Thursday, January 14, 2010

WEATHER VAIN

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You guys, I'm completely head over heels for my outfit today.  Does that make me vain?

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Not only was everything incredibly cheap, but it's got a little personal touch.  I thrifted this skirt a couple of months ago and finally got around to altering it.  I lopped off about 8" and tucked the sides to create a tulip-y shape.  I gotta admit ... I done good!

When I first brought this baby home, John thought it was hideous.  In his defense, it did have a strong resemblance to a shower curtain.  But, he also doesn't share my vision and failed to see this lovely's potential.  And you know what?  He LOVED my outfit today.  And not in the obligatory-husband-way, either.

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And are you checking out the awesomeness that is my new Target jacket?!  I very well may just sleep in it tonight.  AND the best part - it was 42*F today, so it was all I needed to keep me warm!

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And I couldn't resist sporting the specs again today.  I've always been a fan of nerdy frames (anyone else remember buying them at Claire's circa 1990?), but I flipped for them after reading The Sartorialist.  One of the few blurbs in the book is dedicated to the awesomeness that is geek chic.

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Jacket: Target, $7.50 - Cardigan: JCP, $12 - Skirt: thrifted and altered, $2 - Flats: Target, $17

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35 comments:

  1. FashionAddictJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    What a gorgeous skirt! I see you have some snow on the ground, too :)

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  2. The Closet of KimJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Holy cow, I LOVE the stripes and flowers! LOVE!! You did a fabulous job with it!

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  3. Emily KennedyJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Way cute! You also have your finger on the fashion pulse, since images from the new Forever 21 / Faith 21 catalog was just released on The Skinny, and a major theme is florals, stripes and tights. So you!

    Also, I am SO thankful for the warmer weather. Unbelievably so.

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  4. AlixJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    this is a really great outfit! perfect combo of patterns. I have yet to perfect that. and the glasses go well!

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  5. Fabulocity in Amish CountryJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Love this look! That jacket is AWESOME!!! I'm soooo jealous! :P

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  6. MAISON CHAPLINJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    B-EAUTIFUL LOOK, YOUR JACKET IS FABULOUS..

    @ MAISONCHAPLIN.blogspot.com

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  7. AmyJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    If i ever move to the States, the only reason will be so I can shop at Target. What a deal on that amazing jacket!

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  8. PolinaJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    cute cute skirt! wish i could work the needle as well as you obviously can

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  9. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I so hope that you are working up some kind of tutorial for how you altered that skirt! The stripes and florals seemed strange in February's Glamour, but they make so much sense here.

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  10. livJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Ah! I have this jacket in gray!! (it was $15 when I bought it...not $7.50). And I love it too!

    Sadly since it's been so whacking cold here I haven't been able to wear it very much -- but I love what you've paired it with!

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  11. marielJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    did you see this post too?
    http://www.stylesightings.com/index.php/2010/01/07/taylor-2/

    i filed it away because i loved how well the clashy stripes and floral actually worked together...and your outfit convinces me of that. love it!

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  12. CharlesJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    i don't think you're being vain at all, it's quite the spiffy outfit! i especially like the skirt =)
    xx

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  13. igetdressedJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    You should love this look, it's amazing! I have days I feel completely vainly smug- go self confidence in finding your own style!

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  14. RaiJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    I am in love with that skirt and the nerdglasses! I would so wear nerd glasses 24/7 if I didn't have to wear normal ones... :3

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  15. she will have her wayJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    It is a truly AWESOME outfit, you did do good!

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  16. The Daily FashionistaJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    You look fabulous!!

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  17. erinJanuary 15, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    stripes with any pattern is a favorite look of mine. you pulled it off!

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  18. Fell 4 FashionJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Kyla this is fantastic! LOVE what you've done to the skirt!!!

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  19. SabrinaJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    OMG I love it all. The different patterns work so well together. I can't get over how cute your skirt is either!!

    Love your glasses, you are rocking them!

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  20. closet365January 15, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    I love this outfit, and your previous one a lot. You look GREAT in glasses!

    closet365.wordpress.com

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  21. megannielsenJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Ok I"m totally in love with this outfit!! I think the jacket brings it all together so well, and I'm super impressed with your thrifty/crafty/refashiony wonderfulness!
    ps. I don't think it's vain to like your outift, that's just called being a girl :)

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  22. whimsicalwardrobeJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    you look wonderful!!!!!!
    I just bought a pair of glasses just like those! :)
    Man, I need to get my sister over here so we can do a photo shoot! lol

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  23. monica simbolonJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    omg your skirt really take my breathe away

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  24. myeditJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    As soon as the page opened up, I thought 'Hot Dang! I love this outfit!' So, no, not vain, just truthful.
    You did good on alterations!

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  25. colorfulllifeJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Am I vain if I love your outfit too??? It is super cute and awesome! I love the stripes and floral combo, the way you bubbled the skirt, and the jacket tops it all off perfectly. The specs also look good on you. I wear specs but I never feel geek chic in them. I just feel nerdy/old. Oh well. Maybe after reading the Sartorialist I will change my opinion.

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  26. SWF_TerraJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Not everyone can see a piece for it's potential. I love what you did with this!

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  27. The Village IdiotJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    love stripes and florals!

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  28. Kansas CoutureJanuary 15, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    The skirt and jacket are both to die for!

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  29. juliamarisaJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    must. hit. target. now. LOVE the moto jacket with the frouncy floral skirt. this is basically a combo i've been dreaming of for myself for months. and i thought i'd gotten all my shopping out of my system over christmas. yeah right.

    well done!

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  30. pigletJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Well done on the skirt! I never would have guessed that it used to resemble a frumpy old shower curtain!

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  31. ClareJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Pretty much everything about this outfit is perfection. The prints are divine, the silhouette is stunning. I love it!

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  32. The CommandressJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    I have that same jacket and I LOVE it! It goes with so much in my closet. :-)

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  33. Rebekah @ Shell BlogJanuary 18, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    i have that same jacket! i bought it in the fall and have worn the crap out of it!!!

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  34. KaylaJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I adore this outfit! Great job with that skirt! It's giving me some crafty inspiration.

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  35. JessJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Ok I clearly need to learn how to sew- that skirt is fantastic!

    And you should love your outfits :)

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