Ikant

I know I have a problem with prints. I fall for one, and then just become obsessed. It happened with stripes, it happened with leopard, and now it has clearly happened with ikat.

I tried not to buy these shorts at Loft the other day, I really did. I told myself I'd just gotten two ikat print dresses. I rationalized that I already had a pair of ikat shorts for this summer, but peer pressure and my favorite sign in the whole world (Extra 50% off sale!) caused me to break down and purchase them.

Spending $17.49 on a pair of cute shorts I don't need is hardly the worst shopping budget blunder I've ever committed.

But really, don't let me purchase anymore ikat print this summer, okay?

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The Rundown
Turquoise ikat print shorts Loft similar
Yellow top Elle for Kohls
White Blazer Cynthia Rowley similar
Nude studded sandals Vera Wang for Kohls
Bracelets Kohls, The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Ring Thrifted similar
Necklace Aldo similar

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52 comments

  1. dont feel bad -1. they are beautiful; 2. they look great on you and 3. I do the same thing....lol I find something I like, I obsess over it. then I move on to the next...oh well.

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  2. Sorry, I wholeheartedly support you buying more ikat and will encourage you to do so -- it looks awesome on you!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  3. it's okay to fall in love with a print, especially a kind this fabulous that looks so darn perfect on you! These are totally prints that work like stripes--you can wear them aaaalll the time! No guilt. ;) If it makes you feel any better, I bought a polka dot dress recently that looks exactly the same print as a polka dot top I have. POLKA DOTS.

    But this is such a soft and breezy look~ like some fresh air oooh~ I like the pale yellow against those shorts, and your gold ring is sort of perfect. :D

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  4. PS) I totally knew you'd comment about that anchor belt. You nautical thing, you! :D

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  5. This is amazing, you have such a lovely blog!
    Visit me soon, kisses! :)

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  6. That print is really pretty, and the shorts look great on you!

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  7. Teal and yellow is my new favorite color combo, so I love this outfit. I'm glad you bought these shorts because they are fantastic!

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  8. I know where you are coming from but you are not the only one guilty! I guess most women fall under that category! Moreover, those shorts are beautiful, the color, the print, the fabric- ideal for summer! You look gorgeous in them! So don't worry, be happy!

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  9. I love this outfit on you and I cannot go into Ann Taylor Loft without buying at least one thing so don't feel bad!

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  10. Love this look, it's such a summery and breezy color combination! And honestly, not getting this amazing pair of shorts for 50% off would be a far greater crime than owning a few of the same print! If you know you love it, I say go for it! I have a hard time finding prints I love, so I would always advocate for snapping them up when you see something you know you'll wear!

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  11. Your title cracks me up--very clever. And I know too well what you mean. When shopping with my friend those very shorts caught my eye at Loft. I'm on a mission not to buy anything this month, but it's so hard to resist great deals and cute stuff! They look great on you too!

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  12. Oh my, I looove that necklace! And woohooo for shorts!! Ikat is a great print for you ;) But I promise I won't let you buy any more, ha ha
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  13. OMG I LOVE THIS LOOK! its soo wonderful for summer

    www.lifeisjustrosie.com

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  14. This splurge was totally worth it! Cute cute cute shorts girl!

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  15. Those are cute shorts, $17? No big deal - enjoy them. :)

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  16. They are really cute and if you saved money purchasing them no need to feel bad. Like the arm candy and necklace.

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  17. Promise I'll try not to let you get any more ikat shorts. I do like these, and they're different enough from your other ones.

    I should have worn shorts and a blazer today! I'm always missing shorts and a blazer weather, ugh.

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  18. The next Ikat print piece you find just send it my way...hehe That should take away your guilt!

    I'm happy you bought the shorts they look great on you! :)

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  19. Love this look! and only $18 for a pair of shorts? Shoot, I'd get em! haha Very good combination of colors... Love the white blazer too!

    Ayumi

    <a href="http://www.theayumiaspect.com>theayumiaspect.com</a>

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  20. LOVE your shorts! the print and color are awesome!

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  21. i love your style, and the shorts look great on you, look much more expensive than they really are! :) xoxo

    http://staystylishll.blogspot.com/

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  22. extra 50% off! Oh man I need to hit up Loft asap!

    Stop by & enter my Shabby Apple $50.00 Giftcard Giveaway!

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  23. I have yet to buy anything ikat printed.. But those cute shorts have me re-thinking that... Great outfit!!

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  24. I love the shorts and the print! It makes me want to go out and buy a pair too!

    xoxo
    http://twentyysomething.blogspot.ca/

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  25. Oh yeah - those would've been WAY too hard to pass up!

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  26. i think the shorts are so cute...i won't tell you not to buy more, i like the print!

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  27. Love, love, love...will have to see if my store has any of these left on sale!

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  28. May I borrow those shoes? <3!

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  29. That's the best post title I've seen in a long time — thanks for the chuckle!

    As for me, I can't get enough polka dots, stripes, or any print in black and white.

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  30. I absolutely adore your blog! I just started following!
    This year I am trying to make my dreams come true.

    follow back please & thank you?!
    <3

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  31. They're so cute though! You needed them!

    ♥Sarah♥
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  32. I so need ikat!!!!!! I have none, and I love those shorts :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  33. I don't blame you buying those shorts because it looks great and the price was definitely right!!

    Christine
    dela chic

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  34. Oh man, I feel you on that one. Recently ikat and batik have both had their metaphorical claws in my metaphorical heart. Just remix the ikat pieces you currently have a lot so that we can all enjoy them, especially if the color combinations are all as punchy as this is.

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  35. really , really love these! When I saw them on your instagram I immediately logged onto loft to look for them but they didn't have them online

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  36. I love the yellow paired with the turquoise! Also I think I may be a little late to hop on the bandwagon.. but I can feel the inklings of my own obsession with ikat beginning.

    (Also, I sat around tonight for way too long trying to think of a quippy title using 'ikat'... to no avail. Wayyy to show me up big time ;)

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  37. Totally worth the money! Don't buy anymore, but totally worth it! Your outfit is so summery I'm jealous.

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  38. I, too am a HUGE fan of chevron - adds so much to every outfit. You look adorable. We totally need to plan a meetup soon! :)

    xx Lynzy
    www.sparklingfootsteps.com

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  39. Love the print and colour on these shorts, I can see why you had to have them :) They go great with your yellow tee :)

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  40. They look amazing on you, sweetie. Such a fantastic colour. Muah

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  41. Glad you got them! They are a great print and love that yellow top with them. Cute sandals!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  42. There's nothing wrong with an abundance of ikat - especially when it's in one of your favorite colors!

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  43. You look stunning !
    I adore these photographs :)
    I walked into Banana R this weekend and saw a pair of ikat shorts and thought you'd probably buy them - they were awesome but kinda short.
    Really like the colors here..

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  44. I am so similar to you! I get obsessed with a pattern and than that's it, I wear it constantly until I get sick of it for a while. I love these Ikat shorts - they looks gorgeous on you! I really love this print x

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  45. It is very beautiful on you. And I like that blazer too! ^_^

    Mary,MI

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  46. I think those shorts were an excellent impulse buy! I bought two pairs of shorts from Loft a few weeks ago for about the same price, and now I think I need to go back and look for an ikat pair as well :)

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  47. These are SO SO Cute. I love ikat and the light mint hues on them are perfect for summer. I love this entire look :)

    xx
    The Fashionable ESQ
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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  48. Great shorts! One of my favorite prints and colors.

    Erin
    www.simplyjustlovelyblog.com

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