02 March 2011

Suitcases and backpacks

Living out of suitcases for almost 3 weeks now makes me really appreciate what the girls who participate in the "30 for 30" challenge do by wearing only 30 items for 30 days. Mixing and matching whatever I can fit into a bag has been a real challenge for me, especially when deciding on what to wear for work. Today brought some of my favorite items together in combinations that have only ever been worn on the weekends (see the last two pictures in the post). By reusing the scarf and shirt combo, and adding more work appropriate shorts with the flats and tights I mixed two of my favorite weekend looks to pick out a work outfit this morning.
H&M top, tights, shorts, BB Dakota via Ebay jacket, Target flats, vintage neck scarf, Marc Jacobs hair clips
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  1. JazmineKarissMarch 2, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I Love this:)
    -Jaz
    http://www.fluffyfashioncents.blogspot.com

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  2. Star-LightMarch 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    lovely outfits!

    i just love stripes :)


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  3. sojourned in styleMarch 2, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    oohhh man! this is terrific. the silk neck tie (which im a sucker for) stripes a good jacket and im sold! incredible!

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  4. Kirstin@CrimsonRosellaMarch 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    AHHHHH! Those photos on the roof top are amazingggg! They look so cool and professional! I also need to pair some stripes with tailored shorts like yours, loving that look! Missed you lately lady!

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  5. elanor,March 2, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    girl, i envy your style so much! i love all of the combos of this outfit! i may have to try to replicate the first one sometime soon, i think...:)

    XO

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  6. ChauceeMarch 2, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Definitely love this outfit!

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  7. Stolen from GrandmaMarch 2, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    love these outfits! i so know what you mean about living out of a suitcase though! it can be super hard when you go on holiday and start getting frantic about what to wear with what!

    ohhh and i am very in love with your bag in the last photos, so cute <3

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  8. GIRL AND CLOSETMarch 2, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Hello! Thank you so much for the visit + follow. I have been reading and loving your blog, adore your style. Thanks so much for the visit + follow!

    As for my photographs they were taken without a flash, but across from a huge window, with tripod, and I used my 50 mm portrait lens, a total god send. xx veronika

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  9. ShybikerMarch 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Very cute. Limitations force us to become creative and can yield interesting results.

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  10. Nicole, Coco MariaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Living out of a suitcase does seem like it would be a challenge, but you're doing quite a wonderful job! I really like this outfit. You pull of the whole shorts and tights look so well, and that scarf is just the perfect touch!

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  11. KimMarch 3, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Great looks!!

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  12. Stef / DiversionsMarch 3, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Awesome remixes :)

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  13. Fleur-de-LisMarch 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    the combination of the polka dots and stripes is really cool!
    And the bad in the last photo is perfect :)

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  14. Fleur-de-LisMarch 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    * the bag*

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  15. Courtney ErinMarch 3, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    That stripe top is really versatile! I know how you feel about living out suitcases - I did 4 months in the UK with one suitcase and it just about broke me.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  16. Victoria / Justice PirateMarch 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    aww this outfit is so pretty and you look amazing in it.

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  17. MelissaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    your bag in the last photo is co cute, i love it! you look great!! x

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  18. Sarah KnightMarch 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Looks cute : )

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  19. sparkle is a color (Katrina)March 3, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love this outfit! I am obsessed with tights and shorts. And your jacket is amazing.

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  20. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMarch 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Such a great combination! And I particularly like the scarf paired with the stripes. And the backdrop, of course!

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  21. 20 York StreetMarch 3, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    The first outfit is my absolutely favourite! I love, love the stripes on you!


    besos,

    ML

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  22. She is SaraMarch 4, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Kallie you are so beautiful! I love how creative this look is, I want the whole outfit! It's like sweetnauticalrocker look. :)

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  23. kate maggieMarch 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I remember living out of a suitcase for 6 months. By the end of it I wanted to throw all of my clothes overboard of the ship that I was living on!! haha. But you are rocking these clothes even if you have to keep rewearing them. You are beautiful. And I get over over how nice your photos are! I truly love them. Hope you have a great Friday and weekend!! xo

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  24. veronika, tick tock vintage.March 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    i feel the same way - i don't think i could ever do the 30 for 30 challenge, i'd quit after 2 days. i love the new location for your pictures!

    hope to see you tomorrow!

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  25. christieMarch 4, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    very cute outfits - i am loving the polka dot tights!

    www.christie86.blogspot.com

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  26. MarellaMarch 5, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Sooo lovely! You look adorable! <3

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  27. Dana ParamitaMarch 5, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    big love for your tights <3


    http://paramitadana.blogspot.com/

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  28. Meg!March 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Ugh your outfits are always so amazing. I love that BB Dakota jacket! I MUST ACQUIRE. And you are awesome.

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  29. Chris (tinytines.com)March 5, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    all such american classic looks!! The scarf and shirt combo never fails.

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  30. taylorkittoMarch 12, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    too cute!! I adore that little white sweater. So sweet.

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  31. Meg!July 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Ugh your outfits are always so amazing. I love that BB Dakota jacket! I MUST ACQUIRE. And you are awesome.

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  32. kate maggieJuly 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I remember living out of a suitcase for 6 months. By the end of it I wanted to throw all of my clothes overboard of the ship that I was living on!! haha. But you are rocking these clothes even if you have to keep rewearing them. You are beautiful. And I get over over how nice your photos are! I truly love them. Hope you have a great Friday and weekend!! xo

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  33. 20 York StreetJuly 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    The first outfit is my absolutely favourite! I love, love the stripes on you!


    besos,

    ML

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  34. veronika, tick tock vintage.July 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    i feel the same way - i don't think i could ever do the 30 for 30 challenge, i'd quit after 2 days. i love the new location for your pictures!

    hope to see you tomorrow!

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  35. Victoria / Justice PirateJuly 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    aww this outfit is so pretty and you look amazing in it.

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