January 2010
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SWF seeks... Community Choice.
In light of the tremendous response that the SWF seeks… inner animal post received, I realized that I couldn’t go another week without engaging you again. So… Behold! Community Choice Day! Here’s what we’re gonna do. Every Sunday *crosses fingers* I am going to style one piece of clothing three ways. I’m asking you all to tell me what I should wear to work on...
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SWF seeks... earth and sky.
I love blue and brown in all of their forms together. Something about the natural combination of earth and sky, sand and sea are just so lovely to me. That’s sort of where this outfit came from. I have a lot of blue and brown so every now and then I’ll just stick with them as a duo. Harmony.
I don’t know if you can tell here, but I tried something new with my nails....
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SWF seeks... UPs.
I might be driving myself into the deep dark depths of insanity. I officially remember dreaming about trying to create outfits. I woke up in a mild panic because I could not remember the amazing combo I had put together in my dreams. Thankfully, while I was staring into my closet I saw this great striped shirt that I’ve had for years (Noticing a theme? I’ve been on a bit of a hold with...
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SWF seeks... weardrobe.
It’s little things like this that make me feel all giddy and then I hear Sally Field giving an Oscar speech in my head. And then I shake my head and focus on the task at hand… OH! This is my third feature and the second picture my husband has taken that has made it onto the Weardrobe homepage. So thanks to him for making me look all vibrant and stuff.
You can check out my original...
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SWF seeks... TRIPOD.
I went light on the pictures today. I’m just starting to get frustrated. I need one of those grabby grab tripod things for my camera so I can start taking solo pictures outside and in unique places. A little natural light would help too. But in the meantime… here I am!
I’m sorry for my mini-breakdown about my hair yesterday, folks. That was uncalled for. And I think my head...
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SWF seeks... a gal pal.
I’m a member of Independent Fashion Bloggers. It’s sort of like a social networking site specifically designed to educate fashion and style bloggers and connect them with one another. It was on IFB that I found Catherine aka Silhouette Girl. I saw that Catherine was interested in connecting with bloggers, especially those in the Philly area. Philly, Pittsburgh… that’s...
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SWF seeks... RED.
This morning was such a struggle. I sort of knew I was going to steal a shirt from my husband (shhh, don’t tell him) and I was likely going to wear these trousers and this belt. So that wasn’t the issue. My hair. It’s as though the moment I realize I am on the verge of desperately needing a trim and color my entire routine totally breaks down and I hate my head. I tried to curl...
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SWF seeks... free stuff.
This weekend my husband picked up the custom blinds that he had ordered for our bedroom and the guest bedroom. He was so excited to get them up in time for his mother’s visit on Saturday. The blinds went up without a hitch in the guest room. This is a pretty big deal because we really didn’t have any window treatments up so our guests over the last two years have had to change in the...
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SWF seeks... copy cats.
My first Seeking Copy Cat. Hooray!! The darling Jade from Low Brow Style (you remember Jade’s calves) emailed me this shot of her styling a red poncho that she had struggled to incorporate in her wardrobe for a bit.
Photo from Low Brow Style
I personally love this look. Right down to the red nails. I think the cropped skinny pants lighten up the look with a little hint of Audrey. Jade...
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SWF seeks... shopper topper.
I have been desperate to pair this hat that I purchased from Eons with an outfit. But nothing seemed to go. It’s like dolphins breaking the surface of the ocean on the side of my head. I felt like I needed a shirt that could hold its own against such a palatial topper. And then I remembered the wonderful vintage blouse I recently added to my repertoire.
Okay, I’m in love! I felt...
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SWF seeks... turbo speed.
Why so fast? Well, I’m posting on Friday night while my husband sits and waits. So I’m gonna make this one quick. First I would like to thank everyone who commented yesterday. I had no idea so many people were reading! It was such an incredible surprise! Soooooo… you must be wondering what I chose right? The majority went with the Mary Janes followed by the booties....
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SWF seeks... inner animal.
