Picture me in purple (and a cape)

Snow Day
As predicted, the skies dumped piles of snow over the state of Connecticut and the roads didn't get plowed until mid day, so I stayed home.
Tempting as a day in pajamas always is, I decided to get dressed instead and have an outfit to show you.
Today was supposed to be green in colored tights week, but Iris and I agreed to push it to tomorrow. I wasn't going to ignore a perfectly wonderful pair of purple sweater tights on a day like today though!!

The Cape

It also seemed like the perfect day to show off my vintage cape which was gifted to me by a family member.

cape detail
I got a little creative and turned my fur collar into a hat.
cape detail
cape detail
The Rundown
Cape Vintage - Dress Macys - Tights Gap - Boots Pajar - Belt Steve Madden - Scarf Gift - "Hat" Thrifted fur collar - Gloves Gift
cape detail
On days like these I kind of wish I had a photographer. I adore getting wonderful snowy photographs, but the AF gets confused sometimes with all the falling snow - not to mention my poor camera getting wet!

Just in case you were wondering how deep the snow was...
Snow closnowed in snowed in snowed in snowed in
cape 2
If you had a snow day today, I hope it was a good one! And did you fall victim to any online shopping?
I'm really tempted by this cardigan at Express for $24 ($32 after shipping). Do you think it's a lust, or a must?

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46 comments

  1. RachelJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Oh my gosh, that dog is a sweetheart! :D

    The purple tights are really pretty, especially with that scarf. Looks really cozy, too!

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  2. TrophyBoutiqueJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    You look so beautiful in the snow! I love the layers. I'm pretty jealous of snow days too...
    xo
    Laurel

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  3. Brit-Tish!January 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I really love this look on you, and the purple tights are really neat! I think the cardigan is a must ... I just wish you and Iris had notified me that you pushed the green tights off to tomorrow :(

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  4. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I love the outfit I think it was perfect for the snow!

    The cardi seems more like a lust item since I feel like you have similar pieces.

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  5. Closet FashionistaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    YAY SNOW! Sadly I had to stay inside and work, but at least I could work in my pjs! Definitely going to have to play in the snow this weekend, its at least 2 feet high, haha
    I'm liking that cardigan! But I'm cheap so I wouldn't want to pay $32 on it, haha.
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  6. this free birdJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    THIS is my FAVORITE ONE YET!!! The snow falling gently, the amazing purple and the HAT/Collar turned to HAT. Total Narnian dream, Lyddie. Love it!!

    xo,
    C

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  7. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I would be your photographer... but I'm too far away. I love the way you repurposed your fur collar. I've always wanted a hat like that! Your outfit looks so comfortable and cozy! Lucky you, I felt frozen all day!

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  8. AshleyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I'm with you on the wish-I-had-a-photographer-sometimes thing! It was snowing yesterday when I took photos, and it was so annoying! So many of them were out of focus due to the falling snow. Oh well...at least it looks pretty!

    I love what you did with your fur collar, by the way! So fun!

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  9. RadJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    We definitely didn't get that much snow. Your picture are beautiful. Way to look stunning and dramatic on your day off.
    As for the cardigan, I'd say get it if you can picture it in at least 4 different outfits!

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  10. Ali HvalJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Need to get that iPhone app now. IT IS AMAZING. And your pictures are lovely-- I love the one of the bird house all covered in snnaaoowww! <3

    Your purple tights look nice and cozy on such a cold day, especially compared to some normal ones. :D Cute cute hat, Miss Lyddiee!

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  11. Nadine2point0January 12, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Looks like the weather we've had here all day! Great snow style! :)

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  12. stylenuggetsJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    OMG, that snow looks serious but you look great in those colours. And your pooch is cho sweet.

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  13. SheyJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I love how your hair looks with the snow! And the cute puppy! Also I totally thought that was a vintage fur hat! I think that cardi is a lust =) don't you already have some similar to it? If not, why don't you go to the store instead of buying online? That's what I usually do to skip the shipping.

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  14. EmilyJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    CAPE! I just got a similar one. And I can't believe the snow up there is one lapdog high! Is your pooch part poodle perchance?

