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Moving earth tones into winter. And it's always something....

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Nothing terribly special here, other than I had a second to take a picture or two before heading out the door and liked my outfit for the first time in quite awhile. But , as usual, one little thing went wrong and nagged at me all day : the front seam of one leg of these Liverpool jeans , which is topstitched in a contrasting thread, twisted to one side as I walked and stayed that way. Drove me crazy. Jeans are probably a half or full size too big, which is my own problem , not the jeans', but the twisted seam really spoiled my happiness factor. What do you do though? I've worn them a few times, and bought them quite a few months ago now, so I guess this one is on me. Boo

I've never been a fan of fair isle sweaters, trending or not, but this one ticked off all of my boxes and I couldn't resist. Metallic bronze intarsia design, pale grey body , soft texture, and oversize /fluid fit. (I deliberately sized up) The jacket was a funny purchase too : I bought it a few months ago, but once home decided it was too bulky, made me look huge, and was too trendy and did I really need it anyway blah blah blah . Decided to take it back, then when running out the door the next day - grabbed it to wear because it was the perfect finishing piece. Mad at myself once in the car for giving in so easily, took it off, and put it back in the bag to return. Repeated this process so many times I finally had to acknowledge I was keeping it. It's so lightweight yet incredibly warm, and kind of fun to wear. May not be the world's most flattering jacket, but that's not the goal here.

The jacket colour is echoed in the base colour of the boots, and in the topstitching of the jeans...and in the metallic thread of the sweater. Did a brown/bronzy eye, caramel lipstick, and a bit of an earthy plum blush (which sounds weird but...)

Fragrance of the day : Chanel 19
bag : old faithful Fendi
coat: Topshop
jeans: Liverpool
sweater: Vero Moda
earrings: Pilgrim
boots: Aldo

All in all a cheap and cheerful outfit (except for the bag) that I'd like to repeat with jeans that don't twist and stretch.

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Runcarla

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Looks great to me, lisap! The jeans are cool - regardless of twisted seam, and I really like how the bronze in the sweater picks up your hair. Regarding figure flattery and winter coats - well it’s not going to happen! I feel the same way about my blue maxi puffer. It is warm, lightweight, and a fun colour - but honestly, it looks like a sleeping bag! But, as you put it - fun to wear!

Suz

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Well, I for one am extremely glad you kept the coat! Those kinds of coats are PERFECT for when you are in the car and need cozy but not heavy. The last time the teddy coats trended (90s?) I had a buffalo check one in taupe/ off-white, which I bought on a whim, felt a bit guilty about, but then absolutely loved and relied on. I was working in a rural school and driving an hour a day or more every day -- it was the best coat ever for that purpose. And it never stopped feeling fun. The only reason I retired it was the off-white parts eventually wouldn't come clean in the wash. (Oh, yeah, that was the other great thing -- it was washable!!)

And this one looks super fab on. you and how gorgeous with the sweater and those incredibly fun boots! What a great pattern mix. Love it all.

That is a major drag about the jeans. It would also drive me crazy. Maybe some of our sewists will have a fix. I find some clothes just do this kind of thing and there is no predicting it, really -- you just have to suck it up and pass them along if you can't find a way to fix it. They look excellent (love the slit!!) but....

By the way, it looks like kitty has a new condo!! Lucky cat!

Anonymous

Hopefully, it's clear this isn't my bedroom ; I use DD's to take pictures as she gets better light than I get in mine even though there is the odd stuffed animal part in some pictures. And the cat condo was the most expensive cardboard box ever. Cat likes the box better than the condo. Typical . The twisted front seam isn't something that can be fixed. It usually arises from the front leg pieces being cut slightly off-grain (carelessly, but that's what happens in mass production when you're cutting 25 panels at once ) , and with stretch denim ....it's magnified. Grr.

Jenn

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I’ve been seeing those teddy coats on lots of cool girls here in LA, and the animal print boots are just perfect with it. The twisted seam would drive me crazy too. Some jeans are intentionally being made that way and I don’t get it. It feels so awkward.

AJ

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Ooohhh, luv the bronze/caramel coordinating! This is a fun outfit that is right up my alley! Darn that twisted seam! That would bother me too. You look great regardless!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

The coat, shoes and Fair Isle jumper complement the richness of each other and the richness of your hair beautifully! Very flattering with your skin tone. I love that!

Try those items with another pair of black pants. Maybe the Kate Spade pair? Or throw in a some blue jeans and add the Skull scarf.

Helena

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This is SUCH a good outfit - every detail is perfect. The repetition of the caramel/earth tones, the boots, the sweater pattern, the makeup - the whole lot. There is so much detail and yet the overall look is so simple and cohesive - that's masterful styling imo. I love that coat!

Helena

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PS - so annoying about the jeans! I just said goodbye to my Liverpool jeans; they were so good ... so frustrating that they had a silly detail to throw off the happiness factor!

kellygirl

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Omg, this is brilliant. I absolutely love this. So trendy and modern. You look like a million bucks!

Bonnie

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A different look for you but it's terrific. I want that jacket!

