Monday, January 4, 2010

Excuses, Excuses

 Shirt: The Limited, thrifted. $1 // Pants: Vintage, free via clothing trade // Shoes: Kenneth Cole, thrifted, $4 // Bracelet: Christmas gift // Scarf and belt: Thrifted, $1 each
 
Many are feeling refreshed and excited about the clean slate of a new year. I, too, am looking forward to plans for the future but, to be honest, have been in a rut this past week. Hence, the lack of outfit posts. I'm hoping the brutally cold weather is to blame.

As for the outfit, I was thrilled to score these high-waisted, wide-leg trousers at a clothing trade a few months back, but I've had trouble wearing them. While they fit pretty well, they only work with flats, and I don't have many dressy pairs. The pattern mixing (stripes, polka dots and leopard), happened by accident. I feel like all three prints are kind of neutral, and the colors worked together easily.

Hopefully my inspiration kicks in again. My birthday is this weekend, and the fun festivities and special outfit might be just what I need.

P.S. I wore the "Jessica Rabbit" dress for New Year's but failed to get a picture! Maybe I'll re-create the outfit some time.
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43 comments:

  1. Capricious TravelerJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    I love this! Great slacks.

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  2. mroJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    well this outfit is phenomenal!!
    I'm inspired!
    maybe this look will inspire you, too!
    Seriously loving that scarf and blouse especially. Very cute!

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  3. KristiJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    I love the leopard belt. It seems like an easy way to incorporate the trend into my daily outfits.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    gorgeous darling
    love the inspiration, so great
    you have a fantastic blog, keep it up
    thanks for sharing as always

    -cma
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    i really need to get into the thrift trend. you do it so well! you look like so 70s chic.

    xoxo,
    F

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- 2 girls bloggin fashion from nyc and chicago!

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  6. KylaJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Oh, I'm so in love with this whole look! I looove the pattern mixing and it's a great picture, too!

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  7. SWF_TerraJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:50 PM

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  8. La:Dolce:Vita Fashion FixJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    I love this look on you and it goes perfectly with your hair cut!

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  9. SWF_TerraJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    You look like you're about to show the boys who's really boss. So chic. You'll get your mojo back. Tides always change.

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  10. JuliaJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    You may be feeling in a rut but you still look hot! I'm loving the delicate blouse with this.

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  11. Nadia KamballaJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Love this look. Classic and chic..

    http://thenovembergirl.blogspot.com

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  12. Annie, The Friendly FoxJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Cute cute! I love the bow and the blouse.

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  13. MoombyJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    i love that you paired the stripes and polka dots together. they belong together like peanut butter to chocolate!

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  14. FrancineJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Wow, I love that this outfit was worth $6 but you look like you spent well over $100. Awesome job!

    And I'm sure your birthday will pull you out of whatever funk you're in! (either that or throw you farther into one, but let's not think of that, haha)

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  15. KimberellieJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    I'm loving how you only spent 7 dollars on the entire outfit! Oh, my thrifty soul hearts yours! Also, the mix of prints is awesome. You look great. !

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  16. Brandy ColbertJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    i love absolutely everything about this outfit. you look great!

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  17. CJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    This is a particularly great outfit, and I love the low light of this photo.

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  18. ElizabethJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    i'm so jealous of your thrifting skills! it seems like everytime i look at your outfits, they're less than twenty dollars. you deserve a gold star:)

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  19. HannahJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    wow! this is by far my favourite photo of you from your entire blog! the lighting and colours are so beautiful! and great outfit!
    Hannah x

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  20. LexieJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    i definitely think this outfit makes up for non-posting! it's amazing!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Very cute! And I'm inspired that you pulled it off on such a small budget!

    Great photo too. I just love it.

    closet365.wordpress.com

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  22. Sea BirdJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Hi, I'm new to your page. Love the belt and scarf!

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  23. kimpeschJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    I need a polka dotted scarf. This confirms it. That leopard belt is great too. Classy look!

    xo, Kim
    www.crowded-closet.com

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  24. MadeleineJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    lovley outfit. like your new haircut. looks great on you.

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  25. Jen HsiehJanuary 5, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    you look so fantastic and classy here. that scarf is the perfect way to finish you outfit :)

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  26. Gizelle Faye | Vanilla Ice CreamJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    yey! work wear inspiration...
    lemme check my closet again..teehee!

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  27. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    This is so cute. I live the scarf the best!

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  28. JoeyJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    great mixing and matching! I love this look.

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  29. Light StealerJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    What a beautiful picture..! :)

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Such fantastic details in this outfit. A great mix of vintage and modern.

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  31. T. Carl HardyJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Yesyes!

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  32. SaraJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    For some reason, I always feel rut-ish this first week of the year. I think it's lack of routine and busyness after the Christmas chaos! x

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    These pants are stunning! I love them.

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  34. BrittanyJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    The mixed patterns work so well in this outfit! You're right, the neutral tones make a big difference. One of my favorite outfits you've had yet :)

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  35. RaquelitaJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    This is such a gorgeous outfit! You look really glamorous and sophisticated.

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  36. Jessica QuirkJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    YOU. LOOK, AMAZING.

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  37. PsycheJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    i wish i am your sister so i could borrow your clothes. :) :)

    great outfit!

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  38. ElleniJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    I love this outfit - very Katharine Hepburn.

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  39. pigletJanuary 6, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    I think you are out of your rut! This look is amazing!

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  40. DesireeJanuary 6, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I love leopard as a neutral too. These slacks look great!

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  41. DinosaurJanuary 7, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    I can see your wrists! Why are you so naked? It's going to be 0F tomorrow in Lawrence. Hope you and your puppy survive!

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  42. smalltownchicJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I absolutely love this.

    www.smalltownchic.com

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  43. elizaJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    I love this outfit! It has a sort of Amelia Earhart vibe. Also, way to rock the trousers...totally inspires me to give them another try!

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