December 2011
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What I Wore in Review: December 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this December.
Row 1: Let it Snow - Cold and Grey - Shades of Green - Black and Blue
Row 2: Make a Statement - Copy Cat - Polka Party - Lopapeysa
Row 3: Vintage Holiday - Holly Jolly - Better Than… - Trends Take Two
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What I Wore in Review: November 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this November.
Row 1: Homecoming 2011 - Hop, Skip, Jump - Colorblocked - My Dad’s Pants
Row 2: Cranberry - Safari - Blues Brothers - Casual Thursday
Row 3: Style Icons - A Girl and her Bicycle - La Ti Da - Friendsgiving
Row 4: He Think I’m Neat - Over the River - Peat, Repeat - Zig Zagged
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What I Wore in Review: October 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this October.
Row 1: Bonjour, Paris! - In My Home Town - Jackson Hole, WY - Bikes and Brews
Row 2: Nirvana - Street Scene - In Bold Type - Stranahan’s
Row 3: Vintage Pendelton - Barcelona - All That Glitters - Falling for You
Row 4: Oh, Diane - Strike a Pose - Mod Squad Halloween
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What I Wore in Review: September 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this September.
Row 1: Transition - Back Roads - Wedding Time - So Happy Together
Row 2: Pink Lady - NYFW Day One - Hippie Chic - Landed
Row 3: Little Bee - Departure - Network - Love Story I - Wine and Roses
Row 4: Rain Check - Jessica Quirk for Loft & BCRF - Ladylike
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What I Wore in Review: August 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this August.
Row 1: New York, New York - Boston Common - American girl - Working West
Row 2: Fields of Gold - Justified - Interstate - Falling Fast
Row 3: Here I am - Crimson and Cream - Working’ it - Blocked Out
Row 4: Classic Combination - Sidewalk Cafe - New Mown Hay
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What I Wore in Review July 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this July.
Row 1: Charmed - Book Store Bound - Fourth of July - Breaking News
Row 2: Set Up - Bloomington Book Release - From Friday - Greens of Summer
Row 3: Coral Crush - Fantastic - Black and White - Ghost World -
Row 4: Keeping it Casz - San Francisco Book Party - Summer Saturday - As the World Turns
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What I Wore In Review: June 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this June.
Row 1: From the Vault - New Harmony - Right on Time - Something Old, Something New
Row 2: On An Empty Stage - Real Life - Is That a Romper? - Inspired
Row 3: Sweet Summer - Buttercup - Concert Gear - In The Middle
Row 4: Summer Evening - Rainbow Brite - Hall of Fame Dress #2 - Neon
Row 5: Remix Master - To the...
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What I Wore In Review: May 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this May.
Row 1: Denim on Denim - Sherbert - Comfort in the Classics - Drive In
Row 2: Mom’s the Word - Ray of Light - Derby Day - Summer Stock
Row 3: Another Favorite - Little Women - Pretty in Pink - My Parade
Row 4: Yacht Club Part II - Playing Dress Up - Current Classics - Date Night
Row 5: Tres Chic
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What I Wore In Review: April 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this April.
Row 1: Imagine World Peace - Finders Keepers - Moving - Pink Lady
Row 2: Gone With the Wind - Drip Drop - Block This - Now and Then
Row 3: Beautiful Bloomington - Converted - ELO* - Santa Fe
Row 4: Easy Living - Bell of the Ball - Smart Separate - Nineteen Thirty Eight
Row 5: Rainy Weather - Easter...
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What I Wore in Review: March 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this March.
Row 1: Mrs. Brightside - Red Pants - Black Swan - Exoskeleton
Row 2: Timeless - Yacht Club - Rainbow Bright - Urban Camouflage
Row 3: Kiss Me! - Buttercup - Spring Fourth - Tucker Take Two -
Row 4: Op-Art - Starlight -This is a Man’s World - Breton Baby
Row 5: Hearts on Fire - Projecting
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What I Wore In Review: February 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this February.
Row 1: McCormick’s Creek - Hot Pants - Campus - Color Block
Row 2: A L’Aeroport - Vintage Stripes - Best Day - Times Three
Row 3: Lincoln Center - Rain Drops - Back in Bloom - Classically Quirk
Row 4: Cat Scratch Fever - Beach Baby - Island Girl - No Problem
Row 5: Shipping Out
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What I Wore In Review: January 2011
Join me for a stroll down memory lane, won’t you? Here’s WhatIWore this January.
Row 1: Happy New Year - Color Collection - Watch me Twirl - Two Trends
Row 2: This Old Thing? - Colonel Mustard - White Out - Crisis Averted
Row 3: Weekend Work Date - Black and Tan - Hidden Treasure - Green Piece
Row 4: Black and Blue…and Purple - Sweet Snow - Challenge Accepted!...
