February 2010
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What I Wore & We Love Colors
WhatIWore: I am so happy to announce that We Love Colors is an official sponsor of What I Wore!! I’ve been wearing their tights since 2007 (see the outfits here!) and have yet to snag a single pair. I love them!
For the month of February We Love Colors is giving all What I Wore readers a 10% discount on their fabulous 80 denier nylon/lyrca tights and leggings plus free standard...
January 2010
38 posts
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What I Wore: Behind the Scenes
WhatIWore: I didn’t end up getting WIW dailies from the outfit I wore to the Quiksilver/ROXY event, but luckily their photographer just sent these over. I kind of love them!
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What I Wore: Winter Wonderland
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When: January 28, 2010
What: Hat: courtesy of Obey Coat: vintage Jeans: courtesy of Mavi Boots: Marc by Marc
Where: Morning coffee run, walk around the block
Why: I love snow and had such a nice talk taking a walk around the block this morning, snaping some photos and getting my coffee. These green boots just keep on giving! One of the best investments I’ve ever made...
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A Taste of Spring
WhatIWore: Last week I headed into Manhattan to preview the Quiksilver and ROXY spring lines. I took some snaps, play shopped and put together a few outfits.
On the right my ROXY look and the left Quiksilver. I could see myself in either outfit (and used my own belt for the QSW look).
Having never been a beach baby or surfer girl, I wasn’t sure if I’d really be into too many...
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I'm Looking Through You: Meanies, Trolls and...
WhatIWore: Last year, I made a post about comments and how to keep the general mood cool, collected and over all kind and helpful. And whoa, the response was not what I expected. While a strong majority of other bloggers and readers were really supportive, there was another side that thought I’d lost my mind (I’ll assume all of those nay sayers who shouted “I’m never...
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What I Wore: First Impressions
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When: January 26, 2010
What: Dress: ModCloth Jacket: gift Belt: ModCloth Tights: The Limited Booties: Steve Madden Luxe, DSW Necklace: Christmas present from my dad, by Jess LC
Where: Important meeting!
Why: Because I consider my field to be creative, I try to reflect that with what I wear into business meetings. I don’t need to wear a suit, but feel pulled together in...
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Introducing: Megan Nielsen
WhatIWore: I’m so proud to announce the launch of Megan Nielsen’s first line! I worked with Meg to style the lookbook and had so much fun playing dress up in her beautiful line of spring pieces. Do you have a favorite? Post a screen shot of your most coveted item on your own blog with a...
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Grow Your Blog
WhatIWore: If you’re looking for a way to get a bit more attention on your blog, look no further! The gals at ModCloth e-mailed me with a heads up on a contest they’re running with their flickr pool. Upload a photo of yourself in anything you’ve bought from ModCloth and you’ll have a chance to be featured on ModLife.
The Rules:
Photos submitted must contain at least one...
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SoHo Brunch
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When: January 23, 2010
What: Sweater: gift Belt: Target Jeans: courtesy of Mavi Boots: Frye (courtesy of Need Supply) Bag: courtesy of Coach Shades: Beacon’s Closet
Where: Breakfast with Breezie and coffee with Mel and Kim of Crowded Closet
Why: I’ve been working on a stelth project for the past week and not leaving the house much. I wanted to get really dressed...
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Let's Go Shopping - Anthropologie
WhatIWore: Adam and I have decided to take a romantic long weekend away to Paris this spring. Naturally, I’ve started to think what to pack and have spent a bit of time day dreaming this morning about some pretty ensembles. If you’ve seen Anthropologie’s last catalog, you’ll know how I turned up there.
If you’re new to What I Wore, Let’s Go Shopping is a...
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Happy Birthday Dad!
WhatIWore: A couple of things:
1) Happy Birthday Dad!! I love you!
2) How bad ass in my pop in a photo with TWO TIGERS?
3) Although he would probably deny it, my dad has been such an inspiraton in my little fashionable life. He has never made me feel like being interested in clothing was silly and would always tell me things like “Jessica! You look like a 16 year old!” (when I was...
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Graduation Day
WhatIWore: Pardon the radio silence, while I dive deep into my own little world of sketching. I’ve graduated from my FASHIONARY (still loving it for initial concepts) to a sketchbook with a quartette of my own little figurines. I took some of my favorite WIW poses and put them into little trace-able figures to keep it just as quick.
And the main difference? I’m opting for some...
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Cabin Fever What?!
