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“Now let’s go for a ride”

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After having a few weeks of not really feeling “me”, this outfit was absolutely perfect.  The drapey top, the slim jeans, the simple, casual vibe.  I loved it.  It was also perfect for riding – so I wore this while trekking out to pick up a few things from the grocery store.

Since this top has a super deep v, I wore a black bandeau underneath it.  Some may see this as sloppy, but I think that it adds to the casual vibe and keeps things modest.

Top: Coda? (via Revolve)
Capris: Express (altered by me)
Sandals: Clarks Rime (via 6pm)
Purse: Timbuk2
Necklace: Pixisette

Quote: Good Boy, Fergus! By David Shannon

“I’m allergic to sitting still”

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Thank you so much for all your encouraging comments on yesterday’s post.  I feel like such a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.  I’m starting to enjoy blogging again, now that I’ve realized that there’s no need to put so much pressure and stress on myself.  By cutting back my Google Reader to a reasonable level, I’m feeling more free to go and comment on the blogs I love.

This shoot was from one of my last days at my old job (St Patrick’s Day) so I wanted to take advantage of my favorite park by work one more time.

eBay has been really good to me lately.  I got this beautiful bright green J. Crew cardigan for an amazingly low price.  While writing up this outfit, I began to realize that all of it is second-hand, or bought via eBay or Etsy.  I love that!  It makes me feel good to be able to put together unique outfits at an affordable rate.  But sometimes I feel guilty for not supporting companies that I love.  For instance, I adore Boden and J. Crew, but I have never bought anything directly from them.  While I love their clothes, I can’t afford their prices at this time, so I always buy them second-hand on eBay.  Eventually, I want to be able to buy direct, because I worry that buying second-hand all the time might actually hurt the companies I love.

Do you think that buying second-hand can ultimately hurt brands that you love?  Do you balance your shopping between second-hand items and new items?



Blouse: Ann Taylor LOFT (thrifted)
Cardigan: J Crew (via eBay)
Capris: Erik Stewart (hand-me-down)
Shoes: Born Sokal (via eBay)
Purse: Morelle Charlotte
Necklace: Pixisette
Bangles: Jill Popowich Designs

Quote: Clementine, by Sara Pennypacker

“In those green-pastured mountains”

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After winning a free pair of We Love Colors tights, I was eager to put together an outfit incorporating them.  Because the tights are so bright and saturated, I decided to keep the rest of the outfit to simple black and white, with an additional touch of green in the necklace.

This outfit was a lot of fun to wear.  I admit, wearing the tights made me feel just a bit 80′s, but I think since the rest of the outfit was simple, they worked fine.  These tights are insanely awesome!  These are the nylon/microfiber tights, and I can see myself by many, many pairs.  They are thick, opaque, soft, and best of all, the waist-band fits but doesn’t feel constricting.  With 51 colors to choose from, what’s not to love?

What do you think of colored tights?  Are they just a passing trend, or are they here to stay?

Dress: Express
Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT
Belt: Anthropologie
Necklace: Pixisette
Bangles: Jill Popowich
Tights: We Love Colors, Scout Green
 Boots: Dansko Risa (via eBay)

Quote: You’re Only Old Once! A Book for Obsolete Children, by Dr. Seuss

"When the weather gets cold"

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There are so many fun trends in the style blogging community that I feel like I miss out on because of the balmy climate of Florida.  So when we actually get days below 50 degrees, I take full advantage.  Thus, this entire outfit was built around the premise of layering two pairs of tights.

This really worked out fantastically, because I don’t really like either pair of these tights on their own, but they work really great together.  The pale blue pair is actually capri length, but it’s too sheer for my liking.  The lace pair just feels a bit odd with bare legs underneath.  But match them together (with a pair of socks hidden in the boots for extra warmth) and it all works out.

That denim skirt was a late shopping ban find on Ebay.  I was really tired of how my fly-front denim skirt kept riding up,  so I wanted to find a replacement that had a side zipper, was a bit longer and a bit darker.  I bought this one on a whim (despite the ugly photo in the listing) and it turned out to be exactly what I wanted.  The fabric is a cotton spandex, and it fits beautifully. This will definitely be an all-season wardrobe staple for me.

I really need to knit some more cashmere blend cardigans.  I’ve been wearing this one like crazy lately.  I noticed that this outfit is kind of similar to this one that I wore a few weeks before.  When your winter wardrobe is small, there’s a lot of remixing, but I think this take on the outfit is different enough to not be too repetitive.

Red Henley: Personal Identity (Thrifted)
Cardigan: Minimalist (handknit by me)
Shawl Stick: Snokist Farm Girl
Skirt: Ann Taylor LOFT (Ebay)
Blue Tights: Hue
Red Lace Tights: Express
Boots: Dansko Risa (Ebay)
Purse: Morelle Oyster
Pearls: Pixisette
Earrings: Sara Westermark

Quote: Jazzmatazz! by Stephanie Calmenson

"I found some crazy places"

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(For the next few days, I will be posting regular daily-outfits or Etsy Love posts in the morning, and Year in Review posts midday, to count-down to the new year.)

I work on a college campus, and there’s lots of neat little nooks and crannies that not many people know about.  Recently, I found this cute little park within two minutes walking distance from work.  I’ve started going there on my lunch break sometimes to take pictures.  I was only able to get one this time, because apparently other people like to eat lunch here too, and I feel really awkward taking outfit pictures with others watching.

The rest of the pictures I ended up taking at home.  One of my mini-resolutions for the New Year is to get more creative with where I take my outfit photos.  My back porch is the most convenient location, but it’s not always the most interesting.

Tee: Gap (via Revolve)
Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT
Jeans: Express (re-conned)
Shoes: Dansko Sally
Purse: Morelle City Bag
Necklace: Pixisette
Earrings: Efy Tal
Bracelet: Zad

Quote: My Sister’s Rusty Bike by Jim Aylesworth

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