Thursday, January 28, 2010

T IS FOR TEAL

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Wow!  Three days straight wearing crazy tights!  Tuesday was leopard, Wednesday was maroon and today, I give you teal.  These were a Christmas gift from a co-worker.  I was so happy to get them.  It was the most perfect, inexpensive gift that showed that she knows me and knows what I like and what my style is.  It was even a little bit of an inside joke, since I turned her on to colored tights this winter, which was a big deal for her!  To me, that's the best kind of gift.


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Indoor pictures today, kids.  It was C-O-L-D today.  The wind was wicked - and still is.  I think all that mild weather over the last couple of weeks has thinned my blood.

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The hair is a big ole' unwashed pile on top of my head.  It was mainly in an attempt to be ready to get out the door before John, so that I could prove to him that I could.  He was on my case for "playing on the computer" after breakfast instead of getting ready, implying that I would be late.  Well ... I showed him!

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This shirt gets so little wear for some reason.  I think I just have a hard time styling it or something, but it was the perfect top for this outfit.  I wanted to let the skirt and tights scream speak for themselves, so I kept the rest pretty simple.  I had a wider patent belt on when I left this morning and as I was sitting in the car, it dawned on me that this studded little pretty would have been so much better!  So, when I came home for lunch, I swapped them.  Now, it's perfect!

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Shirt: JCP, $12 - Skirt: Thrifted and altered, $4 - Tights: Hue, gift - Belt: Express, $10 - Shoes: JCP, $8

47 comments:

  1. Wow! You look gorgeous! I love your tights. Such an amazing colour.

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  2. Just started reading your blog and I LOVE it:) Grew up in a small town too and know how hard it is to stay chic:) You make it look so easy! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Your skirt is AMAZING!!! I love it so much and what it. I love the colored tights

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  4. This is cute Kyla! I also love when your hair is back and you can see your face completely. Don't get me wrong - your bangs are awesome... I just like the change every once in a while. We must have been on the same wave length with the blue hued legs! :)

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  5. T is for Totally... Totally Hott! Haha. But for real, love this bright look! Particularly love the sexy/nerdy glasses and pink lips. Way too cute of an outfit.

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  6. Oh, and by the way, love the look of your living room! It looks very cool... like the right balance of cozy but still a chic living area.
    Just thought I'd throw that in.

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  7. Clearly you're co-worker knows you extremely well and knows that you're the only person who would put it together with something fabulous.

    This pics of you are so adorable and I do really like the outfit.

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  8. i love this! the hair, glasses, and lipstick tie it all together perfectly!

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  9. "Oooooooooooh!" This was my exact reaction when I saw this in my Google Reader. I love this outfit!! I love how although the tights and skirt are so bright, they go together so well! And I love the pop of pink lipstick! You're a genius! :)

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  10. Ahh very cute! I love the skirt in particular. I think its super cute.

    Is the bookshelf full of books, or are those CDs?

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  11. This goes in my Top 10 List for the outfits I've seen you wear. This look is totally pulled together, funky, and wonderfully bright. And the glasses are great. Love it!

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  12. the tights, the hair, the skirt are all lovely. i love bright legs in winter, too. they are so great for breaking up the regular monochromatic winter look.
    and i am LOVING your sweet nerd glasses!

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  13. That skirt is just amazing! I love it paired with those tights! Your hair story cracks me up.

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  14. I LOVE all this color! It's just so bright and cheerful! Super cute, and your hair/makeup is lovely :)

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  15. you are gorgeous! your hair is lovely. your house looks lovely. I like the indoor shots!

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  16. i like your skirt! floral prints are so great, plus the tights are awesome!

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  17. Love it! Very Orchid Grey inspired!

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  18. You're right, that shirt is perfect for the rest of the outfit! The pattern and colors in that skirt are very cool. The tights were a very sweet and thoughtful gift too!

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  19. I love the outfit and I love the painting in your living room!

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  20. I had a pair of tights in almost the exact same color that got a big nasty run all the way up them. Now seeing yours I'm reminded of mine and a bit sad. Your outfit is pretty amazing though, and I can almost tell how you altered that skirt to get that shape!

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  21. one of my favorite skirts of yours!!!

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  22. Adorable! Tights are a great way to liven up an outfit and you have laudable flair for incorporating them into outfits. These go sooo well with the skirt.

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  23. Wow, you look amazing, this is my fave look from you so far! hot mama! xoxo Jolie

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  24. I love your hair like that! Is there a tutorial for it anywhere on your site? I am hopeless with my own hair, but I really do love the bun look.

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  25. ok, you're too freaking cute! I love this outfit- one of my favorites! also that painting is really awesome in the background, who did it?

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  26. wow. i love this look so, so much. it's so fun and cute. the hair and specs totally top it off perfectly. also--i love the painting over your sofa!!!

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  27. Those tights are a perfect color! I love 'em. I also love that painting above the sofa! Who did it and where can I see more of the artist's work? Thanks!

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  28. I did the "pile of hair" thing yesterday...sometimes it's just the easiest thing to do! Your glasses are adorable, as well :)

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  29. you look adorable!!!!

    i love getting gifts that i can tell the person really put thought into!!!

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  30. LOVE THAT HAIR ON YOU!

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  31. T is definitely for Teal... and Terrific? haha.. I couldn't think of a more awesome T word to describe the awesomeness of the outfit. :) But you look fab! Love the top knot/glasses/teal look!

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  32. one of your best yet definitely! brighter than your usual fare.

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  33. You work it, girl!! This outfit truly is adorable and that shirt was indeed the most perfect choice. Wow!!

    Much love,
    Amy

    http://thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  34. The studs are perfect. This color teal looks amazing on you. AND I'm loving the painting in the background of your photos.

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  35. just found your blog! looks lovely :D your bun is adorable.

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  36. you look reallly nice in this post!! cute outfit, your hair looks gooood. also, you and ur husband sound so cute: "He was on my case for "playing on the computer" after breakfast instead of getting ready, implying that I would be late. Well ... I showed him!" that made me smile :)

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  37. Teal is a great color on you and I'm loving the colored tights theme this week. You really rock 'em. And the ruffle on the sweater really balances out the volume of the skirt in the most perfect way! So pretty!

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  38. So, can I just say, HOLY BALLS! This is perhaps my favorite outfit of yours, ever. Holy. Balls. I love this! It feels a little bit Orchid Grey-inspired, but so very you at the same time. Beautiful.

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  39. how did I miss this one?! I love it! that shirt is awesome, I have so many skirts I would love to pair it with, haha.

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  40. the belt with this look is perfection.

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  41. I love that skirt! I have not worn my teal tights for ages - I must change that soon!

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  42. Your hair is FABULOUS that way! You should wear it up more often, so pretty! =]

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  43. SUUPPER cute outfit!! the tights go perfectly with that pretty skirt!

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