Thursday, March 11, 2010

Pet Peeve

Jacket: Collection via TJMaxx, $30 (purchased with gift card) // Sweater: Gap, $28 // Belt: Forever 21, $3.50 // Shoes: Lucky Brand, courtesy of Lucky Magazine // Scarf: Courtesy of LOFT

One of my biggest clothing pet peeves is pilling! This morning, I was sad to find my big Gap sweater riddled with those pesky little fuzzies. The cool, gloomy day gave me such a strong desire to wear something cozy, that I overlooked it this time. 
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31 comments:

  1. SaraMarch 12, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    LOVE the lighting in this photo. Cute outfit!

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  2. Leah Brunner March 12, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    wooo love the night time photo! that belt goes great with the sweater

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  3. Dylana SuarezMarch 12, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    This is one of my fave outfits of yours!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  4. pigletMarch 12, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    Love this, especially the scarf and shoes. So pretty!

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  5. calivintageMarch 12, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    hihihi. my hairstylist totally gave me a bowl cut yesterday and it made me think of you.

    and i also hate when i get fuzzy fuzz balls all over my sweaters. i bought one of those silly clothing shavers so i can always get rid of them before i leave the house!

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  6. The Semi SweetMarch 12, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    You are looking amazing! What a fab scarf:)

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  7. CMarch 12, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    Ugh, pilling is the worst. And I almost always just ignore it and wear the sweater anyway, and then feel off all day.

    But you look marv! I love those shoes and the scarf especially.

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  8. Annie HMarch 12, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I use a really cheap ladies bic razor to "shave" my sweaters and certain shirts when they start to pill up. It's a cheap alternative and if you have a light hand with it, you shouldn't create any holes.

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  9. CelineMarch 12, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    I love this picture - that night time background is amazing. And you look adorable!

    flnw.blogspot.com

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  10. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    you have the most wonderful shoes!!!

    xo,

    Sonia

    http://RunwayHippie.com

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  11. SWF_TerraMarch 12, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Oh I'm with you. Makes a good looknig outfit look like it's seen better days. I need to go the calivintage route and purchase a shaver.

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  12. MilaMarch 12, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    That is one of my pet peeves also. It's so annoying when you have an adorable sweater/ sweater dress that pills up! I love your outfit though:)

    xoxo,
    meme-stylenewbie.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownMarch 12, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    You are looking very lovely today! Definitely a fan of this particular picture and where you're standing too. I love reading your blog because I recognize everywhere you are!

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  14. Isa BagadiaMarch 12, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    The best thing I ever bought was this $5 clothes shaver from the drugstore...I use it all of the time. They still sell them and they last forever mine is like 8 years old and it still works...just look in by the detergents and stuff, or maybe in the little gadget section.

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  15. PolinaMarch 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    cute ensemble

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  16. LexieMarch 12, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    i HATE pilling too! grrrrr! but i really love your new scarf with that big cozy sweater!

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  17. Katie, thisloveblog.comMarch 12, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    argh! i hate pilling so much that it makes me make pirate noises. haha.

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  18. M.March 12, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    I love it, as usual. That scarf has amazing colors in it!

    lovelove, M.
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  19. KimberellieMarch 12, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Yes, there is truly nothing worse than pilling. This outfit though, is totally fab, and you cannot see the pilling in the pics! Love the neutrals all together. Looks very cosy.

    I like to buy thrifted sweaters because then I know that they DON'T pill (of course I wouldn't buy a pre-pilled sweater,,;-).

    Heart:

    purplestikindogtoy.blogspot.com

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  20. Clara MarinelliMarch 12, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Love your outfits ! Your blog is great.

    http://claramarinelli.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownMarch 12, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Totally with you! I hate buying knits because I hate pilling...

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  22. StephMarch 12, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    A pumice stone works well too! I bought one called a sweater stone at Jo-Ann's not that long ago and it has been my best friend all season long, lol.

    Oh, and I know you're in the Lawrence area, but I'm in the Manhattan area, and I have my lil' sis visiting soon and I was wondering if you could maybe recommend a few cool places to check out in Lawrence (shops, food, etc.)? I'd really appreciate it, thanks! : )

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  23. fashion-odysseyMarch 13, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    oooh, I love your belt and the shoes! Such a nice outfit.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 13, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Your style is so chic. You look lovely.

    http://officiallysuperficial.blogspot.com

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  25. The RotaryMarch 14, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    LOVE the light and the general feel of this photo!

    Just found your blog, looking forward to following along. Are you in Lawrence? I lived there for a couple of years, and I keep looking at the photos trying to see if I recognize any spots ;)

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  26. origamiMarch 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    I'm in agreement with calivintage et al - get your hands on a fabric shaver if you can (they're not that expensive). That sweater looks too pretty to waste!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Pilling does suck. You'd think they'd invent a fix for it by now.

    I adore that scarf so so much! Prettyness!

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  28. DanielaMarch 15, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Love your style hun! Your blog is now officially on my regular check list! Gorgeous style.

    Daniela
    http://danielascloset.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousMarch 15, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Love this post! Your blog is simply amazing. How do you find all of that thrifted pieces? I never seem to score a good piece like you do....
    Care to check out my own (very new) blog?
    www.ohlalababy.tumblr.com

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  30. Emily KennedyMarch 16, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Hey lady, every single Kansan should own an electric pill shaver. We wear our sweaters out, and a pill shaver will prolong a sweater's life.

    http://www.jr.com/as-seen-on-tv/pe/OTL_FUZZWMC12/

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  31. megan15785March 16, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    get a sweater stone to remove pilling! they sell them at craft stores. mine works great!

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