Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Mornings in Emerald










Sweater: Gap; Skirt: Forever 21 (similar style); Shoes: Macy's

How beautiful is all of that morning sunlight streaming in? These photos were taken in the early morning, pre-work hours, and I was just delighted to sit in a patch of sun and bask for a few minutes. I've already resuscitated my spring and summer no-tights skirts, rearranged my closet to store the sweaters in a less-accessible area and have packed up the hats, beanies, gloves, and chunky scarves so that they can meet the dark insides of my clothes storage containers. Take that, warm-weather gear!

This outfit, with the swinging skirt and short sleeved sweater, made me feel a bit fifties. I think that the fact that I took these photos in the house holding a house-cat made it all the more domesticated! I would definitely not say that retro is at all a part of my style profile, but if it was, I think I'd be happy with the clean classic lines of the early-mid 1900s (yuck to the 70s, 80s, 90s). There's nothing that makes you feel more feminine than a sweet swinging skirt that highlights the waist. 

(Linking up with Random Wednesday, WIWW, and Wardrobe Wednesday)
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38 comments

  1. Indigo BelleMarch 5, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Lovely colours in this outfit :D Also, your cat is adorable!

    - Celine
    http://indigobellefashion.blogspot.com.au/

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Love the polka dot skirt! And those two colors paired together are fantastic as well :)

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  3. Fash BoulevardMarch 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Emerald and polka dots... I'm obsessed. You look stunning. Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I'm sharing my surprise gift from Lauren Conrad on my blog today as well as a giveaway. I'd love if you'd swing by. xo

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  4. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    I love your skirt! Kiss


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  5. AlyssaMarch 6, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I don't really like color green but Emerald is a different story :)) Nice outfit. I like your polka dot skirt too. You look so retro <3

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  6. Josue García AgullóMarch 6, 2013 at 2:35 AM

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  7. AshleyMarch 6, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    I have this same skirt! Now I'm going to have to try it with an emerald top!

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  8. GeorgianaMarch 6, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    cute cat and I love the color of the sweater

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  9. Beauty FollowerMarch 6, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Lovely skirt!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Lovely colour scheme, besotted with the polka dots!
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  11. BreeMarch 6, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Adorable!

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  12. Lisa - respect the shoesMarch 6, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    The fit of that skirt is fantastic on you!

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  13. TheTinyHeartMarch 6, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Such a cute skirt! I'm ready to pack up my winter clothes but the weather is telling me otherwise.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  14. Ally GradleyMarch 6, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    OMG I love those polkadots!
    You look gorgeous - totally loving everything about this!

    xo Ally

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  15. AnnieMarch 6, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Those photos are gorgeous! And that green top with that polka dot skirt...LOVE :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  16. JennaeMarch 6, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I've been obsessing over stripes and polka dots lately, and I love the way you worked them here. The green top is a great counterpoint, and the whole shoot feels vintage, in the best kind of way :)

    Found you via Wardrobe Wednesday

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  17. GinaMarch 6, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Awesome blog! Looks like we share a love for cats too:-) My baby is in today's post as well.
    I'm following now, and looking forward to your next posts.
    XO, Gina
    http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com

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  18. Morwen AnjelaisMarch 6, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the lighting in these photos, and that emerald green is wonderful.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Lovely outfit! I love that skirt and that emerald shirt.

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.com

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  20. Emily {Isnt That Charming}March 6, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    So pretty! I love this photography and how the sunshine accentuates your outfit.
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  21. Hannah WilkinsonMarch 6, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Stunning photographs! You are so pretty!
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    x

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  22. Kelly @ Kiwi Womens StyleMarch 6, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    KW you know how to rock that waistline! Thanks for joining up with WW and look forward to seeing you next week :)

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  23. GiovannaMarch 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Adorbs! Loving that emerald knit!! Cute combo with the polkadots!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.HeyLoveBlog.com

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  24. ashleyMarch 6, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Pretty look! Love the emerald top.

    xo Ashley
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  25. BeautyStyleGrowthMarch 6, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Thanks for being my 100th follower. Let me know which item you like. I'm following you too. Lovely outfit. I love green and black and white polka dots together.

    k at www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    You look absolutely amazing! I'm loving that polka dot skirt so much!

    I'm your newest follower via google (591), twitter, and bloglovin! I hope you follow back!

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  27. so anthroMarch 6, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Such lovely photos! I adore green and navy together, and can't resist anything navy + white polka dotted :)
    xx, Emily
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  28. Heidi's WanderingsMarch 6, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I agree with you those skirts from the 50's are the best. Most women look great in them too!

    Heidi’s Wanderings

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  29. TaraMixandMatchMarch 6, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I so love your polka dot skirt, so cute!

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  30. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Pretty polka dot skirt!

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  31. meghan silvaMarch 6, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Gorgeous colour on you , makes your eyes pop.

    xo Meg<3

    Meghan Silva's Blog

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  32. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    You look so beautiful in this outfitt!

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  33. Diana MarksMarch 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Love how you combined emerald with black and white polka dot!

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  34. AyantikaMarch 7, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    oohoo...you look amazing, That polka dot skirt is to die for (:
    Love,

    Bong's Belleza

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  35. JessiMarch 7, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Super cute dotted skirt! I love the shape and length. And that emerald sweater is perfect over it! Gorgeous color. Your blog is super cute :)
    Visiting from WIWW.
    -Jessi
    http://haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  36. UnknownMarch 7, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Very 50's! Very classic, love it.
    xo
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  37. kaceyjewelMarch 22, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Those photos are gorgeous! And that green top with that polka dot skirt...LOVE :)
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