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winter 2013

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Closet Confection: It’s Electric {Pink}

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{Vintage Jacket, H&M Shirt (similar), J. Crew Skirt, Wolford Tights, Kenneth Cole Shoes (similar)}

It seemed like I was on a roll with polka dots this week, so I decided to just run with it.  I’ve had this H&M for a few years now, and it’s still just as versatile as ever.  I love that it’s long enough to wear as a tunic and thin enough to layer under a sweater or dress.  I get bored easily, so these days I’m all about getting the maximum mileage out of my wardrobe with pieces that can be worn multiple ways as opposed to just buying a bunch of new stuff.

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Everyday Outfits

Closet Confection: Classics With a Twist

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{H&M Infinity Scarf (similar), Guess Coat via Burlington Coat Factory, Brooks Brothers Shirt, Old Navy Jeans, J. Crew MacAlister Ankle Boots}

When it comes to getting dressed, they say you can never go wrong with the classiscs… but even those need a bit of updating from time-to-time.  Today’s outfit is filled with classic pieces that each have their own little twist to help keep things fresh.  Take this shirt, for instance.  I’ve kept a similar pink and white striped oxford top from Ralph Lauren in my wardrobe for many years (as evidenced here and here), so I was immediately drawn to this peplum version that I spied hanging on the clearance rack at Brooks Brothers.  I love that I can wear it untucked with a pair of jeans without it looking sloppy or shapeless.

Speaking of jeans… dark-rinse skinnies are pretty much a staple in my closet, but this particular pair is special due to the addition of little swiss dots.  And lastly, even my basic wool peacoat has a bit of an update.  You may recall seeing it in one of my recent posts, but what you may not have noticed is that I’ve since swapped out the black plastic buttons for spiffier looking brass fastenings.  I’ve been meaning to switch them out for quite some time (seriously, I must have purchased these buttons almost two years ago!), but I only got around to it last weekend.  Oh well, better late than never!

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Everyday Outfits

Closet Confection: Duck… Duck… Boot!

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{Forever 21 Hat (similar),  Nine West Dress c/o Ideeli, Old Navy Jacket,  Lyric Culture Bracelets via Hautelook, Michael Kors Boots via eBay (similar here and here)}

Hey peeps!

I hope you enjoyed a relaxing 3-day weekend as much as I did.  I used the time to finally take down my Christmas tree.

As for today’s outfit, I planned it around these boots that I just had to have a few years ago… the one’s from this campaign.  The price tag was a little too steep for me at the time, so I tracked a lookalike pair down on eBay and wore them a whopping THREE times (shameful, I know).  In any case, I‘ve decided to get my money’s worth and wear them a little more often.

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