When: Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Where: Work
What: Cardigan ($40 Rugby + $10 for custom lettering), skirt ($40 Club Monaco), tights (Steve Madden via Century 21), shoes (BCBG via Loehmann’s), scarf (self-made)
A few of you have asked me where I get my outfit ideas. And the answer is that they typically come through a lot of experimentation, but I’m not ashamed to admit that this particular ensemble was totally ripped off from one of my current favorite personal style blogs: Another Day to Dress Up! Her site is the bee’s knees, and I love it because we seem to have a lot of similar pieces, but she puts them together in a completely different way than I would. When I saw her 1970s School Girl look, I flat out knew I’d have to replicate it with my own spin.
Oh, and did you get a good look at my new scarf:
I made it myself! Although I think I got a little carried away because it’s super long, but the best part is that it only took me 2 days. As you may recall, I took up knitting during the last 30 for 30 challenge to help alleviate some of my shopping withdrawal. Well, that eventually led to loom knitting, which also led to me teaching myself how to crochet as well. Guys, I have been up to my ears in yarn for the past 2.5 months! Thanks to the awesome video tutorials at Lion Brand, I’ve also recently crocheted a tube scarf and matching turban (pics coming soon), and I’m just about done with a coordinating hat for the scarf you see here.
It’s hard to believe that I initially started this blog last April because my husband thought I needed a hobby… other than shopping. Between blogging, photography, knitting/crocheting (plus shopping, in moderation of course), I think I’ve got enough new hobbies to keep me occupied for quite some time!
And what about you guys? Do any of you have any interesting hobbies that you’d like to share? I love hearing about the interesting ways that people spend their free time.
That scarf is AMAZING!! I wish I could knit like that (or at all). I would have a scarf like that in ever yarn color available.
meggy from http://chasingdavies.blogspot.com
Wow to the nth power! You taught yourself how to knit just a few months ago and made that scarf? Talented! Such fun confetti tights!
Jen Hemming and Hawing Again
Lady, you have a great lookin’ blog!! Also, I love your scarf. I just took up knitting last week 🙂 and just finished my first scarf… which I also made WAY to long. I’m super excited for my first 30×30 challenge and looking forward to seeing your remixes!
Lauren
http://seattlewaterdaily.blogspot.com/
Lauren
Nice color combo! Especially your scarf looks very cool. I am also crocheting a scarf!
Cheers,
poet
Love this outfit on you. I don’t know her blog, I’ll check it out.
Great scarf. I also am crocheting like crazy lately…my obsession is “scarflaces” (somewhere between a scarf and necklace).
Guess it is a good way to get over the shopping ban!
Scarflaces are great! I have at least 6, and I get tons of wear out of them. I really like the wide ones that you can wear as a hood.
Love the scarf! I’ve also been a knitting fool this winter – I find that the things I make are better than the store!! What type of yarn did you use here? I love the texture!
I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn: http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/we-thick.htm
What a gorgeous scarf! My main hobby is belly-dancing–not only is it fun, but it’s great exercise, too! 🙂
you really baked something up this time! Those tights are making me crave funfetti cake (the yummy white cake with sprinkles scattered throughout the cake that lots of us grew up on). yum! Do these tights have a specific name? How long ago did you purchase them? Thanks
Omigosh, these do remind me of funfetti cake! I purchased them last year at a discount store which means they were probably from a few seasons back, and I have no idea what the name was. Sorry! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for something similar.
You look amazing. I love that you took up knitting- so did I! Love how a bright scarf can make a whole outfit just jump with excitement. (Can’t wait til you remix that skirt, too… love it!)
I love the dijon colored scarf! I’ll be checking back for the matching scarf and turban, because I need some serious turban inspiration (I just gave myself a terrible haircut, and now is a great time to experiment with turbans), and I also need crochet inspiration. I am headed out pretty soon to go to a knitting group at the library with my mom! I am so pleased to have stumbled upon your blog. What good timing!
How fun are those tights! this is just too stinking cute. I love it!’
ummm, are you planning on selling any of your yarn-y goods? starting an Etsy shop, perhaps? That scarf is gorgeous, dahling!
Thanks! Can you believe they’ve been sitting in my drawer unworn since since last year?! And yes, I have thought about an Etsy shop. Someday, when I have enough time to sit down and plan out the logistics.
I’ll be looking forward to that Etsy Shop! 🙂
I’m glad you stumbled upon my blog too! Ugh, there’s nothing worse than waiting for a bad haircut to grow out. Good luck!
Yay! It’s great to meet another newbie knitter. And yes, a colorful scarf can really brighten up an outfit.
That does sound like fun!
Thanks! Good luck with your scarf.
Congrats on completing your first scarf, and good luck with the rest of the challenge!
Thanks! It was actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I eventually want to make a sweater. Baby steps…
Oh you should try it! The videos make it really easy to teach yourself.
I adore this look! Love the scarf I made myself the one I wore today 🙂 Your shoes are too cute for words. I love them!
savannah-joyofliving.blogspot.com
2/30 must be my fave one so far 🙂
you go girl !!
http://urbanprettygirl.blogspot.com/
Cool! Glad you like it. There’s plenty more to come.
I’m loving this outfit. So colorful and fun. Looking forward to seeing your remixes for 30×30.
Btw, the name of your blog is so cute!
Thank you. I had a hard time coming up with it, and then it just clicked one day.
Perhaps my favorite outfit of yours, ever. Love the vintage vibe of the letter sweater paired with winter white! So chic!
Thanks!
Love love love love x infinity this outfit!
Awww… thanks! 🙂
Oh my goodness this is just the cutest outfit ever! I love the colors you chose for the sweater! I love knitting and crocheting too, but I’ll have to check out the tutorials, I don’t know very many different stitches!
Yeah, I don’t know that many either. It’s time to branch out.
I really LOVE the way you’ve styled your varsity letter cardi in this outfit. Great job mixing the sporty with the girly, I think that’s what totally makes this look! Love the inspiration (and the amazing tights!)
Cool, glad you like it! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
Your outfits are fabulous…great remixing!!!! Dawn Suitcase Vignettes.
Oh my word, I’m OBSESSED with this outfit!!! LOVE IT!! Where did you get the cardigan and who added the K? I don’t copy very often but I might have to steal this look, lol! And you’ve totally inspired me to learn how to crochet, that scarf is TDF!
I just discovered your blog today but I will definitely be coming back!
I got the cardigan from Rugby by Ralph Lauren, and they apply the patches at the store.
Loving the varsity look and those tights are to die…x
http://say-bleurgh.blogspot.com/
this outfit is amazing!! and i LOVE the scarf. i had no idea Lion Brand had tutorials up. i’m totally checking that out now. maybe if i take up knitting i’ll stop shopping too. 🙂
cute and little
come join the color brigade!
Yes, the lion brand tutorials are great!
“And what about you guys? Do any of you have any interesting hobbies that you’d like to share?”
I love to blog, read books,and sleep a lot. I guess, sleeping is my favorite hobby of all.haha.btw, love the outfit, eh.
Cheers,
Cathy@nurses uniforms
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