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WIW and What I bought: HEWI, Mixed Media, and (shhhh) BLACK

Suz

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Finally managed to cross the border to pick up my packages today. Would you believe I ordered this stuff on December 31 when Angie suggested we refresh our knitwear -- and couldn't go (on account of weather, work, or both) until just now.

I ended up sending back a lot of what I had ordered. It just didn't appeal to me any more and/ or the fit was not great. That's okay. Money in the bank for spring!

Here's what I wore, and what I kept.

1-2: the cross border shopping outfit. Complete with puffer. On a sunny day like today, I love this colour. On a cloudy day, I think I need a brighter one. Next year's purchase!

Wearing my Kut plaid pants, a Theory merino t-neck (it is NAVY) layered over a knit top, Fossil belt, La Canadienne boots, and Lole puffer.

3. HEWI: taupe jeans!! I found these on ebay for a great low price. My first ebay purchase. Citizens of Humanity Racers in Nomad. I love this cut -- it is skinny but not calf sucking and full length on me. The fabric is 98% cotton and 2% elastane -- it's a very comfortable mix that feels like real denim. Not too thin and stretchy.

4-8 Pure Amici colourblock (neutral-block?) cashmere sweater. It's a copy of the Vince one from last year, I guess. Love this. Nice relaxed boxy fit with a hi-low hem - longer in back, and the trendy extra-long sleeve. It will replace my too-itchy oversize GAP sweater. I am sure I will be wearing it here for at least another 5 or 6 weeks.

7-9 Lucky mixed media Sabrina jacket with leather sleeves. I admired Angie's mixed media jacket so much that when I saw this at an excellent price, last one in my size at the Rack, I jumped. I really love the leather sleeves - the length is perfect, the leather is incredibly soft, and it's easy to scrunch. It's a bit longer than my other denim jacket, and a darker wash, so I feel justified in the purchase.

I'm not sure about the buttons or rather snaps. Mr. Suz found them a bit "fussy." They are a coppery bronze hue. I'm wondering if it might make sense to try Karymk's trick with a Sharpie on them. Thoughts?

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Anonymous

Great haul! I don't mind the snaps, but blacking them out would look good.

Transcona Shannon

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WOW Suz! Love it all.

The taupe jeans are absolutely fantastic - welcome to eBay These are going to be work horse jeans for you.

The colorblock sweater is beyond gorgeous. Love the soft drape of it.

And the denim/leather jacket - YES YES YES!!! Love the darker denim and the fit. I actually like the coppery snaps and how they give the jacket "jewelry". But that's just me.

deb

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I do not think the snaps look bad. The rest of the order is great!

Susie

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Very nice pieces! The jeans look like a great fit and I love the sweater on you, both the colors and the style. It's hard to see any details on the jacket but it looks good and I didn't notice the snaps in a bad way at all.

Ornella

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I love your travel outfit.

You look like a vision in taupe! I bet you can do Angies "X,Y,Z and grey" formulas with these jeans instead of grey ones.

The sweater is amazing, two tone sleeves with dark body of the sweater look extra edgy.

Mixed media jacket with all those buttons, I think this must be my favourite of the lot! They look way too intentional to appear busy or overwhelming for the jacket. Amazing style in itself and on you.

Btw, I found it interesting how time between placing and collecting your order allowed you a new perspective about which of the items actually deserve a space in your wardrobe. You have definitely brought home true gems.

Elizabeth P

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What great purchases! You must be happy... so what if a bunch went back. Esp love the mixed media jacket. I don't mind the snaps either.

sarah

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Great finds, Suz! I especially love that sweater. I'm chuckling at #2 - that's what I look like every.single.day.

Helena

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Love it all - including puffer, which generally speaking as an item I am sick to death of seeing by now. Great purchases!! You look awesome!

catgirl

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All absolutely fantastic. Your travel outfit and puffer are lovely!

annagybe

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I was hugely ambivalent about your search for taupe jeans, but as styled here I like them.
I think the brass buttons echo your hair color nicely.

E

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Congrats on a successful shopping outing!

Suz

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Anna, I remember that! And the ones that you and I both found for so long were so bad!! I really want to wear them mostly in tonal type outfits like this, and maybe with navy or black. And in warmer temps. with white, but that won't happen too often because if it's warm, it's usually too warm for jeans where I live.

Anyway, I am thrilled if these meet your exacting standards.

Thanks for the boosts, all, and the ideas!

And yes, what was I doing inflicting a puffer on you when you have to look at your own all day? Sheesh!!

Alassë

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I'm so happy you found taupe jeans, Suz! They look great in that color pairing. I like the sound of the navy & black combos as well. I also like the low contrast look with your blackwatch plaid skinnies.

Anonymous

Love the taupe jeans and color-block sweater. Wish I had the judgement (or guts!) to shop like that!

April

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Never mind that I said I had too many leather jackets -- I love this one! Also the taupe jeans. Well done, Suz!

Alexandra

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Congratulations on such successful shopping! I am really loving #3 on you - the color, the shapes, all of it. The snaps on the jacket don't bother me, I think they look fine with the style.

Aquamarine

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Nice purchases! I like the buttons just the way they are, personally.

Suz

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Okay, then - it sounds as if the snaps can stay as is for the time being. I was worried they might conflict with my mostly silver jewellery but it won't hurt to try them this way for a while and see how they feel. Thanks for the helpful feedback.

nancylee

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These are all great finds, Suz. Each piece is both stylish AND useful, which is like finding fashion gold. The taupe jeans will be workhorses for sure. Ebay can really be a good source of fashion if you're careful about sizing. Absolutely love that Pure Amici color blocked sweater! It's very Suz and edgy at the same time. And the jacket is very on trend.

Nice work! You looked very fashionable for your border crossing. And I completely believe you weren't able to go until now. The terrible weather this winter alone would be reason enough!

goldenpig

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Love it all. You look amazing in everything! The snaps look fine as is. We are colorblock sweater twins too...I bought the Vince on on sale over the BF holiday.

gryffin

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Wow, Suz - first you looked fantastic for you outting and that's a great puffer. The jeans are fabulous on both fit and color!! Good things come to those that wait!! I would never have thought the sweater was not Vince. Beautiful and the colors just marvelous for you!! I really, really like the Lucky Jacket. I do like the buttons. Its hard to tell them from the snaps but it gives it almost a military vibe. If you sharpie the buttons it will make it a quieter piece. You might consider living with it and give it some time. If you think they are too much then you might feel more certain about doing the marker. Only you can tell. But fabulous jacket!! Jealous!!

Angie

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A hundred thumbs up for it all.

ramya

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Love every piece. Especially the taupe jeans. Love the copper buttons please let it stay. It matches your hair if not your jewellery

Sara L.

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I love the color-blocked sweater. So perfect! And the taupe jeans look great on you.

Beth Ann

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This makes me happy. You've found great, versatile pieces here to perk up the last bit of winter. The colorblock sweater is my favorite, but I love the them all. I like the denim jacket as it -- copper buttons and all. You aren't someone for lots of detail, but one expects metal hardware on denim jackets -- it reads as much "real" as "blingy" to my eyes.

Hope your trip have a little fun in it!

Debbie

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Love it all!

Runcarla

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Taupe is gold on you! That outfit is just super fab.

Caro in Oz

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Love it all - the fit of the jacket is stellar on you

carter

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Wow! Love all of these. The soft neutrals in #3 are so gorgeous on you. You don't wear much pink, do you? Those jeans would look awesome with a mid-range pink imo, but maybe that's just me! Love the sweater and the jacket too. I like the snaps as they are.

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