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Belted Sweaters

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This photo is from J.Crew. I have that sweater (or a very similar incarnation) in oxblood. Where I pinned it: Busy Mommy Style Things I liked about this photo: Ease It looks comfortable and warm. How I'll make it my own: Jeans, white tee, collared shirt, oxblood sweater, belt Twilly scarf and LV purse Ugg wedge boots. What I actually wore: Frame Le Skinny de Jeanne jeans in Queens Way F21 white cami  Abercrombie collared shirt J. Crew oxblood sweater-blazer Abercrombie double wrap belt J. Crew necklace (Not shown) Ugg wedge boots I forgot a purse and I wasn't going anywhere this morning except to drop off the kids. Rating: Comfort: Pretty good. 8/10; I was a bit hot, which is saying something since it's -8C today. Likability: 7/10;  Repeatability: Pretty likely, but probably in the spring or autumn when I don't have to wear a coat on top. 8/10 Discards: I rarely wear this collared shirt, but I always love the...
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Lunar New Year

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Every year, I see headlines post-Christmas and pre-New Year's Eve about resolutions. It all comes down to one thing: New Year, New You. I'm not one for resolutions and January 1 doesn't feel like the start of the year for me. I always get my bearings and start planning right around Lunar New Year. I'm not Chinese, but it always feels like a new start. Plus, I get the urge to shop. A LOT. So, here I am; again. Blogging. Making myself half-hearted promises. Perhaps, this year I will actually keep them. On to business: I love Pinterest. When it started, it was everything I wanted. A place to store and sort  all those websites and images I was hoarding for inspiration. Do you ever actually make/wear/use those pins? I suppose I do, but when it comes to outfits, mostly I shop. Then, sadly, the item arrives and I forget. So, the plan is thus: 1. Use those pins. Catalog at least 1 per week. Preferably 3+. 2. Photograph outfits that were inspired by that photo. ...
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