tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53780841651682237292012-02-08T09:09:16.598-05:00What we’re wearing, what we’d like to be wearing, what people should be wearing (those posts will be about pants, mostly), what we used to be wearing, and what the people we love are wearingThe Tights that Bindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00282015973823904027noreply@blogger.comBlogger4231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378084165168223729.post-47127723693259907922011-12-29T23:13:00.001-05:002011-12-29T23:15:27.250-05:00

A surprise to even Erin, I decided to go through the 2011 archives and find my top 5 favorite outfits that Erin wore over the past year.What I love about this outfit, is how much I covet each piece of it -- I can't choose what's my favorite, but it might be the shoes. Each piece works perfectly into Erin's strong sense of style, and here I'm most impressed with how she balances the feminine

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Recently, thanks to my wonderful parents and some of my own obsessing, some lovely Kate Spade items have entered my life. A few were purchased when my parents took my brother, my sister-in-law, and me to Vegas and gave us a gambling/shopping stipend. I spent all of mine at the Kate Spade store. And then, even more exciting because it was surprising, we got an additional one present at

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That's right -- this blog post is new. I finally entered the world of smart phones yesterday, and with that came a working camera. I've missed you, blog -- and you, blog readers.Today was the last real day of the semester for me -- I handed in my final paper after some painful hours of switching my MLA citations over to Chicago, so I wanted to look pulled together (it makes you cite sources

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Sweater dresses are awesome. You can wear them with tights and flats or leggings and boots and be as comfortable and warm as if you were wearing a bathrobe. The key is to avoid scratchy wool or cheap acrylics in favour of cashmere and merino wools.While adding a cinch belt to this dress didn't up the comfort factor, it did help play up the graphic black and green stripes, the reason why I didn't

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I love my rain boots. They're such a fun, bright reason to not mind walking around in the rain all day. If they're on my feet, then they're the focal point of the outfit for pretty obvious reasons.I styled the boots against neutrals: black tights, denim dress, and a gray sweater vest. The pink belt matched the pink in the boots, helping the outfit to not seem too gloomy from the knees up.Boots:

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I spy with my little eye a new novelty necklace from Vegas. Like Erin, I also sometimes stalk clothes and accessories that I'm very in love with. I've regularly visited this necklace at the Kate Spade store in Boston, knowing that I couldn't really afford this. This past weekend, my family went on a long-weekend vacation to Vegas as an early Christmas present and we, the now adult children,

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I stalk clothes. When I first discovered that Nanette Lepore had produced both dresses and blouses with a print of boys' names in script I knew I had to own one of them. The print also came in pink on black and I would buy it as well if I could!As an English PhD student I of course love font as pattern, and adore the way you can't really tell what the print is unless you look closely. There is

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This outfit is not at all typical of my style, my go-to pairings, or my natural instincts about what works best on my body. Still, I felt great in it, loved the double stripes and the black, white, and gold color scheme, and thought the boots with the skirt was the sort of bohemian, Sienna Miller type of style 20-year-old me would have cried in delight over. So, I must say, it was a success.

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Wearing a more conservative combination of a button-down shirt and jumper dress, I thought I could add some fun to my outfit with bubblegum pink tights. The tights brought out the pretty pastels in the shirt's plaid, a fun and feminine addition to my otherwise basic outfit for interning. I balanced the pink out with a neutral metallic belt and shoes and added a final touch of fun with my anchor

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Girly movie night with your best friend? Awesome. While wearing ruffles and florals? Even better.It's just as easy to wear jeans with a blouse (or a nice knit top) and a cardigan as it is with a t shirt and hoodie. Trade up! The bolder the top, the less work you have do with accessories.Same with the shoes. Cute flats are not exactly sneakers, but you can still do a mean run for the bus in them.

