Tuesday, November 20, 2012

mustard stripes.






I truly believe this might be the last of the fall-like photos. The temperatures just keep dropping and the leaves are steadily drifting to the ground.

And if I'm being completely honest with you, I would tell you that I haven't worn an actual outfit in the last week and a half (With the exception of the other day. Apparently it's not appropriate to wear an XXL Sammy Sosa shirt and pj pants to the airport. Who knew.) But since I don't really like being honest, we will pretend that I didn't just come clean with you guys. We'll just gloss over that fact and move on to this glorious sweater that it took me a year to figure out how to style. Yes, I am full of all sorts of admissions today.

And let's chat a moment about belts shall we? I buy all sorts of belts: wide ones, skinny ones, colored ones, leopard ones and sparkly ones and they are all comfortably hanging out in my closet where they stay pretty much all the time because I never wear them. I have a large bust so belts tend to accentuate that more than I'd like. I buy them because they are pretty but never wear them because I look too busty. Logical huh? This is an example of where a belt works for me. The chambray shirt is a looser fit and the cardigan is open so the belt adds another dimension but without accentuating my bust. So if you are like me, give this look a shot. I promise you will be pleased.



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25 comments:

  1. I think this sweater is perfect! Even if it did take a year to figure out how to style it! :)
    - Heather

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  2. love a good denim on denim look!! then you go and pair it with a great mustard color striped sweater, matching shoes, & an itty bitty purple belt- breaking out hearts!!! LOVE.

    xo. c & v
    cake & valley

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  3. I love these outfit on you you look fabulous! ^_^ Thanks for dropping by at my site I do appreciate it.

    Kim, USA

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  4. I have a new found love of belts. I am not busty at all and have a small waist and wide hips...so belts are my new friends. I am really loving those shoes. A new DSW just opened near me...I have to go check them out.
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  5. I love the belt on you! But I understand where you're coming from. I hate my thighs - HATE them, yet I buy the skinniest jeans and leggings known to man. Then I have to figure out cute ways of covering them up!

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    1. Thanks Niki! What is wrong with us!?!? I just keep buying them!

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  6. I never wear belts either! I can't figure out how to wear them, I think its because I have a short torso so I feel like they make me look funny, haha! Love this outfit (and the belt!). I'm a new blog follower!

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    1. Thanks for following! I think it just takes some experimentation to find the right combo!

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  7. Chambray and mustard are two of my favorite combos this fall. You pulled it off perfectly. I love the belted look on open front cardigans too!

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    1. One of mine too! They just go so well together!

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  8. I love those shoes! I thought about buying them for awhile but never took the plunge! And mustard is one of my favorite fall colors!
    ~Jessica
    http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/

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    1. They are definitely a little hard to style but once you find the right outfit they just add that something extra special.

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  9. I love the belt with this look, you're right it is the perfect touch for these layers. And those shoes...I'm in love!

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  10. Great outfit and I looove those shoes! Just found you via GFC blog hop, nice to meet you :)

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  11. you look exceptionally gorgeous in that last photo. and hooray for one last shot of leaves before winter gets into full swing!

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  12. number one these pictures are perfect! it really makes me wish we actually got to enjoy fall this year in ny!
    number two you look great in yellow!

    xo Jackie
    ...livingaftermidnite

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  13. Loving the stripes and mustard! And I totally agree on the belts! I have a bunch that just sit in my closet because I feel huge whenever I try to incorporate one!

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  14. Yay double denim! Love the sweater! You look great.

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  15. Great yellow cardi! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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