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WIW 12.07 (waves)

Aida

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Hi everyone! Apologies for being MIA the last couple weeks (November is my busiest month), I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving. Things have somewhat calmed down for me so I thought I'd post a WIW to remind you all what I look like Okay-okay.. I just haven't posted a WIW in quite a long while tee hee! (And I promise to get caught up on my blog soon!) I missed you guys <3

I thought this would be fun for the Seattle meet-up this weekend, the navy+black+red feels nice and festive. But it's not the most efficient shopping outfit so I happily wore it today instead!

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Latest reply was from Aida

Suz

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It's lovely to see you again, especially when you are looking so lovely! The jacket and coat are super fantabulous! And I am jealous of your jeans, which appear to be staying nice and skinny. (I recently had a sad bagging experience with skinnies and continue to smart about it.)

Transcona Shannon

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Welcome back Aida - we missed your fabulous WIW pics! You look fantastic in red - what a gorgeous outfit!

Anonymous

Nice Aida! I love the red jacket on you and the coat is marv-y! Is that the necklace you bought in LA? Good to see your smilin' face again!

Angie

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KILLER red jacket!!!

Vicki

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OH, WOW! The colors, the "camera look," the jeweled necklace, I'm in love with every photo in the collage and your coats are fantastic. The combination of navy, black and red is just amazing and you've opened a door for me, Aida. Your smile makes me miss you and I hope you have fun wherever your festivities take you. Wish I lived closer, so I could join in on the YLF one.

qfbrenda

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You look great! I need to get brave and try black and navy together.

I really look forward to meeting you Saturday.

greenglove

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You are a beauty, so bold and classic but with a definite edge. You look like royalty!

Aida

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Thanks so much ladies, it's great to be back

Suz, boo that's no fun. I've had that problem with some jeans as well. I do two things to help mitigate: I generally look for thicker and/or non-stretchy denim; it seems to hold shape much better, and lycra seems better than spandex (I could be wrong). For the thin stretchy denim that I DO have, I generally only wear 2-3 times then wash or they bag too much at the knees. And of course, wash inside-out with cold water and air dry always. I hope you find a great non-bagging pair!

Transcona Shannon, thanks! Would you believe I only have a handful of red items even though it's one of my favorite colors? ><

Claire, yep (this is the red blazer from LA, too)! This is actually the first time I've worn the necklace (I found it hiding in tissue).

Angie, thank you! I _ran_ into the store when I saw it hehe I may still wear it to the meetup, maybe with another shade of red? Hmmm *thinking thinking*

Vicki, aww you are so sweet, I can't wait to see you again so I can just give you a big hug <3 I think this color combo would work well with your PC goals, and ooh would also look lovely with some camel thrown in!

Brenda, yay! I'm so glad you'll be at the meetup, can't wait to meet you too. I have complete confidence that you can wear navy+black

Jean, thank you so much, I am very flattered!

JennyAnne

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Wow! So pretty. The jacket and coat are both awesome!`

Janet

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It's always a good day when Aida posts a WIW!

You look amazing in that red jacket. And count me as another who is inspired by that color combo.

Sveta

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I was thinking where are you, Aida. It is so nice to have you back. This is a gorgeous jacket, just the right thing to cheer up a winter day!

Sheila

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Aida, you really look so polished! I love everything you are wearing in this WIW. Well I have to say that I am really wistful at the thought of missing the upcoming Seattle meetup. I know it will be super-duper, especially if you're wearing this red jacket. It is definitely a winner!

Ana

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Oh, I love this outfit, Aida! I've been eyeing that red jacket and I love how you styled it here. You look fabulous! Great pictures, too. : )

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

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Super fab outfid, Aida. The red jacket is great and I love the transition from cool with the topper on, hot with it off. Neat! I've missed your posts. Have fun at the meetup this weekend!

I hope I can get some YLF good vibes sent my way - big show this weekend that I would LOVE to win. Break a leg, ladies!

lyn*

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I love that red jacket on you! Your middle looks so small!

Deborah

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Aida, I love the way you do your photos. The red jacket is stunning and I love the coat. Beautiful necklace too. I really appreciate how you create a young and funky look but also incorporate classic pieces (like the jacket and the necklace. You look great and it's lovely to see you back on the forum.

catgirl

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So happy to see an Aida post! Is that the jacket you got in LA? It is absolutely stunning on you. Will have to visit your blog again now that you're updating... Missed you!

Fruitful

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I love the Autumn feel of these pics Aida! The skinnies and skivvy (that's what we call "turtlenecks" but I've got a bad feeling it means undies where you are?) are timeless, being current and nodding to mod style - and could that coat be any more adorable on you? I love the illusion of shading the pattern creates, and the pleats on the hem!

Kristine

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Beautiful!! I love the slightly classic look with an updated edge.

citygirldc

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Looking great. The red is outstanding on you.

Sona

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I have missed seeing you post here or on your blog. I really love the dark denim on you ( I've mostly seen you wear lighter shades on you)- with that red blazer especially it is a wonderful combination on you.

kimlee

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Simply gorgeous, Aida. The color of the jacket is fantastic and I love the buttons on it!

morethanbeige

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Great outfit! Love the red jacket. You look stunning.

kellygirl

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((Waving)) You look SO amazing, Aida! The color pairing is brilliant and bold. And my goodness, you are looking uber chic and polished! What a gorgeous red jacket too--it's fab on you!

BTW, your comments about wearing the CH boots really resonated with me. I threw out my "go to" pair and am wearing my CH. The "go to" boots had a tear in the pleather so it was time : ) thx!

rae

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Happy sigh... the world feels more "right" with Aida WIWs reappearing.

That is the Express jacket, yes? It looks even better than I remember! Love it with the tall boots, and your necklace is awesome!

amyreh

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I love how the dark turtleneck really showcases the necklace and the red blazer is amazing!

MINI

omg, your red blazer looks sooooo cool!
It looks flamin' hot on you!

Aida

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My goodness you ladies know how to welcome a gal back Thank you ALL for the wonderful comments and feedback. I'm glad so many of you found this color combo inspiring, this makes my day!

Sheila, I hope you can make it to the next meet up! I would love to get the chance to chat in person again

Ana, in case you do decide to get this jacket, I feel it runs a bit large; I had to size down 2 sizes for this snug fit, 1 size down would still fit but be a bit looser.

Andrea, ooh that is a great observation about the cool/hot! I think I've been doing this lately without realizing it, very nice to be able to identify exactly what it is that's drawing me; I love the idea of cool one way and hot the other. I will be sending you lots of good vibes for the show!

Deborah, thank you very much. You know, for a long time I really rebelled against most classic pieces but more recently I've definitely been drawn to finding ways to incorporate them into my outfits in a way that's true to me. Glad to hear it's working!

Una & Rae, yep this red pretty is the LA jacket. I've been on a random kick of not wanting to wear jackets/blazers for a couple weeks for some reason, but I must admit it was nice to wear one again

Sona, good call on the lighter pants. I do mood dress, so in cold weather especially I tend to dress very darkly. But honestly after my light-colors-only experiment this summer I think I'm actually happier in lighter colors. Last winter I had 2 dark corduroy pants so most of my bottoms were dark; but this year I just have the black pants and all the rest are light. I would love to get a pair of dark gray jeans!

Kelly, happy to hear that! I am sure they are looking just as spiffy with a few scuffs on 'em (Also I replied to your comment on my blog: winter walk shorts perhaps??)

Makrame

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I just saw this post (spent all of yesterday in the airport and did not open my laptop) and just had to comment on the beautiful deep blue and red colors of this outfit! Love it!

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