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When I put this outfit on today, it felt like one I had worn many times before, but I liked it enough to take some bad-lighting, end-of-the-day photos of it. It really has all of my favorites: dress, tights, cardigan, shoes, necklace.Dress: H&MTights: TargetBelt: H&MCardigan: Old NavyNeckalce: Gifted, AlyWebbShoes: Gifted, Mom and Dad, FS/NY, Zappo'sHeadband: Claire'sI also love the polka-dot

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I'm a cat person. But when dogs get little bows and become printed onto silk chiffon it makes me feel like switching sides. I like my novelty prints rendered on the twee-est shapes possible, and the ruffles and tiered sleeves of this top fit the bill perfectly. Novelty prints always feel a bit 1940s to me (my favourite dressing decade) so I tucked them into a tweed pencil skirt with the slightest

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I know what you're thinking, how did Erin's clothes and style get on Anna's body? I guess that's what happen when you share a style blog with someone -- you start picking up their fashion cues.Since Erin debuted her yellow tights with houndstooth last year, I've been wanting to do the same. I paired the yellow in the tights with the yellow brooch and offset it with my red belt. I love red,

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If you don't own teal tights I suggest purchasing some. I love the punch they bring to the simplest of outfits.I kept up the bruise theme with a grey striped tank and black cardigan. The cardigan is Joe Fresh and features a great gathered trim. It's still available (also in beige) if you want a cheap new basic!The shoes aren't new but are worth featuring. They have the perfect point and chic flat

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I rarely take 'going out' photos, an oversight I hope to remedy despite the challenges of evening photography. I braved Yaletown hecklers and unflattering streetlights just to bring you these shots of my new black and white animal print haircalf pumps .The outfit that I wore for drinks with the ladies consists of items I wear to teach. Because I am on a limited budget, I try for most of my

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I typically judge what season it is based on what flavored coffees are being sold. Since I'm currently drinking the hell out of any pumpkin-flavored latte I can get my hands on, I know, empirically, that it is definitely fall. Here in Boston, in my second-floor non-air conditioned airport and on crowded T rides, it feels much more like the middle of summer. This merger of seasons in my mind

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Although my roles as both graduate student and community college teacher allow for great flexibility in my wardrobe, there are some days when even student/teachers need to dress like professionals. On those days, I abandon my bright colors, my affinity for layering, and my desire to mix prints for simple, classic pieces. The pieces, of course, need to be well made, need to fit well, and need to

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I am so glad I picked up this snow leopard print dress earlier this year at Zara. While normally I wear it with bright tights, this time I chose to experiment with texture rather than pops of colour. The flower print of these stockings is subtle enough that it adds depth to the look rather than clashing.The black tights also make the red shoes pop! I took advantage of the dry weather to wear

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For my birthday, I wanted to look a little special, but it was also very warm, so I had to keep it pretty simple. The skirt was a very exciting, recent find at the Garment District, a great vintage store in Cambridge. I think the shape of the outfit, plus the small details made it special. The creams ant metallics in the skirt matched the necklace and top, and the birdcage necklace is one I

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My mom visited over the weekend, and we did some high end shopping on Newbury Street before wandering around the Public Gardens.I love how this dress looks like a vintage flight attendant outfit, and decided to brighten it up with a lot of color. The yellow shoes and pink beret and belt seemed outfit enough when we left my apartment, but when Kate Spade was giving away these pop of color flower

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Normally I dress in bright colours to counteract Vancouver's grey skies, but on this day I decided to blend right in with an outfit that explored a more subtle use of colour.The tiny polka dot print and ruffles of this cropped jacket adds dimension, while the satin sheen of the teal blouse and the crystal necklace brings a bit of sparkle. I liked how the contrast of the grey jeans make the blouse

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I know that everything is new, so it might be technically just a honeymoon period, but I am in love with the photography backdrop options at Simmons College. This wall, just hanging out near the admissions office on the first floor of our building, looks amazing. Credit must be given to Karleigh, an excellent photographer who -- bonus! -- lives close enough for some near the apartment shots. I

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Even though it's only appeared on the blog once before, I wear this dress all the time. It's classic shape and adorable novelty print make it perfect for almost any occasion, and it always makes me so happy to be wearing it. With the drop in temperature, I was able to heighten the strawberries, tonally matching most of the outfit to it, with various shades of light pink in the tights, cardigan,

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Nothing like getting back to the September grind to make dressing like a worker bee appropriate. Yellow and red are the 'popiest' colours to pair with black and white, and yellow feels fresher to me.Reading this article about polka dot addiction made me realize that I am not alone. And also that I am perhaps a little bitter about the current uber-trendy status of my beloved spots. I think perhaps

