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2.14.2011

Daily Threads: Love Song Playlist


{J Crew Ruffle Cami (similar), Merona Black Cardigan, F21 Red Skirt, Isaac Mizrahi T-Strap Pumps (similar)}

This may be my favorite look thus far in the challenge. I've been wanting to wear it for quite some time, but I had to find the will-power to be patient enough to wait and wear it for Valentine's Day. I love this look - it's simple, pulled together, and girly.

Husband made reservations for a late dinner. For the record, a delicious dinner and quality time together is a perfect Valentine's date for me. I'm simple - love is enough and I receive it all year long. Today is just a great excuse to get dressed up and eat somewhere nice - and we will totally be taking advantage of that!

If you are still without a gift for your significant other, something thoughtful doesn't take hours of planning. I love receiving something personal and thoughtful. My first birthday that I got to share with husband, when we first started dating, he gave me something made by him. We were both in college and between our morning classes we met at his Explorer, opened the back of it and sat there, and I opened my gifts. The two mixed CDs stand out most. They were songs I loved, songs he loved, and songs we loved together. I played those CDs out for months. And I still have them.

I thought I would share with you some songs about love and some lovely songs that we enjoy and that you can make into a CD for your special someone. 


44 comments:

  1. SavannahFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Love the red skirt, this is such a perfect VDAY outfit!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    such a perfect Valentine's day outfit! Festive yet understated :-) Have I mentioned how much I love you hair and wish mine would hold curls and volume like yours?!

    Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you and hubby have fun tonight!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I love this look! Red looks fantastic on you and your legs look a mile long in that skirt!

    Hope you can check out my 500 Days of Summer post here!

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  4. .February 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Oh yeah, it's one of my faves of yours too! So classic and feminine but punchy too. I LOVE the cut of that miniskirt!

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  5. BeverlyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    You look super cute!! Enjoy your night!

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  6. NicolaFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Love your outfit, The red skirt looks great! Nice gift ideas too:) x

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  7. CarrieFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Love this outfit! And the red skirt! I was at our new Richmond F21 yesterday and didn't see it :(
    Happy Valentines Day!

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  8. Emily RoseFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    GREAT music selection!

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  9. Erin WillettFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Great outfit! Love that skirt :)
    Happy Valentine's Day!

    visit heyrecklessmind.blogspot.com

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  10. HayleyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Im loving the Avett Brothers right now and I am loving this outfit! Perfect day to bring it out!

    Hayley

    Happy V Day!

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  11. AmberFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    adorable outfit! this is the second time in 2 days that i have been reminded of jump, little children! crazy!

    i agree this outfit is really girlie & well put together! you look fabulous!

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  12. KateFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Aw, I love that you did this! I thought about making a valentine's playlist for a post but didn't get around to it in time! You've got some great choices here - I love that mazzy star song! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    aren't you so creative (and cute) with the songs?!!! :)

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  14. TyraFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    love the outfit today friend! i myself wore red toms and a red pashmina for the day of love!

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  15. Ashley JFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love this Valentine's Day inspired outfit Linley, you look adorable!!!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Happy V-Day! i do love your outfit. the red skirt is pretttttty and you look so pulled together :) glad you had a good time!

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  17. LizFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I'm with you about this outfit! Very fun and Valentine's appropriate. Of course after today, I'm seriously longing for a red skirt. There are EVERYWHERE.

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  18. SarahFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    LOVE THE RED skirt with the black and white!

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  19. Jenn ClarkFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    That is the most perfect V-day outfit! Love the red skirt, it adds the perfect touch with the ruffles.

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  20. Simply BubbleliciousFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    This outfit is perfect for Valentine's Day. Love it!

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  21. Jill GGFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Don't forget: Sweetest Thing, by U2 - that is my husband and I's "song" - love it! These are GREAT songs! You look amazing! :)

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  22. amber lynnFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    that is such a sweet gift and a really great idea!! and i agree with you, this is such a great outfit. you have got some great skirts girl!!

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  23. ElizabethFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    You look GORGEOUS. We went for the same general outfit idea today -- I love the way you styled the skirt!

    Elizabeth

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  24. Vida _ Call Me LifeFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    That outfit is stunning and congrats on having the will-power to save it for today! It'll look great in a fancy restaurant setting :)

    And that playlist?!?! You've got to be kidding me. Such good picks! Ben Folds, The Avett Brothers, Mazzy Star, Ray LaMontagne?! You, my dear, are being very appreciated right now, so you know! Thanks again!

    Finding Fashionista Friends

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  25. KirstenFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I loove this look!
    Your legs just go on forever!!
    I am soo jealous!
    And I loove your playlist.
    The Luckiest is seriously the best love song ever!!!

    Happy V Day!!

    Kirsten

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  26. TabithaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Fantastic song list - I absolutely love that Mazzy Star song. Reminds me of the 90s growing up in Seattle.

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  27. HollyFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    happy valentine's day!! i love homemade gifts, theres always so much more thought and heart to them.

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  28. silvergirlFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    What a great look
    Love the pop of red with all the black
    I so love the Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson song!
    Hope your V'day was fab.
    Brett

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    this is so perfect for valentines day! I also love that you have repeated the black and white in your cardi and blouse in your shoes - makes for a perfectly balanced look!

    xo denj

    www.hellodenj.com

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  30. JennaStevieFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Perfect simple look for valentines day!! That red skirt is so gorgeous! Love it with that white blouse. A nice dinner out is definatly perfect
    xJennaD

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  31. KristenFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    That playlist is perfect! Makes me wish I had someone to listen to it with. :)

    And I loveee this outfit. That red skirt is perfect for today. Love it.

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  32. 20 YORK STREETFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Black, white and red - classics that you styled so well!

    And.. Great picks!

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  33. BethyFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Oh, Jump, Little Children. How I loved them so all through college. Great song choice by them, too. Looking lovely as always!

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  34. ChauceeFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Adorable outfit! That skirt is beautiful.

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  35. kimmieFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Ack! I love this red skirt. You look great, Linley!

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  36. GabriellaFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I have to agree with you! Favourite outfit so far!

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  37. RachelFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    my older sister danced her "first dance" to The Luckiest at her wedding. such a sweet song!
    hope you had a wonderful vday with your hubby :)

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    That skirt is absolute perfection. It didn't even register to me that Valentines Day was during the challenge, so I didn't pick a stitch of red. Boo!

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads
    Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    You look so lovely! This is also my favorite look so far, and I've loved all your outfits! I can't decide if it's the red skirt or the ruffle cami. Red & white definitely goes really well together. Gotta try that some time.

    You and your husband are so sweet with the CDs. (^^)

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  40. LyndsyFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    So cute and festive! Love it!

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  41. LizFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Such a great outfit, no wonder you were dying to wear it! Love it. :)

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  42. meganFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    SO happy to see that Will Hoge made the list! :)

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  43. MelissaFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    You look great. I love that outfit. Great song choices. Van Morrison is a favorite of mine. Now I really want to dig out my Van CD. Fade Into You and I and Love and You are also really good!

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  44. LauraMarch 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Found your blog off Kelley ( @ Eclectic Owl) and just had to comment on this post. Love the music taste! By the way they dance is probably one of my all time favorite songs ever! Enjoyed reading your blog! You have great taste!

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xo,
Linley