Today’s outfit doesn’t need some new, wacky combination of multiple wardrobe pieces. No, no. Today’s outfit has all the wacky it needs in the print. This is another item from my far-gone retail days at the Express. I needed some classic, easy work pieces and you can’t get much easier than a wrap dress. I had already purchased a plain blue one from the sales rack. Several...
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SWF seeks... easy morning.
As I lay me head down to sleep last night, my mind was reeling over what I would wear today. It’s amazing the self-imposed pressure a blog can create. I’m such a silly face! I eventually got myself relaxed enough for slumber after reading about Glamour cover girl Katy Perry. PS - Love her. I had that “A-ha!” moment while I was getting ready this morning of pairing my...
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SWF seeks... twofer.
I’ll be honest with you folks because you’re good people. I didn’t post yesterday out of pure laziness. I took the pictures. I could have written the post. But I chose instead to enjoy some time unplugged from my computer and plugged into my television. Isn’t that lovely? Here’s the upside. I’m going to post Monday and Tuesday’s outfits right here. Right...
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SWF seeks... celebration.
I love birthdays. It’s the perfect occasion to get a bunch of your friends together to enjoy some good food and a ton of laughs. Last night it was Ashley that brought us all together. We all met at The Library for a pre-dinner cocktail. Then we took the caravan to a place called Cafe Davio. I’ve lived in Pittsburgh’s South Side for two years and I’ve never been to Cafe...
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SWF seeks... copy cats.
I’d love to have a little audience participation in my blog. I’ll have another Seeking Burgher very, very soon. Seriously! She’s scheduled. :) But I’m a little shy (stop laughing) and lazy. Hence Seeking Copy Cat! How does it work, you ask? Most of us put outfits together because we saw someone wearing something we really like. I do it all of the time. SWF seeks…...
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SWF seeks... shopping in the trenches.
Needed to run some errands with a couple of my girls. Drank some tea, gabbed, shopped. Not too bad of a Saturday start. These pictures make me wish I could have my husband with me every day. *sigh* Someday?
SWF: Okay, should we try a jump shot? Husband: Uh… sure. Ok. Aaaand go.
Husband: Aaaand go. Aaaand go. Man, I’m either getting you too soon or too late. Aaaand go.
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SWF seeks... wind in sails.
A new combo and a new way of wearing this shirt. I typically wear the striped T as a cowl neck but I decided to see how it would look as more of a boatneck. I folded down the extra fabric and voila. I think I like it this way a bit better. BOAT is the operative word here. Pairing this top with these high-waisted trousers makes me feel like a bit of a sailor. AHOY MATEY.
I wanted to add a bit...
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SWF seeks... bare legs.
We’ve got a veritable heat wave in Pittsburgh today folks. Temps could get as high as 40 degrees. 40! The sun has even been out all day. I wore my sunglasses to the bus stop. SHUT UP! Even though I know I shouldn’t be running around without tights, I couldn’t help myself. I mean, I wore leggings and boots to the bus stop. I’ll be in the office all day. It’s alright...
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SWF seeks... blanket.
This has to be the outfit that has pushed my style the most. Here goes… if you read yesterday or you’re following me on Twitter, you know that I’m not operating at peak performance today. I feel better (thank you) but I’m still a bit zapped. All I wanted to do today was wrap myself up in a blanket and lie on a couch all day long. At least I get half my wish. This...
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SWF seeks... date.
It’s a sick day, which means you really do not want to see what I look like right now. Blech. Never fear, I have something I want to show you. My mom knows I have a semi-unhealthy love for all things fashion ever since I was glued to the tv watching House of Style and whatever that VH1 weekly fashion show was that recapped the runway shows from the week and used the “You are an...
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SWF seeks... motivation.
Oh, it’s you again Beginning of the Week. Well, I’m ready for you. Sort of. I’m tightening up my boots to kick the MEH outta you.
I spotted this dress along with a $10 bohoish tunic-y thing from TJ Maxx, which will probably make its debut closer to spring. I was sort of admiring it when my husband walked up and said, “I saw that too. You should try it on....
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SWF seeks... gal time.