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Although I'm not typically a blue jeans girl, I can recognize when they will make a good outfit great. This vintage blouse worked perfectly with my very flared leg jeans.The real star of the outfit, in my opinion, is the pairing of the blouse with my sequin tank from Joe Fresh. I love this shirt. I bought it on an excellent trip to Montreal, it's one of my favorite color combinations, and with

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Formal shorts. Abhorred by the Fug Girls, difficult to wear, and, for me, a bit short for comfort. When confronted with this fashion challenge, I responded by retreating into my comfort zones: black and white polka dots and a coloured shoe.The shorts are a silky (and sadly easily wrinkled) modal blend, so I paired them with a silk shell to skew dressy rather than casual.Although I normally abide

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Finally -- a post from Boston! Forgive the delay, but the adjustment of the new city, new apartment, new school, new job, and no air conditioning has left most of my outfits uninspired or exact repeats. Today, I was both a teacher and a student, and wanted to look professional for my classes, especially the one I taught in the morning.Although I want it to be fall weather, it was still 80

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My beautiful photographer (and birthday girl!) Kelly suggested that this post was really take two on styling gingham and polka dots since they appeared together so recently in my romper post. But, as you are all aware (or will be if you keep following TTTB) polka dots and Erin go together like peanut butter and jelly. I can't help but think (wish) that Marc and Stella's Fall '11 looks were

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Hello all! So this past weekend Anna had a going away party before her move to Boston. I know, I know, you're all "Tell us something we haven't read merely 6 inches of scroll down this page" but this is going somewhere. I couldn't make it to the party because I was going to dinner for my dad's birthday, but I love a fun theme so I dressed up for our errands anyways. I won't bore you with my

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Tomorrow, I'm moving to Boston. In order to celebrate this exciting new adventure, I threw a going away party this weekend with a nautical theme. Although I have much more over-the-top nautical outfits, once my aunt bought me this dress at Anthropologie as an early birthday present, I knew it would be perfect. With the right accessories, it would be the perfect combination of the of nautical

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Have you seen the video for Best Coast's Our Deal that Drew Barrymore directed? I'm concerned that maybe I've seen it too many times. I quickly put this outfit together and, later, realized that it was probably heavily influenced by the music video (a slightly sketchy version can be seen here because I know you can't watch MTV links in Canada). Unfortunately, I didn't commit to the hairstyle,

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Anna and I may have different style, but one thing we both do often is overdress. For the final exam, teachers often dress down, but I decided it was time to embrace the last day of the summer workplace dressing. The star attraction is, of course, my saltwater taffy blouse. I like it best with pink (of course) and used turquoise accents to keep it appropriately saccharine. These perfect patent

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Although I'll admit that I often overdress most days, usually people assume I'm more dressed up than I think I am because they equate dresses with dressy. This dress is a great example of how wearing a a dress does not mean dressing up. In fact, my cousin Elana calls this my Little Mermaid dress because it reminds her of the canvas that Ariel wraps herself in when she finally gets legs (a

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I think polka dots and florals are my favourite two prints for mixing, especially when the dots are as subtle as the ones on my Kate Spade bag. I purchased it from Amazon.com's 'Warehouse Deals' section, an amazing venue for gently used (think purchased and returned) shoes and bags at deep discounts. Search by shoe size, since most are one-offs. This silk dress is a consignment store purchase by

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This ruffled shirt has become a staple in my pattern mixing wardrobe. When I wear this skirt, I usually like to highlight the pairing of red and pink because I love the combination, but when I was staying with Toni, she kept talking about how much she loved lilac and red together, so I decided to highlight the two while wearing this skirt. Shirt: Joe Fresh, Real Canadian Super Store, Prince

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Not since my misguided and oversized cargo pant phase have I allowed the crispness of khaki to touch my skin, but when I saw this cute Banana Republic skirt at my local thrift store ($4!) I figured it was time to forgive past indiscretions.I topped the skirt with my impressionist blouse and tortoiseshell necklace to complement the beigey brushstrokes, while a lilac cardigan added a layer of

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I bought this dress on mega sale at Kohl's last week, imagining how I would pair it with edgier pieces in the fall -- textured black tights, Doc Marten's, my Military-inspired sweater, without even thinking about how it was the perfect summer dress for these hot August days. Like Erin said, the great thing about a patterned dress is that you don't have to do much to it to make it a great outfit.

