Outfit details
Grey dress - Banana Republic
Moto jacket - Aerospostale, Gift from JoAnn (Thank you, thank you!)
Fedora hat - Forever 21
Leather wallet - Nine West, Christmas gift
Suede boots - Banana Republic
What and Where
Last night was my cousin's LJ's birthday celebration. (Here's a beautiful coincidence - it's my darling friend, Joann's birthday too!) It was a couple days late but a celebration is a celebration, isn't it? Especially when you go all the way to biggest Casino this side of the continent, wait in line for over an hour (and here I am thinking I'm too cool for school!) to feast on an enormous amount of food from the endless buffet selection. Special moments like this calls for an almost military-like strategy on how to dress according to the pounds and calories you plan to consume for dinner.
Hence, choose a loose non-clingy dress, preferably in dark colours or something in the black family. Oh you know there are variations of black, don't be smart with me! Everything else doesn't matter really as by the time, they bring out the candles, everyone is too full to notice your chandelier earrings, sweetheart neckline or reindeer sweater from Christmas past. Common sense tells you, my dear friends, that the belt is a mere pretense of creating a silhouette to the outfit but here's one piece of wisdom I feel compelled to share with you because I care. In times like these, any self-restricting items such as belts are a big no-no!
On a very related matter and on to the subject title of this post, I have been collaborating on a blog project idea with the fierce fashionista behind The Farmgirl Fashionista and I am so excited to let you know that YOU are going to love it! All I can tell right now is that is going to be the easiest blog project you will ever do. It is not restrictive, punitive or tasking to your creative spirit. In fact, it is far from that. Another fact is that all of you and I mean ALL of you, my dears, can sign up and this project!
I say, sign up without knowing anything about it! Just be adventurous and throw caution in the wind! Even better sign up and co-host it with me and other blogger friends! It's 2011 and it is time to shake things up a bit! I promise you, I am not going to send you in a furious frenzy choosing your best 17, 45 or 618 pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories you can mix and match for 28 days. Though we can call it a challenge, there is nothing really challenging or difficult about it. It's more a project that will be fun, cozy and more importantly, it will showcase YOU in your all your comfortable glory!
Now, let's see who lives their lives on the edge and just dance like nobody's watching! If you want to join "The Easiest Blog Project Ever", please leave me a comment below!
Happy, Happy Birthday Love Joy and JoAnn!
111 comments:
You should sense my apprehension, but count me in (so long as it doesn't interfere with my choosing 6 items to wear 152 ways in 8 days :P)
count me in !!! there's nothing like a great challenge !!!
See, now that's the spirit! Love you girls!
Okay, let's see more adventurous spirits signing up!
Muah,
ML
That belt is unbelievable! And of course sing me up for the easiest blog project ever!
ohhh I love the belt and that shock of green ring!! and of course.. SIGN ME UP for this project.. I declared 2011 the Year of being absolutely FEARLESS so this is in line with that declaration alright!! Just tell me what I need to do and where and when!! woo hoo I am always up for a challenge!!!
xox J
count me in for the blog project!! :)
and as for your outfit, i love the animal print belt. adds just the right amount of sass to your look!
cute and little
come join the Color Brigade!
love your neutral outfit! the dark colors are so cute <3
xoxo
What a fabulous grey look.. Love your poses and beautiful smile.
Great scenario
Lee x
I just got back from my long day away with family (and without technology) and saw your sweet post. Thank you so much for my birthday wishes! You look beautiful in your moto jacket :) You look so great in neutrals!
Oooh, I'm excited to hear about your easy blog project idea ... :)
xoxox J
You look adorable! I love the snow, too! :)
♥ Leia
HI sweets..how cute is your hat?? love you in these snow pics!!
I *think* Ill sign up, lol...just kinda leary about what Id have do do, lol
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Count me in! Yeah, I'd love to join.
Thanks for visiting!
xoxo Sootjeelina <3
answer:thank you so much!!!
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Count me in! Wondering what it is.. hmmmm
Love the belt, sweetheart. The whole outfit is just perfect. The rings seems interesting. And wow, all this snow!
xx
M.
