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August 20, 2023

Tribal Print Tee

Another day, another super-soft T-shirt that I’ve been living in.

This piece is from a line that I was recently introduced to: Big Star USA. Have you heard of them? It’s a premium denim and apparel clothing company (with an affordable price tag) that you can find at Bloomie’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and the like. I actually just bought this jacket.

I’m primarily smitten with Tee by Big Star, their eco-friendly collection of knits that embody an aesthetic worthy of SoCal. I’ve been wearing the Rue (pictured here) on rotation — the embellished tribal print pairs really well with practically any solid-color denim.

Oh and, uh… Hi, Vest.

*Wearing: Club Monaco Vest (obvi), tribal print t-shirt and black skinnies c/o Big Star USA,
3.1 Phillip Lim bag, BCBG patent pumps (lusting over these), sunglasses from Polette.com

Photos taken by Jessica Sturdy

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10 comments

Rose on August 20, 2023 at 10:37 am

Love this look-especially the T/vest combo! I just thrifted an Alexander Wang vest and have been trying to figure out what to pair it with-good inspiration

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Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache on August 20, 2023 at 10:45 am

Really loving the collar on your tee!

Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache

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Annick on August 20, 2023 at 11:12 am

I once won a giveaway for a pair of Big Star USA jeans and I LOVED them! They were soooo comfortable. I say were because the button popped off them and I never got a chance to repair it! So happy to see that Club Monaco vest back! You’re looking lovely Hallie! Still completely in love with your style!

Bold Subtlety

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- corals + cognacs on August 21, 2023 at 2:49 pm
  
  Amazing! I’m one of those people who “never wins anything,” haha. Sad to hear about your jeans - you should shoot their customer service an e-mail to see if they can help!
  
  And, ugh, obvi wearing the Club Monaco Vest. #posterchild : )
  
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Shelby on August 20, 2023 at 11:27 am

I love a good tshirt & vest combo! The black skinnies and white pumps make it oh so chic
xo!

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viv - FT on August 20, 2023 at 11:30 am

Love the detailing on the t-shirt!
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Alyssa on August 20, 2023 at 11:31 am

The detailing on this is amazing–I love how you kept everything else basic!

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Julia / Lemon Stripes on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

Love that shirt so much. Espesh paired with the vest!

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JEN RAMOS on August 21, 2023 at 3:24 pm

LOVE the outfit

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Katie {Pearls and Twirls} on August 23, 2023 at 9:39 am

I still love that vest! And love it with a simple embellished tee and jeans! Lookin’ good lady!

xx
Katie
http://www.PearlsandTwirls.net

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