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A printed dress is pretty much dressing for dummies. It makes a big impact for as little effort as zipping a zipper. The downside, however, is that unlike my endless parade of black and white and bright separates, it cannot be combined into endless permutation of outfits. Still, the conservative neck and hemlines and cool linen fabric make it the perfect summer work dress, even if I do need to

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Although I'm usually focused on my own style, clothes, and looks on this blog, today I'd like to take a backseat, like any good bridesmaid should, and share some beautiful pictures from this weekend's wedding. Toni, my absolute favorite person from the Derry Area High School graduating class of 2004, married Nate, and their black-and-white wedding with small touches of pink was absolutely

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One is fun. Especially when it comes in the form of a romper. When I spotted this one-piece number at my local Salvation Army thrift store earlier this spring I literally gasped as I grabbed it off the rack. The halter neckline and pockets needed no alteration, but I shortened the knee length culottes to a more kicky length, the better to show off my wedges. I bought them last summer to wear to

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Sometimes, when Erin and I would meet for lunch in the middle of the work week, we'd call it a blogger's lunch, even before we were bloggers, because that's the kind of luxury you can allow yourself as a full-time blogger. Today I had a mid-week lunch with my long lost high school friend Megan who caught me up on her job and wedding plans and was one of the most enthusiastic blog photographers

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I feel like this picture is representative of the title post; a little confused and jumbled, wondering what is going on and who the heck I am. So I've been MIA for about, what, 27 months on this blog? Well I've been honest from the beginning - I'm lazy. and I worked at a summer camp where I wore gym shorts and tank tops with no makeup for 6 weeks. And believe me when I say that nobody should

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Just like Erin, I used Kate Spade's color of the month, Black and White, as outfit inspiration. Although I normally love to balance out my black and white with one or five pops of color, the idea of staying within the monochromatic color scheme was fun, and caused me to look elsewhere for interest.When I thought about wearing only black and white, I knew that I had to wear my black and white

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Even though wearing a loose maxi dress feels like you are wandering around in your nightgown during the day, there is still something inherently glamorous about it.A boldly printed dress and a black cardigan is so easy I would almost call this outfit effortless, except that there is nothing effortless about dressing well, despite what fashion magazines might say.The braids and hoops made an

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I am really in love with today's outfit. As soon as I purchased this shirt, I knew that I wanted to wear it with my anchor skirt for an amazing novelty print-on-novelty print look. Who could pass up the opportunity to match their anchors with even more anchors? I wish I had more options for making outfits like this one. I felt a tad like I was attending a British prep school in the outfit, so

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Although I'm usually overdressed for most events in my life -- work, going to the mall, hanging out with my friends -- I don't normally have the opportunity to really dress up. Yesterday, my brother's friend got married, and it was perfect excuse to wear this dress that I bought at King of Prussia mall, which I mentioned in this post.I love this dress! I love its classic shift shape, the

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While the East experiences a heat wave, here in Vancouver summer has yet to truly arrive. So I brought it myself in the form of a tropical bird print.I love the combination of a print that looks like it belongs on a muumuu with the sassy neckline and ruffles. Also did I mention it has a bird on it? I wore metallic sandals yet again, this time in bronze, and showed off the racerback with a high

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Some days, I find the logistics of fashion blogging to be quite challenging. Today, for example, I wore a fully thrifted outfit (minus the shoes) for the Every Body Every Wear challenge: Thrift Edition, only to realize halfway through work that I would have needed to wear this outfit yesterday or (absolutely not) wake up early enough to post the pictures before work. So, instead of being part

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Plaid, bows, ruffles, and stripes may seem a bit overwhelming for one outfit, especially a work outfit, but the muted color palette and the near-perfect tonal match (in my favorite -- purple) really help to keep the outfit under control. I love how well the colors blended, and the twee overload of the ruffle over the bow. I kept the rest of the outfit simple with small pearl earrings and metallic

