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Lace, Tweed, & Wool Outfit

 
 




 
 
I got this skirt in like 2005... Anyway, I was a size 16 at the time. My amazing seamstress Melissa really outdid herself taking this in to about a size 8! I've dealt with this a lot recently, after loosing close to 40lbs over the past 6 years, its been a struggle giving up clothes I love that are now way to big. Melissa has been a life saver, in helping me figure out items that could be sized down with out loosing their appeal.  You can check out Melissa's business facebook Seamingly Simple here. 



blazer-Jcrew(similar here), shirt-Zara(similar here), skirt-H&M, boots-Target(similar here), necklaces-Cookie Lee c/o Debra Reed, bracelet/rings-Jewelmint, belt-Anthropologie

I think it's not secret that I enjoy mixing textures and fabrics in an outfit. Here we have lace, wool, & tweed--a perfect fall combo.  I wish we had more shots of just the blazer and some of its details. It's such an amazing piece: great buttons, smooth lining, and it really creates a great silhouette for my shape AND it's pretty thick, which is great for this colder weather.  The lighting in these pictures isn't great. It's been hard to find enough time after work (before it gets too dark and drab) for outfitting pictures.  Hopefully we can grab some time over this sunny weekend to come.

Speaking of weather, holy buckets did the temperature drop fast this week. My body is still in shock!


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