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Closet Confection: Three’s Company

black rugby sweater, snake print pencil skirt, black tights, black suede ankle boots

When: Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Where: On my way to work

What: Sweater ($40 Rugby), skirt ($20 Express), tights (Hue), shoes (Vince Camuto via Loehmann’s), sunglasses ($40 Marc Jacobs via Nordstrom’s Rack)

The good news is that the temperature finally rose to a “balmy” 40 degrees here in NYC today…

black rugby sweater, snake print pencil skirt, black tights, black suede ankle boots

black rugby sweater, snake print pencil skirt, black tights, black suede ankle boots

black rugby sweater, snake print pencil skirt, black tights, black suede ankle boots

The bad news is that instead of copious amounts of snow being dumped on us, we got ice.  Lots and lots of slippery, dangerous ice.  There’s was tons of it as soon as I stepped outside my apartment, and I felt like a little old lady as I teetered towards the bus stop and almost fell, not once, but twice!  Unfortunately, I didn’t get the memo that my office was closed until after I was halfway there.  Don’t you just hate when that happens?

In any case, I went back home, ordered in for lunch and actually had a pretty productive day catching up on emails and making phone calls.  On the bright side, I can wear this outfit again tomorrow since I immediately changed back into pjs, fuzzy slippers and a huge fluffy robe as soon as I got home.

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Closet Confection: Two Times the Fun

rugby letterman sweater, club monaco sailor skirt, cableknit tights, brown booties, crochet scarf

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.

rugby letterman sweater, club monaco sailor skirt, cableknit tights, brown booties, crochet scarf

Oh, and did you get a good look at my new scarf:

rugby letterman sweater, club monaco sailor skirt, cableknit tights, brown booties, crochet 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.

rugby letterman sweater, club monaco sailor skirt, cableknit tights, brown booties, crochet scarf

rugby letterman sweater, club monaco sailor skirt, cableknit tights, brown booties, crochet scarf

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.

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Closet Confection: Once Upon a Time…

snake print topshop kimono, H&M pink wrap dress, black tights, black suede ankle boots

When: Monday, January 31st, 2011

Where: Work

What: Blouse (Topshop), dress (H&M), tights (???), boots (Vince Camuto via Loehmann’s)

Ok folks, the remix has officially begun!

snake print topshop kimono, H&M pink wrap dress, black tights, black suede ankle boots

I decided to throw in some more challenging pieces this time around, and this sheer, tie-front, snake print, blouse/cape-thingy definitely fit the bill.  It’s not something I’d normally be drawn to, but it’s turning out to be an extremely versatile little number.

snake print topshop kimono, H&M pink wrap dress, black tights, black suede ankle boots

snake print topshop kimono, H&M pink wrap dress, black tights, black suede ankle boots

I can’t wait to show you guys the amazing pattern-mixing I have planned for this baby in week 3!

snake print topshop kimono, H&M pink wrap dress, black tights, black suede ankle boots

In the mean time, I have a bit of a confession to make:

Even though I wore my first remix item on January 31st, I rationalized to myself that the 30 for 30 Challenge doesn’t officially begin until February 1st. And of course, the necessary result of that conclusion led me to one last shopping excursion after work.

But that’s it!  I’m officially sticking to my guns from here on out for the next 30 days!

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