WhatIWore: I really don’t need to go into detail when I say 70% OFF, but I will anyway… lots of cute pieces for cheap cheap (like $12-$15-$30). Looks like a lot has already sold through too!
Update! Just bought a cozy polka dot mod sweater dress. Can’t wait to pair it with red, purple, yellow or green tights!
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What I Wore: Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk
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When: January 19, 2010
What: Trench: Zara Scarf: Street Vendor, NYC Striped Tee: Plato’s Closet, Evansville Jeans: courtesy of Mavi Flats: Target Bag: Courtesy of Coach
Where: Having a little coffee break with Richard
Why: I woke up not really wanting to do anything too important yesterday, but did have an urge to go to this little European like joint in my neighborhood....
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Studio Art
WhatIWore: I really love to draw, but haven’t done too much of it since leaving my fashion design gig 6.5 months ago. Even then, everything was computerized and done in Adobe Illustrator. After getting my FASHIONARY a month ago, I have been spending a lot of time putting pen to paper. Today I challenged myself to see if I could freehand a bag and a jacket (and belt, shades, top and skirt...
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What I Wore: Ageless Beauty
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When: January 18, 2009
What: Pink Top: ModCloth Sweater: gift, Banana Republic Belt: way old, Express Skirt: thrifted, vintage Tights: gift Booties: DSW
Where: Meeting of the minds! More brainstorming!
Why: I had on the top part of this outfit last week when I felt like I was getting sick and decided to just stay home… and its pretty warm for January so why not sneak...
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What I Wore: Disco Toga
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When: January 16, 2010
What: Dress: Compliments of ShopMamie.com Belt: vintage Tights: ? Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe, DSW Bangles: thrifted, gift
Where: Out to celebrate my friend Bre’s birthday! (she’s my photographer here!)
Why: I’ve never worn anything with one sleeve before, but I love the way this outfit came together. I didn’t want to fight the...
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Cross Country Clothing Swap
WhatIWore: In an effort to spice things up in our closets, Erin of Cali Vintage and I have taken on a cross country swap. Earlier this week I filled a box with a couple of blouses, a handbag, sewing pattern and a skirt that I thought she could masterfully remix into her own closet.
Dang! I was right! I love how she put together this 80s hybiscus blouse. A+ indeed.
Check out her full outfit...
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The Young Victoria
WhatIWore: I’ve always been a big fan of period pieces and recently had the chance to ask a few questions to Academy Award Winning costume director Sandy Powell, the costume director of The Young Victoria. If you haven’t seen the film yet, you’ll be in awe of all of the dresses and hairstyles (and the men’s costumes were amazing as well!)
What I Wore: When costuming a...
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What I Wore: Winter Whites
WhatIWore: When: January 13, 2010 What: Jacket: vintage Dress: vintage Belt: ModCloth Tights: ? Boots: Gift, Nine West Bag: compliments ofCoach Shades: UO Where: Lunch date with John (also my photog for the day) for a mastermind brainstorm session! Why: Ooooh boy… I was running late yesterday. I knew I wanted to rock this jacket (yes, I wore a coat over it) and I had...
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What I Wore: Because the Wind is High
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When: January 12, 2010
What: Dress: ModCloth Sweater: overdyed, thrifted Belt: vintage Tights: We Love Colors Collar: from a vintage, flea market coat Shoes: ebay
Where: Out to lunch with Kelly and then hanging out with Rich (he took these photos on the roof of his building!)
Why: Something really changed overnight for me and yesterday was a really great day… seeing...
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As Seen In...Glamour.com
WhatIWore: The winter blues must be on everyone’s minds! Yesterday Glamour posted 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs (including friends Rebecca, Joelle, Kyla, Katy, Christine, Lucrecia, Keiko and Erin). Hello, inspiration! Don’t be surprised if you see me taking some direct inspiration from my favorite fellow bloggers!
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What I Wore: Olive Drab
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When: January 11, 2010
What: Cardigan: vintage, thrifted Blouse: ModCloth Belt: vintage, thrifted Skirt: Target Tights: Beacon’s Closet (new) Booties: Steve Madden Luxe (DSW)
Where: Post Office, grocery, around BK
Why: I’ve been feeling reaaaaallllly drab lately. Past the mean reds and onto the olive drabs. Blah! I’m trying to shake this funk and at least...
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Inspire Me!
WhatIWore: Feeling in need of some new blogger inspiration? Check out Weardrobe’s 100 for some ideas!