When my husband and I moved to Pittsburgh, the very first people we met were Max and Alaina. We didn’t just meet them. Max and Alaina moved into the apartment right next to ours on the very same day that we were moving in. We have so many stories from our time with them in the Penn Garrison. It was almost like living in a couples’ dorm. It was our last year of pure irresponsibility...
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SWF seeks... Daybreakers.
Husband and I are going through a bit of post-holiday detox. We’re laying low and trying our best to be kind to our bodies. I won’t bore you with the details of our Saturday. Because it’s pretty boring. I will say that I did get to return a few purchases, which naturally means I made new purchases. I might have a problem. We decided to go to a movie tonight. It was between...
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SWF seeks... D2.
It’s the first Friday of the month. That means it’s D2 (Denim Day) at work. But more importanly, it’s freakin’ Friday people. And you know what I do when I’m excited about something. Shimmy.
Okay, enough goofballery. Let’s get down to business. These are my favorite jeans of all time. Let me repeat that. These are my favorite jeans of all time. They were...
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SWF seeks... humble pie.
I get so frustrated with the absurd notion perpetuated by media (and unfortunately some women) that women cannot get along with each other. And that if they do it’s somehow not at all genuine. Now, obviously there is some truth to the farce or else there would be nothing upon which to build so many ridiculous ad campaigns, reality shows and romantic comedies. In the short month or so that...
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SWF seeks... kitty kitty.
I love this jacket. My husband is deathly allergic to cats. This is the closest I’ll ever get to having one. I purchased it while I was working at the Express in… Oh. Oh my. I was working at the Express 10 YEARS ago. *gulp* That means I graduated from college 10 YEARS ago. Where has the time gone? At least this little gem from the sales rack isn’t judging me. As you can...
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SWF seeks... farewell.
Tonight we said our final goodbyes to the holiday. We removed all of the glittery ornaments and unwound the twinkling lights. We packed everything away and put it in the basement. This morning I thought to myself, how can I give our tiny little tree a proper farewell? Hmmm….
Of course!
I must dance!
Tee hee… I think he liked it. Farewell Christmas tree!
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SWF seeks... simplicity.
With a little inspiration from Blue Collar Catwalk, I decided to simplify. No need to layer this and tuck that. Just put on a great dress and go. Well, I did do something a little different with my tights. These are actually the same tights I wore in SWF seeks… mix up. When I peeled those suckers off, I realized the insides were pretty cool. I love the stripes. So I decided to try them...
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SWF seeks... Weardrobe.
So excited it hurts! I logged into Weardrobe this afternoon and was shocked to find I was amongst the new features. I cannot believe it. I mean, check out those SFs. They are brilliant!
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SWF seeks... work. UGH.
My first go at a higher ed holiday was quite the success save one element - it had to end. So it’s off to work we go. The weatherman told me it was 18 degrees in Downtown Pittsburgh this morning and it was so cold I nearly broke my fingers off setting up these shots but there is a silver lining. I get to wear my big girl clothes again. I’m playing with my images in GIMP. I need a lot...
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SWF seeks... bloggers.
Some of my absolute favorite blogs. So much inspiration flows from these minds it’s hard to keep up. If you like what I do, you’ll love what they do. Already Pretty A Pretty Penny Atlantic-Pacific B. Jones Style Blonde Bedhead Blue Collar Catwalk chichichic Clyde’s Rebirth Commander-in-Chic Delightful Dozen Distinctly Desiree Eat.Sleep.Wear. farpitzs Fashion Therapist From Me To...
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SWF seeks... snuggles.
The first Saturday of the new year. I feel like a human La Z Boy - overstuffed and often reclined. My clothes reflect this state of being with a big shirt and leggings (ie elastic waistband). After a much-needed run and the blisteringly hot shower that followed, I got as comfortable as possible. My friend Kim recently taught me how to do a basic knit. So I made this scarf at moments of down...
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SWF seeks... new year.
It’s 2010 and I honestly can’t wait to see what the new year has in store! We started the night off with an incredible dinner at Mantini’s in the South Side. Warm, glowy goodness with some stellar food. Mantini’s has always been a real treat when we’ve gone there. Afterward, our friend was kind enough to host all of us at his house for the final countdown. This top...