Tuesday, January 29, 2013

30 for 30 | 29: Spotty Dotty

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Sweater: Old Navy | Shirt: F21 | Jeans: Simply Vera | Flats: Steve Madden Vegass | Earrings: Target

This Forever 21 top is so sheer that I haven't actually been able to wear it on its own - something about "hey look there's my bra!" doesn't seem to scream "hire me I'm a young professional!" at the same time. I love that it adds a pop of pattern to an otherwise pppreeeettttyyyyy plain outfit. I definitely want to add some more patterned button downs to my closet - I loved this one so much during my last 30 for 30 that I'm pretty sure I couldn't go wrong with at least a leopard print and a stripe. A month or so ago I was watching this beautiful pink and red stripe Equipment blouse on eBay... I fell asleep before it ended and it sold for THIRTY FIVE FREAKING DOLLARS. Seriously, don't you just want to stick a fork in your eye when that happens? 

What's your "one that got away"? eBay-wise that is, we're not trying to get all Katy Perry up in here.

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  1. Jessie MJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Very cute! I love blouses under sweaters but I always feel like I can't escape the bunchy sausage-y look.. haha. My most recent 'one that got away' happened this week actually.. I was watching a gorgeous pair of almost like-new Coach ankle booties that sold for TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS. I forgot to go back and bid because in an attempt to take my eBay-ing down a notch I turned off mobile alerts. Sigh.

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!! It's always the great, one of a kind things that go crazy low and I always, always miss them.

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  2. FitTravelerAJJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    I love the pop of fun this top adds to the outfit! Could you wear it with a tan or black tank under it and a big chunky necklace to distract people? Just a thought! But it looks great under sweaters!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      For whatever reason I'm like allergic to wearing black tanks under things (don't ask, it's weird) but I think I could get a tan slip or something and it would be fine, I just haven't tried cause I'm laazzzzyyyyy :)

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  3. FaithJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    I LOVE this outfit! The hints of leopard make me very happy. I'm the kind of person that if I actually want something I get it. I don't want very much so when I do, there's no getting away from me!

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      Hahahaha get em girl!!! You're probably the one outbidding me at the last second

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  4. Suburban SweetheartJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Stellar topknot!

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you!! And see, I thought it was a little much. This makes me feel better.

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  5. bellaJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Totally agreeing with the above commenter about the fabulous topknot! I love this look and the pop of leopard is just enough to keep it completely fresh. great job!

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you thank you! You guys would die if you saw my sad little hairnet rat donut thing I use... it's straight lunch lady.

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  6. BrynnJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Love this outfit. I have the same sweater (in multiple colors) and haven't tried putting a button up underneath - I'm feeling inspired!!

    theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      oh I am in loooooove with this sweater. I had to stop myself from buying one in every color.

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  7. dana luciaJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    My ebay "one that got away," a pair of mint-colored Delman peep-toes that sold for $30 while I was in class. Le sigh. I still dream about them, and it happened 2 years ago!

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      Those things will straight up HAUNT YOU. I always try to like save a picture of the ones I lose so I'll remember if they ever come up again... but it's eBay. That like never happens

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  8. HannahJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Cute! My one that got away was the J Crew polkadot sequin top for a bargain price that I forgot to go bid on. It ended up going for like $25. Argh.

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      Bummmmerrrrr. I get so much of my J.Crew off eBay! So glad I'm not the only one!

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  9. Danielle January 30, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Totally unrelated to your outfit comment: I dig that fun little plug in scent maker.

    Related comment: I enjoy the bun with this outfit. Perfect touch.

    I don't do the ebay thing. Competition scares me hence why I shot for the wrong team when I played basketball.

    -Danielle
    littlebitofwowe.blogspot.com

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      It's a Scentsy! You should totally get them, they're way less scary than candles. And HILARIOUS that you mention basketball because I shot for the wrong team TWICE in high school. My coach made it like a "thing" to tell me if our goal was "toward the flag" or "away from the flag" after that ;)

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  10. Elegance and MommyhoodJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    I like the printed button-down under a simple outfit. That is a nice white sweater and your bun looks great.

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    1. Samantha @ Sam ipsa LoquiturFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      Thank you! This sweater is like my baby, I am so protective of it haha

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  11. Amy ShaughnessyJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    This is so cute. I love the two animal prints together in this outfit.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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