The day after Thanksgiving seems to be the marker of the beginning of the holiday season, so yesterday I broke out my festive-and-much-neglected sequin tank top which Jenna Lyons told me to buy last winter swearing by its versatility which I have yet to discover adequately. However, I did see a really cute girl a few months back wearing a sequin tank top with a similar-toned scarf and cardigan, and it seemed to mellow out the sequins a bit by blending them into a neutral color palette. I tried her trick yesterday and liked it, even if I ended up looking a bit like a brown bear preparing for a disco ball. The weather was gorgeous, so I rode my bike to Georgetown to meet Kelsey, Eric, and Megan for lunch and to do a little holiday shopping for family members. Then I lugged my sparkly self back up the hill for a quiet evening preparing for the madness of end-of-term grading, dissertation editing, and freelance work that awaits me in the next few weeks.
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I love these muted colours paired with the sequins :)
I think you did a great job mellowing out the sequins. It is a perfect pairing.
Teodora
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This is a beautiful outfit! And you don't look like a bear at all! :P
This is such a lovely tonal look! The sequins are perfection! xo
SEQUINS! I love it. So so adorable...as are your cute pictures with your bike :)
I always pull out my shiny/sparkly clothes for the Holidays after Thanksgiving. I love that bronze color on you!
it was so wonderful to meet you, and you looked lovely in this outfit! i'm glad i got to see it in person. :)
p.s. you're so fast with getting these online! i'm impressed :)
OMGosh this is such a great look for you! I love the great burgundy, brown and gold! You literally shine in this look!
Love these colours together! I say you did well. :)
Love those sequins, perfect muted shininess.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
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I love it when sequins work their way into day looks - this works so well with the red skirt!
xoxo ~ Courtney
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you look so pretty!!!
kisses from prague
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the sequin top. i'm drooling over it right now. you look fab. xo haley
love this look, that sequin blouse is gorgeous!
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The sequins against the berry skirt is just gorgeous! You look beautiful.
Sorcha x
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kelsey--so good to meet you and eric, too! hope you picked up that orangey cardigan at madewell--it looked great on you :)
oooh! I LOVE this outfit! You used the tank perfectly, and I can't wait to see what else you use it for.
xoxo
Tatiana
Love the tones in this outfit and the sequins are so perfectly festive!
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These colors are quite fetching on you! If you want to play around with this outfit, I think the top, sweater, and scarf would make a great outfit with jeans and boots as well. xo :)
Um, that sequin tank is gorgeous! You look lovely.
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sarah--yes, i agree! in fact, i think it might've looked a bit better with jeans...oh well, next time!
This is a gorgeous outfit! I love it - I would never be brave enough to wear sequins on a "normal weekday" - or in fact at all, but you're encouraging me to at least try them for a festive occasion...
I love this outfit! The colors and sequins look great!
I think it would looked as good in this combination as it will look in jeans! the burgundy goes in my opinion perfectly with gold sequins, but I would never have dared to combine brown with it - but it looks really good on you! perhaps i should give my brown vest a try with my burgundy pants tomorrow ;-) xxx Anita
I love sequins! I say the brighter and more noticeable the better ( a trait I think I pick up from my mom.) I would never think to tone it down but I have to say I am quite fond of your look here.
Every time you write about your bike it makes me miss mine which is sitting in a lonely storage clear across the North Atlantic and then some. Keep riding!
Cheers,
Bre
Sounds like a ball I'd like to go to!
Love the glitter top! Gorgeous!
C x
I love this combination!
I like the autumnal colors, and sparkles make everything good!
love the sequins! this is such a funky look with a classic twist. well-done!
-Melina
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I love this blouse because it is so shiny! A little bit of shine goes a long way. This blouse has a great balance.
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I love this! I don't own a sequin tank, though I've tried them on and considered purchasing them a couple of times. They always feel scratchy against my skin and I just can never do it. Love it on you though.
Love this outfit! Just a little sparkle makes it pop :) Lovely!
-Jenny
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rin, thanks! mine is a little itchy, too. the downside of disco-ball attire, i suppose...
Stunning outfit! I want that top! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com
oh no girl, a gold sparkle top goes with EVERYTHING!
love,
SUZE
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Love this look! The sequins really amp up the look. Usually I avoid brown, but this makes me want to douse myself in it!
I love this festive outfit on you!! The maroon and sequins go so well together.
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I love the sequins! They always remind of the holidays, especially as Christmas and the New Year approach. Looking lovely!!
EEEEK too cute!! Perfect holiday season outfit =D
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I just got that sequin tank on the Cyber Monday discount whoop whoop! It looks awesome on you!
I love this!! :) The color and the sequins are perfect.
Hannah
A Little Burd Told Me..
I have those exact tights, so comfy. I definitely need an awesome sequined top to go with them. I hope you're enjoying biking in DC!
This looks great!!
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