2011-10-19

Evolution

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Trench? Mackage, Winners Shoes? Ash, Style Sense (thanks for the tips on making them fit better!) Jeans? Gap Silk shirt? Thrifted Clutch? Thrifted Necklace? Banana Republic

I think trench coats are stressful. Especially this one. They just get filthy far too quickly. Thanks to the end of season sales (cue choir music singing angelic melodies) a few years ago, I got this trench with fancy leather accents for a great price. Now I have this beautiful trench coat and I'm afraid to wear it because if I do get it dirty, it's going to cost a scary amount to dry cleaning because of said fancy leather details.
Worst of all, when I do wear the trench, I get a sore neck because I don't want my face spackle to rub all over the wide collar. So I keep my neck as high as I can... like a giraffe. As I intend to keep wearing both the trench and the face spackle, I expect my kids will be born with long necks. Survival of the fittest or something like that... They'll thank me when they are looking to get the leaves on the top of the trees.


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37 comments:

  1. RuthieOctober 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Great last line and terrific ending shot!

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  2. Lindsay @ The Everything ProjectOctober 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    You get an A+++ in thrifting for this excellent shirt! I love this outfit!

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  3. Frannie PantzOctober 19, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I love your bright colors here and the trench. Your hair looks really cute too. And I'm pretty sure your kids are bound to be as gorgeous as you are--long necks and all. ;-)

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  4. SHUG IN BOOTS {Beth}October 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Your hair looks fab in this post! And isn't there something timeless and delicious about a trench coat? :)

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  5. The F GirlOctober 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Hahaha. I know how you are feeling. But trust me, it could be worse. My trench coat is white! Yeah. Smart choice. I know....

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  6. DellaOctober 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    But you look so pretty! Dashed trench coats. I just found one at a thrift store and paid a whole twelve dollars for it. If that's not love, I don't know what is...

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  7. EleanorOctober 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I laughed so hardly I nearly peed myself because what you said is the God's honest truth.
    And sometimes when I pop up the collar on my white button downs,I strain my neck for all the same reasons.

    ~still laughing.....

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  8. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Ironic, don't you think, since trench coats were designed for wearing in muddy trenches?

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  9. NadineOctober 19, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Can you wash it? I've given up on ever drycleaning anything, I wash it all. Just wash it! Go on! Admittedly I have a kind&gentle front-loading machine, and I live in NZ so I line-dry everything instead of tumble-drying. Plus I am on lovely soft rainwater - not a NZ thing, more a rural thing . .

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  10. Secondhand StellaOctober 19, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Hahahahaha, you are funny.

    Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

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  11. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    the colors in these photos are so gorgeous! love your outfit!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Loe your trench, and the way you add colors looks fantastic!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  13. kelsey williamsOctober 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    i can't wait until you have babies. :)

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  14. Suzie SalmonOctober 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I'm headed to Gap .RIGHT. NOW. to get those black skinny jeans! I'll tell them you sent me ;)

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  15. Urban NesterOctober 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Love the warm colors! Those shoes are great! Oh, and the necklace too!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I love this!

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  17. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    you are funny! I almost imagined your walking like that ;-) Love this outfit! the blouse and the shoes are to die for!
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  18. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Actually, the development of a longer neck throughout your lifetime wouldn't be reflected in natural selection. An acquired trait isn't encoded into your DNA - it wasn't something you were born with - and it therefore can't be passed on hereditarily to your offspring.

    Beautiful lighting!

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  19. Louise, Raspberries In WinterOctober 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Loving the bright yellow and the statement necklace. Your right about trench coats, they look gorgeous but if I bought a really expensive one I'd be afraid to wear it out! Though I suppose that goes for all rreally expensive things.

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  20. JasOctober 19, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    cute color combo!

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  21. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Great look! Love the yellow and pink together!!

    www.mythriftychic.blogspot.com

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  22. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Lovee the vibrant color! and how you added the statment necklace!

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  23. .Candy.October 20, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    love this color on you! it pops but still looks very warm..im loving mustard/marigold this season too!

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  24. JodiOctober 20, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    love the shoes.. and love the yellow and pink together!!

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  25. GennyOctober 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    They'll also thank you when you pass this lovely trench along to them someday!

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  26. Please may I?October 20, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    The combination of colours looks great. I know what you mean about keeping that colour coat clean it's a nightmare!

    X x

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  27. two birdsOctober 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    i usually just end up washing all of my "dry clean only" clothes myself. i've been lucky so far! (knock on wood!)

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  28. SorchaOctober 20, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    The colour of your shirt is just incredible! Light coloured coats are incredibly stressful. I'm so lazy when it comes to getting to a dry cleaners.

    Sorcha x
    Bonfire Brunette

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  29. KatherineOctober 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I love everything about this outfit - the trench, the color of the shoes, your hair - everything! Very chic :)

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  30. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    How did you do your hair here? Loves it! You should post a 'how to'.

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  31. AmyRotoOctober 21, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Stunning use of colors! And you can't go wrong with that trench - the dry cleaning bill will be worth it.

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  32. online shopping ukOctober 21, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This Outfit is Truly Mesmerizing, Especially The Color Combination is mind blowing! You Look Awesome in this spectacular outfit!

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  33. CJOctober 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Believe it or not, that's exactly why my biology teacher said giraffes have longer necks. They stretched them because there wasn't enough food on the ground...

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  34. SheilaOctober 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    It's a beautiful trench, for sure. Have you considered wrapping a vintage silk scarf just under the collar instead of holding your neck up? It's easier to wash the spackle (hee) off a little silk scarf than paying an expensive dry-cleaning bill.

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  35. 'TiaOctober 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love the necklace!!!

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  36. www.vivalahighstreet.wordpress.comOctober 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Just luvv ur outfit....n u r so funny...ur kids should be born widlong necks....sent me into fits of laughter

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  37. Rebecca JaneOctober 31, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    That silk shirt is such a lovely shade of orange - so pretty!

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