Yellow Week

Icicles cover every single building in sight, and when I look at them I have to fight this desire to pluck them off and take them in and keep them in my freezer. The big ones, the small ones - even though they are so pretty adorning the eaves.
Typical, isn't it? My desire to gather up all the shiny pretty things I can and store them away just for myself.
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Today it was "warm" and sunny, a balmy 37°. This caused a bit of a melt, and every so often I'd hear the horrific crash of icicles falling on to pavement.

Didn't make it any better for me, out taking photos however. I was just as cold as usual. And I'm growing weary of battling the bitterness.

I was feeling very uninspired when it came to outfit selection this week. I was wondering if I could get away with throwing a cardigan and snow boots over the sail boat pjs and just wearing that to work all week.

Since themes always seem to help, I decided to just mandate one: Yellow. Partly because I've found myself bemoaning the fact that I don't have a yellow skirt or a yellow cardigan, and it seemed like a good way to show myself I do not need any more yellow in my closet.
Cape me warm please
Cape me warm please
Cape me warm please 
The Rundown
Cape Vintage - Top Gap - Shoes Mia - Hat Avon - Bag Vintage - Skirt (unseen) TJMaxx - Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Cape me warm please
Yellow is bright, sunny and fun, so why not join me and wear some yellow this week?
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34 comments

  1. RachelJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Your cape is so awesome! And you're so lucky to have such perfect icicles! :o

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  2. DanielaJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    love your cape!
    have a great week!

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  3. AmelieJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    That cape is fierce! And you shop at TJ Maxx...I like looking through their purses, socks, shoes, and underwear, but when it comes to their racks and racks of clothes, I just can't do it. How do you get through all those clothes and find a gem? You must have a lot of patience! I wish I had some, cause I'm sure there are good finds.

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  4. Ali HvalJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That cape is awesome! I love it with your yellow shoes and grey tights! Grey and yellow are so awesome together, I forgot about that great combo. :D :D

    && yes, I am a dictatorship, you are quite smart for knowing that hmmm, 'specially as a brainwashed citizen. A very impressive woman you are.

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  5. VanessaJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Love the cape, especially with the yellow accents. Very cheerful, as everyone else has pointed out!
    I'm definitely dealing with the doldrums of winter right now. I want to eat everything in sight and bury my head under the blankets and not come out until April. Late April.

    And yes! (in response to your comments on my blog...) No.1: I definitely think I'm going to have to go ahead and get the 50mm and No. 2: younger sisters should NOT be allowed to get older. I'm definitely feeling my age whenever my little sister and I talk about music, fashion, movies, etc. I'm getting to be old!

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  6. TrophyBoutiqueJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Oh the yellow hits just the right note with the cape as contrast. I love it.

    I am pretty sure you HAVE to post a picture of your dog now, though. No excuses.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love the little glimpses of yellow! Besides reminding yourself that you don't need any more yellow, it's a nice reminder that spring is just around the corner!

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  8. eekJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    What a gorgeous cape! I love your bits of yellow showing. Does this mean you'll be wearing yellow everyday? I'm not sure I can everyday, but I'll try to get in some next week :)

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  9. Closet FashionistaJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Yay for yellow week!! I love all your challenges for yourself!
    And yea...today my dad and brothers pushed all the snow off the roof, most of the icicles died today :(
    (we once kept hail in the freezer for a year...haha)
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  10. The Fancy TeacupJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I have shiny object syndrome too :)

    Yellow is such a great perk up color for winter. And I adore the vintage purse with the beautiful cape.

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com
    much love.

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  11. Courtney ErinJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I think this may be my favorite outfit of yours yet - I just adore every element of it and you've mixed them all so perfectly.

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

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    The yellow adds such a pretty splash of colour! Is it dangerous walking under those icicles when it's slightly warmer weather? I'd hate to be hit by one! But they are so, so lovely.

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  13. CamilleJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your yellows are beautiful even without the yellow skirt :)
    Cami lllove

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Amazing cape! The weather has really been bringing me down but yellow is a perfect way to infuse a little sunshine in your outfits!

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  15. JessicaJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I'm completely in love with that cape! And the yellow shoes are so sweet. The perfect "it's-almost-springtime" touch!

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  16. Marie January 30, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Love those yellow shoes! Such a happy bright spot.
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  17. little luxury listJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    That cape is too fun! I only have ONE yellow item ( a DVF sweater) and love it but will have to wear it soon!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I love the yellow checked shirt peeking out of the cape! Great contrast. I don't have much yellow in my closet but there IS a yellow skirt that I bought last month at a thrift store and haven't gotten around to wearing...I promise to post an outfit soon!! Thanks for the inspiration :)

    Lydia x

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  19. Jamie-Lee BurnsJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    when it's cold all I want to wear is pjs too! You look gorgeous, love the pop of yellow :)

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  20. LeiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Adore your leopard print hat! And you look amazing in that cape... and I am lusting after that ring :)

    ♥ Leia

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  21. agnesJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    très jolies photos, et j'adore ton manteau il est magnifique

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  22. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Amazing pics...and you look so beautiful!!! i love this outfit!
    kiss

    http://chicneverland.blogspot.com/

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  23. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Maybe you were a magpie in another life? (They're the ones that collect pretty, shiny things, right?) I don't have any icicles, just water that drips on my head all the time, it's like a curse (seriously) every time I leave a building a big plop of water will fall on my head.
    I'll wear yellow with you! In fact, I already have a queued post of something yellow but I'll do it again this week. I think grey is my favorite color to wear with yellow :) I love the peek of cuffs out of that cape! And that is a seriously cool cape, I love the shape!

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  24. CJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I love the vintage bag and cape. You look very mid-century.

    Stay warm!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Amazing cape!

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  26. rlutzJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Such a chic cape...Love how you brightened up the winter weather with the yellow flats!

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  27. Sharon @ Fun and LifeJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    The bag you're carrying looks really pretty! A macro shot of it would be lovely I think.

    Sharon @ Fun and Life
    http://sharonmoh.com

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  28. AnnaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    That cape is amazing! It looks so stlyish and I bet it is extremely warm and cozy.

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  29. Diana MieczanJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    You look so amazing wearing that cape..I so want to get a cape too:) Happy Monday, sweetie
    Kisses

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    i love icicles too- your photos of them are lovely! i must've taken 100 pictures this week of some hanging off a windowsill- they looked like evil claws.

    i adore your outfit as well. the cape is incredible, and the yellow shoes are so bright and cheerful against the snow.

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  31. SherryJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    HI! thanks for visiting my blog... you would be surprised how much stuff I can get done in my pjs! LOL. Have a happy Monday!

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  32. MarellaJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Amazing outfit dear! <3

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  33. Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSIONJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Um so um so um so
    UM SO WOW ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I love that cape. It's so fierce and chic. And pops of yellow FOR THE WIN. If I didn't have a uniform, I would totally be part of your yellow endeavors. But at last, I do have a uniform. therefore, I am wearing yellow in spirit! YAY.

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  34. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I accept your challenge. Love me some yellow! Your cape is gorgeous!

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