Tuesday, October 27, 2009

What's a Wolf Without a Pack

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Outfit details:
Magenta shirt: Old Navy, remixed
Dress, worn as skirt: New Order, remixed
Tights: Hue, remixed
Belt: thrifted, remixed
Brogues: Andiamo, remixed
Crocheted bib necklace: handmade by the lovely Noel from the owls are not what they seem

Where:
Home, downtown, long walk around town

I was so excited to win the giveaway for this gorgeous necklace, lovingly made by Noel from one of my favorite blogs, the owls are not what they seem!! It's such a beautiful creation, and I'm so excited about showing it off as much as possible. I even did some fancy photo editing to highlight this beauty. (See the fuzzy edges? Yeah, that's right.)

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I also found out that I won the Beta Boutique giveaway from Keiko Lynn! I guess my karma is givin' me a few kickbacks for the whole job thing. Between the sweet thrifting booty, my free laundry room finds, and winning these giveaways, it's almost like I never got laid off at all! Well, maybe not quite... I also had a bit of karma at the DMV today. Every DMV I've ever been to has grumptastic employees wearing their grumpiest pants. This one, however, was filled with smiling, laughing employees who wanted me to look "glamorous" for my ID photo. I totally did.

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This outfit was one of those ones that just came together perfectly. I'm pretty sure it was 90% crocheted necklace, 10% me. But I still loved the way the layering worked, and the neutral base with the pop of color from the shirt. I felt like it was flattering, interesting, feminine, chic, and a little bit fun. Plus, I adore these brogues. But seriously, 90% necklace. Oh, and I hope you guys aren't too sick of these autumnal backdrops. I'm totally drinking in fall while it's here. Don't worry, though. After a few weeks all the leaves will have fallen and you'll be treated to dead trees behind my lovely outfits. :)

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Title song: Emily Haines, "Winning"

30 comments:

Stephanie said...

LOVE that necklace!!! The rest of the outfit is great too though. As always, love the skirts (aka, dress) + tights combo =)

gina said...

Awesome necklace!

Kyla said...

I'm so jealous that you won that necklace! Isn't it fabulous? You've showcased it beautifully and you are looking sweeter than ever today! I LOVE the pretty pictures!

Megan said...

OooOooOoh that necklace is divine! I love the dark colors your paired it with.

Fashion Therapist said...

Love the bib necklace!

Amy said...

This is one of my favourite outfits you've ever featured! Lucky you for winning that necklace, it's gorgeous!

Mary said...

That bib necklace is to. die. for! Plus I love it with that gorgeous shade of maroon. Oh, and clearly, the karma police are on your side, lady :)

AsianCajuns (Lauren) said...

Oh no! We loooove your fall back drops!
And this outfit is gorgeous- and it's 100% you! You know how to work that necklace!

E said...

I love the necklace so much. And this outfit looks perfect in this setting!

VestedBeeVintage said...

oooh you're such a lucky to have won not one but two giveaways! love the necklace! you look fantastic in that outfit!

Chelsea said...

I will never tire of the fall scenery shots! And this outfit is gorgeous, Clare... one of my favorites! The necklace is lovely (congrats!), and I love how you've layered it over a mixture of darker hues. Parfait!

ShopKim said...

You look amazing! Love the necklace and I'm so glad you had some good things happen. I am loving your fall shots so keep 'em coming!

Linda said...

I was slightly jelous when I saw you won ANOTHER giveaway, but then I remembered you were unemployed so I told myself to stop being jelous and that you deserved it. Congrats on the good Karma...that necklace is KILLER!

Kayla said...

I was so jealous/ excited for you when I saw you had won the giveaway! And now I see how perfect that necklace looks on you. Congratulations! Take that mean cruel world. Oh and I love these photos. Doesn't nature just provide the best backdrops?

Sal said...

The collar is gorgeous - and you are SO deserving of a few freebies. Good karma indeed!

A Shopaholic in Chicago said...

I absolutely love this outfit. The necklace is amazing.

Kendra said...

Fabulous as always Clare! The necklace is awesome and fits your style well. Enjoy the fall!!

Ashley said...

Congrats on the giveaway! Totally jealous of you! My name is Ashley and I checked out your blog from Keikos blog. I just wanted to say I feel how you feel about being unemployed, because well I am unemployed as well, haha! It sucks so bad. But at least I know someone feels the same.

Cute outfit too, it's awesome :)

-Ashley

noel said...

aaaah! it looks so good on you. i love the colors you put together with the cream, maroon and black. i also love your sleek, smooth silhouette paired with the necklace ruffliness. you look perfect! -noel

Becky said...

Gorgeous look with a gorgeous backdrop! That necklace is stunning! I love how you styled it!

Penny said...

This is such a lovely outfit and that necklace is so pretty! Congrats on all your good karma too:)

futurelint said...

Ah-MAZING necklace! I had a streak like that too, where I won like three giveaways in a month... now it's been like nine months and there are more giveaways than ever and I haven't won again! Love you in that plum color!

C.Chico said...

i love the bib necklace

Elaine said...

Clare....please share the bib necklace!!!! :):):)


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Flashes of Style said...

Aww lovely! This is such a pretty scene too.

myedit said...

EVERYTHING looks fantastic!!!
ps. I'm still giggling over your ps. on Orchid Greys blog...I'm immature.

Orchid Grey said...

this outfit is right up my alley: purple, high waist, and skirt! perfect! also, beautiful photos, they totally capture the autumn feel of it all! ps- my pub trivia team's name used to be Wolf Pack! ha!

God Made Me fuNky said...

the off white necklace looks gorgeous with that magenta top.love it

monikulus said...

absolutely gorgeous.
... and that necklace!

Diana said...

Gorgeous outfit! I love that necklace!

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