Tuesday, February 23, 2010

SOMETIMES IT REALLY IS JUST BLACK AND WHITE

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I anticipated adding a little more color this morning, but I just couldn't bring myself to disrupt the harmony of my black and white.  So, I just added lots of red lipstick.

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I love the days where I feel as though I've walked off the pages of The Sartorialist ... or the front page of Lookbook.nu.  I'm so not that cool, but a girl can pretend.

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There's also a small part of me that can't stop thinking about Paula Abdul every time I wear these shoes with these pants.  You know - in Opposites Attract?  The one with the cat ...

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I keep forgetting to tell you all about my 30¢ finds at Goodwill.  Our local Goodwill has a clearance section.  I'm so cheap, that I even shop the clearance at Goodwill.  Anyway, the whole section is marked down to 30¢ - okay, it's actually only 29¢, but who's counting?

On an entirely different topic, is anyone else kind of excited about the Ladies Skate tonight?

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Pants: Thrifted and hemmed, 30 29¢ - Tee: Target, $6 - Necklace: Target, $3 - Knit Jacket: Strawberry, $30
Belt: Express, $10 - Shoes: Steve Madden via Ross, $17

P.S.  Thank you all so much for your kind comments regarding my hair.  It's suddenly feeling very long and my bangs were getting really shaggy, so I'm just styling it a little differently.  Thanks again!
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34 comments:

  1. vintagewithatwistFebruary 23, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    great outfit, and I really love the red lipstick!

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  2. La Historiadora de ModaFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Lady, I love this outfit! It is such a mix of interesting elements.

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  3. EbonyFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    This is awesome. The glasses, the studded belt, the chain necklace. Something I never would have thought of together but you pull it off and totally inspire me red lips :)

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  4. KDotFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I LOVE LOVE this outfit. The red lipstick looks great and you look super slim!

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  5. SabrinaFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    OMG you look AMAZING! I love the whole look from head to toe, including the lip stick.

    I wish my GW had a 30 cent section :(

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  6. MissKellieFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Your red lipstick looks so nice, it adds just the right amount of color! :D

    Hm, my Goodwill's lowest clearance price is 49 cents! Haha!

    http://playingdressupwithkellie.blogspot.com/

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  7. courtneyFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    adorable miss abdul! hahah not really you look wayy cute!! you can definitely pull of the vava voom red lips! cute! happy tuesday!

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  8. The Closet of KimFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I don't even know where to start with this outfit! It's fantastic. The necklace looks great, the cropped top, the white shirt, the glasses and lips! It all just looks so perfect together.

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  9. BiancaFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Two steps forward, and two steps back!
    A little supa cat huh?

    Well, I LOVE the lipstick!! So pretty.

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  10. DesireeFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    You look adorable in the red lips! I love it!

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  11. myeditFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    You are a styling lady! I always feel like the outfit that could come straight off The Sartorialist, are the ones that people where I live would understand the least...meh.

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  12. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    I was wondering what those shoes reminded me of!

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  13. The Daily FashionistaFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Alright I'm just gonna say it! You totally look like a model in these pics and that red lipstick is very pretty! I need to experiment with lip color, but I'm finding it to be harder than it looks.

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  14. Dirty Hair HaloFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Wow, you're one thrifty gal.

    And although you're outfit was only black and white, it didn't lack punch with the elements of your shoes, the silhouette of your pants and the pop of lipstick.

    well put together.

    www.SeekingDirtyHairHalo.blogspot.com

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  15. Lovers, Saints & SailorsFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    I loved that clip when I was a kid. Oh man. And I love outfits that envoke memories like that.

    Lookin' smokin' lady. I love it!

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  16. fromsneakerstostilettosFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    I love the lipstick. Even before I read everything, I thought... black and white is great especially with a pop of red lipstick. :)

    I also have been meaning to tell you that I like your bangs a little off to the side. It shows your beautiful face more. :)

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  17. Taylor SterlingFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I love the menswear! I love the oxfords too! you look so darling!

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  18. Fabulocity in Amish CountryFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    I LOVE this!! I'm glad you stuck with the red lips as your pop of color!! Definitely sartorialesque! :)

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  19. ClareFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    I love these pants! I just thrifted a pair JUST like those, and I'm definitely using you as inspiration for how to wear them.

    Also, yay for the red lips today!!

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  20. What Would a Nerd WearFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    holy moly those red lips look amazing on you!!! i wish i had the chutzpah to pull off red lips.
    and the whole outfit is absolutely perfect--i love the simplicity of black and white (especially with the very interesting details and cuts you have here) and the way it highlights your extremely pretty face and hair.

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  21. whimsicalwardrobeFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Super CUTE! Love those shoes...love the whole look!

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  22. MillyFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    LOVE this outfit!

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  23. Healthy and HomemadeFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    I'm loving your hair, I cant wait to get mine dyed back to blonde!

    Gimme your shoes, k thanks ;-P

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  24. alyaFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    This is pretty bad ass. Everything just meshes so well: the biker-ish jacket, the menswear shoes, the cropped wool trousers, the red lips, the red lips, the red lips! Beautiful!

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  25. Little Miss LeeFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    This outfit deserves to be on the Sartorialist...I could see you crossing the New York street now! You look amazing! The lips were the finishing touch!

    I found those same shoes at ROSS a half size too small. Totally bummer.

    "Things in common
    Just ain't a one
    But when we get together
    We have nothin' but fun"

    I think that I wore this tape OUT when I was younger!

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  26. MoniqueFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    I have a very similar jacket & love how you styled it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. SalFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Oh my gosh, I never would've thought of Paula until you pointed it out ... but it's true! This is a very "Opposites Attract" ensemble. Far more chic and updated, though. And the red lips are FANTASTIC!

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  28. theowlsarenotwhattheyseemFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    those pants are SO fantastic! they fit you perfectly- i love that slouchy but still tailored look. and the black and white + red lipstic is super chic. ~joelle

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  29. AmyFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    This is one of my favorite outfits of yours...by far!!

    xoxo
    Amy
    http://thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  30. colorfulllifeFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    You are so adorable! Yet again, you pulled together another awesome outfit that is very flattering. And your hair has been looking awesome lately! I love the bangs to the side and the little bit of wave/tousled look. Meow!

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  31. Emily D.February 24, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Gangsta! You look fantastic here. I love the whole look- the hair, the glasses, the red lips, and then 1920's gangster chic. Awesome how you can make clothes that cost nothing look like a million bucks!

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  32. AlixFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    i always head for the clearance first at places like tj maxx, so I get you on that. I love this outfit, class, style, cuteness. Its great.
    ps. tagged you in an award

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  33. Chelsie Te(e)laFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    3 counts of awesomeness.
    first, the curly hair is super sweet.
    second, the red lipstick is the perfect touch of color.
    and lastly, those pants were only 29 cents. I applaud your thriftiness.

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  34. ChelseaFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    face it, lady, you are that cool! this outfit is outstanding and the red lips are the perfect splash of color :)

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