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What I Wore: Trends Take Two
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When: Dec 21, 2011
What: Scarf: St. James c/o Tails of the Unexpected Dress (as shirt): J. Crew Skirt: Vintage Coat: Vintage Tights: Zara Boots: Modern Vintage
Where: Birthday Brunch and Lunch and trip to the bakery!
Why: I love leopard. I love stripes. I love leopard and stripes together. There you have it in a nutshell. I wish you could see how cool the skinny stripes of...
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What I Wore: Better Than...
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When: Dec 19, 2011
What: Twirl Necklace: c/o Kate Spade Jacket: Zara (similar) Sequin Top: vintage, thrifted (similar) Chambray: J. Crew (similar) Cords: J. Brand Boots: Banana Republic
Where: Studio
Why: This outfit is better than sweats! It’s equally as comfortable with the stretch high waisted cords, super soft chambray and jersey jacket, but so much more…...
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Your 2012 Closet
WhatIWore: I love the fresh start of a new year - it’s the perfect time to clean your home, stock your fridge and organize your closet. I routinely go through my wardrobe to edit what will work for the upcoming season. Instead of offering advice on what’s in or out, I’d rather share how you can work with what you’ve got and be a smarter shopper in the new year....
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What I Wore: Holly Jolly
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When: Dec 18, 2011
What: Twirl Necklace: c/o Kate Spade Large Necklace: ModCloth Plaid Shirt: vintage, thrifted Denim: c/o Tory Burch (similar) Shoes: c/o Payless Lipstick: NARS Red Lizard
Where: Sunday stuff (primarily brunch and snacks)
Why: The first time I saw two button up shirts layered (and with a fancy necklace) in the J. Crew catalog, I kind of shrugged and moved...
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What I Wore: Vintage Holiday
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When: Dec 17, 2011
What: Necklace: Vintage, Buffalo Exchange Boulder Dress: Betsey Johnson (gift at the end of my internship) Tights: Vera Wang for Kohls Shoes: c/o Payless Corsage: Self Made (rose, holly) Lipstick: NARS Red Lizard
Where: BLISS holiday party!
Above: supplies for our boutonniere and corsage, in vintage furs with Erica, my dapper husband, the original dress...
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Shop the Trend: Last Minute Stocking Stuffers
WhatIWore: Can you believe it? We’re less than a week from Christmas! I’m happy to report I have all of my friend’s and family’s gifts taken care of, but there’s still the stocking to think about. It boggles my mind to see gift guides with ideas for $50 small gifts. None of that here! I grew up getting things like an apple (or an orange), some...
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Week In Review: 18 December 2011
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In Outfits:
On Tuesday I posted basic black with one of my favorite vintage statement jackets.
Wednesday was all about playing copy cat with an outfit inspired by Jenna Lyons.
Then I mix and matched polka dots on Thursday.
And on Friday, I wore a traditional Icelandic lopapeysa sweater.
In Other news:
We have a new site design! You’ve noticed the photos are a lot bigger...
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What I Wore: Lopapeysa
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When: Dec 16, 2011
What: Sweater: little shop in Iceland (similar) Coat: Target (gift) Belt: Kate Spade Skirt: J. Crew Gloves: ?? (gift) Socks: DvF via Shopbop (c/o Shop It To Me) Shoes: c/o Payless
Where: Studio, meeting
Why: Ever since I bought this traditional Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater, I’ve wanted to dress it up a little (see other casual outfits here and...
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Four Favorite Pins: Holiday Cards
WhatIWore: Just this morning we received our first batch of Holiday cards from our friends and family! My favorite Christmas card of all time is the one my grandpa sent my grandma when he was on a ship in the South Pacific during WWII. Hence - I really love vintage cards. There are SO MANY awesome ones on Pinterest, so here’s just a sampling of my favorites. What do your Holiday cards...
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What I Wore: Polka Party
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When: Dec 15, 2011
What: Sweater: Betsey Johnson (gift) (similar) Scarf: Target (similar) Dress (worn as a skirt): TJMaxx Tights: Zara Shoes: Christian Siriano c/o Payless Belt: Kate Spade New York Similar Sweater, Scarf, Skirt
Where: Studio
Why: There’s a couple of fun things going on with this outfit that I think you can recreate in your own closet. First - taking a...
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Recipe for Style: Holiday Party
WhatIWore: If there’s one time of year I really love getting dressed up, it’s the holiday season. Our studio Christmas party is this weekend, so I put together a little fantasy outfit with what I’d love to wear.
Dress, ModCloth - I usually veer towards vintage silhouettes for cocktail frocks because they tend to look appropriate year after year. I love the natural...
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What I Wore: Copy Cat
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When: Dec 14, 2011
What: Coat: Vintage (similar) Sweater: thrifted, J. Crew sample (similar) Necklace: Corvus Noir Bracelets: c/o Oscar de la Renta Watch: c/o Timex Skirt: Vintage Tights: Zara Shoes: c/o Payless
Where: Studio, Lunch
Why: Yesterday on twitter I mentioned how I absolutely love to iron. Weird, but true. I find it to be really soothing. Well, maybe I spoke too...
