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The Messy Project featuring Harem Pants

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Have you heard about The Messy Project? If not, read about it now and you’re welcome. It’s one of the most genius ideas I’ve seen around the blogosphere. Kelly, who I featured in a post a while ago about other bloggers with my same name, created this amazing monthly project and here is what she had to say about it, “I know from my personal styling experience that a lot of people have trouble styling certain items. They may look at a top & instantly think, ‘I can’t wear that…what would I do with that?’ So I wanted to find a fun way to interact with other bloggers incorporating fashion help. Something to convey who we are. To show our style. To put our creative minds to work. To challenge us to step outside of the box. To express our inner fashionista. To show people the different ways to style an item depending on your body type & you. So #TheMessyProject was born.”

Basically THE DEAL:  1 Item, 5 Girls, 5 Different Looks creating 1 Major Blog Post Day. 


When I was invited to be part of this I knew that Kelly would definitely pick something outside of my standard, neutral palette.  From another description of the project that reads, “I pick out the item please know you may get something that you normally would never ever wear. But that’s the point of The Messy Project – to challenge yourself. To be creative & step outside of the norm.”  UM, YES. When I opened the adorable package to find HIGH WAISTED HAREM PANTS I started hysterically laughing, yes, Kelly, you got me, something I definitely would not pick out – um, no to the print, no to the cut, no to the material, just no, no to the elasticized banded waist, no to the pleated waist.  These are definitely the type of thing I would stay away from like the PLAGUE.   But styling them was actually a ton of fun – here is what I did with them…

(Having some issues trying to focus the camera on this freezing day!)

Kelly Donlin Sparkles and Shoes
Kelly Donlin Sparkles and Shoes
Kelly Donlin Sparkles and Shoes

 And if you read the text above you know I was not the only one who got a pair of the high-waisted harem pants featuring a dash print and matching sash – check out how I these four other lovely ladies styled these crazy bottoms:

Niki from The Glossy Blonde 
Erin from Cali-Land Chic 
Samantha from  The Style House  
and, of course, Kelly from Messy Dirty Hair


I hope you liked their looks and mine – tell me what you think and I promise not to be too shocked! 

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed the version of #TheMessyProject!

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  2. Melanie says

    I actually really liked this look on you! I saw another page and hated the pants, but you pull these off well! Kudos to you girl!

  3. Izzy says

    haha this sounds like such a fun idea! you definitely worked well with something you were initially hesitant about though. love the pretty top you paired them with! <3

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  6. Whitney Cypert says

    Reading about these, they sounded AWFUL! But, I have to say, you look great in them! I like the fact that you wore a shirt over the top part and just showed off the print. Very cute!

  9. withlovefromrae says

    So far I’ve just seen your’s and Niki’s styling of them, but I think both of you all did a great job! Love both the looks and it’s kind of inspiring for me to think out of the box and try new things! (That’s the point, right?)

  14. Kiwi Fashion Blog says

    Haha I wish I could rock the Harlem pants! Unfortunately my lower body probably wouldn’t agree with this idea lol! You however look great though 🙂

  21. Kelly { Messy.Dirty.Hair.} says

    You look so FABULOUS!! First off I LOVE that pink color on you and I love it even more with the pants! I know you weren’t feeling the pants but you totally pull them off and look fabulous! These photos make me feel so sex & the city, I love it!! Thank you so much for all your hard work. I literally had the perfect girls to rock these pants. I couldn’t have asked for a better job!! You look amazing!! LOVE YOU! xoxo

  33. Michael says

    I’d avoid these like the plague too! I think you did a fabulous job styling them though. The bold print goes great with the shirt and heels. They don’t even look harem in your photos so that’s a plus, no?

  37. Erin Rethemeyer says

    Kelly you look SO pretty! I love love love the hot pink shirt, the detail is so pretty!
    The pants are so different on everyone! I am so glad we all got to do this together!
    <3

  38. ~Mom Wife Boss Life~ says

    What a cool idea for a post and I agree I would never have chosen the pant either. But that is what it is all about right? And you styled them perfectly…to the point where I actually want to go get a pair. Well done!

    xx Kelly

  40. Jes says

    The pants are well beyond my style preferences, BUT if I were to wear them…your look is my fave out of the group!

  44. Olivia says

    I actually really love those pants – especially the print! Harem is very unflattering on me – I’ve tried a few pairs on! But you pulled them off, you look great!

  48. CM | My Life, Laughs, and Love says

    stop! these all turned out amazing 🙂 I have NO idea how I would’ve done this, but I’m loving each of the outfits so much!! The pop of color was such a good idea and adding heels made the “mc hammer” pants a little less so!! you look awesome, girl!

  49. Sam says

    Wow! I love how your look turned out! I definitely think wearing heels helped the look of the pants. The pop of color looks great too.

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