PS. I’ve moved my blogroll!! Just cleaning up my sidebars! Please click on ‘pretty sites’ to get the list!
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Scenes from a Sunny Bedroom
WhatIWore: Another beautiful, sunny, crispy cold January day. My home is so far from being decorated, but this nook has always had something going on in it. It’s in the round turret of my bedroom and I really love the way the sun hits this spot in the mid afternoon.
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What I Wore: Ladies Who Lunch
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When: January 7, 2009
What: Shades: UO Sweater: ModCloth Dress: ModCloth Tights: gift, Kohl’s Boots: gift, Nine West Bag: compliments of Coach Gloves: Target
Where: To a wonderful lunch with Franchesca!
Why: After doing my year in review posts, I remembered how much I love this dress… its so form fitting and curvy! Instead of basic black tights, I tried out...
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Introducing...
WhatIWore: Its a sad story and most of you have lived to tell it. You have a favorite thrift/vintage store. Its so cheap and so great that you vow to never tell a soul about it. Your little secret. And then, one day, you noticed some soaped out windows and a For Lease sign on the door! What?! No!! It can’t be true?!
I saw my two favorite vintage stores in Indiana close in 2009....
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What I Wore: A Leg Up!
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When: January 6, 2010
What: Shades: Fred Flare Scarf: Self Made Jacket: Free from old job Sweater: gift from Betsey Johnson (herself!) Shorts: Free from old job Tights: Target Leg Warmers: Target? Boots: Gift, Nine West
Where: I went to see a movie by myself! Super rad post on the costuming to follow!
Why: Each day I’m finding new bloggers (new to me) that are so...
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What I Wore: Opposites Attract
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When: January 5, 2010
What: Hat: gift from my milliner friend Katie! Shades: Fred Flare Tee: hand-me-down from my MIL Sweater: ModCloth Skirt: Self Made Tights: RL from Macy’s Booties: Steve Madden Luxe from DSW
Where: Another office day around the house
Why: This is the weirdest memory ever, but when I was a child I remember this kids show inside a department store...
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What I Wore: Ripe for the Pickin'
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When: January 4, 2010
What: Coat: Calvin Klein, from Marshall’s Blouse: ModCloth Skirt: thrifted Belt: vintage, thrifted Tights: We Love Colors Booties: Modcloth Shades: Beacon’s Closet (new)
Where: Around the house
Why: Although I didn’t have plans to leave the house yesterday, I did have the ambition to get up, get showered and ready and to sit at my...
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Pucci Please!
WhatIWore: Sometimes you just get really lucky in an old thrift shop. I had such luck when I was home in Indiana doing a little antique shopping with Adam. I saw this scarf (and my eyes always widen a bit when I see something I think is Pucci, usually its a sad knockoff) and I knew I hit the jackpot…
Well…I think I hit the jackpot. The scarf has that distinct Pucci look to it, its...
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Ultimate Guide to Blogging:
WhatIWore: I frequently receive e-mails asking for tips on how to get started with a blog. Here are all of my best pro tips in one place!
1. Stay True to Yourself
Its really obvious to me when someone is writing with his or her own voice versus using a tone he or she thinks they should use. Write on topics that inspire you and make you passionate and write the way you’d talk or explain it to a...
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What I Wore: Northern Winds
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When: January 2, 2009
What: Coat: Macy’s Black Scarf: Street Vendor, NYC Green Scarf: gift from my Aunt, from China Black skinnies: Compliments of Mavi Black Boots: gift, Nine West, last season Bag: Compliments of Coach
Where: To buy a new desk!
Why: After missing New Years Eve and being in bed sick for the past few days, I wanted to make an effort to shower and put...
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The Mysterious World of Blogging
WhatIWore: A huge percent of my daily reader e-mails have turned to the question “how can I make my blog more successful?” which is something I think about on a near daily basis concerning What I Wore. I can at least pat myself on the back for knowing I don’t know everything and that’s why I checked out a recent Love & Sequins podcast (No. 7) from Gala Darling....
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Three | 365
WhatIWore: Cozy socks and a cat nap.
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Two | Three Sixty Five
WhatIWore: Day 2, my right hand and my sketch book.
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365 Days
WhatIWore: After being inspired by some of my favorite tumblrs, I’ve decided to challenge myself to not only take photos of my outfits five days a week, but to also do a self portrait every single day.
I’ve joined the group 365 Days on Flickr. As per the rules of the group, the photo must be of me, taken by me, so I won’t be including the shots Adam has taken.
I’m...