30.1.10

Playing in the closet


So while my son and husband were out spending time with Granny, and While I was SUPPOSED to be folding laundry (don't worry I got it done, well,  it is in process) I stayed home and played in my closet today.  Usually I don't take pictures of every combo, because it is tedious and ridiculous for me to do that, but I thought maybe I would today to record a little bit of my process.  I purposely withheld the FINAL OUTFIT that I came to because I will probably wear it Monday and don't want to be redundant.  I absolutely DO NOT plan every outfit this way, but I had the time today, and its fun sometimes to be completely unproductive.  These elements are things I am playing with in anticipation of spring. Some are working, some are not.  Some I thought were working but now that I see them in photographs I am not so sure (top Skirt looks too big or boxy or something, and not sure if the mix of black and brown leathers work either.)

I am in desperate need of a hair cut and color, so I hope to do that and video tape the cut tomorrow.  In the mean time, Happy Weekend!

COMMENT OF THE DAY:  Today's pic was difficult since there were so many VERY sweet comments!  And a lot of new blogs for me to check out!  Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Blogger my name is lauren. said...

i just rediscovered your blog...don't know how it slipped my radar for so long, but i'm glad i found it again so i can follow all of the lovely fashion inspiration you have to offer.
i may or may not have just gone through the last.... oh ....maybe 10 pages of your blog. you are absolutely beautiful and a complete fashion inspiration. the way you pair things is so fresh and lovely. and i actually adore the first outfit in this post. the juxtaposition of the leather skirt with the floral and the unexpected bit of brown leather. i think it's perfection...but that's just me.

so glad to have (re!)found you! xo
{Lauren}
thelittlethingswedo.blogspot.com

47 comments:

Ce qui m'inspire said...

You look ready for summer! Cute outfits!!

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Hanna said...

I especially love the last outfit. Reminds me of Katharine Hepburn a little bit. It looks like it would be a perfect outfit for a spring day.
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guildedsecret. said...

i just started following your blog and i just love how you played with colors and proportions in this post. my favorite outfit is the orange dress and blue button down. how cute!

xo.
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Maggie said...

I love the shoes! Where are they from?

Sidewalk Chic said...

I really like these combinations -- especially the first and last ones. You look like Katharine Hepburn in the last one -- love your take on menswear-inspired looks.

- JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

Madeline Veenstra said...

Love the orange skirt outfit! Really cute :)

Latoya said...

This reminds me that I should try to plan my outfits for the week.

Cute looks.

Kim Pesch said...

love the last look. that braided belt on top of those high waisted pants is so glorious. happy weekend!

xo, Kim www.crowded-closet.com

Lauren @The Little Things We Do.... said...

i just rediscovered your blog...don't know how it slipped my radar for so long, but i'm glad i found it again so i can follow all of the lovely fashion inspiration you have to offer.

i may or may not have just gone through the last.... oh ....maybe 10 pages of your blog. you are absolutely beautiful and a complete fashion inspiration. the way you pair things is so fresh and lovely. and i actually adore the first outfit in this post. the juxtaposition of the leather skirt with the floral and the unexpected bit of brown leather. i think it's perfection...but that's just me.

so glad to have (re!)found you!

xo
{Lauren}

thelittlethingswedo.blogspot.com

Fabulocity in Amish Country said...

These are all amazing, but I think my favorites are the 1st and the last! So cute! :)

LyddieGal said...

I love how you wrapped the shirt in the last outfit - that's so clever!

Tabitha said...

Love the different looks especially with the oxford shirt. My fave is the one paired with trousers.

megannielsen said...

Oh there's nothing more fun than playing in the closet!!! I LOVE that shoes by the way

Kristin said...

haha! oh my gosh, I was totally just getting ready to go play in my closet! I have actually been looking forward to it all day!

shoeless simone said...

I love the color of the orange skirt! And you shoes are adorable

-Shoeless Simone

Tiny Quirks said...

so adorable, and i love your hat and shoes!

anon said...

It's a great idea to do this when one has time! First, you can clear out stuff you realise you never wear and won't wear and second, you know what works on a day when you have to put something together really quickly.

