Friday, January 14, 2011

A Winning Combination

Top: Vintage, thrifted, $2 // Sweater: Thrifted, $4 // Jeans: Urban Outfitters, $29 // Boots: Forever 21, $28 // Belt: Came with F21 shorts // Necklace: Birthday gift

Often when I'm putting together an outfit, I feel like some kind of gimmick is required -- an unusual statement piece, an unexpected pairing of items, etc. Perhaps the cold weather is stifling my creativity a bit, but yesterday I didn't try anything fancy. Rather, I relied on the idea that combining several classic pieces would result in a successful ensemble... basic jeans, a simple top, a cozy cardigan, practical boots and a couple of accessories. It may not be flashy, but it certainly worked for me.

Happy Friday! My goal for next week is no night shots!
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17 comments:

  1. Nana ErinJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I'm the same way! I sometimes think I need FLASH. But this looks great, and the little detail of the cuff on the jeans makes it stand out.

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  2. SophieJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    sometimes practical looks best :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    i was thinking about going thrifting this weekend, and you just inspired me 10-fold! love this outfit. love the snowy backdrop.

    xxx
    www.theleatherweather.com

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  4. K A T H L E E N January 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    those r awesome jeans on u!
    feel free to follow xo

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  5. Little Gray PixelJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I really like this. The red necklace is the icing on the cake.

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  6. Kristin WylyJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I think the color scheme of this has plenty of flash! That red necklace really makes the outfit pop in my opinion. But then again I'm a very boring person...

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  7. M.January 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    perfect. Love the necklace color for it.

    xx

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  8. TabithaJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    This is the look I always try to perfect, but I do horribly in jeans.

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  9. Lisa (aka sweetie)January 14, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Hi..I adore your blog and love this gray thrifted cardigan..very useful and price is right. I thrift constantly too...love it!

    XO Lisa

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  10. CeeJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I'm the same way... I tend to wear a lot of black, so I always try to have one pop of colour in my outfits, even if it's only a pair of earrings. But sometimes, simplicity is the way to go, and in this case, it is, because you are the thing that stands out :) I found your blog on hercatwalk.com and I can't believe this is the first time I've stumbled upon it; you have great style and I am in love with your haircut!

    xox,
    Cee
    http://cocoandvera.blogspot.com

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  11. livingbelowthecloudsJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    the touch of color given by your necklace is gorgeous

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  12. BrittneyJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    i've totally been noticing the same thing--classic pieces are "classic" for a reason. i've fallen into the bigger-and-weirder-might-be-cooler trap before, and i usually end up looking like a hot mess. you look fabulous here. i love your cuffed jean.
    -brittney
    http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com

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  13. Jade RatJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    simple yet stylish! love it.

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  14. CJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Sometimes, non-flashy outfits are the ones I feel most comfortable in. I think this outfit is great, and I really love those boots!

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  15. Emma at Daily Clothes FixJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    You do cuffed jeans and boots like no one else. Love the lights in the background too.

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  16. ENID P.January 20, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    red accents work well on you!

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  17. Tieka, Selective PotentialJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love this! The red necklace pops wonderfully! So prettttty, as always :)

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