December 24, 2010

Today is the day


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{Top: LOFT, Cardigan: J Crew, Skirt: Banana Republic, Belt: NY & Co., Boots: Target}


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Something about the holidays makes me want to dress up. If you can’t squeeze into your very best {actually it’s my only one, but it is the best} lace skirt and proceed to over stuff yourself with holiday treats and goodies, when can you? When I bought this skirt I wasn’t sure if it would be very versatile, but the hints of glamour and vintage were too good to pass up. Fast forward 2 years and I’ve finally managed to style it with something other than a black turtleneck.


This outfit was actually the first one I planned post 30 for 30. During the challenge I began to realize how many missed opportunities I had within my own closet {work vs play} and how I was neglecting several beautiful items {trophy pieces}. After putting this outfit together I instantly wanted to wear it! But lounging around your apartment isn’t the best way to re-debut a lace skirt, is it? Instead, I did something I rarely do and showed a little self restraint. So I proceed to hang all the pieces together in the front of my closet as a reminder to myself that some day soon I would get to wear this beauty. And today, well, it’s the day!


And lovelies - have a fabulous holiday! {and eat a few extra goodies for me}

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16 comments:

  1. i love this outfit, it screams christmas! you are a great dresser and beautiful girl!

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  2. I love this outfit! So glamorous and sophisticated. Love how you paired the lace skirt with that gorgeous jewel-toned blouse. So pretty! Saving this post to try to imitate this outfit sometime. :)

    http://honestlykristen.blogspot.com

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  3. That skirt is so pretty. I like it paired with the grey cardi and maroon top.
    No Guilt Fashion

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  4. Love this outfit. The skirt is beautiful.

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  5. Such prettiness. I've been trying to figure out how to work the lace trend into my wardrobe and this is an excellent inspiration =]
    Happy holidays!

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  6. What an extremely lush and gorgeous holiday outfit! I just adore the skirt. Hope you had a wonderful holiday (and don't worry, I ate treats aplenty)!!

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  7. You are seriously so pretty. And.. your hair is perfect. Love the outfit - that high waisted skirt looks so great on you!


    Kristine. Or Polly.

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  8. This outfit is seriously gorgeous! I want a lace skirt so badly. Merry Christmas!

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  9. I definitely felt glamorous in it! So what if I just sat at my desk all day?

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  10. Thanks Shannon! Hope you had a fabulous Holiday!

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  11. Wow! I recently found your blog and I'm already loving it! I'm currently a student who is only two years away from entering the work world and I love that you can still be fashionable and express yourself while staying work appropriate. I am going to be going into teaching (elementary school, to be exact) and I will definitely keep up with your blog for ideas.

    This outfit in particular was a favorite of mine! I love that lace skirt paired with the jewel tone blouse!

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  12. Wow! I recently found your blog and I'm already loving it! I'm currently a student who is only two years away from entering the work world and I love that you can still be fashionable and express yourself while staying work appropriate. I am going to be going into teaching (elementary school, to be exact) and I will definitely keep up with your blog for ideas.

    This outfit in particular was a favorite of mine! I love that lace skirt paired with the jewel tone blouse!

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  13. Wow! I recently found your blog and I'm already loving it! I'm currently a student who is only two years away from entering the work world and I love that you can still be fashionable and express yourself while staying work appropriate. I am going to be going into teaching (elementary school, to be exact) and I will definitely keep up with your blog for ideas.

    This outfit in particular was a favorite of mine! I love that lace skirt paired with the jewel tone blouse!

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  14. Wow! I recently found your blog and I'm already loving it! I'm currently a student who is only two years away from entering the work world and I love that you can still be fashionable and express yourself while staying work appropriate. I am going to be going into teaching (elementary school, to be exact) and I will definitely keep up with your blog for ideas.

    This outfit in particular was a favorite of mine! I love that lace skirt paired with the jewel tone blouse!

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  15. I am so sorry! My computer froze up and posted multiple times. I'm trying to figure out how to delete the extra posts now - I'm pretty new to Disqus, haha.

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