How intriguing this easiest blog project ever, should I throw caution to the wind? like you said it's 2011, OK, then, please count me in :)
Here's my email should you need to let me know more about the project :), it's jeminajakin@gmail.com
Looking forward to hearing from you :)
Kisses
Jemina
xoxo
I am scared, tell me more :)
The snow looks like so much fun! Great shots!!
xx,
Jeanine
Beautiful backdrop! Just perfect white against gray and black.
Your beautiful and fresh in these pics sweetie.
The belt really did the trick this time and oh it's very familiar to me :)
Good luck in your upcoming easy blog project.
xXx
Cute outfit - I love the hat!!
XOX,
Karen
http://rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com/
Rarely will I ever pen my name without knowing what it's for, but I love and trust you and I am IN!
You look wonderful, and I wish i looked as awesome as you do in a hat! I'm jealous.
My Heart Blogged
why the hell not! Sign me up!
You look absolutely ravishing!
I'm in! Only because I trust and love you. If I didn't, I certainly would not commit to anything! :)
You are such a rockstar in that outfit! Well, all the time, but especially in that outfit. And I'm in. I'm rarely this daring, but you totally sold me on it.
I will sign up for the project as long as it doesn't overlap with Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge starting Feb. 1st!!!!
Please tell me this dress is still available?!? Love this look, head to toe!! Of course I'm totally psyched about our project!!! =)
http://thefarmgirlfashionista.blogspot.com/
You are just Too Adorable !! Love this look.
I'm curious about the project! :) so I'm going for it - getting out of my comfort zone!
heather
Alright my interest has been piqued. I'm a Capricorn so with a lot if hesitation I say sign me up :)
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I am going to be brave and join here girl. To warn you I will be doing another challenge starting Feb. 1 so I hope it's not to much for me. I am excited to hear about it.
I really need to visit Banana Republic soon- I didn't even know they sold shoes! That belt is funky! Sign me up girlie- there's no better challenge than an easy one!
Okay. I love your outfit and the dress you sent Fashion Momma. And I need to be a little more adventurous this year so sign me up for the "easiest blog project ever"!
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hihi! i'm new here, visiting from fashion mommma. what a beautiful dress you sent!
i'm also writing to participate in the new easiest blog challenge ever. i just have to say ... it better be easy. or else you'll hear about it! :)
Gorgeous photos! I love them. Great style dear! :)
i need to know more about this blog project! it certainly sounds interesting
In love with the whole outfit!
I love this outfit! The belt really pulls everything together! Sign me up for the easiest blog project! :)
Count me in - easy is my middle name. Hang on, that could be taken the wrong way! Scratch that.
Love your hat BTW.
Love the touch of greys!
xoxo
Stella
http://www.jadore-fashion.com/
I loveee the monochromatic color scheme! You look absolutely beautiful!
Hmmm, I'm intrigued and always up for some fun. Can't wait to hear more.
love that shade of gray.
the snowflakes are great!
YES can comment now! Wow ML so much interest! Count me in please.
Brr! Looks so cold there. Lovely zebra belt with this dress, and I love the hat! I'll play in the easiest blog project :)
I'm intrigued - count me in!
Awww, this is sweet! I love that funky belt! And you are a brave girl for venturing out in the snow in that weather!
I'm intrigued, but also scared -- I don't typically make commitments that I am not 100% sure I can keep.
I would love to join!
xoxo
Stacey Kay
“Runway Inspiration, Vintage Decoration”
www.goodwillhuntingg.com
Runway Inspiration: ACNE
Wow, this has been tremendously exciting! Thank you for trusting me and just taking that leap of adventure!
Stay Happy and Positive!
besos,
ML
20 YORK STREET
I'm not normally one for surprises, but count me in on the easiest blog project ever!
I'm in, but true to my blog title I change my mind about things. But I won't. Not right away anyway. I might hide. Or plug my ears and sing when you call my name. Not really. But maybe.
Jen Hemming and Hawing Again
I noticed I didn't say count me in. I love your blog, and I'm excited to see what your project is.
My Heart Blogged
Oh mysterious! More details please!!
Love these snow photos!! :D You look great :)
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you're so gorgeous!
Great photos! I love your dress and fedora!
I'm kind of scared, but count me in! Can I reserve the right to change my mind? I can be fickle, you know?!
And can I just say how much I love you in that hat, in the snow? You look so awesomely cool!
