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Back to the ole burgundy & blue

1/21/2014

I've been obsessed with burgundy with blue for some time (see post here) & have been amazed how many new outfits I've come up with thanks to this surprising color combination.

3 from Boden

Here are my latest outfits assembled with this color combo...

New Abercrombie & Fitch striped oxford, H&M skirt, GAP maternity cardigan, cabernet tights

Just a minor variation--a decade-old blue-gray shirt from Target with the same H&M skirt, cabernet tights

Very cheap J. C.. Penny Joe Fresh skirt (around $2.97 in store), old wine/aubergine-colored GAP cardigan, new sleeveless thin white shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch to wear underneath, navy tights

Super old Boden merino sweater, same thin sleeveless Abercrombie shirt, old Banana Republic cord skirt, heather brown tights

After I told my 8-year old son/photographer about the color scheme, he picked out this outfit for me.
At first I thought I was just humoring him putting it on, but then I realized I really liked it!

Never underestimate the power of children to mix up your wardrobe in new, fun ways.

Got any burgundy & blue? Have you tried wearing these colors together?

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Pale flowers

3/4/2013

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Flowers are sprouting like mad this spring. I prefer my florals ditsy, subtle, sheer, or in a tiny print.

Who says I'm ditzy? I'm crazy for this floral shift dress.

Madewell photoflower shiftdress in tan floral, $59.99

Sundance Catalog Joie De Vivre Tee, $40

Aeropostale floral garden scarf, $14

Add a floral scarf and sandals

6PM.com Fossil Hayden Sandal, $43.49

A couple sweet Easter, Passover, Mother's Day, or graduation dresses at great prices:

Amazon Gabby Skye Women's Printed Pleated Dress, $49.99

same dress, back view

J. C. Penny Joe Fresh Print Smocked-Waist 100% Silk Dress, $69

Tulle Bell Sleeve Dress, $32.50

same dress, back view

Love sheer!

Abercrombie and Fitch Abby Chiffon Shift, $24.90

Free People Pieced Lace Layering Top, $58

Urban Outfitters Shakuhachi Cosmosis Leather Floral Print Dress, $299

The most lovely print ever but only a celebrity
could afford it :-)

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Deal of the week

3/2/2013

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Loving the small floral print, tiny collar and buttons, and sheer material! Good for work or play.
Abercrombie and Fitch Andrea Chiffon Shirt, all sizes available, $19.90 minus 20% with code 15551 = $15.92

For play

For work

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Waistlines moving up, not out

7/6/2012

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Have you noticed how waistlines on dresses have been rising over the past couple years?--not up to an empire waist but up around the rib area. A popular dress style, especially for teens, is the corset dress, which has a high bodice (often strapless) and a skirt with tiered ruffles or pleats--so playful and cute!
I've been seeing higher waists and belts cinched up high on dresses for women of all ages; you may want to add a high belt to update your look or renew an old dress.
Higher waistlines are flattering since they draw attention to the narrowest part of your figure.
Do you have a high-waist dress? Can I borrow it? Just kidding :-) Will you recommend a store that carries them?

Abercrombie & Fitch Victoria Dress (in red), $19.45. Available in 6 colors and 4 sizes.

J. Crew Factory Printed Ruffle-trim Dress, $59.50. Available in dark pumpkin (shown) and ivory and 6 sizes.

American Eagle Outfitters Embroidered Corset Dress, $39.99. Available in 3 colors and 7 sizes.

Garnet Hill Ruffled-Bottom Knit Dress, $29. Available in 5 colors and 5 sizes.

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Back to the ole burgundy & blue

Pale flowers

Deal of the week

Waistlines moving up, not out

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