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Monday, January 28, 2013

It's a Grey Look for a Grey Day

by Heather

It's been grey and overcast for the past three days here in the "Valley of the Sun" with rain falling intermittently, very unlike our normal sunny weather. It is a nice change of pace, though, keeping us inside and curled up by the fireplace reading a good book. Our current weather is a reminder of the vacations I spent in England as a child, sometimes attending my cousin's private girls' school if I happened to be there when school was still in session. My outfit below reminds me of those times:
Nordstrom sweater; Brooks Brothers shirt; tie stolen from my husband's closet (maybe not "stolen" since he doesn't even remember owning it); Chico's slacks
Sorry about the flash reflecting in the mirrored surface of the tray behind me. That just shows what a grey day it was inside, too! Not even enough light to take a picture without the flash.
That's my little bagpiper I'm using as a tie pin. Growing up, it was always a treat when Uncle Bill would play his bagpipes for us in Nana's and Baba's garden. I'm not sure their neighbors felt the same way, though.
I'm keeping the grey going with a grey Michael Kors Hamilton purse; sterling silver ring and cuff
Top cuff: Ann Taylor; bottom cuff: new eel skin and silver bracelet from Roberto Mantellassi
Michael Kors watch
Grey flannel Gianni Binni heels

I know that other places in the country (and around the world) are much colder than here so stay warm, everybody! Hope to see you Thursday for my take on a Valentine's tablescape and more winter decor. Check in with Ann and Sheila this week on Tuesday and Wednesday for champagne cupcakes and more!

Love,
Heather

27 comments:

  1. How funny about the ties! Maybe there's a new trend - and we're starting it!

    You certainly look like an English schoolgirl in that outfit, except your shoes are waaaaaay better.

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  2. I'm squealing over them shoes...Too cute!!!

    Denyse@ Crazy Beautiful Life

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    1. Thank you, Denyse. Haven't mentioned this before, but I love the spelling of your name!
      Heather

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  3. I like that -- we're starting a new trend! Maybe Vogue will seek us out? :)
    Heather

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  4. You may be wearing gray but your bing is making it sparkle. I love everything you've put together, and especially the tie and bagpiper pin! Loooove.

    Thank you for welcoming me to the community!

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  5. Hi from Scotland - love the piper tiepin!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  6. Hi Liz,
    Oh, that's so wonderful that you're commenting from Scotland. My mother grew up in Whitley Bay close to the Scottish border so we spent time up your way when visiting. It's so beautiful there!
    Heather

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  7. Let's mention the argyle socks, too! Very classic, Heather. I steal from my husband's closet, too. Love it!

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  8. Thanks, Tina. Have had the argyle socks for so long I don't even remember where I got them. But thanks for noticing!
    Heather

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  9. You and Val are rocking the ties today! Love this look and the tie pin is wonderful.

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    1. Thanks, Patti. Val thinks we might be starting a trend :)
      Heather

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  10. I've been seeing a few ties around blogs lately and have a few I've been wanting to try.. You've inspired me so I just may quit thinking about it and do it!

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    1. Glad to be your inspiration, Tracey :) Love your blog!
      Heather

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  11. Oh my, I love every bit of this outfit. It is feminine yet has that menswear look. The shoes are just too cool.

    I love the bagpipes. Nothing is more moving than Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes. Makes me tear up every time!

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    1. Thank you, Debbi. Glad to know that you share my love of bagpipes!
      Heather

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  12. Ties times two this week on Monday, I love it!!! Heather, you look fantastic, I love the look.

    xo,
    Alyssa

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    1. Thanks, Alyssa. You look fantastic, too! The outfit featured in your post today really brightens up a gloomy day -- great choice.
      Heather

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  13. Goodness.... when the skies are grey here I want to get in sweats! You look so attractive and pulled together... and a little English!

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  14. Hi Bobbie,
    The sweats weren't far behind this look! They were black and grey, though, so I kept with the color scheme :)
    Heather

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  15. What a fun look! I love a good menswear inspired outfit.

    Popping by from the Pleated Poppy : )

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  16. This is the perfect menswear inspired look!

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  17. SUPA cute! Funny that you are sporting a tie! I was just talking about wearing one!! LOVE the lil flowers on your heels- did they come that way or did you add those?

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    1. Thank you! The shoes came with the flowers -- I'm not that creative :(
      Heather

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