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3.04.2011

Daily Threads: A Bun


{similar sweater, F21 Gray Skirt, Steve Madden Inka Cognac Boots, target belt, SC boutique necklace}

It was a true struggle to come up with this outfit. I had on at least four other looks before going outside with this. I don't know what it is - maybe since it's the last stretch of the challenge and all I have left are my dud outfits. Maybe I'm just not motivated. Luckily, out of nowhere, I mentally paired this sweater with the grey skirt and voila! Now, I have to really think hard for these last three looks. 

So today I threw my hair up in a knotted bun. I tweeted about doing a tutorial for this look a while back. I actually asked on twitter if you all would rather see a tutorial on the fishtail or this bun - and the fishtail won. So I thought I would include an up-close picture of the knotted bun, and if any of you are interested, I'd be happy to make a tutorial. It's relatively easy and can be worn casual or dressy. Let me know what you think!

Have a happy weekend!

60 comments:

  1. GertrudeMarch 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I would love a tutorial! And I think this outfit is gorgeous just as all the other ones! x

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  2. KaitlynMarch 4, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Tutorial would be amazing! :)

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  3. In Kinsey's ClosetMarch 4, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I have those same days where I can't figure out what to wear. You landed on a good choice though! I love your hair in these pictures!

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  4. FriedpicklesMarch 4, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Tutorial would be fantastic!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Can you just do a tutorial for all of your hair styles? :)

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  6. Grace MarieMarch 4, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I would LOVE a tutorial! Love the look.

    Love the outfit too....love grey and mustard/yellow.

    Have a great weekend!!

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  7. HannahMarch 4, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Would love to see a tutorial on this!

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  8. Alison March 4, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Love this outfit- especially the yellow paired with the red necklace. Cute!

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  9. GoodFrameofMindMarch 4, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    A tutorial would be awesome, always looking for new do's.

    I love that necklace also, I've been searching for a staple red necklace for a long time now - just ship it my way? great, thanks! :)

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  10. Anik MilkMarch 4, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I notice that all skirts look good on you, and I understand why! This is because of your really beautiful legs!
    I also like the necklace. Is it handmade?

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  11. AudreyMarch 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I would love a tutorial! It is super cute!

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  12. WobiSobiMarch 4, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I love how you are mixing up the picture sizes, it looks great!! As always your outfit is fab..

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  13. AshleyMarch 4, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I LOVE that necklace - I've been looking for a similar one foreverrrrrrr!

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  14. MelodyMarch 4, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    That necklace is so pretty! I would love to see a tutorial.

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  15. MirandaMarch 4, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I love all of the elements of your outfit, the yellow is great on you.

    www.indcfashion.com

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  16. I am KhatuMarch 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    i have some of those days too, mostly on the weekeneds when I have more time to waste.

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  17. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    yep. it official, your legs are ridiculous... out of this world even... could you share a couple inches?

    ~selina

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  18. WhitneyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I love your outfit posts! Your style is so similar to mine and you always provide such great inspiration. I really like the knotted bun and would love a tutorial.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I agree, a tutorial would be fun! Could you also do this with just the top half of your hair? Not sure mine is long enough for the full bun.

    Sounds like the end of the challenge may be the most educational for ya!

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  20. Shen DoveMarch 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    The last stretch of the 30 for 30 is always challenging. "Remix fatigue" definitely starts to set in. But your outfit is great!

    Shen Dove
    http://shendovestyle.blogspot.com/

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  21. styled by 3March 4, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    love the bun!! love, love. its my almost everyday hairstyle (i have a 7 month old little guy who likes to pull hair)
    how did you do this one??
    please share!

    http://styledby3.blogspot.com/

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  22. BiblioMOMiaMarch 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Sigh. Buns like that make me miss my long hair...

    Great color combo here--with the rust and mustard and grey and camel. DEFINITELY does not look like you had to struggle to put this together--total win!

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  23. A Beautiful LifeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    yellow and gray are everywhere this spring! anthropologie's spring line is both colors and my good friend's wedding colors this month are yellow and gray!!
    i like it and even the rust colored necklace totally fits!

    hillary
    www.helpamutha.blogspot.com

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  24. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I would like to see the tutorial on the bun as well.

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  25. ElisabethMarch 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love the color combo. it's like ketchup in mustard in a good way :)

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  26. ElizabethMarch 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    A tutorial would be great. And I love the pairing of the sweater with that necklace! Those poppy colors are beautiful together.