Firstly you look fabulous in these pictures!!! Happy and Glowing ... and secondly. ... Sign me up too! This already sounds exciting :)
I'M SO IN!!! Have a great weekend! XoXo
I know I'm a little late in commenting, but I'd love to join this mystery challenge! Call me in, I'm at the ready! :)
Are you kidding you are on fire with these outfits, I'm scared but I join the blog challenge haha!!! :)
Love this outfit! So cute!
such a nice outfit!
You must have been freezing while taking these pictures. I wish I were that bold to go out like that. I love the dress and the hat and your ring is amazing.
Great outfit!!
I love the jacket! Do you know how much it was? Thanks! Please subscribe to my blog! I'll subscribe to yours!
xoxo,
Miss Nine West
http://thebeautyfashionandhealthblog.blogspot.com/
I cant get enough of grey on grey look, this is gorgeous styling!
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Oh sure, I am in :) This should be fun!
Why not? Sign me up for the challenge, too!
I don't know what it is. But I am in, I'm in! I hear the words easy & comfortable? It's like a moth to a flame. Can't wait... xx veronika
um, sure! sign me up :-)
I'm in! Curious about this project!
wearing a sleeveless dress in the snow is HOTTTTT!!! love your outfit. :)
am reluctant but curious about this project. i hope you can give us more details please. ^^
count me in!
besos,lynn
I'm in ML. And I love it how we are on two different ends of the spectrum in terms of our winter dressing but your style is such an inspiration. I am loving all the gray outfits you are donning......you look so bright and just plain gorgeous in those outfits. :)
Excited about the project now and just sent a load of positive vibes your way.
Look forward to hearing from you
Love
Tashrin - A Toronto based personal style blog
ok you've convinced me. sign me up :)
Hmmm . . . I am intrigued. Tentatively count me in . . .
I clicked over here on a link from Melissa (working mom's closet), and I will absolutely be following you going forward. I love your style!
And, even though I haven't been following you before, I'll take a leap and sign up for the project. I'm always up for a new challenge :)
I love your hats, it's so cool & chic. I need to wear more hats for sure! all the stylish girls do it, right? ;)
<3
I love your outfit in this post!! Hrm... signing up for an unknown blog project... you say it will comfy and easy... okay... I'm tentatively signing on to this too!! :)
Nice outfit! Haha I totally agree with you on the "dressing for food" part, that definitely factors into my decision when I know I'm going to be pigging out later on.
Uh, dude, I should say I was probably signed up before I ever left a comment!
<3
XX.
Mae Lu, @ thereafterish.
I'm intrigued!! Sign us up. :)
Hmm, normally I'm not that risky, but, hey, why not try something new - count me in! :-)
eeeek what the hey sign me up!
www.indramaticfashion.com
YAY! Comfortable glory? Sign me up!
Count me in Babe!
I'm in!
OK... I'll bite.
OK, me too.
Sign me up! : )
international reader here and your challenge has just reached Philippine shores. i'm curious bout what's in store and a bit anxious at the same time because im really not on the fasyon side (although i wish i am!).
Sign me up!
And check out my new BLOG:
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I'm IN!
sounds interesting, count me in, i guess :)
xx
heyrocketgirl
Is it too late to sign up? I am curious!
A little nervous but I would love to sign up :) Nothing like a good challenge to get the creative side of my brain buzzing!
I just randombly stumbled across this blog- and now I'm intriguied by this challenge. Talk about throwing caution into the wind: count me in!
no. 100 is here!!! count me in! =D
join my Stila giveaway!
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Please do tell me more about the challenge. Just found both of your blogs today!!
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hahaha you're so cute.. thanks for visiting me.. i've never done a challenge before.. because the 30 outfits 30 day challenge is way too daunting for me.. but this one sounds.. interesting.. and non restrictive HAHA
sign me up! :)
How cool!! :D I don't think I'm brave enough though, haha
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
my curiosity is piqued...count me in too!
Sounds like fun, I'm in!
I'm intrigued (though a bit scared) and I want to get involved!
sounds intriguing for sure! I'll join in!
Sure i wanna join the project please count me in!!!
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i'd love to join your project!
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My Pj's Post
http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/2011/04/pajama-project-and-two-giveaways.html
Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog! And I would love to join in the project. :)
-Evelina
effervescentevelina.blogspot.com
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