2009-11-24

Incompleat

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Pants? Liz Claiborne, thrifted
Button-up? Ralph Lauren, thrifted
Belt and Bag? Roots, thrifted
Bangle? thrifted
Necklace? h&m
Earrings? won from Briannelee
Shoes? V. Camuto, Winners

A pair of pleat front pants have been on my must-have list for a while now. I've just refused to pay a lot of money for them new because, as any good thrifter knows, today's 'on trend, men's wear inspired, pleat front pants' are just the rebirth of early 90's mom pants. It still took me a while to thrift these though. While there were lots of potentials, it was hard to find a pair that actually fit me because apparently I'm long crotched (don't be jealous). If I had known it would take me this long to find a good pair, I might have cracked and gone to dependable h&m... Oh well, they were worth the wait. Brand new, good quality linen for under $10... I want to take the bottoms in to make the silhouette of the pants more streamlined but I think I'll probably just talk about it instead and never do it. Less work, really...

And how much are we loving bare toes in late November? Last year we had a couple of snowfalls already by this time. Even though I have to put a bit more effort in to shave the three inches of leg exposed, it's totally worth it for this mild weather.


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34 comments:

  1. NadineNovember 24, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    I love that blue shirt on you, and also your addiction to brown accessories.

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  2. ALWAYS CHASINGNovember 24, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    The pants and belt look amazing, I've been after some pants like that also, but they also make me look like a hippo...

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  3. JuliaNovember 24, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Wow, so chic. I'm dying for that necklace. I agree, these particular pants are great. I've tried several I kind of feel like I DO look like a 90s mom. You, on the other hand, look uber put together and modern. I love your hair with this; it's the epitome of class. A gorgeous look!

    xx

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  4. Dylana SuarezNovember 24, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Your trousers are amazing! They are so perfect!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  5. anne charlotteNovember 24, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    you look fantastic!
    i can never find good trousers at thrift stores...you got skills

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  6. kimNovember 24, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    cute look, love the pants!


    Clothes Are Cute

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  7. Megan WolfNovember 25, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    ok so I am totally loving the simple kind of elegance of this look on you. laughed super hard when you said that the menswear was just a rebirth of the 90's mom pants. HA. you are too funny. well glad you held out to find the perfect pair because these ones look great on you. its so casual but fun with the great necklace and shoes. I'm glad you are loving the warm weather, I am wishing it was cold! we are still having 80 degree days. I am thoroughly protesting and wearing boots anyways! and on another note, your hair is super fun here. looks great!

    xoxo

    thediscerningfashionista.blogspot.com

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  8. Taylor SterlingNovember 25, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    gorgeous!I just bought a bunch from jCrew and you look straight out of the store! But your not! Love it!

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  9. bisou-joueNovember 25, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    that is such a great outfit gril ! Love the colors ! And your necklace is so beautiful !

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  10. LindaNovember 25, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    I imagine my mom walking around in those pants before you....lol.
    I love the last pic and what you do with your hair all the time.

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  11. KylaNovember 25, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I love this! I , too, have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of mom pants. Unfortunately, most of them make my stomach stick out as far as my ass. Really ... not a great look ...

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  12. CNovember 25, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    I hear ya! I've been cursing the weather each morning as I shave my legs. "I didn't have to do this last year", I tell it, but it does not listen. In other news, those pants are AWESOME! I too have been on the hunt, and now I know that you snatched up the only awesome pair. Thanks, Yen.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    So I have seen this trend and I love this trend, but I couldn't imagine doing the pleated pant. But now I see how you've done the pleated pant and I SO WANT THE PLEATED PANT! Such a great look on you - so flattering. And I love the mix of blues and browns. Gorgeous!

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  14. Secondhand StellaNovember 25, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Cute! I also love your bracelet.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I can't help it. I'm TOTALLY jealous that you're long-crotched. ;)

    And well done thrifting these. Talk about a trendy item that needn't be bought new! And the pair you found are utterly perfect.

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  16. Fabulocity in Amish CountryNovember 25, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I am totally diggin the menswear look on you! It's fab! :)

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  17. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    That color blue is fabulous on you. You look so pretty in these pictures.

    xoxo
    Amy
    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    i'm in love with this outfit, it kind of looks like you stepped out of a j.crew catalog, but better. love all your thrifted finds :)

    - jen

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  19. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    i love the pleated pants, and your commentary on them--priceless.

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  20. EyeliahNovember 25, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    you really get around to some cool locations, this looks like a place I could find in Alberta. :-)

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  21. DanielleNovember 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    These pants are on another level of fabulousness!!!!! LOVE.

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  22. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    love your necklace !!!!

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  23. ginaNovember 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    I love the brown leather accessories and fun necklace with the blue button-down shirt and pleated pants. Very classy.

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  24. ChristenNovember 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I'm still desperately searching for the perfect pair of pleated pants - just like these! Maybe I'll just steal them from you :) You look amazing and the necklace is just the right touch of bling!

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  25. LindaNovember 26, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    PS. You spelt Incomplete wrong! yeesh!
    jk....I know I get it.

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  26. Viva La FashionNovember 26, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    you look so cute! and your so thrifty. :)

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  27. PegNovember 27, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    I absolutely love the purse too!
    The whole ensemble is great, but in this post, you didn't remind us where the purse came from...
    You wear it all well!

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  28. Second SkinNovember 27, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I too refused to pay full price for these pants, and have found a few pairs that I think will work OK, but after seeing how perfect yours are I feel like I need to go back to the drawing board and realign my search. Those look just right on you! Congrats.

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  29. AcademichicNovember 28, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I love love love this outfit! Everything about it is gorgeous! S.

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  30. Beth RubyNovember 29, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Gorgeous photos and love that necklace!
    Awesome post
    xx

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  31. ChelseaNovember 30, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I always hated pleat-front pants... why am I obsessed with owning some now?! Yours are fabulous... and I love the color of that shirt!

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  32. Orchid GreyNovember 30, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    I love this outfit, it is absolutely something I would wear!

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  33. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 1, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    That electric blue is divine on you!

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  34. UnknownDecember 8, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    love the blue of the shirt and those pants look great on you.

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