dear :)

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  28. How on earth could you have a fear of shorts when your legs look so great! Those leather shorts look amazing on you as well, and you've lived in hawaii? That sounds so cool! I've always dreamt of living in hawaii :D

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  29. You look FANTASTIC!!!!! Love love the outfit!!! I love you in black and hot pink!! Hot pink looks amazing on you!! I would kill for your hair!! Gorgeous!!

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  30. love the pops of bold colours in this outfit!! amazing! :D

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  31. Love the leather shorts! Love the pink top too :)

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  32. That striped blazer is SO cute with the pink blouse! And is that your closet behind you?! It looks ahhhmazing :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  33. Looking good girl! :D love the colors! xx

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  34. Lisa, I have the same feelings about my legs...and I live in So-Cal so shorts are somewhat mandatory. I rather wear a skirt b/c I feel like shorts cut off my already short legs. LOL.

    I'm totally drooling over your Chanel Bag. It's gorgeous.

    ~Jane B.

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  35. colorblocking perfection lisa! you're so adorable it kills me!

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  36. i love the color combination u got going on!! stylish!! and i loveeee those shoess and ur shorts! omgg everything!! :D

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  37. Lisa you're such a hottie! Omg the leather fad is everywhere, it's even getting me! Me and my pastel coloured girly stuff! I actually want a pair of those leggings with the leather strip down the sides, gotta take it easy at first LOL And I don't know what you're talking about, your legs are hot!!!

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  38. Love ur pink blouse!!! :D
    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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