When I spied this purple mini-cable knit sweater while thrifting I almost passed since it really isnt't my style. But when I factored in it wasa great color, my size, mint condition, good quality (Land's End) and less than a $1 I really couldn't leave it behind.
So, yesterday when
Already Pretty's Sal posted the LL Bean vs. J.Crew Cage Match I saw this picture of a J.Crew styling and immediately thought of my cable knit sweater.
And with that I tossed this on this morning. I threw on a necklace and gray heels to add some additional interest eventhough overall the look is pretty bland.
Purple Sweater - Land's End/Thrifted, <$1 (Sept. 2009)
Necklace - DIY by me
Flower Pin/Hairclip - H&M, $8 (Summer 2009)
Black Pants - Old Navy, clearance for $10 (2008)
Gray Heels - Nine West/TJ Maxx, $35 (Sept. 2009)
14 comments:
your bland is another woman's fancy! :) You look wonderful, and I LOVE the items you added for visual interest!
Kim -
It's hard to tell from your pic - is the flower attached to your belt? Your pants? Your sweater?
Bland? I think NOT! That flower at your waistband is anything but bland. (Thanks for the shout-out, btw.)
I don't think it looks bland either! Another inspired outfit. That sweater was a fabulous steal and it looks great on you. I think you should mix it in more!
Not bland at all! I LOVE the ultra glam necklace with the purple and the flower. So very chic, so very fall :)
I don't think it's bland either!! I LOVE the look! Please show us how you made that necklace - it's fantastic!
I have a problem with plain sweaters too, sometimes, but the trick is to accessorize, as you did fabulously here!
I don't have the post about my 'make the most of your closet' ready yet, but today's outfit was inspired by the outfit you made for me #46 :) I have never mixed patterns before, but you gave me the idea ;D
http://fashiondailyinsanity.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-i-wore-1028.html
I can't believe that sweater was only $1. Love the flower there I never would have thought to out it there. Thanks for all the inspiration you give.
I like how you spiced this outfit up. I can't believe you made that necklace!
I'm a huge fan of your allegedly "bland" outfit - such a cute flower and THAT NECKLACE - LOVE!
Thanks, ladies!! I remember when I first made this necklace a couple of years ago it seemed huge, but it seem perfectly acceptable with all of the large statement pieces that are so prevalent!
Caramelcream, the flower has a pin back and a hairclip on it, so I just clipped it to the waistband of my pants and scrunched up the sweater behind it.
Meli said it best...bland? Are you kidding me? It's fantastic look. I love the shoes and the flower pin too..
love the purple and grey, and i think that the unexpected flower placement and intricate necklace are interest enough :D
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