2011-04-20

Sisters From a Different Mister

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Jeans? Hudson, thrifted Shirt? h&m (I just got it for $7!) Blazer? Braemar, thrifted
Shoes? LuLu's, giftcard Hat? Joe Fresh Purse? Tignanello, thrifted



For the first and second anniversary of ye olde blog, I wrote and wrote and wrote... Morgan was much wiser. For her first blog birthday, she hired a clown, ordered cupcakes (or are macaroons the cool party treat now?) and challenged her readers to do a Morgan and Lua inspired post for a chance to win some carefully selected jewelry. I entered because I am a fan of winning and because I figured I would be a shoe-in for victory. After all, Morgan and I are two peas in a fashion blogger pod. We couldn't be more alike.



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We both like beverages. Granted, hers come steaming in a mug (and cannot be consumed until she has taken a perfect picture of it steaming on a ledge) and mine come in a can with the questionable addition of aspartame. But they are both drinks... and we like to drink said drinks. Our beverage love will unite us forever.


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We both understand the importance of a wide brimmed hat to keep up an air of mystery. Perhaps we over share on our blogs and tweeter our every move (I just ate Triscuits and cucumber people!) but in real life, eye contact is not necessary.


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Both Morgan and I have the honour of having a necklace named after us. Hers is the Morgan necklace lovingly made by Lisa of Tree and Kimball. Mine is the I am Going to Take Advantage of the Fact that I Am the Only Daughter with Four Brothers and Raid My Mother's Collections necklace. It's lovingly stolen from the aforementioned Mother of mine.



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Most importantly, Morgan and I know that if all else fails, throw a noble dog named Lua in the picture. Better yet, add a matching panama/fedora hybrid (?) on her head. Some call matching pet outfits, ridicuolous; in the blogging biz we call it 'upping the game'. If you want to be a winner, you gotta act like one.



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46 comments:

  1. FutureLintApril 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love everything about this outfit! The jeans are so cool and I am jealous of your ability to wear hats! And that necklace! My mom does not have anything that awesome! :(

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  2. Haute MuslimahApril 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    haha, I love this post. It's cracking me up. I've got four brothers as well, and I'm the only girl :)

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  3. BrandonApril 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Nice post! Glad I found this blog.

    If you like photography, check out mine!
    www.electricbrandon.com

    If you want, follow it. I'll do the same.

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  4. archives vintageApril 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    bahahahaha! i love when bloggers put photoshop to do use. if this doesn't win, i dont know what will!

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  5. LeahApril 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    ahha love the comparisons and love this outfit. I want that top!

    xo L.

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  6. Morgan and LuaApril 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I already like you, then you go and do something like this.

    I'm going to try and break your soda habit when you come to New York. Just a warning there. Either that or I'll make you and Merl have a Diet Coke / Diet Pepsi challenge. Winner takes all.

    Of course eye contact is not necessary. It's overrated and it generally makes me uncomfortable to stare longingly into my camera lens.

    I steal from my mom all the time. In other news thanks for putting a close up of my bubbies on your blog. It feel more real now.

    The best part of the photoshopped Lua is that her ears are sticking out the top of the hat. She's a seriously fashion committed dog.

    THANK YOU YEN! You did a fantabulous job. I'll save the hug for next week.

    www.morganandlua.blogspot.com

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  7. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesApril 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    HaHa! Well done! It looks like that hat was made for you! :D
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com

    P.S: I'm having a fierce accessory giveaway in case you're interested

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  8. The Purse-a-holicApril 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Really digging that hat :-)

    A Girl's Next Best Friend

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  9. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Clearly, you were separated at birth.

    I am losing it over those red platforms. Gah, they're gorgeous.

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  10. Pam @ over50feeling40April 20, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Cute post...cute outfit..and love the dog in the hat!!! So great!

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  11. Veronika Novotny April 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Haha, this is such a fun & witty post -SO creative!! And I love, love everything about your super gorgeous outfit. It's perfect ...down to every last detail. xx veronika

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  12. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This is really funny! Loved the outfit, everything mixed in just perfect, shoes were so unexpected yet a total success!

    Cess O. <3
    The Outfit Diaries

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  13. KellyApril 20, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Awesome post!
    And your outfit is amazing. Great find on the H&M shirt!!