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Yes Virginia, that is a zebra pencil skirt. A consignment shop purchase, it's a piece that brings the pizazz to professional.While a sleeveless blouse made an excellent warm-weather compliment, I'm hoping the skirt isn't too summery to work with sweaters in the fall. I'd love to hear your styling suggestions in the comments!If you had pink patent pumps you'd stare at them too.Skirt: No brand name

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I loved my all black and white outfit from earlier this week so much that I had to repeat it, although this time I couldn't help adding a pop of colour. I had been looking for a chunky orange necklace for a long time and finally found this perfect one at Winners. The best part about black and white dressing is versatility. I can wear this top and shoes with any colour cardigan, shoe, or

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My mom and I don't share many of the same style opinions, but one thing we've always agreed on is how we love the pairing of navy blue and hot pink. This blue isn't that navy and this pink isn't that hot, but I still really love the look of the colors together. To add even more color fun, I wore my yellow shoes, because, especially in the summer, most especially this summer of color blocking,

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Inspired by Kate Spade's colour of the month, black and white, I constructed an outfit around the crisp contrast that only these opposites can bring. Keeping with the opposite theme, I also tackled a fashion don't: white on the bottom. Figure-flattery wisdom holds that you wear white on your smallest body part, not your largest, and that white pants are for size six and under. As a

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Since I bought this dress when I was in Vancouver, I've worn this outfit about once a week. It's such a fun, comfortable summer dress and works well with all of my favorite accessories this summer: my hot pink belt, teal sunglasses, coral flats, and peacock necklace. I love how the pink and coral work with the colors in the dress and the sunglasses and necklace off set them, making the outfit

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I am about as bohemian as Paris Hilton. However, when a print speaks to me, I listen. This blouse speaks of a carefree lifestyle with limited use of powered hairstyling equipment.A no flatiron aesthetic + a cutaway halter neckline = milkmaid braids. They might be currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity, but you can't beat their easy style, especially when the heat is on. And my

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Consider this a belated Canada Day post honouring the fashion missteps of my people. Besides, when one doesn't have a red hat with maple leaves like the Duchess of Cambridge, all other patriotic gear seems sub par. Rather than head-to-toe jeans wear, the pleated cummerbund and ruffled neckline of this denim dress are a more subtle homage to the Canadian tuxedo.But the real stars of this simple

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The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays: picnic food, the Midway, once upon a time an early morning parade that I now sleep through, s'mores, and fireworks. In addition to all these wonderful things, Independence Day is the one holiday when the general public adopts my love of dressing for a theme. To match my family members and friends in their sartorial support of our country, I

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Last night, I drove to Wanynesboro, PA for my friend Toni's bachelorette party. I picked up this dress at Target the other week and it is my current favorite: I love its bold print and how it's both casual enough for daytime picnics or adventures, but also dressy enough for a night out. The dress is a bit short, although it does pass the catholic school hemline rule (fingertips may not touch

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My joy over dressing in red, white, and my necklace with leaves on it for Canada Day (because Canada is full of great nature, of course) has been completely overshadowed by my joy over my recently-cut blunt bangs. I was going to wait until my next paycheck to give my bangs the attention that they need, but then today I was feeling a bit stressed and I might have hit a mailbox with my car, so I

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As you might have noticed, I'm a sucker for a bold print. Especially a novelty print. If there is something quirky repeated across a fabric, you can guarantee I will want whatever garment it appears on. So how could I help but fall for this amazing Kate Spade blouse and its saltwater taffy print? In high school I had an amazing yellow dress from the 1940s with a candy print that sadly

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I was suffering from a bit of gold mania when getting dressed, pairing the striped shirt with my gold-clad leopard shoes and adding my phone necklace for just an extra touch of bling.Shirt: J.Crew, J.Crew Outlet, Williamsburg, VAPants: the LimitedShoes: Gifted, Mom and Dad, Zappols, FSNYNecklace: RomweAs an added bonus, consider this outfit a warm-up to what I'm sure is an amazing Canada Day

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I can't resist a theme (even if no one else is dressing up) so of course I had to wear a vintage 60s dress to go see Hairspray at the Stanley Theatre in Vancouver. This beautiful dress was just the ticket. I love the bold print, the self ruffles at the hem and neckline, and the sassy dip in the back. The dress was originally a maxi, but because of my height it was an awkward mid-calf length, so

