January 7, 2011

For the Love


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{Top & Belt: J Crew, Cardigan & Necklace: LOFT, Skirt: Banana Republic, Tights: Gap, Shoes: Bandolino}


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You may have heard that today is gingham style day {or as Kendi astutely proclaimed, we are the Gingham Gang}. The blogsphere is full of love for gingham shirts. So with that in mind and bit of help from twitter, I reached out to some of my favorite style bloggers. Thanks to Jen, Kendi, Linda, Linley and Tania for participating in this little style experiment.


I’m a little late to the posting party {blame work, not me} but I suppose more responsibility is what comes with a promotion? Yes, this girl got a big girl promotion. It’s been a busy week at work to say the least and posting has been sporadic at best. But I’m wearing gingham today and I am oh so happy about it. Guys, I think I’m in love. Not that kinda of "crazy, makes your heart pound, almost silly" love. More that "I love you, I never want to wear anything else" kinda love. It’s a struggle not to wear this beauty everyday, but with a closet {actually 2 closets} of other lovely pieces, I’m trying to spread the love.


But with an inclination towards obsessive tendencies {thank you Mom} and a love this strong, it’s hard to deny my gingham obsession. Speaking of obsessive tendencies, I’ve been keeping track of my gingham wearing days. I won’t share the exact figures {boring}, but I will share with you photos {fun}. Let’s just say that this little shirt of mine has worked itself into my daily outfits pretty flawlessly.

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32 comments:

  1. yay! it's up. i may or may not have been stalking your blog throughout the day waiting to see you style this shirt. i love what you did - the gingham paired with the magenta cardigan and that necklace looks amazing! love it!

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  2. Oooh, I'm really enjoying how differently everyone styled this gingham shirt. Plus you made it a lot more girly and chic by adding the magneta! Love it!!

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  3. ohh i love it with the dark pink--you've rocked at remixing this shirt! i can't wait to keep remixing mine.
    maybe we should make the first friday of every month gingham day...

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  4. i like that idea, Tania! Maybe a Flickr group with lots of different remixes of "the gingham shirt"?

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  5. Thanks Tania! Linda and I were talking about maybe doing something monthly but picking a different piece to style. She suggested Everyday, Everywear. I think would be great to see how different bloggers style 1 specific piece.

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  6. Great idea Linley! Linda and I were talking about picking a different staple piece every month, but we could always stick to gingham!

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  7. I love this trend. I keep having to tell myself "no you just wore it" but then I typically end up going against my better judgement and throwing on the gingham anyway. Just found your blog and LOVE IT. you and your outfits are so cute!

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  8. does a promotion mean higher heels for you and an even more professional look?

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  9. Same shirt, different girls and styles ... al awesome! I just found you via Kendi and have to say adored your executive-stylish style! ... I'm a follower now ;)
    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  10. First of all, I love the gingham shirt. Second of all, I love the long cardigan. Third of all, I like your pile of necklaces. Fourth of all, congrats on the promotion.

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  11. omg! LOVE!!!! i want your outfit and your closet lol : ) great color combo!

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  12. aw you look so great!!!
    you are the 4th fashion blog that i've seen rock the gingham shirt. might have to snag one now the next time i go shopping. in love with that chunky necklace too!!!

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  13. I love your most recent gingham outfit combo the best! The raspberry color of the cardigan just pops and looks amazing against the blue! I wish I had known about the "gingham style day" because I most definitely would have participated.

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  14. Congrats on getting a promotion Liz, fabulous news!

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  15. Hey girl! LOVE this shirt. want this shirt. i just gave you a bloggie award! Much love!

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  16. Congratulations on your promotion! Woohoo!

    But I don't blame you for being in love with this gingham blouse - it's so cute and so versatile. Adding one to my shopping list ASAP.

    http://honestlykristen.blogspot.com

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  17. yeah! for the promotion! Between you and Kendi I'm going to end up having to buy a little gingham blouse of my own. Maybe this is how my spending has gone up since I started blogging, so many girls styling up cute clothes!

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  18. Thanks Betsy! I totally know what you mean about spending going up - that happened when I started reading style blogs, but I've tried to tone that down ALOT. With that said, I'm a huge proponent of purchasing a gingham shirt. :)

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  19. I'm thinking about picking a piece once a month to style - so you are more than welcome to participate in February.

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  20. Thanks! I asked a few other style bloggers to style a gingham shirt today. Lots of fun and inspirational too.

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  21. Thanks Nicole. Unfortunately, I can't gift my closet, but I am definitely open to sharing! When are you heading to Kentucky?

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  22. First of all, Thank you! Second of all, you're great. Third of all, thanks again! Really - just thanks! Like really really thanks!

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  23. Thanks for following Cecilia!

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  24. I suppose that's all up to me! I'm in the same office, work with the same people, so my dressing may not have any noticeable differences.

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  25. i always feel dress for the job. If you get a promotion show them you mean business by dressing even better and saying i'm here. Higher heels def do the trick. maybe a 4 inch or 5 inch pump? worth a shot. Also how about more pencil skirts and trying some full suits that are age appropriate though.

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  26. I have the baby pink JCrew gingham shirt, and have been trying to figure out how to wear it to work. These are super cute outfits - thank you!

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  27. Congrats on the organization of Gingham Day! It really took off... I saw it all over the place.
    You look fantastic in your interpretation!

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