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WIW 1/27: Whimsical

catgirl

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So I ordered the lion print shirt from Modcloth.. It is not the best quality but it is really adorable. Not my normal MO, I know! I figure it's perfect for days when I volunteer at DS's school. To brighten and for warmth, I'm wearing it with a cropped red sweater that I found at F21 on sale for $5. This sweater is EXACTLY what I would knit if I could knit. I've been looking for something like this all my life - the wide crop, the color, the neckline. It was a sample so it doesn't even have a tag... it was like a lucky thrifting find. Gap leans, quilted booties.

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23 replies

Latest reply was from Aida

Transcona Shannon

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Love it from gorgeous hair head to quilted booties toes!

MsMary

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*plonk*

Zoh.

My.

Gawd.

This is, like, the quintessential "Una" outfit! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

Amy

(website)

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I want to be just like you when I grow up. Fantastic outfit!

Stephanie

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Una this is hilarious! The sweater that I bought the other week that made me think of you looks exactly like this only it's grey. I will try to post a photo today. Too funny!

I think I'd like to see the F21 sweater with a more fitted underlayer--maybe a knit. I haven't experimented with my sweater of this silhouette yet, but that's what I was going to try.

rae

(website)

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OMG, I didn't know the lion top had a fishtail hemmmmmmm! Perfect witht he bright color near your face. And now I want to wear one of my cropped jackets tomorrow.

Nakidra

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Oh man!! Love! I love you in that red color! It's perfect for a Wintery day. Your gonna scare all those other mom's with your fierce-ness!

kimlee

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Love every element of this look!

catgirl

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Stephanie, that's going to be my next styling attempt - a longer layering top underneath. I just wanted to rein in this shirt and try out the look.

I got a TON of compliments from teachers at DS's school on this look - must have some sort of "elementary' appeal, yuk yuk. I think it's the cutesy print effect. I feel a little Nicole-like in the best way.

Anonymous

It is soo nice the look . Very fresh and fun. And I love the sweater + top . Awesome! Casual! FUN!

Anonymous

Total awesomeness all around
You have such panache!

Queen Mum

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This is so you! I love it. I reserved comment on your original post about the whimsical prints, and I'm glad I did or I'd be having to eat my words You wear this so well.

Suz

(website)

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Oh no...I am in love!!

This is SO much fun.

Your son has the coolest volunteer mom in the entire school.

shipskitty

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Love this look on you Una!

Liz

Jonesy

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"Elementary appeal" --you are the Queen of Punnery! This is very fun, creative, and awesome. You are really loving those quilted booties, no? How great to make a purchase that really fills a gap.

I have been on the merry-go-round of ordering and returning lately, so it's heartwarming to see someone get something delivered that actually works beautifully :).

catgirl

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Aw, thanks, Jonesy! I have returned so much stuff I feel like I actually made money, so I know how you feel. When can we see more of fab you?

I've worn these boots four times now and am still amazed at how comfy they are for the cuteness factor. Yesterday my male orthopedic doc (shoulder problems) commented on how it was good to see that winter didn't mean a lack of fashion. !!! Or maybe he's just hoping I'll break an ankle.

Jonesy

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Una, you are so sweet. It's so cloudy and gray here in the winter--for weeks on end!--that I just don't have enough light. Or, when it is sunny, I'm in a work-related frenzy (start of the semester is always rugged).

Shoulder problems for a rock climber don't sound good at all! Something with your rotator cuff? (I rehabbed my right shoulder a few years ago, now my left one is on the mend, so I feel for those shoulder injuries

catgirl

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Thanks for asking! Actually, I got an MRI a couple of months ago (my climbing partner just had rotator cuff surgery...) and my rotator cuff is fine, so we are trying to figure out the problem - just got a steroid shot to see if it's a bone rubbing against a tendon that is causing pain and inflammation. Blargh. Did it take forever for you to figure out what was going on with yours? Shoulders seem so complex and mysterious compared to say, a broken rib.

Jonesy

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I stayed away from orthopedic doctors with both of mine. I have read too many articles about how MRIs are overused, how sports docs are sort of making it up as they go along, etc. etc. I guess I did see a DO with the first one, and she said "oh, frozen shoulder, go to physical therapy 3x/week for the next several months and see what happens." Essentially, my shoulder was immobile/painful from overuse; PT followed by work with a bodywork/energy/alternative approach woman did the trick, over the course of maybe 4-5 months. With my left shoulder, I injured it and ended up with frozen shoulder too. I have avoided the DO and the PT, and have worked with the bodywork woman on it, doing the PT exercises I learned before at home every day. It's maybe 75% better now, after about 6 months of weekly treatment.

I wonder if some people are built a certain way so that they are more susceptible to injuries of various body parts? For some it might be their knees, others their ankles, etc.

Perhaps this is TMI, but just thought I'd share in case it's helpful :). Good luck getting your situation sorted out. You really realize how integral a shoulder is to daily life and sleeping!

Parsley

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What a terrific outfit! I was so skeptical of that print when I first saw it on your other post, but you have managed to "fierce it up" Una-style. That cropped sweater is great with it.

Hope your shoulder feels better soon. But how cool that your orthopod commented on your style!

Kappy

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This is truly awesome! Love it head to toe. Cracking up at Nakidra's comment.

Angie

(website)

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My thumbs are so up on this outfit!

You are really getting into your style groove, Una. I see a definite consistency emerging. You are "cleaning things up". Well done!

Anonymous

I like how the cropped sweater let's more of the shirt's pattern show. Fun fishtail hem too! LOVE the bright cherry red next to your face: divine! Terrific school outfit!

Aida

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So fun!! I adore this look for you, especially with its "elementary" appeal ^^ I think this is a great silhouette for you, to try with other pieces if you have 'em.