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* Forever 21 cowl neck sweater
* Forever 21 black skinny jeans ...courtesy of The Accessory Files {Julie sent me a box of goodies to play with last month - so many fun things. Thanks Julie!}
* Forever 21 suede pointy toe pumps {they had one strap near the toe but I took them to the shoe repair and had them add the other two}
* Vintage faux fur leopard coat {my grandma made this in the 60's - it's my favorite piece in my closet - I wore it to our wedding reception in 2006}
* Vintage Gucci bag
* Nicole Miller rhinestone earrings from GILT, vintage gold & gemstone ring was my grandma's as well, and my engagement ring and wedding band
How is my entire outfit from Forver 21 and the rest vintage? How funny. I really had no idea until I began typing out the contents of my wardrobe.
While I was editing my photos for this post, the husband walked into my office and handed me his iphone and said "I heard this song about a month ago and it always makes me think of you" ...then he left the room and the song started playing and immediately I started crying.
I've heard the song a hundred times on the radio and just sing away to it in the car ...and now when I hear it, it will have a new meaning and I'll probably tear up a little. My husband just turned my ordinary morning into a movie moment that will be etched in my memory til the end of time. For that, and so many other reasons, I love him so much.










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how did i know that fabulous leopard coat came from your grandma? man she was stylish! do you have old pics of her wearing all her old pieces? i would LOVE to see them.
and i adore that song. i wish my boyfriend would think of me when he hears it. but it's okay...he already gave me brad paisley's "she's everything" so i can't be too mad.
WOW! This is it, I'm getting a leopard print coat... it's been one of those things i want, but can't seem to find the right one, but to hell with it, I'm just going to take the plunge and get one!
You look stunning!
That is a beautiful song and that leopard coat is something money cannot buy. I adore it on you! x
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I recently became a follower, no I lie, I've been following you for about a month now and I have a major girl crush on you!
I love your blog. I love your style, confidence and your outspoken-ness. And seriously, I hope I can be as sexy as you when I'm 34!
Oh and I gave your faux fur vest DIY a try... check out my blog to see http://everydayjules.blogspot.com/2010/11/black-friday.html
How sweet of your husband!
I was just going to comment on how beautiful I think that ring is, but then I read that it was your grandma's, as was that coat AND SHE MADE IT. I am in awe of your grandma right now - she was one stylish lady! How lucky you are to have gotten such precious gifts from her.
owwww *.* that was SOOOOO SWEETTT !!!! you are one lucky girl, your husband must love you so much :)
i love your outfit, specially the coat. you always look so elegant :P
Xana
https://thedressingstress.blogspot.com
It has been a long time that I didn't see you on my blog :(! I hope you still like him?
Anyway, you look gorgeous as usual!
Love your coat. I just posted an outfit with a leopard coat today too, except I took the photo weeeeeks ago.
love the jewels, the coat and that song!
~L~
My blog and boutique
awww your husband is so nice!
Stylish as ever.. no suprise there :)
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Such a sweet story, I LOVE that song and happy it now has personal meaning to you.
Love the coat and heels, hot!
awwww =) Whenever my hubs sings a sappy song like this in the car and looks at me, or grabs my hand -- instant chills forever. So now this song... and nellys new song give me crazy goosebumps. Guys are awesome like that somtimes =)
xoXOxo
Jenn L @ Peas & Crayons
PS: LOVE the outfit! xo
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I love that you balance the all black ensemble with a leopard coat!
xo
Luisa
that coat looks fab!
i could never pull off wearing any animal print.
does your husband have a brother he can spare and send to chicago for me? ;)
I'm going to get out my sewing machine and whip up a leopard coat! Too cute!
I bought a few yards of leopard fabric in Texas in the 70's. Had planned to make a coat. Never did make that leopard coat! But, lately, I have been (again) using the fabric as a throw all of these years later! They sure made fabric to last "way back then". It has been "through the mill", as they say! Love that you often wear your grandma's items. You are a beautiful and sentimental grandaughter. Happy holidays!
love your shoes, they're beautiful!
kisses
Watching the waves
WOW!! Now I see where you get your talent. That coat is DA BOMB!! I love it.
Prissy
www.rushourfashion.blogspot.com
love the coat! so classic.
Would love to see what type of look you wore it with at your wedding reception
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You are making me DESPERATE for a leopard print coat now. Truly.
What a sweet, sweet gesture by your husband. :)
awww. that's too sweet of your husband. I love mixing designer with vintage and cheaper brands. I think a few key good quality pieces can amp up anything.
i love when you wear my favorite coat! it is just fab!
and i will try that song, but i am not making any promises. just wait a minute until the kinks stop singing lola. :)
I LOVE the coat and I love the shoes!! CUTE outfit!!
Awww...your hubby is the sweetest!
Your grandmother made that coat? Amazing!!! It's absolutely stunning!!
Love that song!!
ohmyGOD, lady, you are the bomb freakin diggity.
1. you had the shoe guy add the straps to F.21 pumps!!! (to fabulous effect, of course)
2. your grandmother made that coat!!!
clearly style is in your genes.
aw that is so sweet and romantic! You're one lucky girl :)
OMG! I think that's a tear coming down my cheek right now! I've been obsessed over this song for the last month and actually wish for someone feeling that way about me! ...You are so lucky! He is definitely a smart guy, and know your worth! ... Thanks for sharing this with us!
Your coat is beautiful! And that song . . . one of my favorites right now! Now I just need to find me a man to sing it to me! haha
xoxo,
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Very nice! Love the coat!
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Aww, your husband is so sweet! I wish I had a man that dedicated a song to me like that <3. & I love your outfits and the DIYs, they are amazing :D.
wow!precioso post!!!!
xoxo
LOVE the outfit! And what a coincidence ... I played that song for my boyfriend the other day ... maybe secretly hoping he'd say something sweet:) haha. Instead he said, I don't like that song. niiice.
I've been on the hunt for a vintage look leopard print coat. but so far no luck.
the first time i heard that song it was also because my husband said it was the way he felt about me and now whenever i hear it i get butterflies in my stomach. except when im annoyed with him and i just turn it off.
your vintage coat is gorgeous! i've never attempted to pull off leopard print but i would wear that coat in a heartbeat.
Ooooh, that's adorable what your husband did for you! That makes me well up just reading it...I think the last time my husband did something like that for me was...2002? :..-(
(Love the leopard coat BTW...I was thinking of breaking out my own soon....you've inspired me!)
xoxox
Carly
www.chic-steals.com
This is my favorite outfit I've ever seen on you. Leopard is my favorite color, but I feel like not very many people can pull it off and look classy.
tierney
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