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Tanya - Week of 11/10

Tanya

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Here are my outfits from the last week. There was no real theme this time, other that the fact that in every outfit I tried to incorporate either some new or not so new but still unworn clothing pieces or accessories. And after two weeks of neutrals only color came back in some outfits. Sunday was the YLF Tea Party outfit.

http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....of_Nov_10/

The new /unworn items were:

Monday- AT rhodium gumball necklace
Tuesday- Arden B cream skinny cords
Wednesday- Express cream mockneck & NY&Co long necklace
Thursday- VS wine boyfriend cardi & H&M black necklace
Friday- Express black ruffled shirt & fuschia Limited vest
Saturday- H&M charcoal pinstripe pencil skirt
Sunday- VS tuxedo shirt, Rich&Skinny skinnies, Target grey shell pearl necklace & cobalt scarf

I also have two questions:

1. Thursday - Are black skinnies tucked into black boots too much black? Should I wear those skinnies with different color boots?

2. Saturday - I know that the coat/skirt length ratio is not ideal, but can i get away with it or is there too much of the skirt peaking out of the coat?

Many thanks!

23 replies

Latest reply was from Angie

Maya

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I don't think the black skinnies are too much. In fact, I think it helps elongate your legs by keeping them in one long clean line instead of breaking them up.

I think the coat is fine too. It isn't ideal, but it doesn't bother me or take down the style quotient. I don't think a long coat is the only way to go. Do you have a short jacket?

Also I LOVE those oxfords. Which ones are they?

Lena

I think black skinnies tucked into black boots look fine. There's different texture, which is a plus. And all black elongates the line - another plus.

My favorite outfit is the Sunday one (I'm partial to vests). And the Saturday one (with teal top) - you look smashing!

I also like your bag selection, Tanya. You're inspiring me to reconsider oversized flat totes.

greenglove

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Hi Tanya,
You look beautiful!!
That blue wrap top and skirt combo kooks incredible, such a figure you have!!
The coat being shorter than the jacket does not bother me much. I would prefer a longer or shorter jacket. I am considering taking back the fun teal one from H and M for that very reason, I really need a longer coat. By no means does it look bad, I have seen this look in magazines so no real worries there,
It is fun to see your Sunday outfit, we were in coats so much of the time and sitting in the restaurant, I didnt't get as much of a view. Love it!!
Black pants and boots look great to me.
Thank you again for posting

Tanya

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Thank you all so much ladies!

I am very glad to know that you all think that the black skinnies work well with black boots. As for the whole coat/skirt thing, I knew it wasn't ideal, and I do have shorter jackets, but it was rainy and I needed a trench! Glad to hear that it is not too bad, that's all I really hoped for.

Maya, the oxfords are from Me Too, got them way back at NAS.

Greenglove, please do not take the teal coat back, you looked incredible in it. That color was gorgeous on you. Do you wear pants or skirts more often? I can see it not being ideal for skirts, but if you do spend more times in jeans, I would certainly keep it.

Nicole

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Wow Tanya--what a great week!

FIrst of all, I like the black boots/black skinnies combo. And the coat length does not bother me at all. It's pretty to see a little bit of your skirt peeking out.

I have two favorites--Wed and Fri. I love the camel wrap cardi--and that pink vest w/the ruffles peeking out is fab! I'd like to get a vest and try that with my blue-black ruffled shirt.

Amanda

Tanya - another great week! I think Saturday is my favorite. Good job integrating new/unworn pieces into your outfits -- you made some lovely choices. I agree that the black skinnies/black boots looks good because your legs look so long. I think you can get away with the slightly too-short trench because both the coat and the skirt are dark. If one was a light color, the length difference would stand out too much.

Patience

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Tanya, you look great all week, every week! I wore black boots and black skinnies yesterday. I will post a picture soon but I think it's fine.

Violet

Tanya - another great week! I love your use of layering and mixing colors. I think my favorite outfit is Fridays. I love the ruffled shirt and it looks great with the vest. I don't have any outfits like that, so I am inspired to try a look like that.

I also like the purple coat and sweater from Monday. What a fun, colorful way to keep warm.

Also, I love your teal patent tote. I have red, black and cream purses, but I've been wanting to add something in blue or teal.

I think the black boots with skinnies look fine. I also think the skirt and coat look fine.

Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous

Yay Tanya. Well done. You have got your style down and it is very fun to scroll through your pictures. You look like you know what works for you and have fun making the outfits.
I love your use of texture with the beautiful autumn fabrics.

celia

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Love all the outfits and you really know what works for you.

I really love your collection of coats!

As to your questions I agree with the others.

Debbie

Once again Tanya you are so inspiring to me. I love your teal tote and wonder if you would mind telling me where you found it?

Thank you!

marianne

I absolutely love Tue and Sun! Also, that black Express shirt looks great... maybe I'll check it out. I agree with others about black skinnies with black boots, but I would prefer the skirt with either shorter or longer coat.

nicoleb

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mmm i love your wide array of coats!! *_* I am slowly working on building up mine.

All your outfits are gret! I think my favorites are the purple coat + striped scarf and the fuschia (i think it's fuschia?) vest w/ ruffled blouse and skinny belt. So pretty!

Kyle

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Tanya: I've run out of superlatives to describe your outfits. Every day is fab, but the pencil skirt is beyond fab. So gorgeous on you! I think I read you will be moving out West -- when are you coming this way?

Tanya

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Thank you all so much for all the kind words.

Debbie, the teal tote is a random find from Marshall's, the brand is called Rampage.

Kyle, I will be moving to NM as soon as I graduate from grad school, which should hopefully be at some point next year. The earliest it could possibly happen would be late summer/early fall.

Ana

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Tanya--fabulous! I really like all your outfits for the week, especially Sunday's outfit with the vest--great choice for the YLF gathering!

When you move to NM, you and Peter should come to visit Austin! It's about a 12 hour drive, so we'll practically be neighbors!

Tanya

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OK Ana, I must ask this, with a risk of sounding silly: is 12 hour drive distance really considered neighbors in the US ?!? I mean I come from a small country where in that time you can literally drive from the one border to the opposite one.

That aside, I would love to visit Austin, and more importantly, I'd love to meet you!

Patience

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Tanya, when you live in Texas a 12 hour drive definitely means neighbors. (From Austin we have to drive all day to get out of the state pretty much). Yes, please come visit us. And next time we go on a out west driving vacation we're coming to visit you.

Sarah

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This was a big shock to me, coming from the West Coast. It's "no big deal" to run down to San Antonio (nearly 2 hours from North Austin) to meet friends for dinner. That's a day trip compared to what I'm used to.
My husband laughs at my family when they won't drive to 45 minutes to Seattle to shop because "it's too far".

Tanya

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Thank you very much for the clarification Patience & Sarah. You are always more than welcome to come for a visit. I guess I just have to get used to the whole distance thing, for me 1 hour is a long ride

Ana

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Ha ha Tanya! I know exactly what you mean. Since Brendan is from England, he had the same initial shock at how long it takes to drive from state to state. The east coast of the US is a lot like Europe, in that it is very densely packed, and everything is really close together, so you're still probably used to the "Europe" vibe that is there. The further west you go, the more spread out stuff is, and the longer you have to drive to get anywhere (until you get to the West Coast, then it is more densely populated again).

I hope you guys can come visit Austin one day. If Brendan and I are ever passing through Santa Fe, we'll definitely stop to meet you!

Tanya

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Ana, I think I probably feel exactly like Brendan did in the beginning. I have been living in US for almost seven years, but Boston has such a European feel to it and you really do not need a car, that I usually forget that the rest of US is not like that.

You are always more than welcome to come for a visit. And we will be living in Albuquerque, although Santa Fe is 'just' and hour drive away

Angie

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Tanya, I am in perpetual awe at how you maintain a level of CONSTANT dressing excellence. Your inventory, creative ability and ongoing clothing mix is absolutely fabulous. Thanks again for inspiring us with your sizzling style quotient. IMPRESSIVE.

I like black skinnies with black boots. I personally prefer to wear mine with knee high grey boots because I’m hopelessly aware of black rutting, but it looks good so no need to worry. I also think the coat length with the skirt is fine, but a shorter jacket would be ideal.

LOVE the Benetton scarf with the coat, the booties with the purple tights, the maroon boyfriend cardi, pink vest, grey shoes and black tunic. All gorgeous! So great to see you in a pencil skirt! I know you like to wear them

Sunday’s outfit I saw in person!!! It’s an ensemble that I would wear so needless to say I love it too. The black patent boots, grey pearls and boucle coat are KILLER. But then, so much of what you wear is. You shall soon get sick of me saying it!