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Monday, February 22, 2010

Bear Arms

I’m delighted that we are seeing highs in the 40’s this week, which finally makes it possible to wear some of the short-sleeved items in my wardrobe.

Dress, homemade (not by me – but from a swap). Skirt, Newport News. Boots, Nine West. Scarf, World Market. Bracelet, swap.

I adore this, newly swapped and then shortened, dress (worn as a blouse today), but its colors don’t play nicely with my complexion. One of my regular “tricks” in a situation like this is to introduce another, flattering color, near my face.



The dress has the prettiest sweetheart neckline. The fabric is a bit on the thin side to wear unlayered in February, but it works nicely as a slip.


I forgot to color correct for the yellow light in this hallway, so you get extra buttery pics, today.

22 comments:

  1. These colors look great on you!

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  2. OK this is a cute outfit. I love how the colors coordinate and that pop of red with the scarf is warming. Nice look!

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  3. Wow, what a great idea to put a more flattering colour by your face! I would have never thought of that!

    Love this outfit :) Sweetheart necklines are the best

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  4. I know what you mean about short sleeves now - Love the skirt & the the way you styled the outfit.

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  5. I kind of hope the title of this post is somehow an allusion to Family Guy.

    Cute outfit.

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  6. Love the color palette, buttery and all.
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
    Happy Chinese New Year giveaway

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  7. The skirt it gorgeous!

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  9. Skirt and boots - my favorite combination.
    I´m your biggest fan in Brazil!! I´ve been following you for a while, but this is my first comment. You look absolutely gorgeous today.

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  10. I love all the yellows. I think putting a bit of bright red with it is just the thing to help it pop. Lovely!

    xx

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  11. Love the pop of red from the scarf!

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  12. This is one of my most favorite outfits to date. I LOVE yellow, especially with brown. You inspire me! Plus, hooray for warm(ish) weather!

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  13. Oh, wow, I love all these colours! I would wear this whole outfit. What a gorgeous vintage dress!

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  14. This outfit is so flattering on you! I love the colors and the dress paired with the skirt.

    This is definitely one of my favorites.

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  15. Gorgeous outfit today! Love the colors, especially with the pop of red.

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  16. Love the outfit - the advice, the dress as a slip.

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  17. I love this outfit! This is a great look!

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  18. Anonymous10:51 AM

    I knew you'd do something impressive with the dress! Glad you like it!

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  19. LOVE this outfit! I'm about to get dressed and am wishing I had all the same pieces in my closet.

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  20. This length of dress makes you look sooo long and lean! a great fit for you! you look marvelous !

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  21. Anonymous2:33 PM

    I love the skirt on top of the dress. Great idea!

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  22. WOW... soooo very pretty.
    I would have NEVR guessed it was a dress under that skirt!

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