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.
