
February 4, 2013
Mission #1, Day 1
Welcome welcome to the first day of the first Mission. This week we are talking about inspiration. Because it is my birthday week, I will be doing the same challenge for myself as I did last year by getting my style inspiration from other people who share my birthday.
Today's inspiration de jour are Ronald Reagan and Tom Brokaw. Now obviously, I'm not male. And I don't own a suit (well a legitimate "this came together for the purposes of being a suit" suit), so I had to go a different route with my inspiration.
Adding a blazer was a given, obvi. And since these guys are a former president and a television journalist and news anchor, I wanted to keep the look professional and grounded.
To keep it from being too stuffy and more "me", I added a colorful blazer, some funky tights and really feminine boots.
I really wish I wouldn't have posted yesterday until after my afternoon with my sister. We went down to Denver to visit my brother again and she showed up wearing a very similar outfit! Colored denims, black boots and black and white tops!
Fitting, actually, since we were headed to see my Grandma's grave on the way. She always used to dress us alike. We're only 13 months apart in age, so we got dressed like twins. My Grandma made our clothes, so we always got matching ones--one blue and one red and so on.
I don't normally fish for compliments, but seriously how cute are we? I had so much fun (and adventure!) with my sister. I am so lucky to have one and, in specific, her as my sister.
Orange Tweed Blazer-J. Crew, thrifted; Grey Dress-Carole Little, thrifted; Suede Ruffle Boots-Kohl's; Striped Tights-gifted; Pearl Earrings-gifted

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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