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Closet Confection: One For the Money

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When: Sunday, November 7th, 2010

Where: Linner at Burger Joint

What: Coat (Miss Sixty via Burlington Coat Factory), scarf ($15 H&M), military beret (vintage via Cockpit USA), dress (H&M), socks (H&M), boots (thrifted via Beacon’s Closet), handbag ($99 Cole Haan via RueLaLa)

No, that’s not a typo…

My husband and I did in fact go out for linner yesterday.  

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What?  You’ve never heard of linner?  Well, let me school you.

Linner is what happens when you stay up way too late the night before and sleep in so late the next day that you miss brunch.  By the time you do roll out of bed (usually around 2pm), you’re starving and can’t wait until dinnertime.  That’s linner, the meal you eat around 4 or 5pm. 

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In other news, this is my first official outfit of the 30 for 30 challenge!  

You would think having such a limited selection of clothing to choose from would make getting dressed a lot easier.

Oh, how I wish that were the case!

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Now, I just find myself fixating on accessories.  And holy mackerel do I have a bunch!

To make matters worse, the weather keeps getting colder and colder, which means hats, gloves and scarves now enter into the equation.  It’s enough to make a girl dizzy.

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As you can see, I decided to try over-the-knee socks for the first time.  I’ve never tried them before because I have thick thighs, but I’d seen some people wear them over dark tights and thought I’d give it go.  

I liked the look, but I had a hard time keeping  from rolling down my leg.  Rather than walk around looking like Thelma Harper, I had to stop and readjust them every two seconds.

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I finally figured out that for my body type, I need to stick to socks that are just at or below the knee.  Otherwise, I’m just asking for trouble. 

What do you guys think about the OTK socks trend?  Have you tried it yet, and if not, do you plan to?

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Closet Confection: Addison Park

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When: Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Where: Addison Park

What: Dress (H&M), neck tube (H&M), boots (Elie Tahari sample sale), socks (Century 21)

Check out my swanky new digs!

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HA, I WISH!

No, I haven’t suddenly moved into a mansion (yet!).  This is just me killing some time before my friend’s wedding.

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Yes, I was a bridesmaid.  And no, this was not the dress I wore to actual wedding…

Although this would have been way more comfortable since it was absolutely frrreezing, and our dresses were sleeveless!  I tried wearing my circle scarf, but the bride wasn’t having it. 

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Oh well, you can’t blame me for trying.

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Although I did slip back into my cozy knee socks after the reception.

P.S. In case you were wondering… Yes, this is the same dress that I wore apple picking, just in a different color.

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Closet Confection: Wine & Food Festival

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When: Friday, October 8th, 2010

Where: Cooking Channel’s Meatpacking Uncorked

What: Jacket (Andrew Marc), circle scarf (H&M), tunic (H&M), leggings (Romeo & Juliet Couture via Hautelook), boots (thrifted via Beacon’s Closet)

I know, I know… I am soooo late posting any pics from my birthday weekend.  The truth is, I was kinda bummed about my birthday this year, and I’m just now getting over it. 

Anyhoo, looking back it turns out that I actually had a lot of fun.  I was just being a pouty baby about getting older.  Pity-fest is officially over.

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Since one of my favorite things to do is eat, Eric took me to a food festival down in the Meatpacking District.  We ate so much, it’s not even funny.  We gorged on everything from arancini (yummy Italian rice balls) and gourmet blue cheese tater tots to oooey gooey brownies and salty caramel icecream.

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By the end of the night, we were both too stuffed to even move.  Although  we did muster up enough energy to steal a kiss at the Coca-Cola photo booth…

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A perfect ending to a perfect evening!