Thursday, April 15, 2010

free stuff

i found these Etoile by Isabel Marant cotton-linen baggy pants on sale last weekend and had to wear them right away. they are sure to be a summer staple for me. when warmer weather hits i tend to go for big and loose rather than tight and tiny, i don't like clothes clinging to me on those hot, humid days. i paired it with one of my favorite t-shirts by Tao Comme des Garcons (closeup of the t-shirt here.)

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last sunday was also the perfect opportunity to wear my new Escada jacket which i got from Brook&Lyn's closet swap. this jacket, which used to belong to Daphne tres jolie of Jolie-Laide, was actually one of my first choices from the swap so i was thrilled to get it! i don't have anything like it in my closet.

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i love the gold detailing against the navy. i'm already planning its next outfit - i'm thinking jeans and a crisp white shirt.

i can't thank Mimi of Brook&Lyn enough for setting up the swap and i was very honored to receive an invitation to participate. her selection process for swappable items was quite rigorous, but it was totally worth it in the end - all the items i received were in perfect condition.

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it was a great experience and an all-around win-win situation - so thanks again Mimi and thank you to all the participants for giving up such great items!


11 comments:

  1. YAY! I'm so so so happy to see you in it! It's such a beautiful jacket, so I'm glad it's found such a great home. You wear it extremely well, my dear.
    I agree with everything you said about the swap, too. Such a good experience!!
    xox

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  2. So fun about the swap. I particularly love those pants - I always want to wear baggy pants, but inevitably I tailor them to make them more fitted. Something about my frame doesn't work right with baggy pants. Too bad.

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  3. You look lovely! Love everything!

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  4. Wow, the swap looks like fun! What else did you get?

    Now I really want to do a swap. I also want to steal your trousers, which look sooo comfy. So, yeah, envy all round.

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  5. Those trousers are incredible...love the jacket as well, beautiful...

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    xoxo

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  6. Love it all, especially the shoes! Who makes them?

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  7. excellent. looks like a perfect outfit for the (st)icky summer weather. love the pants. seeking a similar pair that aren't toooo long.

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  8. lovely new pants, and daphne's former jacket looks perfect on you! the swap really was so much fun- now i wish i could do one regularly. ~joelle

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  9. I love ur outfit and especially the shoes! Great blog!

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  10. I love your shoes and the Escada jacket!!!

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  11. Oh my gosh, those pants are great. score!

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