Outfit Roundup: Week of October 11

by Sal on October 24, 2009 · 26 comments

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Red drape-front cardi, gift from my mom
Red tee, AA overdyed by me
Floral corduroy skirt, Boden a million years ago
Magenta tights, Target
Brown boots, Nine West a million years ago

I am going to attempt to wear this drape-front cardi in as many ways as I can. It’s ridiculously versatile, super comfy, and fun to play with. I can even tie its ends around Husband Mike when I hug him. A two-person garment!

Asymmetric blazer, Tulle
Light gray sheath dress, thrifted
Lavender tights, Banana Republic last year
Tall gray boots, Aldo last year
Earrings, Karin Jacobson

I thought about pairing gray tights with this extremely neutral ensemble, but opted for the lavender at the last minute. Maybe that makes it a bit more spring than fall, but oh well.

Also I believe this is the first self-portrait I’ve posted. Dark, ain’t it?

Giant houndstooth scarf, thrifted in SF
Black 3/4-length leather coat, Wilson’s
Gray tunic, Tulle
Black leggings, Target
Black Tsubo Kison boots

As you already know, I am IN LOVE with these boots. So I’ll leave it at that. My full-length leggings were dirty on this day, so I’m actually wearing my cropped ones. There was a lot of aggravating riding-up and clandestine pulling-down throughout the day. And yes, I wore the coat all day. The outfit looked WAY better with it on.

Black sweater bolero, Ann Taylor last year
Red sheath dress, Talbots last year
Crappy black opaque tights, Wish I knew so I could complain about their crappiness
Black Tsubo Acreas

This outfit is really, REALLY simple but I felt classic and elegant in it. And yes, I have this exact same sheath dress in magenta. My awesome gran gave me one for Hanukkah and one for my birthday last year.

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Leanna: October 24, 2009 at 7:15 am

I'm crushing on your tights in shades of purple! Off to search online for some of my own! :)

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Leia October 24, 2009 at 7:23 am

The sheath dress looks perfect on you! The shape, the cut, the fit; love it. I think that's my favorite outfit of the week :)

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Meli22 October 24, 2009 at 8:54 am

the black coat/boot outfit would be perfect for today here in the rain… :)

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Lemondrop Marie October 24, 2009 at 9:11 am

Genius with the color combo as always, love that first outfit with the tights, boots and pops of color!

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Diana October 24, 2009 at 9:35 am

I think the drapey cardi and the asymetric blazer are my favorites. And that red sheath dress looks fab on you!

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K.Line October 24, 2009 at 10:10 am

I do love that sheath dress – every time you wear it it looks fresh! And in the first photo (on the right) you look just like a statue in a park :-)

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SR@MyStyle October 24, 2009 at 10:40 am

Hi there-really lovely outfits, you really layer up well and I adore your houndstooth scarf, thats a gorgeous find!

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tishjett@yahoo.com October 24, 2009 at 10:55 am

You look wonderful. When I see your pictures your blog title makes perfect sense. You are indeed.

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metscan October 24, 2009 at 11:18 am

Wow, the asymmetric blazer, the color of it+skirt look so good on you!

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Melissa October 24, 2009 at 2:08 pm

I love the sheath dress. I often wear a bolero over tank tops, dresses, their uses are endless for transitioning a summer outfit into more weather appropriate!

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allthisknavery October 24, 2009 at 5:19 pm

these are all lovely! I think the second might be my favorite, but it's so hard to choose.

I love your outfit posts.

-Megan

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Luinae October 24, 2009 at 6:22 pm

I really love the 4th outfit. You are so right, the colour and fit of that dress are AWESOME on you.

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Rachael October 24, 2009 at 7:06 pm

The sheath dress is perfection! Loving on the houndstooth scarf and leather trench too.

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Cecilia October 24, 2009 at 8:43 pm

What a great gran you have! I love that red/black outfit and you make it look killer!

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WendyB October 24, 2009 at 8:46 pm

I love your little "stage" in the first picture.

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La Belette Rouge October 24, 2009 at 9:14 pm

I love an outfit roundup that is laden with boots!

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Clare October 24, 2009 at 9:23 pm

That red shift dress is just gorgeous. And I love the gray/lavender outfit too. Lovely lady!

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budget chic October 25, 2009 at 5:43 am

All of your outfits just accent your personality. I'm feeling that Asymmetric blazer and the boots by Aldo!!

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Laura. October 25, 2009 at 9:35 am

LOVE the boden skirt and the two-person cardigan–haha! i also really like the lavendar tights with the gray. that reminds me of a question. . . i'll leave it in the suggestion box. . . .

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Rosie Unknown October 25, 2009 at 2:41 pm

You are so lucky I don't live anywhere near you, cause if I did, I would totally steal your entire closetful of clothing and shoes.

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Tricia October 26, 2009 at 9:42 am

Hi – I was just referred to your blog by another reader, and I'm hooked! I don't know if you've mentioned it before, but do you know where that red drape cardigan came from? I LOVE it!

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Sal October 26, 2009 at 9:55 am

Tricia: Welcome! That cardi was a gift from my mom, and it's from a shop in Evanston, IL, called Coucou.

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ambika October 26, 2009 at 9:56 am

That Tulle blazer is too hot–& love what you're wearing it with.

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enc October 26, 2009 at 5:52 pm

Who doesn't love a two-person garment! How cool. :)

I love the last look, the red and black. Sharp.

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The Seeker October 29, 2009 at 9:51 am

Inspirational as always….
Love the first outfit and the colours combo.

xoxo

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The Seeker October 29, 2009 at 9:53 am

PS – And the houndstooth scarf is fantastic.

xo

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