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Astrid

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I'm feeling like I'm in a kind of rut right now, like I need some new pieces to change my looks up. Not that I don't like my outfits, but I'm getting a bit tired of some pieces. Anyone else feeling like they need some refreshers?

I couldn't be home for Easter this year, but I met up with a friend today and we made the most awesome dinner - lamb from the crockpot with potatoes and onions, home made bread dumblings and lamb's lettuce.

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Latest reply was from Astrid

Suz

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Looks delicious, Astrid!! And you look terrific, too. I do understand the frustration of the "same old" clothes. Sometimes an infusion of something fresh is so helpful. Hopefully you'll be able to get something new soon.

Kiwichik

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I understand the whole feeling in a rut thing - I've just come out the other end of that feeling and having purchased a number of new pieces feel reinvigorated.
Despite your "rut" you look delicious as does your meal - yum.

annagybe

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I like it, but it read a bit heavy for spring. That green is good on you.
Nice dinner.

Gigi

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The dinner looks tasty! It is photogenic too...looks like you are at a restaurant. :^)

I know the in-the-rut feeling. I have been trying to purchase a few new items in lighter colors (my wardrobe is predominantly dark colors) and also in colors that are new to my wardrobe. I got a lime green scarf not long ago that is "freshening" my wardrobe, and I've got a pair of blush jeans on order.

Beth Ann

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You look terrific --- fabulous hair, great fits, rich colors. Perhaps some spring color? I'm just feeling like I'm turning the corner to spring, and I've refreshed with a few tops and a couple pairs of sandals. Is it warm enough for your spring skirts yet?

Jaime

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The green is a great color on you - I like the whole thing. Sounds like you need a little spring though!

Freckles

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Sorry you feel in a bit of a rut but you look fab as always. Always the most interesting scarves tied in the most interesting ways when you wear one. That green is awesome on you too. Love it.
Dinner looks amazing.
I'M in a rut too but spring is right around the corner and will be out of turtlenecks for many months... I need to refresh my spring/summer wardrobe as it seems to look old faster.

Marmee

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I like the green on you!

Dinner looks delicious! I've never heard of lamb's lettuce. Is it like spinach?

Asingh

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Great outfit, Astrid!

And yes, I get what you're saying. I've been trying to get more innovative with the clothes that I have, just by mixing and matching stuff, although I did pick up a few pieces last week (to update my wardrobe).

And that looks like a delicious spread. Happy Easter!

ramya

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Ooooo like it. And the dinner looks awesome. As I told you the photos don't fo justice to how great you look.

Deborah

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You can come and cook dinner for me anything:) Love your outfit. I don't see any signs of a rut but I do hear you on feeling like you need a few refreshers. I think you have a wonderfully honed style:)

Alassë

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I'm sorry to hear of your stuck-in-a-rut feelings. Your outfit looks exactly on target for your style descriptors, though!

harmonica

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Love your outfit! Could it be the seasonal change that makes you feel stuck in a rut? I know I'm like that now. Too cold to pull out the really springy stuff - and May is just around the corner.

Delicious dinner! Isn't it nice to cook with friends?

Aubergine

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The dinner looks delicious! Homemade bread dumplings sound seriously yummy.

And I think the outfit looks nice too, although I know what you mean. I think spring days where it's just cool enough to need clothes that cover everything can be really annoying. Especially if you're not a huge white/bright/pastel person.

Runcarla

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Do you have any light coloured items waiting to come into rotation?

Astrid

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Thanks Suz! I hope I'm going to find some much needed/wanted items without breaking the bank. I feel like I could a lot with just a few new items, but to find the right ones might be difficult.

Thanks Kiwichik.

Thanks Anna! I agree, my spring and summer wardrobe could do with some lighter colors overall. I guess it's because I wear so many of my things year round that I'm always buying darker colors and neutrals.

Thanks Gigi. I think getting some lighter colors into the wardrobe is a good idea. My wardrobe is fairly dark when you consider my coloring.

Thanks Beth Ann! I haven't been able to wear my summer stuff yet and I don't really have any spring skirts left to put into rotation. I don't have many skirts left, because of fit issues and other problems. Maybe I should shop for at least one new skirt.

Thanks Shevia!

Thanks Freckles. That's my YLF Secret Santa Scarf. I've purged a lot of stuff and I feel like I don't have many appropriate things left, especially because a few things are getting rather worn out too.

Thanks Marmee! It's salad, I just looked it up and another name for it is corn salad.

Thanks Asingh!

Thanks Ramya! You're too sweet.

Thanks Deborah! I do feel like I have found my "look" so to say, but my current clothes are not enabling me to do a lot of different combinations. It's definitely a variation on a theme.

Thanks Alasse!

Thanks Harmonica. I definitely think the changing seasons play a part in it. And yes, it's great to cook with friends - we cook fairly regularly together (with different people depending who has time for it).

Thanks Aubergine! That sums it up, I'm not much of a bright/white/pastel person at all.

Runcarla, not really. I have the light floral summer dress and one or two shirts that are summer wear to go with shorts or jeans that I haven't worn since last year but most of my stuff was already worn all through winter too. My wardrobe is just that small.

Windchime

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Your Easter meal looks and sounds heavenly!

Your outfit looks great, too. I'm wondering along with others if you just need a few lighter pieces to feel more spring-like.

I opened my closet one day last week and realized it didn't look like spring, even though I've removed my heavier sweaters and pants. Now it's mostly black, grey, fuchsia, navy, and burgundy. I'm SYC until May, but I'll definitely be adding a couple lighter-colored pieces when I shop again.

Astrid

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Thanks Windchime! I'm going to try to lighten up in case I buy something new. I'm not rotating clothes so my closet always looks the same, although I put wool sweaters and so on higher up in summer because I don't really need them. But I'm sure if I would rotate clothes you wouldn't be able to see much of a difference when it comes to colors either.

jackiec

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Yum!!

I love the colour of your sweater!! Looks fresh to me!

Astrid

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Thanks.

texstyle

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You look great Astrid and your meal looks really good too!

Maybe you could do what I did recently - despite feeling that I shouldn't buy more tees, I have as they've been on sale and I wanted a couple of good white basics (Gap Essential T's for me) and also found a light blue and a green that are nice for spring (Madewell). I think I paid about $12 for the Gap tees and $18 for the others. Just a few items, plus wearing a lighter colored belt could go a long way.

Anonymous

Astrid you look great as always! I think others' suggestions to add a little bit of lightness here and there would be just the pick-me-up you need.

rachylou

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Ooh, your dinner makes me hungry. This outfit is incredibly flattering. Nothing flagging about it at all.

Ledonna N.

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You put your outfits together really well. You may feel like you its the same old but you look great. The meal looks wonderful, what a great way to spend time with friends. Does lamb taste like chicken

Astrid

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Thanks Texstyle! I do need some new T-shirts and tops anyway - nothing looks worse than a worn out T-shirt. A lighter colored belt is a good idea too. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a neutral one in a lighter color.

Thanks Diane and Rachylou!

Thanks Ladywone. I wouldn't say it tastes like chicken, but not like beef either. It tastes like lamb... Try it, it's yummy.