Favorite Blogger Outfit: Unexpected Pop of Color

Scrolling through my Google Reader (how I read my blogs I follow & subscribe to), I came across The Pretty Life Anonymous' post.  I thought her outfit was lovely, and then as I was scrolling further saw her legs.  Pow! I love the mix of her bold tights with denim and floral.

Her Outfit Deets: 

Top: F21

Skirt: DIY

Tights: F21

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: ROS

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Practice Until I Can Buy It!

 So if you follow my sweet friend, Lulu's blog - you'll have learned more about our photography journeys.  We love taking pictures, and just recently have gotten greater passions to take GOOD pictures, got fancy cameras and are taking a class at KC Art Institute.  Along with that, we work at a place with an abundance of creative people.  We got a quick lesson from amazing photography, Drew on blurring the backgrounds.

So I practiced a bit last night keeping my sweet little turquoise rose earrings (from China Town, San Fran) in focus with the background blurry.

I just have the lens my camera came with - so nothing fancy.  Because of that, I used no zoom and had to get pretty close.  I had to back up a bit until my camera would take the photo in auto focus and then used Photoshop to crop a bit.  Unfortunately, because I'm so close, you can see all the dust on my dresser.  Eeeks!

This is as much blur I can get.  My lens doesn't allow full boy pics with blurry backgrounds like I am really wanting!  So my next photography hobby purchase will be a fixed focal 50mm 1.8 lens.  This is what Drew told us we should get to produce this type of photo on a larger scale. The lens I plan to get: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

And here is what I wore with these little $5 China Town finds... (notice the lighting and photos are not nearly as pretty as the earrings)

 {Stripe blazer - Loft; Belt - Target; Navy dress - H&M; Pink Tights - Target; Boots - Endless.com}

And on another note - I have the winner of the $100 GNC gift certificate/credit!!  Are you ready to see who won?  Without further ado... 

Congrats Cheryl!  Will be getting an email soon...

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Paper Doll Project

Today I'm participating the Paper Doll Project put on by Suze from Miss Vinyl Ahoy.

We were partnered up with other participants, and dressed around a single item of our choice.  My lovely partner, Kelsey from Snappy Casual, put my outfit together around this big, floral cocktail ring.

Kelsey's outfit for me:

 {Black dress - Loft, Pink tights - Target; Gold flats - Banana Republic, Belt - Loft, Ring - Marc Jacobs}

Now you can hop on over to Kelsey's blog and see how I dressed her today!  I dressed her around gold tights. :)  We're both getting our last fills of tights before warmer weather!

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Awkwardly in the Garage with my Awesome Closet Doors

Participating again in Awkward & Awesome Thursday!!  1 day until FRIDAY! :)

Awkward:

- My limp hair & puffy face...all signs of a late night of a) blogging, b) packing for Washington D.C., c) working, d) All of the Above.  If you guessed D, you are right!
- The length of my sweater vest with this higher-waisted skirt = poochy mid-section.
- My garage being covered in plastic & paper (have I mentioned I'm ready to have my house back? I'm not sure I have yet.)

Awesome:

- Today's outfit was inspired by Virginie's awesome outfit
- It still feels so good to wear some different clothes than the 30
- Especially wear these brown boots I've missed!
- This plaid shirt... Thrifted,  Men's and by DIOR!  Love it.
- Bright YELLOW tights
- Those are all our pretty closet doors drying.  The white enamel was sprayed on on them, so now they are ready to be hung...as soon as all the rooms are ready to have them.
- Said trip to Washington D.C. this weekend to see Lady Gaga (again) & visit one of my best friends!
- Recent J.Crew purchases!!!  Stripe Painter's Tee worn yesterday & Maritime Dress you will see TOMORROW! :)
- Having more Awesomes that Awkwards - yes!

{Plaid Button Down - Dior, Thrifted; Sweater Vest - J.Crew; Plum Skirt - Gap; Yellow Tights - Target; Boots - Nordstrom Rack; Purse - The Limited}

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Day 25 {Oh so Awkward & AWESOME}

Today I'm participating in Syndey's Awkward and Awesome Thursday round up.  Let me know how you like my lil' Awkward/Awesome post!

Awkward:
- Taking outfit photos in a restaurant bathroom {but it was a pretty one!}
- Looking a wee-bit homeless in all my outerwear {scarf and coat}
- Awkward hair length that sits on my shoulders and likes to be really fluffy {please grow faster, hair}
- Trying to get into my annual company meeting through glass doors that were locked, everyone looking, but doors were chained shut.  Followed by walking around the whole GIANT art museum that is still covered in icy snow to find the open doors to get in.
- Then fast forward to after meeting happy hour, trying to parallel in the last spot avail around a giant mound of snow, in front of same said co-workers.  They probably think I'm nuts.