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Sometimes, when I get a new piece that I really, really love, I immediately want to create as many outfits for it as possible. I'm glad that I've adopted this sort of practical dress up as a hobby because it helps me to immediately visualize ways to remix my pieces instead of always pairing the same tops with the same skirts or pants. After deciding how to wear this amazing J.Crew shirt to work

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The last time I wore this lovely snow cheetah/leopard print dress it was early spring and I paired it with tights and a wide belt. For this hunting season, I embraced its somewhat shapeless but swingy shape as a reflection of summer ease. I still can't get enough of black and white and yellow together. I am on the lookout for more brightly coloured chunky necklaces to keep up my accessorising

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This simple outfit was the perfect match for a sunny day, even if I got most of my sun in small glimpses over my laptop screen. This little white dress, a perennial warm weather favourite, pairs well with just about any cardigan and shoe. Even with a world of coordination options at my disposal, however, I still chose the pair of shoes that matched perfectly. Dress: Thrifted, The Salvation

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This past week, while browsing apartments in DC, my friend Claire and I quickly took some blog photographs in front of one of the row houses where I may live. In this row home, I'd live in its basement, but isn't it so lovely? I can't wait to move. For a busy, warm day of running around the city, I wanted an easy outfit that would make me look at least a little professional in front of

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Normally I wear this cardigan in more formal iterations, but I loved the way it paired with dots so much I wanted to wear it with my polka dot flats in a casual outfit.While I originally thought a short-sleeved cardigan would be totally impractical, and bought it for the print alone, I have been surprised at how often it is the perfect layering piece in a temperate climate like Vancouver's. I

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In this very nautical outfit, don't you just want to immediately admit me into your yacht club? Please focus on the anchor-printed tee, the bright boat shoes, the blue and white striped belt, and the whistle necklace if you aren't immediately convinced. My mom hemmed these shorts for me from my high-waisted pants that, while a remarkable thrift store find, hit my ankles at a weird length and

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Middle school was, for me, a time to buy the same clothes as my friends, to prove that we were indeed best friends, but in different colors, because of course we were still individuals. Erin and I revitalized the middle school approach to shopping at the Joe Fresh store in downtown Vancouver, purchasing this cardigan (and these skirts) in its different variations of black and white. Erin's

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I can't overemphasize the versatility of a shirt dress. With flats or heels or tights or none, I have worn this one in all seasons to work, to the movies, and to holiday parties. I find that short sleeves (or no sleeves) are best because they more easily under a cardigan for layering. I don't usually wear fun earrings when I wear my hair down, because they just get lost in the length. I thought

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I've never been a particular fan of the white summer dress before, mostly because I'm quite spilly, both in the sense that I often spill things on myself and in the sense that I'm constantly taking spills. When I saw this dress at Target, I decided to take a chance and purchase the summer staple. Obviously, I fell in love. My favorite part of this dress is how the beaded neckline makes it

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Although I've really only paired my red pants with bold colors, I wanted to try pairing them with paler pastels. I like the idea of balancing out the bright red with a pastel color, and I knew this adorable top was a great first try for the color pairing.The sweet colors and adorable ruffles are so twee that the red pants work as a nice balance. With a relatively simple outfit, I felt like it

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I bought this dress at the Real Canadian Super Store in Prince George, and I am so excited that I was able to catch it on clearance. I love novelty prints, and this sweet, playful print works so well with the classic shape of the dress. I played up the fun print with these outrageous sunglasses, and added my pearls to highlight the vintage feel of the dress's cut. I added a metallic belt and

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Seeing double? It's because both Anna and I purchased the same skirt on our successful Joe Fresh shopping trip while she was visiting Vancouver. Its bold print, comfy cotton and wide elastic waistband will make it a piece I will reach for for both work and play all summer long. The green zebra is so bold I just had to run with it. I love the juicy effect of the watermelon pink cardigan with its

