Friday, February 1, 2013

there's a hole in the bucket

dear liza, dear liza. i discovered that my favourite club monaco v-neck sweater had a hole in it. the hole is small and defined so i think the source is klutzy me. sadness. so per instructions to henry, i fixed the hole with a bit of woolen thread but luckily, it is just above the collar at the shoulder so it isn't that obvious. a scarf will hide the hole and i have been pouring over mai tai's how-to tutorials to learn how to tie my scarves. i am all thumbs but eventually have learned the waterfall knot. i think it is still too poofy but practice hopefully will make perfect. someday.

i am planning a valentine's day giveaway so don't forget to come back on monday to see what it is!! have a great weekend!



 

outfit - blazer: banana republic, old, similar here, here; sweater: club monaco, old; jeans: paige canyon bootcut, old, similar in petite here, less expensive style here and here; flats: pretty ballerinas, old; bracelets: purple python "stella" studded bracelet, here, gift from C (similar here), gold link bracelet: christina M. boutique, here, gold bangle: t+j designs, here; scarf: hermes carre, astrologie print

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42 comments:

  1. love the way you tied this scarf. i wish you lived near me and would teach me (or just do it for me) how to tie mine!

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    1. thank you Megan - i wish you lived near me so i can live in your closet! i watched that video so many times!, you have no idea! xox

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  2. Lovely :)
    Following you!
    xx

    http://mariaspeaksprada.blogspot.com/

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  3. P you tied your scarf so beautifully!
    Love your nail polish shade and how it matches your sweater perfectly!
    Oh I think I have the same CM v-neck as you but in black! Love love love CM. :D Your flats are so pretty and gives a nice punch of color that's complementary to your scarf!
    xoxo, Phoebe

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    1. thank you dear Phoebe! this sweater is such a staple in my closet it was sad to see that hole in it. i'm on another video tutorial now, so hopefully i'll learn another style! lol xox

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  4. I feel your pain- I ripped a hole in my favorite J. Crew long sleeved striped tee (aka my wardrobe staple!) It's under the arm, but it was a pretty big rip and I'm not sure it can be mended well. Anyway...I love the scarf and the blazer with jeans look. I was in Banana this week and it was blazers galore. I really need to find one to work into my wardrobe!

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    1. you should totally get one blazer, amy! it is kind of like a cardigan in terms of versatility. i think you'd really enjoy them. i hope you can mend the tee though. hate it when the staples get holes! xox

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    1. thank you so much Sky! you are so sweet! xox

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  6. P I love the way you tied your scarf! It turned out great in my opinion. I actually need to figure out how to tie my scarfs so I'm headed over to check out the tutorial!
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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    1. thanks M! her youtube channel is bookmarked. it just takes me a while to do because i'm not terribly coordinated. :P xox

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  7. Nice outfit and good job on the scarf! :)

    fauxionista.com

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  8. I love how you tied that scarf!!very nice
    kisses from Milano
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/

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  9. that scarf looks amazing - if only i could figure out how to tie mine... gah.

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    1. Laura, you must check her videos. i will admit to pausing, and screaming "how does she DO that!?!" rewinding. repeat. lol. i know you can totally do it! xox

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  10. Ooh you tied it beautifully! I need more silk scarves...dresses up an outfit! Happy weekend Phi :)

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  11. the scarf is so pretty!! i want to do the same with mine!!
    this is such an amazing post with so much inspiration!
    Hope you're having a great week!
    thanks for sharing!

    I have been following you for a long while now on bloglovin and I adore your style!
    if you like we can follow each other on bloglovin :)
    let me know!
    STYLE DECORUM

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    1. thank you so much Jen - i hope you are having a fantastic week! xox

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  12. I hate when that happens! On a different note, the way that you've tied your scarf is gorgeous! I haven't seen this style before! (Did Wendy do it in her video? hah!) It is a great way to cover up a flaw!
    :)
    Allison

    A's Fashion Files
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    1. thank you dear A! wendy's video is epic! xox

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  13. I think your scarf is tied beautifully, and I don't think it looks too poofy at all! So stylish as always, P! xoxo

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    1. thank you Kerry! it was fun checking out her tutorials too! xox

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  14. Your scarf is really pretty.

    The waterfall knot is my favorite. :) MaiTai's tutorials are so helpful and she has an enviable collection of silk scarves.

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    1. thank you so much! it's such a fun knot and you are so right - she has such beautiful pieces. xox

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  15. Aw! I remember singing that song in elementary school!

    Your scarf-tying looks great! I saw the word mai tai and got my hopes up for a drink recipe. :p

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    1. i kept giggling as i was posting this because i was singing the song. :P

      stay tuned for a future post - mai tai's for everyone!! xox

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  16. Oh so sad when your favorite things get damaged! I hate that. But nice fix with the scarf. I never liked square scarves until recently so I'll have to learn the different ways to wear them. What you are showing is pretty.

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    1. thank you so much! one of my friends recommended this knot and it's pretty - i just don't know how they came up with it in the first place! i wouldn't have ever been able to create it.

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  17. Oh so sorry. But you did a great job with the scarf and it does really look great.

    xo
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

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  18. I've always wanted a Herme's scarf! It looks gorgeous. you should do a tutorial on how to tie it ;) xxx

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    1. lol Sylvia - my tutorial would involve a lot of cussing :P

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  19. Good luck w/the sweater. I hope it holds up. The scarf tie is brilliant!

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    1. fingers crossed gigi!! if another hole pops up it had better in a place that is covered by the scarf! lol xox

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  20. LOVE the way you tied it! What a great spin on a regular ol' knot.

    http://www.xjole.com

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  21. Love this knot..it looks so sophisticated.
    It actually took me quite a long time before I was able to tie it even with the great MaiTai's instructions.

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    1. i can totally relate, Jana. it took a while here too. visualizing and doing all those loops. it took a while. :P

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