11.30.2010

30for30: Twenty


I really love this outfit. And it fits perfectly into today - rainy and gloomy. Chris called me shortly after he got to work this morning to let me know severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings were heading my way. So I spent the majority of the morning watching the news and praying that I wasn't going to have to drag Maeby into the bathtub (which she hates) and keep her in the tub while I maneuver a mattress or heavy blanket on top of us (which she would have not liked). That would have been a nightmare. Thankfully we only had heavy rain and strong winds. 

When everything passed on, I got ready for my day and this outfit was born. I hadn't pre-planned this, I just kind of stared into the closet and eventually walked out with the skirt and cardigan. I'm learning that this skirt is super versatile. It may be making several appearances between 21 and 30. I even topped it off with a Sydney-esq inspired bun.

Cardigan: Liz Claiborne
Skirt: NY&Co
Tights: Target
Socks: We Love Color
Boots: Steve Madden




Temperatures are continually cooling down as the day goes on (yay!), so I may end up adding a scarf and jacket to this ensemble. 

25 comments:

Liz said...

I've been dying to try the Sydney bun, but I'm afraid my face is too round!


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Alessandra said...

that cardigan is one of my favorite items of yours, the color is perfect on you and looks wonderful with gray.
your's hair pretty pulled up

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

Love the greys and the cute bun! Hope the weather doesn't get worse...although the thought of you and your boxer dog in the tub did make me giggle a bit. :D

kimmie said...

I love that color combo! And your hair looks awesome, as usual :)

Anne said...

adorable - hair, outfit and all! kind of jealous as i also have rainy and gloomy weather that requires some cozy, but i didn't come up with quite as great an outfit :)

In Kinsey's Closet said...

Soo jealous of your hair :0) I love this look too, the purple is a great color for you!

De Vero said...

I like how you did your hair!

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Jenni King said...

i love this... no surprise there though, i seem to like everything you put together! It was so nasty out today... I didn't even get dressed! I'm glad you didn't have to give in the bathtub with your dog... I could she that has being a nightmare... ha.

Cara-Mia said...

Cute outfit. I tried to do the Sydney bun once, but it didn't work out so well. I need to try it again!

Mandy said...

I'm glad you're okay! I don't know how I would deal with living in a region where there is a threat of tornadoes. I've never seen one, but I'm deathly afraid of them!

Anonymous said...

This outfit is super cute! The gray and lavender are so gorgeous together. Glad you didn't get blown away! We have 2.5" of rain coming our way tonight. It should be pretty nuts.

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Heidi said...

What a cute stay-at-home outfit!! Sexy but comfy. Not easy to do, but you did it.

& yeah, bathtubs & mattress' are a part of my life during certain seasons, too. But I love the South, always will.

Linda said...

Getting prepared to drag your dog into the bathtub and maneuver a mattress on top of you both sounds like a nightmare. I'm glad the storm passed.
That skirt looks super versatile. I'm surprised it is not already a wardrobe workhorse.

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S + Y said...

Wowza! I love how you wore that cardi as a top, all buttoned down and tucked in! That skirt really is super versatile... and with those amazing ribbed tights, your legs look a mile long! :)

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Liz said...

I love this! It's so cute. I have similar cable knit leggings I need to remix again... yours are inspiring!

Also, I'll take earthquakes over tornadoes any day.

Krust said...

Love the bun! <3

Lisa D. said...

The blogger bun looks super cute on you! I love the side-swept bangs you did in the front. This outfit is very flattering on you. I like the muted colors - purple and gray are perfect for a gloomy day. Glad to hear you and your dog didn't get whisked away to Oz by any tornadoes this morning!

Pilar said...

love the mix of the grey & lavendar! love those boots! your hair looks great, too. i wish mine were long enough to look like that!

Kate said...

I lovvvve this outfit! The colors are gorgeous, and I love those tights! So pretty.

Unknown said...

You look so cute with the bun! And I love the grey and purple together, those tights seriously make your legs look 2394857 miles long.

Unknown said...

Such a cute outfit! I love how you tucked the cardi into the skirt!! Hope you guys escaped any tornadoes - they are my biggest fear....

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Anonymous said...

that's a really pretty skirt and i love the tucked in purple cardigan! you look lovely!

Jackie said...

Love everything about this outfit! Glad you didn't have to hunker down in the tub.

Chelsea said...

I like how you put together this outfit! I never thought about tucking a cardigan into a skirt like this. Great look! :)

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Anonymous said...

love it, love it!