    Kelly
    Enterkelly.blogspot.com

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  14. Dylana SuarezApril 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    That blazer looks so good with your flares!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  15. myeditApril 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Full Disclosure- Kendi photoshopped the hat unto Lua's head... if you choose to have friends, make sure they are useful!

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  16. BESOS LYNNApril 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Love the last pic with your pet! Great post!
    besos,lynn

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  17. emilyApril 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    that last picture MAY be considered cheating ;)
    I love it tho.
    If I don't win, I hope it's you. Cuz you make me laugh.
    AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

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  18. amandaApril 20, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    if you don't win this thing, there is no justice in the world. and i will stand by that statement. awesome.

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  19. Siena in StyleApril 20, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    you look so chic!!great hat
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.com/

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  20. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Great post! You outfit is absolutely chic perfection! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

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  21. joelle van dyneApril 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    hahah these similarities are wild! what are the chances of discovering another person on this earth who likes beverages?! amazing. i'm in love with the necklace you're wearing here, as well as the bright red sandals.

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  22. GoodFrameofMindApril 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Haha, I love this post - clearly, twins.

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  23. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    The last picture is hillarious!! I love your posts...

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  24. Secondhand StellaApril 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Hahahahahahahahahaha, you are hysterical.

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  25. StellaApril 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    You crazy, Jen. I totally laughed my butt off while reading this!

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  26. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Very clever, I hope you win.

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  27. kim @ pineapplemintApril 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    lolz, great post and pretty ladies.

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  28. Citizen KApril 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I don't believe I've ever commented here before but, I just had to tell you how hilarious this post was -right down to the doggie in the hat.

    And I just adore your outfit. Those shoes! That hat! That shirt! Love it all.

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  29. kelseyApril 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    THANK YOU for writing all of this and for being so honest. I'm 6 months into all this style-blogging-craziness, and I love ALMOST every minute. I have experienced burnout and am also plagued by the jealousy that you were so candid about.

    I have to say that you were one of the sweetest people to me in Austin, and I'm so excited to consider you a real friend...

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  30. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    You two were definitely separated at birth.

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  31. SheyApril 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    LOL! You win, that dog in the fedora can't be beat! hahahaha Love the red shoes!

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  32. AnjelaApril 20, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    haha! Love the last pic!:)
    Also, random but fun, I got the same shirt (but the lighter version) for $7= total steal; especially considering that's pretty much an average price at thrifts stores now a days, so getting something unworn for $7 is just plain awesome!

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  33. KateApril 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I am dying - DYING - over the photo of Lua in the hat. Giggling all by myself every time I scroll back up to look it (which is 3 times so far) - you are amazingly hilarious. PS: I'm also heavily addicted to aspartame. Oops.

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  34. NickiApril 20, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    LOL. Your ability to combine awesome outfit pictures with the wittiest of remarks never ceases to amaze. Love your shoes and handbag =).
    Nicki
    singlittlebird.blogspot.com

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  35. Lovers, Saints & SailorsApril 21, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Haha this is awesome.
    You're awesome.

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  36. NessbowApril 21, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Those shoes are incredible. I love them. Your dog is the sweetest thing I've seen today.

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  37. JuanetteApril 21, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    lol the hat! on the pooch! hilarious! adorable outfit and post, I'm loving those shoes from Lulu.

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  38. WendyBApril 21, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Your jeans are amazing! And more dogs should wear hats.

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  39. CassiApril 22, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    This is hilarious; I hope you win!

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  40. Jessie @ Style and PepperApril 22, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    you are so clever, my little minx! i love it! AND i love morgan, so this post was a major win-win for me. :)

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  41. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    You win! the hat on the dog...too good.

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  42. Blush and FlatsApril 22, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    love your heels !

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  43. Lauren @The Little Things We Do....April 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    hahahahahahaha!!! i love it! the doggy with his fedora cracked me up. excellent photo shopping :).

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  44. The Semi SweetApril 23, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    You're a flipping genius!!! I love the last photo of you and Lua. She wears that hat so well!! LOL!! I can't stop laughing at that picture I tell you!

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  45. granola2glam.blogspot.comApril 29, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    those red shoes are killer!! love em.

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  46. Fashion AccessoriesFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    What a killing look you have! As the outfit really enhances your cool personality. I am totally surprised to see the great photo of yours.

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