Monday, March 18, 2013

What I Wore: Sunday

Saturday I was flirting with the idea of exporting some of my winter clothes and importing some of my spring clothes into the closet and dresser (despite the snowflakes lazily floating around all day). I only ended up trying on the lighter jackets; midway through a package arrived containing a sweet note from a good friend and a cute tweed jacket with faux leather trim. 

Of course, I had to wear it the next day to Mass. I usually don't wear jeans to Mass (it looks strange beside my husband who's rockin' a suit), but I decided at the last minute to go by myself to an early liturgy so I threw this on... Dark jeans, black v-neck tee, black wrap sweater, tweed jacket, and snood (I bet you are getting tired of it by now...). What do you think? I don't know if I'm the right person to be posting What I Wore's; you can pretty accurately guess that whatever the ensemble, it will involve black on black...

And finally, a recommended part of this What I Wore Sunday Linkup is the inclusion of a Lenten reflection. I've got nothing. Okay, maybe one thing, something that dawned on me last week as I struggled to focus on prayer, struggled to drown out the many distractions that constantly beset my mind. And it is simply this: prayer is encounter, not focusing on words. As this idea sank in it became easier to forget everything else in order to be present with God. And today I came across this quote, "...prayer is the encounter of God's thirst with ours" (CCC 2560). Wow. 









Outfit details: Jeans: Old Navy // Black tee: thrifted // Black wrap sweater: Express (from my sister)  // Jacket: Target (gift) // Boots: Fugu Malibu from Piperlime // Bag: Banana Republic (gift) // Snood: homemade // Watch: Citizen Eco Drive  (gift) // Pearl stud earrings (gift) 

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    1. Thanks, Dwija! My husband got it for me two Christmases ago. I like that it has the short handles, and an over the shoulder strap - super convenient because my hands are usually full with baby et al : )

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  2. I love the jacket! I always feel funny wearing jeans to Mass, too, esp since my husband almost always wears a tie... but with my crazy pregnant-now-postpartum body and all the changes (and limited wardrobe!) sometimes you do what you gotta do!

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    1. Oh, I know! When I'm post partem, I feel like anything goes (survival mode: )! My husband and I joke about our "Sunday best jeans!

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  3. Wow, I really love that tweed jacket. That is something that I've been wanting to add to my wardrobe! I found a cute one at Target last week with my sisters but unfortunately it didn't fit quite right one me...Also, amazing purse! That is my absolute favorite shade of brown. And black is always classy :)

    Going to try to implement your closet cleaning strategies this week. I'm enjoying your series!

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    1. Erika! Just hang in there, the jacket will find you! I'm glad you like the series, it's been fun for me, too :)

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  4. Cute cute cute! Love the final ensemble. You go girl. ;)

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  5. i am with you on wearing jeans to mass, but sometimes it just happens. you do look great.
    i love the jacket, but that purse - oh my, love love love your purse!

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    1. Thank you, Courtney! On an unrelated note, I just happened across your blog yesterday for the first time. Can't wait til my kids are old enough to have a seating order and to stick with it!

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  6. Love the jacket and handbag, Mary! :)

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  7. I love the tweed jacket -- I've recently been thinking I 'need' something tweed in my closet! And that bag - very cute.

    Which of the styles of Old Navy jeans do you like?

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    1. Hi Sarah! In this pic I'm wearing the rock star boot cut. I'm not super crazy about them. I usually buy my jeans under the assumption that if they're a bit snug they will be perfect after you have them on a bit (bc of their stretch). These jeans never stretched at all and are borderline too tight, so I always wear a longer top with them. In some of my other posts (Perfect travel outfit) I am wearing ON Diva jeans. I LOVE THEM! their color has faded a bit since I got them last August, but I wear them constantly. My sister recommended the diva to me and I've noticed that the cut is really flattering if you have a hard time fitting your hips and waist both (ie if hips fit waist is too big). Hope that helps! Sorry I didn't respond sooner; I'm battling a little flu bug :(

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  8. I LOVE that quote about prayer. That is rich!! Love your outfit too ;)

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  9. You are always so chic! Love it!

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  10. Thank you, Diana, Sarah, and Stephanie! So sweet!

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