Awesome:
- My bright teal tights.  I loooove colored tights.
- My lace skirt {sometimes shirt} from Target that I've worn so many times, my Cost Per Wear {CPW} is probably down to $0.25 right now
- Same goes for my lace up heels.  They go with everything.
- Said happy hour hosted by work, aka free beers.  I think from my awkwardness, I earned it!
- Then rushing off to go out to a restaurant to eat good food & partake in a jewelry party for free {I mean, work, another work thing}
- My job: work hard, play hard
- Only 5 days left of this Remix Challenge & Shopping Freeze!!!  {HELLO J.CREW}
- Hubs waiting up for me after such a busy evening so we can hang out - and him at least pretending to care about the jewelry I scored {again, for free - I mean, work}

Day 21 {Burst of color}

Whoa!?  Is it Summer time, or is it the dead of winter??  Well, I went all color crazy on this snowy, melting to muddy, then refreezing to icey winter, and I'm drinking a piña colada in my mind.  Mmm-so good. Take that winter - I'm done with you.

Ok, back to reality and rant over.

{Top - Loft; Belt - Loft; Maxi Dress - Kohl's, Tights - Target; Shoes - DSW}

Yep, even my under layer (ya know, to keep the frost-bite at bay) is bright! Boom.  How are you getting through this winter (for those of you experiencing it)?

Day 19 {There's that blizzard}

See?  I told you the Snomageddon was coming!!  It huffed and it puffed and blew loads of snow all around.  I braved the wind, cold and giant snow flakes to get some shots outside.  And I loved it.

Here is might BRIGHT outfit to break out from all the white around me...inspired by Sydney.

 {Blinded by the Light}

{I would have rather worn high heels with this outfit, but given the snow, I grabbed the boots.}

So besides frolic around in negative degree, snowy weather in tights, I made a big batch of home made mac & cheese for the hubs and me.  Comfort food is perfect on a cold day like this!

 {Grated cheddar cheese & buttery Corn Flakes = Mmmm-Good}

I also hung our with hubs and Chuck.  Sweet Chuckie loves the snow...

What did you do in the snow?  And if you're one of the 14 states without snow, I don't want to know!

Day 18 {Before the Snow}

Yes, you're eyes are not deceiving you!  That is green grass you see!  This outfit was worn last week, hours before all the snow - or the SnOMG, or Snomageton, or Snowpocalypse - blizzard. With not posting outfits on the weekends (do you guys?), I get behind between blog and real life sometimes.

{Gingham button-down from Gap; Ivory/Metallic Skirt from Target; Maroon Tights from Target; Booties from DSW; Sequin Bag from Gap & Necklace from Talbots} 

 My tights are maroon, not brown...

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For the Love of {Bright} Tights

Happy Friday!  Here's a little brightness to start the weekend off.  


Dear Tights,
You make any outfit a little more fun in the winter time.

But now I see that I need red tights.

I'd also like turquoise tights.

And while we're at it, 

I should get hot pink.

xoxo,

Meggy

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Favorite Blogger Outfit: Stripes + Colored Tights

Two of my favorite things are bright, fun tights and stripes.  While doing an inventory of the tights that are still intact (run and hole free), I discovered a new color I need!  Bright teal... A la Brittney at A Day in the Life Too rocks this colored leg (and stripes), and I'm totally smitten!

Her Outfit Deets:

shoes: steve madden

tights, necklace, & earrings: gifted

skirt: j.crew

belt & stripes: forever21

button-up: eddie bauer

bracelet & flower hairthing: downeast outfitters

What is your favorite {crazy, wild, fun} color of tight to wear?

Favorite Blogger Outfit: Fun with Color

I stumbled upon The Daybook a few weeks ago and was instantly hooked.  And then when I saw Sydney's outfit of bright tights and fun mixture of color last week, I knew this was a girl after my own heart.  My love for tights is only beaten by colored tights!  and I love how she was bold with her skirt color, too.  It all makes for a fantastic outfit that I'm definitely going to have to copy.

Her outfit deets:

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, 

Tights: Simply Vera Wang

Skirt: Ruche

Turtleneck: YesStyle

Necklace: Pig and Pepper

Day 6 {Gingham & Polka Dots}

Moving right along on this little challenge.  Only to day 6, so no problems yet, no repeats (besides the shoes) and I actually like this outfit.  Mostly black, but with the pattern mixes and pop of color in the shoes, I think it is more interesting than just a black outfit.

 

These polka dot tights are from Target, but sad story...this was the first time I wore them (but don't worry, I got them awhile ago, not during my no shopping band) and mid morning it was discovered that I had a run up the entire back of one leg. boo. Could not be saved.  So, on the hunt for new polka dot tights... See the other clothing deets here.

Don't you hate tight runs?  I wish I could dip my entire collection of tights in clear nail polish.

Dress for Less - Anthro Look, part 1

As I mentioned yesterday, I wanted to recreate 2 Anthro looks.  Here is part 1:

I found some other options to whip up this fun pattern mixing outfit Anthro featured on their site:

This outfit is so interesting to me.  I would wear it in a heartbeat, however, it costs over $340 and the skirt just didn't flatter me very well at that!  So I put together my replacement 'dress for less' outfit and also provided some further options bellow.

I would love to wear this outfit:

This outfit total cost: $137.79
Outfit pieces: Hoodie from American Eagle; Skirt by Bluefly; 

Tights by Target; Lace up booties by Urban Outfitters

More stripe hoodie options:

Hoodies: Loft; Forever 21; Aeropostale; Revolve Clothing

More printed skirt options:

Skirts: Max Studio; Urban Outfitters; Asos; Love by Forever 21

I love finding just as good options for less!  Would you piece together similar things to make a look you love?

 P.S. remember to use Ebates when shopping online!