Boho Beauty vs. Gardening Granny

I'm a ModCloth affiliate, meaning that I've partnered with the online retailer to offer links to their site on my blog. Those links are meant to generate sales, and in exchange for each sale, I receive a small commission.

Every so often, ModCloth sets a fashion challenge for their bloggers, and most recently, they asked us to style our best boho/festival-themed outfit. Always up for a challenge, I decided to participate and pulled all my best boho pieces from my closet.

But when I took a look at the first set of pictures (the outfit on the right above), something about the combination of the straw hat with the crocheted shrug read more "grandma in the garden" than "boho girl at a festival."

So, I gave it a second try (the outfit on the left above). The dress and jewelry were right, so I kept them the same. But I switched the straw hat for a flower crown, the crocheted shrug for a lacy cardi, and the beachy sandals for gladiators.

Although the second look is similar to the first, I think it's more of a success as far as the challenge is concerned. Do you agree? Tell me in the comments!

Here are both looks so you can compare.

First Attempt:

Outfit Details:

Old Navy Dress (old)

Torrid Shrug (old)

Old Navy Sandals

Vintage Hat via eBay

Free People Long Necklace (old)

Charming Charlie Short Necklace (in store only)
The Native Source Ring

Photos by my sweet fiance, Matt

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Second Attempt:

Outfit Details:
Old Navy Dress (old)
Victoria's Secret Cardigan (old)
ModCloth Sandals
Flower Crown from the 2010 Bay Area Renaissance Festival (This year's festival is going on now!)

Free People Long Necklace (old)

Charming Charlie Short Necklace (in store only)
The Native Source Ring

Photos by yours truly

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Check out other boho/festival-themed looks in the ModCloth Style Gallery! One of my other festival-inspired outfits is there. :)

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The 'Wheel' Deal on My Bicycle Outfit

Like that title? I absolutely stole "'wheel' deal" from ModCloth's cute description of the Ride Here, Right Now Dress.

The quirky bicycle print on this dress inspired the styling of my accessories and the photos. It's a bit of bike overload, but I'm not apologizing!

I've been riding my bike a lot lately for exercise, and I love that Cleo can come along with me in the basket. It might look like a tight fit with all her fluff, but she's perfectly content to sit in her little compartment and take in all the sites as we ride through the neighborhood.

Although it's gotten pretty cold here the past couple days, Florida has the perfect weather to facilitate year-round bike rides. And to wear this adorable dress.

The dress comes with its own belt, but I wanted something more substantial.

Like my nails? Here's a tutorial: How to Put Your Dog on Your Nails.

Outfit Details:

Ride Here, Right Now Dress from ModCloth

Victoria's Secret Sweater (old)

Torrid Belt (old)

Target Leggings

Urban Outfitters Shoes (old)

Icing Backpack (old, similar)

American Eagle Long Bicycle Necklace (old)

Short Bicycle Necklace and Earrings (gifts, similar at Bicycle Gift Hub)

The Busted Hourglass Ring

Photos by my sweet fiance, Matt

This post contains ModCloth and Urban Outfitters affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you click on them and make a purchase.