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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

get the look: JESSICA ALBA BLACK MAXI AND CARDIGAN


Black and white doesn't have to be boring; you can mix up this basic color palette with different prints! Jessica Alba chose a black and white motif for this casual look.  She wore a comfortable black maxi dress but added depth with a striped cardigan and textured tote bag.  It's classic with a little pop! 

Here is how you can steal this look:
- Extra Long Boy Tank Dress by Otis and Maclain - Retail $160 / Sale $46
- Zig Zag Jacket in Black Print by Lotta Stensson - Retail $245 / Sale $69
- Antique Silver Pendant Necklace by Rich in Friendship - Retail $55 / Sale $25
- JCourtney Bag by Big Buddha - $95
- Flika Tasseled Sandal by Dollhouse - $29

GTBB,
Bad Joan

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64 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    hi joan! nice mix of black and white prints here!! and jessica alba always does the maxi thing perfectly!!
    xx ~ ks

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  2. LeeloOctober 18, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Nice! I love this JCourtney bag :D it looks so cool!

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  3. SHOP STYLE CONQUEROctober 18, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    awesome post! love her style!

    x

    shopstyleconquer.blogspot.com

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  4. Mery of the styleOctober 18, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Hello, fantastic post inspiration.
    KIsssssssssssssssss.
    http://mary1975.blogs.elle.es/

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  5. JohannaOctober 18, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    This would be nice outfit if I were tall enough to not look like a dwarf in a maxi dress :D love it on others, though. I love this kind of posts where someone tells how to get a great look for a sensible price! xoxo

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  6. Courtney ErinOctober 18, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    I really need a black maxi in my closet - it's such a staple piece.


    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  7. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I love that jacket and the big buddha bag. Amazing deals! ~jen

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  8. the creation of beauty is art.October 18, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I really love that bag. What a cute outfit!

    http://the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

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  9. Cool VanityOctober 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Lovely look. Kisses.

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  10. BabinetteOctober 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    i love her style :-)

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  11. LDMOctober 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    nice! thanks for sharing!

    xx from hong kong :)
    www.ldmldmldm.com

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  12. Inhale | Fashion and BeautyOctober 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    very cool.
    http://inhalefashionandbeauty.blogspot.com/

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  13. tessaOctober 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    love this!

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    giveaway! win the dress of your choice from LOVE

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  14. blondehausOctober 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Totally diggin' that black maxi! I need one like that. Thanks for the tip!

    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2681061/blondehaus

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  15. RaisaHOctober 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I like the style.

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  16. lapetiteblondeOctober 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    great selection!!
    kisses and have a nice day=)

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  17. the nyanzi reportOctober 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    cute outfit.

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  18. karinOctober 18, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love her style,she is very pretty.Great finds,love everythig. You have a great blog I like it very much,If you want we can follow each other dear.Kisses from www.stylepicture.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    always love Jessica's cool & comfy style! xoxo

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  20. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONOctober 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    love the bag!

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  21. NoelaniOctober 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Loving not only the fresh take on black and white but he mixing of print too. Brings it to another level of cool.

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  22. JanOctober 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    The bag and that jacket you've chosen are waaay better then she's wearing!

    ♥

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  23. Bronzed HumanityOctober 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    For being a casual dresser she always looks great!
    xx

    Hot Pink Day
    Shop Blue Vanilla

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  24. Disturbed StyleOctober 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Wow! Awesome post! I love it :)

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  25. Carolyn´s PhotographyOctober 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Great post! Love her style and the sandals... wow!!!

    xxx

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  26. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    love this post! i'm eyeing that zig zag bag ;)

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  27. Style, She WroteOctober 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Great finds, Joan! You truly captured Jessica's casual style. xo style, she wrote

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  28. ericaOctober 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Great finds doll! I hope you are having a fabulous week!

    xo

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  29. Grace (The Stripe)October 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Love her style. She never really wears color, but she always looks fantastic!

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  30. Bravoe RunwayOctober 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This looks awesome and I love the big buddha bag!

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  31. EOctober 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Ooo, I love the zigzag print bag!

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  32. RochellekeClosetOctober 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love the maxi dress with the black and white mixed prints.

