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2.28.2011

Daily Threads: Knotted Up

{J Crew Buffalo Button-up, similar pants, UO Suede Pump}

Let's just go ahead and address the elephant in room on the blog - yes, my very first outfit of this challenge was very similar, but still different. I love them both. Husband loved this outfit today too. I know it's good when he speaks up about it. 

I tied the bottom pieces of my shirt in a knot and felt like 'elementary school Linley'. I was such a bit fan of knotting my shirt. Even t-shirts - they were knotted without fail. I feel a bit summery too. And a bit like a 1950s teenager. And just for the record - I love it. 

44 comments:

  1. GertrudeFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Love the knotted shirt! And you look absolutely gorgeous with your hair like that! x

    Bows and Pearls

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    As a kid, did you ever have those neon plastic clips specifically for pulling your t shirt through for the same effect? Oh man, give me some white leggings, a hypercolor t shirt and a lime green little shirt clip and I was STYLIN.

    This, however, is a much better alternative to that look :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    This is a great outfit, I can see why your hubby likes it too! And actually, I don't really think it looks like your first outfit that much.

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  4. The Suburb ExperimentFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I've been tying my shirts lately too. There's something fresh about it. . . I think that's the right word. :)

    Your hubs is right - that outfit looks great on you.

    Jenn

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    1950s teenager -- love it. What number are you on, anyway? :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    This is so cute! I simply adore this outfit, everything works together so perfectly! Great job :)

    Teresa
    www.teresalifeandstyle.blogspot.com

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  7. LyddieGalFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    the different top makes it a COMPLETELY different look, and they are both fab.

    Chic on the Cheap

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  8. CHancock21February 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love the outfit too--I can never get tired of gingham button ups, seriously. And I am so envious of those red pumps!

    owenandchelsey.blogspot.com (fellow 30x30 remixer)

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Knotted shirts are love! ... My friends five me the stinky eye every time I do them, but I'm a huge fan!

    xx
    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  10. MirandaFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    You look great, it's a great look so there's nothing wrong with duplicating it!

    www.indcfashion.com

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  11. The Pretty Life AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love it too!!!

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  12. Jessica MarieFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Simple and chic - love it!

    And I love drawing inspiration from the 50s. It was such a classic era.

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  13. The Norwood TwinsFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Very cute and stylish! And I love your hair!!

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  14. MorganFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Love your hair like this!

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  15. AshleyFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    okay, YOU ARE ADORABLE!!!! i just found your blog :) love top knots, and hubby and I are making our way to alabama this summer... im excited :) never been down south!

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  16. LauraFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Very cute! I love the pearls with the plaid. Nice combo of city girl country girl :) Plus, your hair looks gorgeous (no surprise there!)

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  17. TiffanyFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I love how you paired the gingham with the pearls! And I remember the plastic t-shirt clips Andrea mentioned! lol Fun stuff!

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  18. Lilly StyleFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    This outfit is great, simple and chic! Love gingham button-ups!

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  19. Collette OsunaFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    You look gorgeous sweets in this gingham top and super colorful shoes....A+ in my book:)

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  20. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I want those shoes soooo bad!

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  21. SavannahFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I love knotting a button-up too! Love the top knot you always kill it! :)

    savannah-joyofliving.blogspot.com

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  22. VeronicaFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Wonderful outfit! I like your blog!
    Follow me? I'd be very happy if you do it!
    thank you so much!
    www.cipollainspiration.blogspot.com

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  23. LearningFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I really love the checkered shirt. I think the look is a very cute take on 1950's fashion ;).

    http://fasionablylearning.blogspot.com/

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  24. Sophie in the SticksFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I envy your natural style, such a great look!
    http://cgdn.blogspot.com/

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  25. WobiSobiFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Super Cute!! as always!!

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  26. Shelly TuttFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Just came across your blog this afternoon. It's lovely!
    Your outfit is wwwwaaayyyy cute.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Shelly xo

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  27. MelissaFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    You SHOULD love it because you look gorgeous! I absolutely adore those shoes. So much.

    Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet

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  28. ElizabethFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    This is a seriously cute hairstyle. You have great hair always whether it's up or down, but I really like the creative buns you're rocking!

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  29. MichelleFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    i didn't even notice! fab as always!

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  30. Ashley {hudson's happenings}February 28, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I'm a huge fan of knotted shirts...and I totally wear them whenever the opportunity presents itself. ;)

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  31. AllisonFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Adorable look. I forgot about how much we knotted our shirts back in the 90's! I could never figure out how to knot t-shirts just right so I always just used a hair tie haha. You must have always been gifted in the fashion arena :)

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  32. NaninaFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Looking fabulously 50ies! I wish I could pull this off without looking like a housewife/milkmaid. You absolutely don't look that way and you do it so effortlessly! Big thumbs up!
    Ah, must be my Eastern European genes. I somehow have a distinct farmer aura to me, LOL.

    www.relatablestyle.blogspot.com

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  33. dulciFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    loving the shoes!

    check out my Nanette Lepore giveaway!

    http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/

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  34. KirstenFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I just love those shoes!
    There is no outfit that wouldn't look awesome with them!!

    Kirsten
    www.travandkirk.blogspot.com

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  35. srochellephotographyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    You look amazing!!! I'm still trying to figure out how you made your hair look so freaking good all of the time! Those shoes can do no wrong... they dress up any outfit just enough :)

    Rochelle

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  36. HollyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    i think i did that all the time too! sometimes in the middle, to one side, and sometimes in the back....ooo, how edgy of us!

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  37. ChristineFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Wow! I am in awe of your great outfit and fantastic photos! love it!

    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com

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  38. CatherineFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    You are so cute! You have some great hair.

    Also, I'm loving your shoes!

    xox

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  39. Runaway In LAFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful! =D Love the way your heels pop! What a great way to rock plaid!

    xooxo
    http://runawayinla.blogspot.com

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  40. Erin WillettMarch 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    It's a good outfit! I want those pumps so bad, but I'm too clumsy :P

    heyrecklessmind.blogspot.com

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  41. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am obsessed with this outfit!!
    Love your blog.

    xoxo
    www.stephanieandsuch.blogspot.com

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  42. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I love it too. Very nice. And red pumps just seem to go with almost everything.

    http://designrefinebemine.blogspot.com/

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  43. JasmineMarch 2, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    i love it , skinny jeans + killer heels ( RED caps ) - awesome

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  44. Emma at Daily Clothes FixMarch 5, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    You're right this definitely has a 50s vibe. It looks great and quite different from the other look (although they share the greatness).

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Linley