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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Monochromatic Brown and Family Rituals

BROWN MATERNITY DRESS - Motherhood Maternity
SNAKESKIN ENVELOPE CLUTCH - Downtown LA Fashion District
FEATHER HEADBAND - Downtown LA Fashion District
STRIPED KNEE HIGH SOCKS - Target
LEOPARD RING - Forever 21
RED NECKLACE - Thrifted


"Buckle!  Buckle!"  That's what Pigtails screams everytime I put her into her carseat.  Lately, she has this ritual where she has to enter in the same door as Princess Sparkles, climb into the car herself, then buckle her own seat belt.  If this doesn't happen she screams and arches her back, making it nearly impossible for me to get her in, then she's upset for the duration of our drive. 

I wore this monochromatic look to church a few weeks ago.  For a little color I added a red feather headband, the accessory I'm obsessed with after buying one in every color from the Fashion District in Downtown LA (also where I got the snakeskin envelope clutch for $10!) and a statement necklace thrifted by my mom, Fair Isle.

Pigtails swings at Fair Isle's house

I'm so happy it's Friday.  I get to go down to Fair Isle's house, which usually means a little thrifting, a bit of resting and a lot of eating.  It's our nice little end of the week ritual (unlike the one where I have to force Pigtails into the car seat.  Sigh).

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40 comments:

  1. Frannie PantzNovember 3, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    OMG my two younger ones have this same issue! How strange! And my daughter is at the independent stage wherein she has to buckle herself and it takes FOREVER and makes being in a hurry so much drama! But, hey, we take the good with the bad,right? They are adorable at any rate.

    This dress looks great on you!

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  2. wdn thNovember 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM

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  3. Amy's Fashion BlogNovember 4, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Cute necklace. Sound like you are going to have a good Friday.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  4. Style JourneyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Have a great Friday of rest, relaxation and shopping. You look fabulous as usual!

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  5. Baby Budget BlogNovember 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    The headband and the necklace were a great addition for added color to the black! And can I say again...love love love the necklace!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  6. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    There you go again, looking like you're not pregnant! Have fun thrifting today! It looks kind of rainy out my window--yes, definitely raining, so stay dry!

    xoxo Mary Jo

    htp://ON-PCH.com

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  7. Summer-RayeNovember 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Awe!!! Have fun and I hope you find lots of goodies.

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  8. Cinderella's ClosetNovember 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Lucky girls. Wish we had a ritual like that, but everyone's always busy busy busy.

    Your clutch is gorgeous.

    xoxo

    Cinderella's Closet NYC

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  9. Punctuation MarkNovember 4, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    your little one is soooo cute... happy friday my dear!

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  10. BonnieNovember 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    GASP.
    Your clutch.
    It's perfect.
    I'm in love.
    <3
    The end.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  11. RebeccaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Your dress is pretty. Have fun thrifting!

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  12. my thrifty closetNovember 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    wow, you look stunning, I like this black ensemble with the brown accents, the feather hair accessory is fabulous! I'm also wearing one today, ha... The clutch and boots are fabulous! You look so glam and stylish, I almost forgot you're pregnant.

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  13. AlexandriaNovember 4, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    love your boots and accessories. Your daughter is super cute!!

    p.s, just found your blog and i love it a lot. would you like us to follow each other? you can find me on
    http://alexandriajz.blogspot.com/

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  14. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsNovember 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Ah some times at your moms! Sounds nice!! :-) Happy Friday to you and your family!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  15. Annie LNovember 4, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love the headband and that necklace!!
    --Annie
    newenglandromance.blogspot.com

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  16. TaraNovember 4, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    That pretty much sounds like every car trip we make. Kids are awesome sometimes, huh? (And that's where a sarcasm font would have come in handy ;))

    Anyway, I love that purse...I can't believe you picked it up for $10. Amazing!

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  17. jessNovember 4, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I like the headband.

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  18. A Very Sweet BlogNovember 4, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Your little girl is too cute! I love what she says. HAHA Love your dress and that headband & necklace are awesome. So beautiful. Thanks for your comments on my blog. I love feathers! Have a great weekend. :D
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  19. aki!November 4, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    You make pregnancy... and wrestling toddlers look so fashionable.

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  20. The Beauty-AddictNovember 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    i love the whole outfit! especially the clutch! :D

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  21. DNovember 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Love your new clutch. Poor Pigtails
    must be so frustrated trying to be a big girl. Hopefully, she'll master buckling very soon.

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  22. Callie - Coffee and CardigansNovember 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I'm sure you already know this, but Pigtails and Princess Sparkles are just too cute for words. I can't help but smile when I see them sneaking into your outfit photos. And those little girls have one stylish mommy. Really love the simple dress paired with the statement accessories. And those boots are too amazing!

    Callie @ unladylikeblog.blogspot.com

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  23. rachelNovember 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    i love the outfit! it has a little retro feel! so stylish! and that's impressive that pigtails can already buckle herself in!

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  24. Shea LennonNovember 6, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Well at least she wants to be safely buckled in! I love how your gorgeous accessories stand out against this monochromatic look!

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  25. BonBon Rose Girls KristinNovember 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    You both look fabulous! Love that feather headband!

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  26. Chantele Cross-JonesNovember 6, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love your hair clip! It is just so pretty! What a great colour!

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  27. Selvaggia CapizziNovember 6, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Min is still in the passive mood, however he wants to drive the car!!!
    I love this outfit and I am drooling over that clutch!!!

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  28. Federico PanarelloNovember 7, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    love your pochette...amazing look!

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  29. oomph.November 7, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    kids are so fickle sometimes, lol! my son is weird about his toothbrush and toothpaste. HE has to get the brush and HE has to put the toothpaste on or else he throws this screaming tantrum. geez.

    i was obsessed with those feather hair pieces, too! wanted one badly, but never did get one :(
    love the high boots under the long dress!

    [oomph.]
    What's the next line? Help write the story!

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  30. DolceNovember 7, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Aww your kids are really cuteee ~
    Anyway, I love your outfit, but most of all, your hairband! Maybe because I'm trying to find more hairbands, so yours caught my attention :P

    <3 www.jmimiru.blogspot.com

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  31. shopfreakNovember 7, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Cute clutch! What a nice weekly ritual with your mom!

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  32. TeddiNovember 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    claire, you always look so good, & put together. :) the necklace with the dress, & headband, boots, & sunglasses.your outfits inspire me. your girls are cute. how about that bag for $10, fantastic-ness!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Pigtails is SO cute, and sounds very independent. Not a bad thing, just a frustrating one for mom sometimes;-) Ajuma has started wanting to buckle the top buckle on her car seat on occasion--I'll look forward to it becoming more intense! LOL
    You look fab in this monochromatic look. The feather hair accessory is perfect. I bought an Albertus Swanepoel hat with a feather in it--my only feather accessory so far. I think I need a hair one now:-)

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  34. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Love the color and size of your snakeskin bag! And did I miss somehow that your two cuties are in the photo below with you? That is just the cutest pic ever!

    xo Mary Jo

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  35. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Love the color and size of your snakeskin bag! And did I miss somehow that your two cuties are in the photo below with you? That is just the cutest pic ever!

    xo Mary Jo

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  36. KezzieNovember 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh dear, is that like trying to get a cat into a cat basket?! THAT's hard! I do like this look! Really pretty! I love monochrome looks!

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  37. EmilyNovember 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Oh, you look adorable! That feather headband is seriously GORGEOUS! And I love the big snakeskin clutch. Gorgeous watch too, I want one just like it! And Pigtails looks so darling!

    xoxo
    Emily

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