First off I want to say a big thank you for those that commented last week, it really helped to have your support, and I’m going to try my best to keep going, even if The Coveted is going to be scaled back a bit for a little while. Monday’s are a great day to put things in perspective, that’s for sure.
So, back to business!
Ever since I first laid eyes on these wooden necklaces by Norwegian Wood, I have lusted over them. Made with left over Mahogany lumber from Furni clocks, they have a distinctive tribal aesthetic while completely experimental. When Angie Johnson sent a nice email offering me one of them (well, I was also in process of buying one of her dresses, you’ll see later this week) I couldn’t say no. At first I wasn’t sure if the large wooden plates would be “too much” but the day they arrived, I wore it with a causal outfit (much like one I’m wearing today) and the necklace got three compliments from various people. It’s bold, yet wearable, and adds a lot of character to even the most casual of outfits. This I like.
Also, in shopping news (I’ve been stocking up lately) I finally caved in and got the Current/Elliott Captain’s Trousers on Shopbop, and I’m going to do a full review on eat, sleep, denim blog later this week… but since my Current/Elliot showroom visit, I’ve been obsessed with getting a pair of more relaxed jeans… but then got sidetracked by twill, especially since it’s army green. I tell you, this is the second time I’ve worn them since Saturday, and methinks it’s my new favorite pair of pants. Who knew a dress girl could be so smitten?
Wearing: Valeria Necklace courtesy of Norwegian Wood • Cardigan courtesy of InhabitNY • Remixed old teeshirt • Captain’s Trousers Current/Elliott • Shoes: Marc Jacobs • Belt: Vintage
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I absolutely LOVE the pants, and your entire outfit is great - I think one of my favorites! Glad you will be keeping The Coveted going, even in an abbreviated manner. Will always have something to look forward to
thanks gail!
The necklace is the perfect accessories for your lovely outfit! The shoes are to dye for, too. Your style always inspires me.
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oh thanks…these shoes def need to come out more.
Of course me being the accessories blogger I’m in love with the necklace and the shoes. Army green is one of those colors I love when I put on yet I never seem to pick up on a regular basis. You’re making me want to pull my army green wide leg trousers out…after this heatwave in DC is over.
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oooh army green wide leg trousers? i think i have a new craving.
and enjoy the summer while you have it. we still have not gotten very many warm days… guess we’ll get them come winter.
Love the necklace and shoes! Very cute outfit, you look great.
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I LOVE this look, especially the necklace! I’m really wishing I had a necklace like that. Might have to click on over! One of my faves on you, for sure.
♥ V
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this necklace would look great on you… i can really see it.
Loving the necklace!
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Great outfit! I didn’t read the post last week, but I would like to add something: I love how personal The Coveted is, glad you’re not giving it up entirely.
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Love this look. And that necklace is whoa!
wow-one of my favorite looks so far! it just works. on a side note, i am in my 30s and a san francisco-transplant to boot, so i love the perspective your blog brings to personal style. i can imagine that it becomes wearisome, but whenever you post, i’ll enjoy reading it. @lshitch on twitter
thank you my dear! i do love posting, it’s just getting the time together to do something good that’s the hard part.
I want to tell you that I love absolutely everything about this outfit on you, you look fantastic!
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love the norwegian wood necklace!
I also have some ridiculously huge necklaces, and I always manage to build an outfit around the ones I love. The one you’re wearing is absolutely gorgeous!
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I adore the entire look! Fantastic from head to toe.
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thanks maegan!
This whole outfit is awesome.
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Yeiiii!!! I´m happy to know that you are not saying goodbye to this blog!!!
As usual my dear, your outfit is adorable. I´m sure I could just give you a bunch of boring and non-appealing clothes and you would turn them into something totally awesome!
oh yeah, i’m just going to scale back, hopefully that works!
The necklace is my favorite part of the outfit! It helps that it’s laying on top of a simple shirt. It’s too bad Norwegian Wood is currently closed; I’d like to get an idea of their pricing.
Thank you for keeping The Coveted! I started reading a few years ago but have only recently started commenting. I love your blog.
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oh she’ll be back up and running later this week! and thanks for commenting.
Ah, I love it!! On its own I’m not sure if I would go as gaga as I do over other NW stuff, but seeing it the way you’ve styled it makes me understand!
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haha, do you mean de-styled it? i feel like most of her stuff is styled so perfectly, i really took it down several notches, but i kind of like it that way.
I’ve read your blog for awhile but this is the first outfit that made me comment! You were made for twill pants! Seriously, this is my fave outfit today. I feel like anyone can wear a cool dress but to make casual pants look so put together and stylish- you’ve got to know what you are doing.
oh thanks for commenting! i’m also loving twill lately…and I’ll need a new pair, you know, just for the rotation.
i love this look~ and I am hoping that you can find a balance so that your blog will stay live, i love it!!
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i really like the colour combination in this one! and the necklace is amazing! actually i am really getting onto this “ethno” (hate the word, but is there another?) trend right now…
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love ur necklace it’s beautiful !!!
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I love the outfit especially the shoes. I had never seen these Marc jacobs and they are fantastic: the color, the shape!!!
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The shoes are gorgeous. I love that necklace, too. Norwegian Wood is doing some amazing stuff!
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I really enjoy this outfit and find myself completely inspired by it. I can’t wait till things cool down enough around here so I can pull off an outfit similar to this one. Oh and if you are ever feeling tired of those shoes you can send them my way and I will love and wear them till I die! After all my birthday is next week
Jen
Oh, that necklace is so pretty! It looks perfect with that outfit!
I love your new necklace… I’m so jealous! In fact, I love everything about this outfit. It’s great and you look lovely. You are always so sweetly feminine, even in trousers.
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I love this necklace, it is so warm and modern! I really like your laidback style in the last few outfit posts!
Love this outfit. So relaxed, and yet so put together. The wooden necklace and the wedges really complete it!
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How did I miss this post? I absolutely love that necklace and those shoes are freakin’ amazing!!! Love it!
xoxo,
Eboni ife’
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LOVE.THIS. That necklace is gorgeous!!
She is amazing…she has a great taste of fashion…i love her shoes elegant and the high heels are definitely adorable…
this outfit is perfect!
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i was going to put this in the previous post but i’ll just put it here. you have been blogging for a while, it’s so understandable to want to change things up. you do so much! and sorting IFB out, i can’t imagine the hours that that takes. i’m happy to see you reincarnate however it pleases you, but don’t go away! i have a feeling you should focus on what is best for you monetarily. you’ve seriously given of yourself beyond the call of duty and all that. oddly i feel like i am just starting to understand my blog after 5 years?! but there are a lot of “buts” there.
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I love how you styled this outfit, if I saw you walking down the street I’d think “that girl is so cool, and she seems to not be trying at all….she must roll out of bed looking like that!” For real. Also, I now realize that a neutral coloured loose tank is something that’s lacking from my wardrobe…must get on that.
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AH-mazing outfit. i love love love it. really so perfect. those shoes are to die for. and i officially NEED one of these necklace. you look so chic!
xx. alyssa
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Such an amazing look-safari-ish, casual, but so chic.
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Pretty! You look like you should be in a J. Crew ad! Love the necklace and your Marc Jacobs wedges : )
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Love this look! What a great mix of casual summer neutrals. Awesome necklace!
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