    Thank you for visiting my blog, I will follow you and your ideas ;-) Hope you follow mine too...xoxo


    www.rochellekecloset@blogspot.com

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  33. AlexaOctober 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Totally agree! Just adore this simple yet classy look! xo

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  34. I V YOctober 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    oh jess alba <3

    love this!

    xo zebra and meerkat

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  35. The Dress RulesOctober 19, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Hi honey! Thank you visiting our blog! We like si much this post, the style is amazing! The bag is so beautiful! Kisses
    Silvia and Chiara

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  36. Rocket FashionistaOctober 19, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Such a great idea, lovely post! x

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  37. LischenOctober 19, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Thanks for your lovely cmment!!

    xxx

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  38. Marcela GmdOctober 19, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful Jessica!!! I love the mix of black and white!!
    The zigzag print bag is pretty!
    You have a nice day!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela

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  39. Fashion PadOctober 19, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Oh wow....you did a lovely job finding the look for less!!!

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  40. Summer-RayeOctober 19, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    YES! I LOVE SALES!

    THANKS FOR THIS

    SUMMER-RAYE

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  41. ShaneléOctober 19, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Love it! Can't go wrong with a long black comfy dress!

    xo
    http://shanelesheek.blogspot.com/

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  42. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Great inspired by look! Love it!

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  43. K.October 19, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Love your style! :)

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  44. Natalie LeungOctober 19, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    really great cardi! love that you found ones that matched <3

    natalie
    http://lucyandtherunaways.blogspot.com

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  45. Haus of StyleOctober 19, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    OMG - I love Jessica Alba's style. Really like the mixture of black and white here. Thanks for the inspiration!

    http://justtututiny.blogspot.com/
    Thu

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  46. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I must say that your look is better ;) Love the cardigan more, gorgeous print.. Cute ♥

    xx

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  47. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I love the look! simple and chic
    thanks for your comment and advice on my sleeping schedulE. :)

    http://abinavarrete.blogspot.com/

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  48. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Loving that bag--I never tire of chevron!

    xo Mary Jo

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  49. CherryJPrianoOctober 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love Jessica Alba's style!

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  50. Audrey BOctober 19, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments! This is great...and Jessica Alba always puts things together so effortlessly! www.casualglamorous.com

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  51. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Love wearing maxis so I'd wear anything to make them transitional, Jessica is such a great inspiration!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  52. AmbyrOctober 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Great rendition of her look. I was wearing an almost identical outfit yesterday. Instead of a printed sweater, I was wearing a printed scarf.

    xoxo
    http://www.thewrittenrunway.com

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  53. AmparoOctober 19, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Love the outfit is perfect for everyday!

    Kate

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  54. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Great post, love the look

    xx
    lilithfashion.blogspot.com

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  55. The Platinum BatchOctober 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    everyone needs a plain black maxi and a pair of these sandals. just makes life better.

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  56. VanesaOctober 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Hi dear! she looks cute!

    Thanks for your comment! i also like your blog, follow you since now! We keep in contact!

    xx
    http://www.thelipstickcandy.com/

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  57. EmanuelaOctober 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Her style is really cute!!!

    xo Emma

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  58. sherri lynnOctober 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I LOVE this look! Especially the striped flowy cardigan - perfect for a relaxed but cute look!

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  59. SamOctober 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I adore maxi dresses. Her outfit is so nice and comfi.

    xx,

    Sam

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  60. Shea LennonOctober 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This is black and white done in such a fun, funky way. I love the handbag you picked even better than Jessica's!

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  61. Grumpy old manOctober 19, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Jessica is such a honey, and always stylish and elegant. Perfect example of what a girl should wear if the wants to catch an eye.

    You have a fabulous blog, great pics and articles.

    Take care and best wishes.
    Colin.

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  62. MeaganOctober 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    looooooove this outfit!!!
    xoxoxo Meagan
    www.caseofcouture.com

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  63. Popcorn, Pugs & PeoniesOctober 21, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    The whole outfit is great, but that bag is super-fabulous.

    *Erin

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  64. ShellyOctober 25, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I love this dress ! Thank for your comment!!

    Baci,

    S

    www.thepeppymay.blogspot.com

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