Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Winter Sun



Thanks again to everyone who commented in our give-away contest! Cath and I are attempting to take outfit photos as often as possible- even when our balmy Atlanta weather turns windy and cold (hence the tousled- yeah, we'll say tousled- hair and slight hunch of the shoulders... brrrr).




We're trying to be good recessionistas and "shop" in our closets. I pulled out this strapless Missoni-esque knock-off from F21 and slapped it on top of some American Apparel layers (dress and tank). The scarf in my hand is a vintage piano shawl I got a little while back... I'm obviously not quite ready to relinquish the fringe trend.


Dress/tunic, F21; scarf, vintage; dress and tank, American Apparel; belt, thrifted; boots, asos.com

I love Cath's mix of raspberry and red with the muted sage of her pants. Simple, elegant... and acceptable in the office.


Coat, Nordstorm; scarf, Italy; bag, thrifted; shirt, American Apparel; pants, AE; boots, Naturalizer


LL

42 comments:

LizBlair said...

I really like the dress and boots outfit. Also like the colorful shawl. You girls always brighten my day with your lovely smiles.

Sharon S said...

Hi gals-both looking gorgeous, the colours you've both chosen are perfect for winter.

E. said...

Love it! I haven't shopped at Forever 21 in ages, but that dress was definitely a good purchase!

I want a red/pink coat, too.

we wear things said...

you two are looking stunning as always!! love both outfits!!

Couture Carrie said...

You both look amazing!!

xoxox,
CC

Anonymous said...

I wish I was out there, soaking up the sun with both of you lovelies! Laur, I'm SO impressed that those boots have gotten so much wear.

Lisa said...

Eep I was thinking Missoni before I scrolled down and read your text! You both look fantastic.

ediot said...

WHAT a great location! i love it! rough and white. just the way i like it. you both look great in red.
take care sweethearts

Anonymous said...

Let me know if you two want to do a shoot one of these days! Lucy and I did one a few weeks ago and it was lots of fun! (See her FB for a few of the results) :)

Unknown said...

You ladies are looking so nicely colorful today!!! And very creative use of the remixed old clothing, I am a big supporter of the closet shopping spree. I have actually been contemplating a post to that effect, and this is definitely good inspiration!

Anonymous said...

i love both these outfits--I like the print of the dress and the color and print of the scarf and jacket. You two look great!

Tabitha said...

I love how the color of both outfits are just the right color for the end of winter. :)

Lesley said...

Great looks ladies!!! I like the missoni-like print and I love the red and green combo! :-)

Mom Fashion World said...

everyone is being recessionista! i just mix and match what i got in the closet as well. you both have great outifit. the dress is really nice. i like it's color!

paanie said...

you girls have great but unique styles. i love how you support each other's individual tastes.

Allie said...

Ugh, I forgot to take an outfit photo today. You ladies look great! A reminder for me to closet shop as well.

Trains and Sewing Machines said...

I am loving the dress, very flattering

Unknown said...

ooooO! That dress reminds me of Missoni knits. You gals stay warm!

Angela said...

love love love the dress.

Unknown said...

omg I'm so jealous! I bought the same boots at Asos and haven't gotten them yet!!! I'm gonna die now ...you two look awesome!

Unknown said...

I love the colours! x

Danz said...

You both look so fab!

Thanks so much for your comment on my birthday post. Really appreciate it :)

WendyB said...

Bee-yoo-tee-ful!

May Kasahara said...

I love all the COLOR!!!!

Shelly's Style Shop said...

Both of you look great! I love both outfits and the color!

xoxo, Shelly

Fabutopia said...

Love the winter sun... and I love that dress :)

~ Faith said...

You both look beautiful! I've always loves those ASOS boots...

~Faith

greenjeans said...

sigh...'winter'...as always very stylish and very well done.

ps i think i've been in love with Franny Glass most of my life.

pps. harry potter forever

muchlove said...

I love the warm tones of both these outfits!
I especially like the zigzag pattern of the dress.

yiqin; said...

I love that dress! Especially when it is belted!!

Anonymous said...

You gurlies are so adorable! I love that you picked such colorful outfits! They instantly add life and vibrancy to the photos! :)

xoxo

Mimi

Anonymous said...

you are both so colorful! you really make it look like it's about to be spring!

Anonymous said...

That is a beautiful shawl!

Fashion Tidbits said...

eeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! i really like that Missoni-like dress!!!

Anonymous social worker said...

nice outfits.
and i hear you about the weather, did you know it might even snow on monday? ahhhh

Anonymous said...

Both are awesome outfits! If I had to choose though, the dress is my fav. But if it's freezing over there, hand me those scarf and coat! lol.

Noormol said...

You both look great (I like how the outfits complement each other) and the missoni inspired dress looks great! I am very jealous of your sunny roof top :)

Devin Dwyer said...

Cath, I love the scarf!

indigotangerine said...

I love the industrial backdrop on your photos. And those colors! so cheery.

Anonymous said...

I would have never guessed that it was a dress from F21 though. So cute! I also like Cath's outfit. It's perfect for the office and also so chic. xxoxoxoxo

LF said...

Soo Missoni, love it! Don't stop with the fridge it rocks too!

Anonymous said...

That´s lovely!