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Perhaps complementary colors, animal prints, and sequins don't belong in the same outfit, but I'm loving my fun, bold look that manages to be interesting but also casual enough for a laid back day of walking around downtown Victoria. Complementary colors, to me, have always seemed much easier to pair than those that neighbor each other on the color wheel. I find myself feeling much less daring

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I was so excited to find this cardigan at the Joe Fresh store in downtown Vancouver (American readers can look forward to a Joe store in NY soon) as I am always looking for variations on my perpetual black and white theme.While I usually pair this houndstooth blouse with colour, I liked how the white stitching made the white in the pattern pop.And, of course, a yellow belt and turquoise flats can

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Last week, Charity took me on a field trip to Barkerville, a ghost town originally established during the Gold Rush, located a few hours outside of Prince George, BC. While there, I alternated between feeling quite overdressed and very appreciated by the women dressed as the Postal Worker, the General Store owner, and the home maker. My tights even inspired a discussion about stocking in the

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Last Friday, I returned to one of my favorite places in Vancouver, the beach. I wore two of my summer staples: a bold printed cotton dress and my button-down denim shirt. Although I don't particularly love wearing denim shirts as actual shirts, I love wearing them in the summer as a substitue for a sweater or jacket. They're both crisp and casual, and they work so well with sandals and loafers.

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What is underneath this jacket will not come as a surprise to any faithful readers (and likely was not unexpected for my students either): animal print. Why would I add yet another leopard to my menagerie? Because it's pink! I adore the classic-with-a-twist sensibility of coloured animal prints like green leopard or blue zebra.Because of the pinks, this print almost reads as a floral, which I why

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A beautiful day and a blogging brunch with Anna was a great place to debut a new maxi dress, sure to be as perfect for covering up a bathing suit as it was for talking three-year plans over french toast.I choose a boyfriend cardigan and sandals and let laid-back comfort take precedence over high style. And, in a fortunate series of coordination, my spring nail polish matched my sweater exactly.

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Well, readers, I made it to Vancouver! Of course, brunch and blog photographers with Erin were at the top of my list of things to do (I've been in Vancouver for four days and have already had two brunches. I feel good about those stats). Obviously, I wanted to dress to impress,which seemed like the perfect opportunity to debut my newly tailored skirt. When my beautiful strapless dress from H&M

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Sometimes you have to keep it simple. I know that leopard will always work with neutrals like denim, beiges, and black or white, and that the addition of any bright colour will help give the print an extra kick.Because black and white tops are often basis of your look, I like to look for blouses or even t-shirts with special details. Ruffles, pin tucks, or trim on a white or black blouse can

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Remember how I said my favourite colour is pink? I wasn't kidding. This outfit makes the bold statement of employing at least four different shades from cotton candy to fuchsia to rose.While I could have stopped with the blouse and cardigan, adding the belt and shoes took that look from simple to styling. As Mae West said, "Too much of a good thing is wonderful." Try it at home by layering your

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Anna and Erin: Together AgainI'm currently sitting beside my suitcase, packed to the brim with all of my favorites, incredibly excited to fly to Vancouver tomorrow. I promise that there will be blogging, or at least the dressing and photographing that leads to blogging, but the actual posting may be delayed. We'll have a lot of hugging and shopping and eating brunch and walking on the beach to

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On Friday, I rewore my new favorite dress -- playing up the bright coral in its bold design with yellow accessories, including a belt, shoes, and purse. The outfit was both professional and fun, perfect for a law school graduation and celebration dinner. For an extra splash of fun, I wore these adorable owl earrings (you may need to click through to really see them), in a nice neutral bronze.

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This outfit is all about casual comfort without the sloppy factor. Because I usually wear jeans, I always try to find special tops that can dress them up while being both work and every-day appropriate. Even everyday bottoms like these lighter-wash cuffed capris can pass muster with the addition of gold flats rather than sneakers. This shell, which has been making many appearances on fashion

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After a few days of Blogger technical difficulties, I'm excited to be back and posting again. Mostly, I'm excited to share this outfit of color overload. Pink and red may be a controversial color combination, but it is one of my favorites. I loved how this pink shirt -- featuring a floral print full of my favorite colors for the season: yellow, orange, and coral -- looked with my red pants. I

