Monday, January 10, 2011

~It's a man's world.....

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First of all……disclaimer……..these pictures were taken at the absolute very end of my day.  I had gone to work, hit the thrift store, grocery shopped, and picked up one of my kids at the bus stop.  I feel like I should be swinging a frying pan singing, “I can bring home the bacon!  Fry it up in a pan!  And never never never let you FO-GET YOU”RE THA MAN…….Cause I’m a WOOOOOOOMAN!  ENJOLI!!”  I’m completely advertising my age here and younger readers are now scratching their heads thinking, “What the HECK is she talking about and what’s an ENJOLI?”  But I said all that to say, it was a rough wonderful day and I look a bit (okay, more than a bit) harried in these pictures.
But harried or not, I stinking LOVE this outfit!  If I do a end of the year wrap up with my favorite looks of 2011, this one will definitely be on the list.  The stiletto heels, the necktie with a touch of silver glitter thread running through it, the wrap sweater……it ALL worked.  This is just sooooo me!  And if I can take a quick time out for some soapbox time; I have to tell you, the best part of this outfit is thrifted.  If there are any of you out there who have not hit the thrift stores in your area, I’m asking you, “What are you waiting for?”  There are treasures to be had! 
TIE, NECKLACE & HEELS:  Thrifted
PANTS:  Hand me down from my aunt
SWEATER:  H&M and had forever
BELT:  Husband’s
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    And at the end of our day, do you find yourself a little WIDER too? it may not have happened to you yet, but it happens to me!
    Love the sweater--looks so comfortable. You can pull off this look--handsomely! Paula

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    At the end of the day, my feet are swollen and I have big bags! I like the combination of the tie with the sweater, the masculine with the feminine!

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  3. ShybikerJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Fabulous look. Menswear makes women look more feminine. Ironic but true.

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  4. Pam @ over50feeling40January 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I have wanted to do this all year!! But it looks so good on you..I do not think I will attempt it and I wish I looked that good at the end of my day!! My wrinkles seem to pop out around my mouth throughout the day!

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  5. JoyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I LOVE this outfit, too! You look great! And I remember that commercial vividly!

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  6. LEONID GUREVICHJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Only selected type of women can pull of mens clothing and you do it flawlessly. It looks great!

    Love you blog, dear

    Leon

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  7. BrittanyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Really love this, especially the tie. I really think the flowy cardigan adds a perfect feminine touch!

    http://ittybittybomb.blogspot.com/

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  8. littlemissfanciepantsJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I think you look fabulous ~ I love that you worked all day, ran errands and still looked totally chic for photos! I love the necktie ~ I think it's a great look and you pulled it off well! Btw, I remember the Enjoli commercials ~ they were always on when I was a little kid. ;) ~ Susan

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  9. mispapelicosJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    You look absolutely fantastic.
    Love the touch of the rolled up trousers, the grey tie with the grey necklaces...Impiring!!!
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  10. ColleenJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Serene, you look so comfortable in that outfit, it IS you! You can really pull of that look!

    I LOVE thrift shops, just adore them but sadly they aren't so big over in this part of the world as they are back home! I do miss them!:) Yes, there are incredible treasures to be had...some of my all time favorite, never give away clothing has cost me a dollar at an awesome thrift shop!:)

    Hope your week is going great!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    This look is fantastic! I attempted a masculine look too some time ago and really enjoyed it!

    xxx
    Vikki

    http://stylometre.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    The outfit is so perfect. I agree with you, the stilettos, the wrap sweater and the tie....puuurrrrrfect. :)

    Look forward to hearing from you

    Love

    Tashrin from Canada

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  13. MartaJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    you styled the pieces so well! inspiring look <3

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  14. the Citizen RosebudJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I love the tie with the necklace mix. You look delicious. And yes, I got the reference, and yes. YOU just revealed your age with that, lol. Next post? Charlie?

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  15. JessJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Serene you look fabulous! :) I love it...I saw you in Walmart Sunday...(you looked great btw) I was going to say hi but I had my sister with me and she was shopping and is a handful! Try to stay warm in all this snow/ice! :)

    thriftshopaholic.blogspot.com

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  16. BrittanyJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks Serene, oh and just started following you through bloglovin' :D

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  17. heidiluxeJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    love the rolled pants. i think you perfectly balanced the masculine and feminine. and you seem to balance everything else in you life too!

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  18. lawyerdollJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I just love the tie... it's more of a cravat, methinks....

    Your poor feet! They look like they need a break.

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  19. Vittle me this...January 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    love the look!

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  20. LEONID GUREVICHJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Dear Serene, thank you so much for your sweet words. We'll def be in touch!

    <3

    Leon

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  21. VanessaJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Agreed! The necktie is divine and I love how you've belted that sweater! It's just a great look with lots of interest and a color scheme you look great in and I know you love - black and white! Classic!

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  22. No Guilt FashionJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Nothing wrong with looking like you earned your paycheck. I agree regardless ofbhow you Kay look this outfit is great. Love the tie!
    No Guilt Fashion

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Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! ~Serene

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