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  27. KateMarch 4, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I am actually really enjoying this outfit. The necklace just seems to complete it perfectly.

    http://kateolmstead.com

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  28. SavannahMarch 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love everything about this, your hair,skirt, the yellow! and especially that necklace! you look so pretty!!

    savannah-joyofliving.blogspot.com

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  29. Collette OsunaMarch 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I do love the outfit.....and yes yes yes.....tutorial PLEASE:)


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  30. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    yes yes yes, tutorial please! :-) the fishtail one was great!

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  31. katouMarch 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    You are definetely a 30*30 girl you are just so creative i loved each one of your pposts, great colour combos.
    and you look so cute with the bun :)
    http://insidekatouscloset.blogspot.com/

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  32. KellyMarch 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I really love the colours in this outfit. The necklace is such a nice "pop".

    And I agree with the rest, a tutorial would be great!

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  33. JBMarch 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    No way I'd call this a "dud" outfit. It's cute!

    Also, I vote for a hair tutorial. :)

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  34. LauraMarch 5, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Oh cute pairing! Even if you are struggling you always come up with winners in the end for sure!

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  35. The Natty and Jessie ShowMarch 5, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Love the colour combos, ketchup and mustard chic! Hope to see the tutorial, your hair looks gorgeous!

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  36. HenarMarch 5, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Aww, this is beautiful!!
    I love it!! ♥
    xx

    Henar
    ..OH MY VOGUE!

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  37. AshleyMarch 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Looks like I agree with everyone else and would love to see a tutorial!

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  38. sMarch 5, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    It's funny you mention that this look was hard to come up with.. it looks so natural and so you! I am inspired to go find a bunch of skirts like that in every color imaginable, you've made them so versatile!

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  39. meghanMarch 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This outfit is so not a dud. It's adorable. I also would like a tutorial of how to make my hair as thick as yours, then I would watch the fishtail and bun tutorials. I feel like my little thin hair won't do much of anything. Any ideas on bloggers who do a lot with a little in the hair realm?

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  40. HollyMarch 5, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    i'm totally into yellow right now, especially bright and mustardy shades. i'd love to see a tutorial of the bun!

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  41. kimmieMarch 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    YES! Tutorial please!!

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  42. MoniqueMarch 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Love your hair! soo pretty!! xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  43. KileenMarch 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    this bun is beautiful!! yes to a tutorial!

    as for your outfit, i love the shape of the skirt. and the navy looks so great against the yellow top!

    cute and little

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  44. Emma at Daily Clothes FixMarch 6, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Love the bun. And the colours in this outfit are wonderful together.

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  45. Brooke TMarch 6, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    i'd love a tutorial! I need some cute updos being a mommy! ha

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  46. ElleMarch 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    i'm loving your skirt and boots. SO jealous of your bare legs! it's way too cold for that here :(

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  47. la petite fashionistaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    just stumbled upon your blog via your wavy hair tutorial and loving it. you have such adorable style & hair! I just moved from tallahassee to wisconsin, so i understand the challenges of moving. will be following!

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  48. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love the bun and would love a tutorial. I have the hardest time with "loose up-do" kinds of styles!

    Hope and the Dress Code

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  49. Fierce Fabulous FitMarch 6, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wow, that bun is GORGEOUS!!

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  50. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love the mustard yellow with the gray and pop of red. And a hair tutorial would be much appreciated!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  51. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Very cool! I don't have 1/4 of the amount of hair needed for that hair-do though...

    Melanie@UnravelledThreads
    Follow @UnraveldTreads on Twitter!

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  52. RenéeMarch 6, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Cute! Love the colors!! :)

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  53. BeverlyMarch 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    cute! I love how you pair your skirts! and I loooove your hair. it just seems like it does what you tell it.

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  54. Jenni KingMarch 7, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    the last three looks were definitely hardest for me when I did the challenge last time. It did kind of feel like the only things i had left were dud looks. I think this looks great! Not a dud look at all!

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  55. Sandy a la ModeMarch 7, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    love the yellow and red together!! and please do a hair tutorial pretty please!!! it's beautiful!!

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  56. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    too cute! love the necklace and the mustard shirt!

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  57. styled by 3March 7, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    tutorial!! tutorial!! tutorial!!!!! i want the knotted bun!!!!

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  58. theresaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    love the color!

    theresaisyourhomie.blogspot.com

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  59. ChristineMarch 9, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love your style! These colors are great on you and great together!
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

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  60. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I would love a tutorial on how you knotted your belt like that. I sat here in front of my PC for several minutes trying to deciper how in the --- you got it like that!!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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