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Wish List: New Balance Custom US574
WhatIWore: In eleventh grade a new girl transfered into my high school and she wore a pair of New Balance hiking shoes - they were dark gray and blue with a yellow N and a little bit of red piping. They were the only thing on my Christmas list that year. All of my athletic shoes in high school were meant for running (read: white with a little purple piping), and the New Balance hiking sneakers...
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What I Wore: Make A Statement
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When: Dec 12, 2011
What: Jacket: Vintage (similar coloring) Turtleneck: Michael Kors Outlet (similar) Jeans: c/o Mavi Shoes: c/o Payless Necklace: Vintage Gloves: Vintage Shades: MNG for MANGO c/o jcpenney
Where: Studio
Why: This jacket is one of my favorite vintage finds of all time. I love the length and the colors and of course, those super bold stripes. Although I have a...
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Shop The Trend: Costume Jewelry
WhatIWore: The fastest way to spice up a little black dress is with loads of costume jewelry. I’ve always loved the extra glitz and glam they instantly bring to an outfit! These are some of my favorites!
Glossy Garden Graduated Necklace
Crystal Drop Earrings
Indigo Boho Drops
Resin and Crystal Applique Earrings
Bubble Necklace
Multicolored Crystal Bib Necklace
Orbit Bracelet
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Four Favorite Pins: Snowflakes
WhatIWore: Last night Adam and I sealed our final Christmas card envelope and I’m headed to the post office in a moment. We did a homemade/recycled card with paper snowflakes cut from an old newspaper and thus, here are some ideas to cut your own snowflakes!
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What I Wore: Black and Blue
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When: Dec 8, 2011
What: Scarf: Zara (similar) Turtleneck: c/o jcpenney (similar) Blazer: c/o LOFT Pants: J. Crew Boots: LL Bean Signature (similar)
Where: Studio!
Why: I’m a firm believer that this particular shade of blue is the most universally flattering color in the spectrum. And this scarf, might be the warmest in the planet. The change in hair color has really...
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Homemade Holiday Gifts
WhatIWore: This is a guest post by my intern extraordinaire, Sheri! I love her ideas on how to make inexpensive (and fast!) presents for your friends or family!
I like to give great holiday gifts just as much as the next person. However, being a college student, my wallet tends to limit the amount of “fiscal love” I can delve out each season. Have no fear fellow student loan...
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What I Wore: Shades of Green
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When: Dec 7, 2011
What: Blouse: The Limited Skirt: J. Crew Coat: gift (10 years ago!?) Gloves: vintage Tights: Zara Shoes: c/o Payless
Where: To the studio (after a most fab treat-yourself-session at the salon)
Why: Ta da! I’ve darkened up my hair a bit (with a bit of red in the right light) and taken the length up in the back (and a little off the front too). It...
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What I Wore: Cold and Gray
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When: Dec 5, 2011
What: Scarf: self made Jacket: Michael Kors (partially via gift card) Dress: thrifted H&M Tights: Zara Boots: Nine West (gift)
Where: Studio
Why: Another day, more cold cold rain. Mother Nature, it’s December down here! Can we get some snow instead? I was really wanting to wear a pair of new suede shoes today, but not in this nasty weather....
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Treat Yourself Tuesday with Shop it to Me
WhatIWore: Between Holiday functions and hunting down the perfect presents for your friends and family, me time can be a little hard to come by this time of year. That’s why I’m celebrating Treat Yourself Tuesday* all month long. It could be treating yourself to a fancy coffee in the morning, getting a facial or maybe something new for the closet?
I’m teaming up with Shop It To Me for a What...
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Payless Style Remix 2011
WhatIWore: What happens when seven bloggers get together with shoe designers, swap their clothes and play stylist? A really awesome 24 hours. Last week I was invited to the Payless Style Remix in New York City along my fellow personal style bloggers Kendi, Andrea, Helena, Keiko, Kim and Katy. It was a jam packed trip, so grab a cup of coffee and join me while I recap all of our events!
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Four Favorite Pins: Color!
WhatIWore: This week it’s kind of a rainbow connection for me. Ooh la la, look at those legs! I think my colorful tights need to get into my daily outfit rotation, pronto! And how about those vintage record covers? Sometimes Adam and I will dig through the bargain bin just in search of great artwork. I’ve been seeing so many crayon canvases on Pinterest and although I’m not...
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What I Wore: Let it Snow
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When: Nov 29,2011
What: Hat: c/o Denim and Supply Ralph Lauren Dress: J. Crew Coat: c/o Denim and Supply Ralph Lauren Tights: Zara Socks: Target Boots: Hunters
Where: Workin’, workin’, workin’
Why: Today Adam suggested we take photos during our lunch break instead of before work (it was raining) and I’m so glad we did. Doesn’t the snow just...