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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

February Freeze, vol. 5: chambray + a splash of animal print

     I'm enjoying this dress-simply kick I've been on for the last few days. While I really love creative pattern mixing, I'm still too new at it and end up looking like a mess instead of marvelous. I don't wear this chambray tunic much, but I'm starting to see its possibilities. :) I was inspired by Linda of Little Tin Soldier's outfit here.
 Velvet Heart tunic, Ross (old)
Beau skinnies, Ross (old)
snake print fabric belt (from dress)
hoop earrings, Old Navy (old)
Micro-ruffles and subtle yet sparkly earrings

     Speaking of simple, the Mr. and I had a quiet Valentine's night. I had planned to pick up some mochi ice cream on the way to his house, but when I drove past the ice cream place, there was a line spilling out the door onto the sidewalk. We have a mutual dislike of crowds, so he's just going to have to wait until the weekend for his treat. ...
     Luckily, he had picked up a chocolate cheesecake. We traded Valentine's Day cards, watched some Stephen Colbert, and spent some quality time with each other (and the cheesecake, of course). :)
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41 comments:

  1. KatherineFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Mochi ice cream sounds soo good :) Nice chambray :)

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  2. Erin SharpFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Lovely! I like the high belting.

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  3. AnnieFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    That chambray tunic is so cute!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  4. Rebecca HammondFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I love that belt! What a fun touch to your outfit!

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  5. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks, Kat! Mochi ice cream is one of my favorites, but it's a little on the pricey side. :)

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  6. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks, Erin! Amazing what a belt can do for an outfit. :)

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  7. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Thanks, Annie. :)

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  8. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Thank you, Rebecca. I'm looking forward to pairing the belt with other things. :)

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  9. fashionforgiantsFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    That cake looks delicious! And I love that you belted your chambray tunic with animal print.

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  10. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Thank you, Gracey! Can't believe this is the first time I've had chocolate cheesecake -- it's wonderful. :)

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  11. Sherri CFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    haha thanks! woah that cake looks soo good!

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  12. Thu HuynhFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    this chambray top is so beatuiful, I love the ruffles on it!

    Hope all is well my dear!

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  13. two birdsFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    i love how you tied it empire style! it makes it look like a completely different shirt! and yummmmm, chocolate cheesecake!

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  14. mongsFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    a lovely way to spend valentine's day. It's not what you do but who you are with that matters isn't it? You missed the ice cream but at least you still have the yummy cheese cake! The chambray top is nice with the little details and you add a pretty touch with the scarf belt!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  15. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    thank you! :) cheesecake in the fridge makes me happy. :)

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  16. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    thank you, thu! :)

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  17. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    thanks, sherri. :)

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  18. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    thanks, mongs! you're right - good company can make anything fun. :)

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  19. BravoerunwayFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I love this tunic! I've been wanting something similar in the form of a dress for a while, they had some on RUelala today but I didn't log in right at 10 so...I lost out.

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  20. La ProfessionnelleFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Mmmm what a chocolaty delight!! And in cheesecake form? Yum!!

    Anyway, I like the micro ruffle closeup. I usually steer clear from ruffles because I have broad shoulders but now that I think of it, I can do a tiny ruffle for a girly non-limebacker look!! Thanks

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  21. CarrieFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Thank you for dropping by! I have broad shoulders for my size, too, but itty-bitty ruffles are definitely doable. :)

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  22. CarrieFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks, Bessie! The same thing happens to me on HauteLook - it's amazing how fast some stuff sells out. :)

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  23. CourtneyFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Yay! I love seeing your beautiful face!!
    Also, this chambray shirt is just gorgeous on you! I love it tied with the print scarf--makes it look so young and fun. I can really see your style evolving since I started following you. I guess blogging is fun like that!
    Anyway, I need to leave these page before I go out hunting for a chocolate cheesecake... my god that looks so good.

    Courtney
    I Can Be Many Things

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  24. dottyFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    cheesecake and colbert sounds like a great night! and that belt looks GREAT with chambray!

    dash dot dotty

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  25. CarrieFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    thanks, dotty! :)

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  26. CarrieFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks, Courtney! I think I'm slowly finding my style, but some days it's hard to tell ... :)

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  27. CarrieFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Thank you for dropping by, Francesca! :)

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  28. RiriRodriguezFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Love your blog. I'm now following xx
    Hope you come check mine out too if you have time and if you like it, maybe follow me back too? :) x

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  29. ThreadsAndButtonsFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Okay, I want to eat that NOW!

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  30. Sandy a la ModeFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    you are soo cute!! i finally just got a chambray shirt!

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  31. CarrieFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Thank you, Sandy! :) Looking forward to seeing how you style yours!

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  32. CarrieFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    It's Cheesecake Factory, but the Mr. got it from the grocery freezer section ... I'm surprised at how good it is. :)

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  33. CarrieFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Thank you for dropping by, Riri! Off to check out your blog. :)

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  34. respect_the_shoesFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I am so digging the chambray/denim shirt trend right now - I do truly think I need another one in my life, haha!

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  35. GlamKitten88February 21, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I especially love the way you tied this. It emphasizes your figure in a great way.

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  36. Feathers & FrecklesFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Love the chambray tunic on you; you shoud definitely wear it more! :)

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  37. CarrieFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    thanks, megan. kind of amazed/embarrassed at how many nice things go unworn around here ... :o

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  38. CarrieFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I hear ya, Lisa! I didn't really get the chambray craze before, but now I understand it ... :)

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  39. CarrieFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Thank you! I wasn't sure about belting it this way, so I appreciate the feedback. :)

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  40. MissvanessamaeFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    YUM! that cheesecake is perfection!!! i'm drooling ;)

    xxo, vanessa (the gal)

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  41. CarrieFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks for dropping by, Vanessa! The cheesecake was delicious ... the only problem was that the Mr. cuts such small pieces ... but I guess that's what's called portion control. :)

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