Saturday, February 27, 2010

this is how I do black and white

Today was a long, sleepy day filled with work, rain, snow and lots of coffee. I work every other weekend, and although I like the job and my co-workers, it can be hard to get up and out the door by 8:35 on a Saturday morning. Today it was particularly hard and when I went to get dressed, I immediately reached for something comfortable...a comfy sweater, flat leather boots and my new black skirt. It needed something though and I think these gold hoop earrings and a thrifted red scarf did the trick.

P standing

P stairs

P scarf

P kelley close

P jacket

P bicycle

P peering

Pstanding 1

Psitting

P sweater

Boots: Stonefly
Tights: Target
Earrings: old gift
Scarf: Thrifted Vintage
Sweater: Thrifted J Crew
Skirt: Thrifted Elie Tahari
Trench Coat: Thrifted Vintage

This scarf is one of my favorites. Two years ago, my husband surprised me on my birthday with a mystery day out. We went to a little town about an hour away and visited a small niche museum dedicated to medieval art (which I really love) and then spent the rest of the day walking around the town and visiting its various thrift stores. I bought the scarf in a teeny tiny shop run by two very nice elderly ladies. No prices were marked and they didn't accept debit cards. I was all ready to hunt down an ATM, when my husband stopped us and asked how much it and a purse that I wanted were. To my surprise, the scarf was 25 cents and the purse one dollar! It all seemed rather silly at that point:)

Thanks to everyone who commented on my last post, visited my new Etsy store and even (I was so delighted and grateful) hearted the store. Thanks everyone! I'll be listing more items, a little at a time starting tomorrow morning. Then its off to work again for me in the afternoon:)

Good night!

23 comments:

  1. Lovely Kelley Anne... I think you've inspired me to add a dash of color here and there in my black outfits. Thanks for the inspiration girl. xoxo

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  2. I love the scarf! Ugh, I wish all thrift stores sold scarves for that cheap. The Goodwill near me has upped scarf prices to $4, which is a little ridiculous...

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  3. cute scarf, the red is great and your day with your husband awhile ago sounds lovely

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  4. Wow, what a great find, 25 cents for that scarf! I love your outfit, it looks very comfortable but the scarf adds a pop of color while the boots break up the femininity of it!

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  5. I seriously need to visit more small towns as I've heard they have the most amazing thrift stores and your scarf proves my point. It's adorable. Nice cable knit sweater too!

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  6. I so love your basement shots -- they're always so atmospheric. My basement does NOT look that awesome ;) I too love medieval art! And I also adore this combo, especially with that jacket as the topper. Wonderful. :)

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  7. Even in your most cozy sweater, it looks very chic.

    Congrats on the new shop, btw! Heading over to check it out now!

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  8. Love this outfit, very classic and I always enjoy seeing which coat/jacket you decided on!!

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  9. Really lovely, comfy outfit. That scarf was such a bargain, and so pretty!

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  10. Love the coat. I've always wondered who takes your photos for you?

    www.ameliais.blogspot.com

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  11. i love how this all came together....i don't know how you can get up early on a saturday (that's the day i try to convince my 2 yo to watch tv while i catch 1 more hour of sleep!) and still look so put together!

    btw....i have a little something for you. i'll drop you a line as soon as its done.

    ~pemora

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  12. i'm so in love with the scarf. it makes any outfit automatically vintage! the bow on your coat is aaamazing too. :)

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  13. That sweater looks so warm and cozy! I think I remember a few weeks ago that you thrifted the most perfect black skirt! I remember saying that I have been on the search for one forever, so I finally caved in and purchased one of etsy. I am loving this skirt on you too!

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  14. Oh I think your comfort clothes look great. The scarf is perfect. I love your hair in this shoot. The first photo is my fav... oh and so is the #5.

    I must check out your Etsy now, great job honey.
    xoxo

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  15. I love the great selection of photo's ~ gives a good look at the item ... and they really show off well in front of that wood cupboard. Mmm I do like that plaid sleeveless dress ;)
    xoxo

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  16. me again..re comment I thought of you when I saw that blouse, pleased you noticed it.
    xoxo

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  17. That coat is adorable! Love, love the little bow at waist, and the boots are fab too!

    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  18. lovin what the red scarf adds to ur lovely ensemble! <3

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  19. You have such cool photography, and your outfit is gorgeous!

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  20. That sweater is so great, and I bet it's warm. Also, these photos instantly reminded me of Cindy Sherman! Which is pretty great!

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  21. I truly adore the way you stay neutral for most of your ensemble, then spruce it up with a pop of color that is absolutely radiant. You have amazing style, darling!! :)

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