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going gray

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oh my! bare legs in winter? thanks to the gray and cloudy weather in between rainstorms, it’s actually surprisingly not cold. i wouldn’t say it’s warm, but it’s totally bearable. anyway, after feeling a little inspired to dress up and get pretty today, i decided to try out a few new things. this is the first time i’ve scrunched up socks and worn them with my ankle boots: i owe that to the j.crew catalogs that show up in my mailbox every week. and i am wearing a necklace! and not just a necklace, but a necklace with sequins! i don’t think i’ve ever actually worn sequins before. and for that, i can thank glitzer on etsy.

i’ve been meaning to incorporate jewelry into my wardrobe for a while now, but i just didn’t know where to start. i didn’t want to go buy cheapy stuff from f21, but i wasn’t willing to run to a real jeweler and throw down $100 for a simple necklace. so i’ve found the perfect solution: bib necklaces. they’re like training wheels for adults who want to be more fancy. and well, that’s that.

oh and one last thing. i wear silly smartwool socks like these almost every day. they’re very warm and practical, but today was fun because i actually incorporated them into an outfit. i like that they created a little ombré effect with my booties. i guess you can’t tell, but they’re charcoal and gray. details, details.




wearing:
cashmere cardigan, j.crew
vintage eyelet dress, ebay
sequin bib necklace, courtesy of glitzer on etsy
skinny leather belt, urban outfitters
smartwool socks, rei
platform ankle boots, payless

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  8. You look so great! I love the fanciness the bib necklace adds to your outfit, great jewelry start! And the socks with the boots really works. :}

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  12. You are so good with mixing neutral colors together! And with wearing white! The eyelet is so nice with your warm gray sweater and your cozy pretty socks.

    love, Jenny

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  17. I love this outfit! I could also see it paired with some subtle shimmery black tights too, just in case it gets a little cold.

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  18. I hate the fact you live in California. I give anything for a day above 40 degrees.

    But those bib necklaces are getting a bit hard for me to resist. I found one at F21 that I really liked. Probably, Anthropologie or UO has a few that would be better quality.

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  26. such a cute outfit! i love the skirt and cardi. and ur right, it's not even cold here in SoCal right now! i think it's partially due to the sun! :)

    xoxo

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  27. Your necklace is amazing, it really makes the outfit. I wish I could still go without stockings here, but its going to be in the 20's tomorrow…so no chance:)

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  33. I adorrrrreee this outfit. I have a necklace that is very similar to the one here but it's by White Owl on etsy. I get so many compliments on it!

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  45. i need to get in on this smartwool sock action. my toes are always cold!

    you look like a dream as always! i definitely agree that etsy and other on-line shops have renewed my love for jewelry … i HATE commercial diamond jewelry with a passion, but something handmade?? yes please.

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  47. Gorgeous outfit, so cute and chic, I just love gray!
    That cardigan is so adorable. I love J Crew cardigans.
    The sequin necklace is really cute too!

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  48. I love this cardigan. I am in desperate need of some new one's but am to broke to get the one's I love. Great outfit!

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