Tuesday, September 29, 2009

UP MY ALLEY

Since I had a couple of meetings downtown today, I was able to take my daily photos in my FAVORITE location. I love the depth and lighting of this hidden alleyway. It's just so beautiful!

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This is another outfit heavily influenced by a photo I found in a magazine. Unfortunately, I couldn't find said photo to include in this post.

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I love how it all came together. I feel very Euro chic with the neutrals and layers. While I've been trying to avoid tights, today there was no choice. It was not just a brisk fall day, it was cold! Oh, how I wish I lived in a place where the weather doesn't dip below 60!

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I've been giddier than a pig in shit with my kaleidoscope of new jobs, but now I'm realizing there is one potential snag: 5 days out of the week, I can't wear jeans...

This didn't bother me even ONCE over the summer, because I was more than happy to wear cute little skirts and dresses. But now that the cold is starting to set in for a long, long fall and winter, I'm seeing some potential for disaster. Luckily, it's all worth it and I will try my best to turn it into a good reason to be even more experimental with the rest of my closet. Today being no exception...

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Turtleneck: Kohl's, $3 - Jacket: Thrifted, $2 - Scarf: NYC Street Vendor, $5 - Coral-Print Skirt: Self-made - Boots: Kohl's, $27 (formerly my fringed boots from last year) - Bag: Simply Vera for Kohl's, $29
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  1. BiancaSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    You indeed looked very chic today! I love the patterns, textures and shapes together. Also love the bag.

    P.S. Welcome to the wild and wooly world of trousers. ;-)

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  2. Jasie VanGesenSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    This is a great look for you. I really like the contrast of light and dark. It's just enough... could have easily become too much and it didn't.

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  3. MarySeptember 29, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    I can't tell you how much I LOVE this outfit (and will probably be stealing it as inspiration... chain reaction!) That bag is to die for-- perfect for my giant-bag-toting self :)

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  4. Boutique GirlSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Great look! I too havem given in and looked the tights out!

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  5. StylestanceSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Such a chic look. The tights are the perfect solution to your chilly dilemma ... they'll take you through fall and winter.

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  6. ChristenSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    That jacket is bananas - love it! As well as the setting :)

    And I ran into the exact same problem when I started working full time and winter came. Thankfully it's been a year and I am scrambling a lot less this time. Tights actually saved me last year...

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  7. AmySeptember 30, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    I just took the tights out today myself... I think Fall is officially here. ;)

    Love, Love, Love this outfit!! You look like YOU should be in a magazine! The patterns, shapes and colors of this whole outfit work beautifully. Love it!

    xoxo
    Amy
    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  8. LindaSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    What??? You can't wear jeans? I would die...or go broke buying a new wardrobe..one of the two..

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  9. elena-luSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    it is a lovely spot for photos! happy week to you!

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  10. God Made Me fuNkySeptember 30, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    love the skirt...and the way you have layered it up with neutrals. truly chic...

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  11. Megan WolfSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    stunning pictures! This alley makes for such interesting pictures. I adore how you layered the black under the shorter sleeves tan coat. Its such a city girl outfit, with the gorgeous scarf! I love it. Very pretty and chic.

    xoxo

    http://thediscerningfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  12. Work With What You've GotSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I can't wear jeans much either. And it only gets cold here a couple months out of the year, BUT I do a layer of tights, a layer of leggings and socks and boots. If the leggings fit wel, it doesnt add much bulk and is pretty warm...

    It is so funny how you always want what you havent got! I am dying to break out Fall/ Winter clothes!~

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  13. ClareSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    So cute! Love that bag!!!

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  14. LilliOctober 1, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Really cute! I am in love with ur jacket and that bag!

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  15. vintagewithatwistOctober 1, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    very cute outfit! goes together perfectly!

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  16. KOctober 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    You look so cute. I love the sleeves coming out of the jacket sleeves. And your hair is fab. I may steal the style soon.... :)

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  17. Orchid GreyOctober 1, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I love this outfit! very chic and simple- great photos too!

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  18. eednicOctober 2, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    fantastic outfit! i love the entire ensemble.

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  19. lizzleOctober 4, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I love that skirt, very cute!

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