A Day in the Life Too... a blog about modest style

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Friday, February 4, 2011

they call it puppy love...

In my head, my body loooked smaller and my arms were much, much larger. I guess, in the grand scheme of things, I'd rather have a lame-looking number four than those proportions, though. So.
shoes: american eagle outfitters. legwarmers: amazon (i think). tights: don't recall. skirt & shirt: gap. cardigan: j.crew. flower pin: downeast outfitters.

Charlie really wanted to be part of today's photo shoot. I tried to get him to look at the camera so you could see how cute he is, but he could only feast his brown puppy-dog eyes [Editor's note: No, seriously. They really are brown, and he really is a puppy.] on me. Because he loves me with that one-of-a-kind love that exists only between a dog and his beloved owner...and, in Charlie's case, between him and any human being who pets him and gives him treats. (Remind me why I'm a dog owner again? Oh, right. Because shoveling the backyard is so fun. I forgot.)

Actually, we were reading all about canines before we picked what kind of dog we wanted last Fall. In one of our books on boxers, we read that this breed tends to be fiercely loyal and protective; that they can sense if their loved ones are afraid or wary of someone and will compensate with protective bravery. After picking out our puppy, our 6-year-old son informed us, "Don't worry guys. I'll be so so nice to you so Charlie won't attack you."

Thank you, son. Because your dad and I were both quivering at the idea of an 8-week-old puppy attack. And also? Go clean your room.

Happy Pocket-Gets-Home-Today Friday! What, you're not celebrating too? Strange.

How I wore these items last: skirt, cardigan, leg warmers, ruffle shirt

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31 comments:

Ashley J said...

Whaaa! You are rocking legwarmers...total blast from the past and I LOVE it!

Nana Erin said...

Legwarmers! *sqwueeee*

Beth Ellen said...

I love the legwarmers! Thanks for reminding me to bust my own out.

sj said...

Legwarmers! How fun!! Love this outfit!

Marie-Eve said...

Great outfit. Love the skirt. and the leg warmers too. I need some of those in this weater.

There's a giveaway on my blog son come and say hi (fellow remixer)

Anna said...

LOVE those leg warmers! This outfit is so adorable! And so is your doggie! Is he a boxer?

MaryBeth said...

omg! your blog is the cuuuutest! i love how you post your pictures!
xoxoMB

ps. I tried to click your 'follow me' icon on the right of the page and it told me your username doesn't exist?

Brittney said...

MaryBeth--sorry about that; I fixed it. :)
p.s. Thanks!

Kati said...

First off, I just have to say that I adore your blog! You are so cute and witty that reading your blog is an absolute joy! I have decided to start a blog of my own and would love to have your insight, for example how do you stay on top of the daily posts, how do you get your blog name out there in the blogosphere? Would love to have any pointers or tips you are willing to share. In the meantime, keep up the great work, I look forward to your posts!

Kristen said...

Haha be very thankful you don't have "4" sized proportions!

Love the legwarmers with the metallic flats here. So modern but very ballerina-esque at the same time.

Ashley said...

I'm super impressed by your creativity! Awesome work. Also, why don't my leg warmers look like that when I put them on? Hmmph. I'm envious!

Peggy said...

My kids were walking around the house last night trying to figure out how you would do 4!! haha - You are entertaining the masses!! Love your hair and blue blouse!

The Put Together Girl said...

I love, love, love the legwarmers! I love how they add such a whimsicle touch. Such a fantastic outfit!

I also love how you styled your hair. So cute!

mk said...

i love everything about this outfit. you're so cute! and you make a great number 4. :)

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Anonymous said...

Thanks for a post with legwarmers! I have some but couldn't ever really figure out how to wear them... now I have an idea. Btw, I LOVE boxers!!!!!!! My grandmother got one after my grandad died and it was the best thing we ever did for her!

Sarah said...

The legwarmers rock, as previously stated. Also, the whole look is something I would have never put together but it works SO WELL on you. And I want your couch. The end.

Brynn said...

just found your blog and loooove it! good luck with those thirty days...that might be even harder than twisting your body into more than one number lol :)

Shen Dove said...

Love this look! I look forward to seeing how you remix these pieces!

Colleen said...

I love your photos and the creativity with the numbers.

Nice use of tights. I like the inspiration.

Collette Osuna said...

hello fellow remixer:) Thanks for stopping by my blog....super sweet of you!!
Can I say I forgot how cute legwarmers ARE?? You look adorable in all of these shots..love the outfit!!

Stop by and say Hello♥
Let’s Rock the 30x30 Remix..check it out!!♥

Mackenzie said...

okay, it's official. i kind of adore you and your clothes and your style. and the fact that you are acting out the numbers of your 30 in 30.
thus, this is my request for soulsistership/friendship.
but really, stop being so adorable. you making the rest of us look bad :)
and i also like the wordiness.
wordy ladies unite!

Ms. Mari said...

how do you get away with everything? you are so cute with those legwarmers! that printed skirt and the ruffly top look awesome! and why did i ever doubt you about those numbers? lol... never again!

Lindsey Dixon said...

Oh I love this color combination! You look so pretty!

Lindsey Soup

Allison said...

I love your poses! too cute!! I look forward to following your remix as we all go along :)

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

Your Super adorable. It always had to get dogs to look at the camera

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Madeline Weber said...

love the print on the skirt! so cute

xx http://madelineweber.blogspot.com/

Breton Bay said...

legwarmers rock. that's all.

The Chic Chauffeur said...

this post rocks! I am re-inspired, re-mix wise!!!!!!

love love love the legwarmers! and totally need some right now. freezing where I am at!

A-C said...

Aww doggie! This outfit is fantastically whimsical. Way cute.

Veronika Novotny said...

I ADORE how you have styled the leg warmers. I love everything about it, the silver ballet slippers (brilliant choice) and the colour palette is divine. AND of course your doggy is just a big heart melter. xx veronika

gina said...

Pretty colors. Love the legwarmers and ballet flats!

I love that you're making the numbers with your body for every day of the 30 for 30 so far!! Crazy. And fun! :-)

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