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  15. MarieJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    You look so warm and stylish!:D

    I like the cape and the purple tights.:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    You saw the BCBG wrap I bought at the GW for 5.49. I think you can find a thrifted cardigan (or even a vintage sweater from an estate sale) for much less, and you'll appreciate it that much more. Anyone can shop at Express, and by the look of your glamorous outfit in these pics (and every pic for that matter), you're definitely an original with such beautiful style. I say pass, but it is lovely. : )

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Omg how much snow is that???!!!! :D wow, here in rome it's almost getting warmer! i am looking forward for summer, going to visit US for the first time. sooo excited!

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  18. northwest is bestJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Wowzers, I can't believe how much snow you have! And that is a perfect winter outfit. Enjoy the snow.

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  19. cathy.January 13, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Such a perfectly perfect winter outfit :)

    xx

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  20. JessicaJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Why in the world do you have to make me start thinking that snow isn't that bad?! These photos are gorgeous, your outfit is perfection, puppy is darling, ... !

    I still want to hate snow.

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  21. PoppyJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Fantastic photos, I wish it snowed where I am, but alas it is the middle of summer. Crazy backwards country.

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  22. Courtney ErinJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I'm sort of loving all the snow - and the day off yesterday wasn't terrible either! And I really like the cardigan, I think the price is good and it looks like it would be a versatile piece (I'm also from the "you can't have too many cardigans" school of thought).

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  23. eekJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What glorious snow! I love your photos and your outfit, especially the hat.

    That is a fun drapy cardi - do you have anything like it already?

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  24. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    The snow sure makes for fabulous photos...and the purple looks beautiful against it!

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  25. JamieJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    It looks so beautiful! I love the contrast of the purple against the white snowy background and that cape is fantastic!!!

    http://www.glamlatte.com

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  26. AnneJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Your snow pictures are so pretty! It's hard to resist the temptation to sit around in my pajamas all day when I'm snowed in, so I'm super impressed with your snow day outfit! And purple sweater tights? I had no idea such a thing even existed!

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  27. Chantele Cross-JonesJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    You look totally cute in that outfit! The purple tights are lovely and your cape is great. The snow looks great wish ours got that thick!

    Daisy Dayz Home
    Cross-Jones-Photography Home

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  28. Diana MieczanJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Wow..those snow photos look amazing..I really love them:) The outfit looks so cozy and beautiful
    Hugs and kisses, darling

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  29. SaraJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Oooh I love the photos! Also super cute idea to wear the fur thing as a hat! hehe

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  30. LorenaJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    YOU ARE BRAVE!
    I would not have gone out there if you paid me!
    Well, it actually depends on how much...
    I say NO to the cardis, I am certain you do not need them.
    Also Chloe does not think you need them.
    SHe thinks she needs a cardi.

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  31. AnnaJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    You look so great! I'm impressed you put "real" clothes on. We had a snow day recently and I lived in my pajamas for two days.

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  32. CHECKS AND SPOTSJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Such magical shots! The pop of purple looks great against such a wintery backdrop...

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  33. AmberJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    oh my goodness I didnt realize you were in CT. where about? we should totally meet up. Oh and thats a great cape, what a nice present

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  34. YaseminJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love the colors! It fits you!

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  35. HeatherJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Wow, that is a LOT of snow! And here I thought my yard looked deep!

    Beautiful outfit and photos. Love how you converted the collar into a hat. Nice thinking!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Lyddie--that is some serious snow!

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Lady you look quite a vision in the snow! Your outfit is out of this world gorgeous! I would never have thought your "hat" was not a hat! Your doggy is super cute!

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  38. VanessaJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Wow, you did get blizzarded! Not a word, but I shall make you a verb, blizzard. So there, by decree! Hmm. can you tell someone has cabin fever? And it's only early January?
    I am loving this bright tights challenge. I should have joined, for that's pretty much what I wore all week, too!

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  39. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    OMG! How picturesque! Gorgeous!

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  40. theappleteaJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    everything here is so cool!

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  41. Wall of FashionJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    O very lovely! Also the picturres with the snowflakes! And what a lot of snow, at least 40 cm I think?

    xx Marije

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  42. Oh, My DarlingJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Stunning snowy pictures!!! Also, I'm pretty jealous of your awesome cape.

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  43. Victoria / Justice PirateJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I love snow falling photos so much. These are beautiful captures.

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  44. Alyssa Rose.January 17, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Obsessed with your hat.

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  45. EyeliahJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I adore this look, the purple is what makes it. How fun to pose in all that snow! hehe and a very creative hat too.

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  46. Kátia Elena Rosa GomesJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Muito linda! Igualzinha a Eva Mendes!

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