Cardiff girl

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Love that jacket ,l bet you will wear it constantly in the colder months.You are looking modern and trendy AGAIN.Getting to be a bit of a habit Lisa p!

notsaf

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LOVE that coat!

Vildy

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Great take on a Fair Isle! My two cents about the pants. I suspect that one leg was cut off-grain and can never be fixed. If it were me I'd return them, even though worn - because that's how you discovered the manufacturing defect!

Janet

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I love everything about this...except for the misbehaving jean seam. I like the idea of a fair isle sweater but never find one that works for me — this one is brilliant for you! And I’m stealing those boots.

rachylou

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Oh, I love the fuzzy jacket esp with the Fair Isle. I think with a shoe with a little bit of heel, the jacket looks just right.

Style Fan

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Love the whole outfit. Beautiful textures. The jeans are misbehaving. I would never have thought of returning them as Vildy suggested but she does make a good point.

Anonymous

I’d return them if I still had the bill and if they were from a chain store . But I don’t , and they aren’t . Still - I of all people shouldn’t let that stop me -but it’s that it’s a store I do business with , I know the buyers , they already have a sticky return policy ( store credit only ) etc etc
. I have to think about this one .

Nitsirk

Omg Lisa P! I think you’ve nailed the elusive “effortless Canadian winter chic” look with these pieces. The coat is cozy and cuddly and you make the oversized element really work for you! Consider me inspired! The colour palette is superb too. Well done!

cjh

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Fab outfit! No wonder it made you feel great! The sweater is perfect for you, and so is the fun coat. Too bad about the jeans being cut wrong, probably off grain.

Anonymous

Yes - it’s definitely an off- grain issue . Happens a lot to denim , unfortunately .

Jaime

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First off, the oufit is especially good. The shoes, sweater, coat and your hair were all meant to be together. My first thought about the twisted jeans was I wonder if I would notice on myself or you. But apparently it would bother everyone and, honestly, I would probably just donate them and move on.

slim cat

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Your outfit is absolutely fabulous - colors, textures, prints - all work great! Earth colors with cool grey and dark jeans look wonderful on you.
Love your teddy coat.
Denim is tricky even expensive ones. I wear my corduroy bootcut jeans with a right leg slightly twisting and pretend it's nothing. I understand your frustration - I tried to steam mine, iron it and then just let it be.
I guess shortening jeans ( to carpri length..) would not cure the problem...

Anonymous

Well the seam down the centre front is very visible and part of the design , so when it’s veering off-centre it just looks plain weird . The more I think about this , the more I’m inclined to take them back .

lyn67

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LOL, Lisa, think you described one of my previous days (ref your outfit on top).

1. I did wondered about a recently purchase brown teddy coat (mine is more furry like) exactly for that"
too bulky, made me look huge, and was too trendy and did I really need it anyway blah blah blah"...but finally kept it exactly for that "It's so lightweight yet incredibly warm, and kind of fun to wear. May
not be the world's most flattering jacket, but that's not the goal here." And
2. "I've never been a fan of fair isle sweaters, trending or not, but this one ticked off all of my boxes and I couldn't resist". So bought me a fairy isle sweater from H&M..
Mine is cream body, but same "soft texture, and fluid fit"

soooo very similar to yours.

You made my day!:-)

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Mainelady

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The color of the coat is luscious! I love the whole outfit. YLF from head to toe. I would also be annoyed by the twisted leg seam. I am thinking that you have other pants that will look just as lovely with your sweater and coat. Wear those and elevate the happiness factor.

kkards

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back in the day, when i had my 1st job managing a gap store, we had a large batch of twisted seam jeans...as you mentioned, there's nothing you can do, and you really can't find the issue until their worn....i'd return if they are from a large chain/dept store, but i get your reluctance since they were from a small local place...
i love the teddy coat, and it works so well with the fair isle, and the boots are the perfect finshing piece

Elizabeth P

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This outfit is absolutely wonderful, Lisa. I'm so glad you kept the coat. I don't think it's unflattering at all.. I mean, it may not be flattering, but a coat like that's not supposed to be. It looks just right.

But what a bummer about the jeans! I would definitely take them back... you don't need to be forceful with it, but just a "thought you should know...." at a minimum. I had a dress several years ago that I had bought from a boutique with a strict return policy etc, and the dress bagged in the bum really badly the first time I wore it. Figured it was just an "oh well". But when I mentioned it to them, months later, they pretty much insisted I bring it back. I think they got credit from the manufacturer, so they weren't out any money. She did say that if something like that happened again, to come back sooner, as it's easier for them to do things in the same season.

Aquamarine

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Agree that you should consider taking the jeans back. That would drive me bonkers. Love, love the teddy coat on you, especially with the boots. So fab.

nemosmom

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I love the whole outfit ! The colors look so great on you!

I felt the same way about a teddy coat I bought last year — too big/bulky; mine has a hood which adds more bulk... I felt like I was adorned with stuffed animals (if you know the Red Hot Chili Peppers, are you familiar with Flea’s stuffed animal pants??). But, I found I kept reaching for it on dry cold days and it was so perfect for running errands.

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