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A basic cold day outfit

Posted on February 17, 2011December 21, 2014 by Elaine

(NOTE: This post will be COMPLETELY different from my last post 😉 My last post was so bright and cheerful – this outfit is more a true reflection of what I’ve been wearing.)

So I have been keeping up with some of resolutions and taking pictures more frequently.  I never promised to blog more frequently thought 😛

At this rate I will be posting all my Winter wear photos in the Spring!

Here is a really basic outfit but it was so comfortable and cozy for me to wear.

Sweater:  Esprit XS
Jeans: Beloved Gap Jean Leggings 00R (here in black wash)
Boots:  Miz Mooz Gayle
Jewellery:  Avon
So, yup, black and grey! That’s typical me!  But…here’s where the REALLY cozy part comes in:
Infinity Scarf – bought years ago as a regular scarf and made into an infinity scarf by my friend!
^I love how I can completely hide in the scarf 😉 ^
Avon earrings from last year I believe they were $4.99!
One of my favorite current Avon pieces.  I ALWAYS get stopped so people can get a closer look 😉
A total bargain for $9.99!
So while I managed to trick you all into thinking I’m a “colourful” girl with the previous outfit this is the real me LOL – I do hope to break out of my comfort zone more often.  Perhaps with Spring almost here that might happen 🙂

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23 thoughts on “A basic cold day outfit”

  1. Rosa says:
    February 20, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    i love that cluster necklace! great post 🙂
    xox,
    buttercup buttons ♡

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  2. Lisa - respect the shoes says:
    February 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Hey, it’s OK if we’re not all colors of the rainbow all the time. Wearing black and grey does not automatcially make an outfit boring – I think the fit on you and the pieces are great. Those boots in partcular are killer!

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  3. Natalie Suarez says:
    February 20, 2011 at 1:57 am

    super cute! i really love your boots! 🙂

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  4. Nelah says:
    February 19, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    Your necklace and earrings pop when worn with this outfit. I love the colors a lot especially black and gray – they are my all time favorites!

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  5. Francesca says:
    February 19, 2011 at 10:55 am

    You look so lovely! That necklace is soo beautiful. Just look at the colours ah.. amazing

    http://opinionslave.blogspot.com/

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  6. Olyvia says:
    February 18, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Blacks and greys all always the best, when it comes down to it for me too. Plus, it probably made that gorgeous colorful necklace pendant stand out. That is such a steal! I can’t stop looking at it, hehe!

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  7. Michelle says:
    February 18, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Pretty jewelry pieces…and great deals!

    Nothing wrong with a neutral color palette! 🙂 I love those boots!!

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  8. Barbie says:
    February 18, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Love the boots AND that necklace! Very unique!

    http://www.beautyblogxo.blogspot.com

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  9. Really Petite says:
    February 18, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    I love those jeans in that wash. I unfortunately missed out on the 00P’s 🙁

    The necklace is super cute…is it Avon as in Avon Avon ?

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  10. Stylepint says:
    February 18, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    You look lovely and it’s totally ok to not wear color!

    Lately,I’ve been moving more towards dark colors and blacks too. For a long time, I would avoid black, but I’m beginning to embrace it again…just not in a goth type of way. =)

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  11. Sweet Laundry says:
    February 18, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Ha! I wear black and grey all of the time. And brown. But I like it think that once spring is here, that will all change. I am so jealous of your infinity scarf, I want one really bad but I haven’t found one that I like. I’ll keep searching though. Have a great weekend!

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  12. Banhannas says:
    February 18, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Those boots are adorable, love the folded look on them. The Avon pieces are such a steal shhh don’t let the people know how much you paid. They certainly look a lot more than what you paid for!

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  13. The Little Dust Princess says:
    February 18, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Cute, comfy, and chic! Perfect 😀 The necklace is so pretty.

    xx The Little Dust Princess

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  14. Shen Dove says:
    February 18, 2011 at 10:29 am

    Not every day has to be a colorful day! There is something so classic about a black and gray color palette in an outfit.

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  15. Elle says:
    February 18, 2011 at 8:34 am

    I am all about black, gray and other monotonous colors too in the winter except you wear it much better than I do. I like the pop of color your scarf lends the outfit. 🙂 And ooo….pretty necklace! (I am drawn to sparkly things 🙂 )

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  16. Melissa says:
    February 18, 2011 at 6:54 am

    Now see, you and I are opposites. I wear a lot of color most of the time because I feel like I can’t pull off an all black and gray outfit. You, on the other hand, look so incredibly chic and stylish! I love those boots and that sweater is so flattering on you.

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  17. PetiteLittleGirl says:
    February 18, 2011 at 6:04 am

    You look adorable in the last picture. Black and grey combination is what I used to wear too. I am starting to wear more colored pieces lately and I love it. Your necklace is very pretty. I bet it’s sparkly IRL. Have a good weekend!

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  18. H Rija says:
    February 18, 2011 at 12:36 am

    I love your boots and Avon does have some great jewelery!

    http://mylyfe-mystory.blogspot.com

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  19. kileen says:
    February 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    what a cute scarf and i love the picture of you hiding underneath it. and i love those boots more and more!

    cute and little

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  20. CessOviedo says:
    February 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Isn’t it funny how much our clothes reflect they way we feel? … Ever since I’ve been aware of that I try to choose wisely the way I show myself to the world, although I find your outfit real pretty, not colorful but very sleek and chic, loved the jewelry, minimal but cute!

    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  21. Cee says:
    February 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Hehe, you look like a ninja in the picture hiding behind the scarf. A stylish ninja that is 🙂

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  22. Lisa says:
    February 17, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    OMG i love your miz mooz boots!!! they are a gorgeous grey.. i love miz mooz boots they’re so comfortable!

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  23. PetiteAsianGirl says:
    February 17, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Lol! Look at you in your “muffler” in that last outfit photo. I like the necklace with the four different color stones. You can probably wear it with everything. You and your good Avon finds : )

    Reply

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