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Everybody, Everywear has put me on a bit of a floral kick and I couldn't be happier! I decided to add a flowery belt to my polka dots at the last minute and am pretty pleased with the results. Because of the pattern mixing, I went for very strict coordination, picking up the violet and turquoise of the belt with my cardigan and shoes If I repeat this look, however, I think I will choose turquoise

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One of my favorite things about the beginning of summer is making simple adjustments to the dresses I've worn throughout the rest of the year, allowing them to stay in the closet as summer appropriate. With its blue and white color schemes, I ran with the idea of nautical for this outfit, pairing it with a straw hat, my gold locket, and small touches of bright summer greens and pinks. The

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Yippee! The Tights that Bind is participating in its first every Everybody, Everywear challenge: floral. Of course I had to pick my Liberty Floral blouse as a shout out to Liberty's classic flower-based textile designs. Its bright blossoms brought the sun to an overcast day. When I combine a floral print with a colour I usually pick either the most dominant shade or subtlest accent to bring out.

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Today, both Erin and I are participating in Every Body Every Wear's Floral Challenge. These challenges ask bloggers to style one of their most basic pieces, and this month's focus was on florals. Fitting, I'd say, for how lovely the weather has become. I immediately knew that I wanted to wear this skirt for the challenge. While (perhaps because) its floral pattern is more abstract and not

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Today is my first official day of summer, and I'm celebrating with sunglasses, straw hat, and some color blocking.The trend of color blocking has been really great for remixing my wardrobe. I feel so much braver when throwing together three different solids (purple, lime green, and coral) with a printed sundress whose main colors don't quite match (blue, pink red). The result, I think, is fun

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Today's rare moments of sunshine were reason enough to wear what felt like the most summery of outfits. Although my comfortable and casual floral dress screams School's Out enough on its own, I felt like the accessories here really made the outfit perfect for the summer months.The woven belt and shoes are so perfect for this season: simple, versatile, and light. The white cardigan, trimmed with

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Clearly today's look is all about polka dots. The way those little spots dance automatically makes any outfit just that little bit more peppy. What might have been quite an extreme look is tempered by the most basic of basics: jeans and a t-shirt.Paring a pink bangle with the polka-dot one added continuity to the look by anchoring the pink t-shirt. The matchy-matchy pitfall was avoided by both

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There are a lot of good things about not watching the Royal Wedding live: you can calmly listen to vows, knowing Kate will say William's full name flawlessly, you have time to prepare tea and crumpets, you can fast forward through commercials and "Moments Ago" time fillers. But the best part about not waking up at 4 am is that you have time to plan your own Royal Wedding outfit. I chose a

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When I decided to add this cardigan to my outfit last night, I wondered if all of the color, paired with a bold print, was too much. Silly me. I forgot that my outfit would look so tame today in comparison to all of the wonderfully unusual fashion at the Royal Wedding. The pattern on this blouse has so many variations of the same colors, that it seemed like a fun idea to pair it with red and

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I assembled this outfit because I thought it'd be an adorable way to dress for a baseball game. My original plan for the day was to see a Pittsburgh Pirates game, but as I was about to drive into Pittsburgh, it started thunder storming.I really wanted to wear this beret (in case it rained) and this dress (its gray and yellow is a fun way to nearly dress in the Pirates' black and gold), but was

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Finally, all of my spring trend dreams have come true! I've been longing for red pants for a while now after seeing them on just about every other fashion blogger (when did everyone else buy their colored pants? How did they know to do it so quickly?), and I finally found a pair that fit well and were an excellent price -- once I included my teacher discount at The Limited.This outfit is a

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I picked up this dress from the tailor's, and couldn't wait to pair it with my yellow cardigan and belt. The combination of yellow and navy along with the seersucker fabric makes this outfit so nautical and fun.Last summer, when I first bought this dress, I wasn't sure if I liked it at its original length, or if it needed some tailoring. Both Libby and Erin suggested that it did, and after

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It wouldn't be Easter without a bonnet. While this fascinator does not earn full-on hat status, I think it is more than appropriate for adding a bit of paschal festivity.Since I had already made such a statement with my headgear, I didn't want to create too much distraction in the pews by over-gilding the Easter Lily with my outfit. This beautiful dress' muted colours and abstracted daisy print

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