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Rubric Implementation, Italian Bag Debut, & Retroactive March Purchase

rae

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Today's outfit, putting "Bright, Dark, Structured, Waist, Tough" into effect.

Bright: White portions of large scale plaid, shiny tiger necklace
Dark: Black, chocolate items
Structured: Bag, shirt dress (not most structured ever, but not flowy)
Waist: Cognac belt
Tough: Belt, Boots, Trench

And yes, the trench is the retroactive March purchase. This is almost exactly what I had considered buying in Italy, but the one I tried there was too big. The measurements on this were just what I wanted - slim, fitted, and LONG. And the price was right, so I pounced. Straight leg jeans wait another month... but I will wear this for tomorrow's predicted thunder storms. Flog me if you must, but I have no regrets... the bad thing is now I want to get the beige version (available for $30 shipped) to dye citron! Eep!

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lyn*

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Wow! This is an amazing look on you, Rae - I think ordering one for dying citron would be a great idea!

Transcona Shannon

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No flogging required Rae - you look FANTASTIC! I can see this rubric is definitely going to work for you. I bet you felt good in this outfit and completely like yourself.
I would love to see you dying one of these trenches citron...just saying...

Anonymous

Details on the trench, SVP! I love the longer length. It looks like your rubric is already serving you well. I love the bag (is it pony?), gorgeous. The shape is structured in a "heading off to battle" way as opposed to a ladylike way. Perfect for the UWP. You look fab!

Sona

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the trench is superlosa fabulosa! details like Claire said!!

MsMary

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Fantastic! I vote "go for it" on the beige/citron trench project!

And OMG that BAG!! FAB!

Tanya

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What a great outfit Rae! Love the bag and the trench! Looking forward to the outcome of the "citron trench" project.

rae

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Well! There goes my 1 item/month plan... perhaps DIYs don't count? Because it's actually "art," right? Um... lol. Deets on the trench as soon as my phone will let me online to get the dyable one. Grrr, I might have to leave the building or something - never had this problem before.

Claire, FAB insight re: the bag! It IS a saddlebag shape isn't it? I never would have noticed, but perhaps that is what helped me trancend my aversion to cat prints? I don't know the difference between calf hair and pony hair, but it's one of those (no tag for me to reference).

I'm very hopeful that the rubric will continue to pay off. Although I've worn this dress before, my list made it easier to decide which necklace and which bag to pair with it. For a while, I also tried to force a colorful scarf on myself, but remembered that the requirement is "bright" and not "colorful."

ManidipaM

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Looking good, Rae! Fierce, in fact!

Ana

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WOW. I love this outfit, Rae! You make a plaid shirt dress edgy! And your new bag is completely amazing! I really love it.

kellygirl

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I think you look totally Rae! Love the shirtdress--with booties and bare legs. You look Rae-vishing as usual : )

Parsley

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Love the new bag and trench, and I'm SO curious to see how the dyeing project goes!

So far it seems like you're on target with your formula. It's true that a plaid shirtdress could be conservative and boring, but you have completely succeeded in edging it up!

christieanne

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I had to make myself stop staring at the bag! It's just too cool. Amazing. And looks great in the rubric.

I will say that I was all for waiting on another trench but the black is fitting well and dyeing a $30 version seems logical - can't wait for step by step details!

Did the rubric make it easier or harder to put things together?

Freckles

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Stunning Rae!

I'm all up for getting the trench to dye. Would it still be waterproof? Would the dye run in the rain? Would the dye attach itself to the trench which is suppose to repel water?

CocoLion

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I am crazy about the belt you are wearing with this dress. It perfects the dress in an insanely cool way.

A citron trench is a brilliant idea! It will instantly spring/summerize any outfit. Go for it! You will get a ton of use out of it.

Which is the way I am starting to feel about outerwear. I get so much use out of it. It is not too much to have several trenches, coats etc in different weights. I have not regretted one of my outerwear purchases this year. Coats add instant style. Not to mention they make me feel so safe.

Heather

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*jaw hits floor*

That bag. That bag! My word, Rae!!! The spoils from your trip? Absolutely perfect.

rae

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Freckles, those are great questions! I'm looking at the original product description, and I don't think the fabric was treated with anything. Aside from that, it is a poly cotton blend, so I would have to use two kinds of dye, but I've been "dying" to try out Jacquard's product for manmade fabrics anyhow.

Denise, I never thought I needed outerwear in SoCal, but the layering really helps! Especially now that I have to walk to my office from a detached parking lot, I feel those Spring breezes like crazy.

jayne

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I have never seen plaid look soooo good! That bag is perfect and I love the UWP boots.

Meredith1953

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The outfit looks great! The belt looks really nice with the plaid dress and I love the short boots with it. The trench is very stylish. Citron would be mighty pretty.......

nancylee

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You look fabulous, Rae. LOVE the purse..and the trench. Great job putting your new rubric into action. Developing a rubric is such a good idea...and a great way to focus your look.

Jonesy

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I love the plaid dress, and the bag and new coat look awesome! Are you now Captain of Team Trench :)?

Suz

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WOW! Somehow I missed the original post where you discuss your new rubric, but I am loving the result! And doesn't this rubric thing feel helpful? I haven't yet come up with my own, but I suspect it is awfully close to Shannon's (if not identical) and somehow watching her (and now you) put together outfits using a rubric has made more bells go off in my head than any of the "style statement" or other analytic systems we've played around with here.

I love this outfit! It's fantastic. That trench bears a marked resemblance to one I know extremely well, though I'm sure it's not the same coat (and if it is, I'll be jealous you got it for less!) I definitely think you should get the beige one to dye if the dye will work.

As for the bag...it is stunning!! What a great trip souvenir.

Beth Ann

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Now that's a perfect Rae outfit! Looking UPW, but not over the top -- very sophisticated and "cool" So far the rubric is working!

Jaime

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This fantastic. I think I need a rubric!

catgirl

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Love the trench and the rubric in action. WHY have we not seen that incredible shirt-dress before?!?

Scarlet

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Really cute! I love me a plaid shirt dress. The trench is great, but I am unconvinced how well beige could be dyed citron. I would think it would come out dirty looking.

rae

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Una, I've definitely worn the shirt dress before - I guess I must have too much clothes!

Scarlet, I've dyed beige citron before with good results; I've just yet to try a polyester blend. Here're the previous results:http://www.onedollarwonders.bl.....fiber.html

And, for Claire and Sona, the trench is actually Norma Kamali for Walmart! It is the original style that came out in 2009, which is polyester/cotton - not the all-poly one that reviewers say feels like a shower curtain. It's a wonderful coat with lots of details like an arm pocket, those little buttons on the inside that help hold the "real" buttons on, removable epaulets, and a sturdy metal clasp on the collar.

I'm a little sad, because before I left with it on this am, I noticed a stain on the inside. The seller is willing to work with me, but Ebay has made it so that you 1) can only send pictures via personal email and 2) you are not allowed to give out your personal email. Customer service said to have her spell out her email without the @ symbol, but she just isn't understanding. I've tried to give her mine instead, so I hope that works!

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Scarlet

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Ha, I know that jacket! Well then it's worth a try for only thirty bucks. By the way, your citron jacket reminds me of our citron sofa. DH will only wear "dark" but he loves bright furnishings. Go figure.

Anonymous

Oh boy, I need that bag in my life!
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