Anonymous said...

Miz Hepburn (?)--- blue shirt and jean shorts = WIN

you are muy caliente

night night!
-Carey @ C+C

Gina said...

I'm loving the folded over chambray shirt (menswear gets pretty!) with the comfy-looking light pants and hat in the last photo--it's such a great warm weather look...I'd love a black 1950's style one-piece bathing suit underneath also! spring is coming!
xoxo,
Gina

Eyeliah said...

fun! It's so great when there is some time for closet play. :)

Andi said...

Oooh! I like the last outfit with the shirt pulled across like a wrap top.

Jen said...

I love those sandals - they seem to go with every combination of clothing I can think of!

K said...

I love those shoes! They look great with all the outfits. My favorite is the last one though. Thanks again for your help the other day!

Chloƫ, Wardrobe Quarry said...

love the hat!

The sloth said...

I love the first one :) Unfortunatelly its snowing very hard in Cville :( Dreams about the skirts and no tights must be postponed

Christen said...

REALLY love the trousers - such a great cut on you!

In Due Time said...

Actually, I LOVE the first skirt combo! Looks great!!!....and please know that you have given me an abundant amount of support through everything and without us even really knowing one another. It makes me so happy to see that people can be kind and supportive....this just proves there is still hope for our world.

tess said...

love the last outfit, so clean and fresh

Varpu said...

Aah I love playing in my closet too!! I can spend hours just trying on my clothes and different combinations, so much fun :D

chicfaced (Megan) said...

that orange skirt (or dress?) is h-o-t - your legs look amazing! It is fun to sometimes play around in your closet to get re-inspired and a cold winter day is just the kind of day to do that!
p.s. we linked you!
xo, Megan

merl said...

seriously move up nort so that i can dig in your closet every day.


beaut as usual hun.. love the wrapped chambray shirt in the last one. xo

Sara said...

very cute!!!! I love all of them :)

Anonymous said...

the 3rd and last outfit are my favorites, absolutely perfect! I also love that hat a lot, it's great!
this post is making me want warmer weather sooo bad!
xx

Unknown said...

love the first outfit!!
XOXO

Shannon said...

This is GREAT :D I think the hat makes all the outfits!

BikeWorkPlay said...

Oh you look STUNNING in that last outfit! What a perfect look! So casual yet so chic... wow!

Jessica said...

That hat is so great on you. I absolutely love the last outfit - so classic and chic.

sfordinarygirl said...

I always enjoy visiting your blog. It brings immense joy and inspiration as I've been living in running clothes on the weekend barely leaving the house.

I love how you take a structured/formal shirt (light blue one) and wear it so casually especially the cutoff shorts and the orange skirt.

Raquelita said...

I can't even begin to tell you how much I love that first outfit! The last one is also so great, and, as some of the others in the comments have noted, looks so Kate Hepburnesque.

HeatherClark said...

I adore the trousers in the last pic!

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Parker said...

The last outfit is my favorite! Very 20s inspired.

anna said...

i love doing this! i just wish i had the patience to take pictures so i can remember what worked. ha!

and i laughed out loud in the end cuz i was just thinking how AWESOME your hair has been looking in your photos.

thanks again for doing the spotlight on our blog. you inspire so many!

can't wait to see what the winning outfit is...

Wanderlusting Fool said...

ooo I love love love the last photo. Sort of has a beachy vibe with the light blue and white pants. I was pretty unproductive this weekend. But seriously how tiring would it be to be productive 24/7?! Its just not possible!

Thanks for posting all these combos. Its neat to see how your outfits progressed. :)

Wanderlusting Fool

Diana said...

Playing in the closet sounds like a fun way to spend the weekend. I love watching how outfits evolve.

WildBirdVintage said...

Your last outfit has definitely changed how I view khaki pants. Thank you!

Lauren @The Little Things We Do.... said...

awww! yay for being your comment of the day :).

all of the things i said are true. i am truly smitten with your blog ♥.

Anonymous said...

love love love the the outfit in the last pic. i like ALL of the outfits, but that one if my favorite. :) the colors, the classic look...you always make it work.

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