Monday, January 7, 2013

Oh So Complicated

[Sweater: Salvation Army; Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (similar); Booties: Report; Ring: Forever 21]

This sweater was one of  my favorite thrifted finds yet. The pattern perplexes me—is it part of  a family crest? Does it have pineapples without the spikes? Deer? Mermaids?

Either way, it's complexity demands simple styling: my favorite jeans and black boots. Following Coco Chanel's advice ("Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.”) was a must here.
All photos by Mikhail Glabets
Posted by at 1:00 AM

36 comments:

  1. Mrs CJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Sometimes the piece you pay the least is the best you ever have. Reminds me of a top I bought at a factory outlet sale.. I overused the top to the max!

    Drop by and say "Hi!" sometime :)
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/

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  2. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I'm obsessed with that cozy sweater!

    xxx
    Lady à la Mode

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Love the sweater! Although equally as perplexed about the pattern. :)

    Morgan
    seemomogo.blogspot.com

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  4. NainaJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Never feel obliged to tone down a 'complex' print; you can always pair with another print to scare people off! ;)

    SIDEWALKCATWALKS.com

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    I am on a total oversized sweater kick lately and am OBSESSED with this one! You look beyond adorable in it!

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  6. AnnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    What a cute & cozy sweater - I LOVE it!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  7. Always MayleeJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I LOVE this sweater, it is so cute and cozy!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  8. AlexandraJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Absolutely love that sweater! You're right, the pattern is hard to name, but it's stunning either way. Love that you let the sweater do the talking and kept the rest of your look simple!

    Alexandra xo

    tovogueorbust.com

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  9. Kenneillia SouthJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Love love love your sweater!
    Such a great buy.

    Check out my blog and hopefully we can follow one another :D

    Kenneillia M.
    http://thestylevow.blogspot.com/

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  10. MeganJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Haha, I totally see pineapples without tops in there! It is a beautiful sweater and great thrift find :)

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    1. ErinJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      That means a lot coming from you, the Thrifting Queen!

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  11. Crazy Style LoveJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    That is such a great sweater! I just LOVE the pattern!! So chic!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  12. Amy ShaughnessyJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I love this sweater. The pattern is definitely a fun one! You look so cute!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  13. Sarah BethJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Great sweater, even better find!

    Please help me decide what charity I should fund for next! Checkout my latest post!

    xoxo Sarah Beth

    Caring Cowls

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  14. JaneJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    That sweater is an impressive find! I wish I had your luck.

    Jane

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  15. nancy @ adore to adornJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Great find! LOVE the pattern on this sweater!
    xo,
    nancy

    http://adoretoadorn.blogspot.com

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  16. Illustrated ChickJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Amazing find I see Mermaids in the pattern! <3

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  17. LauraJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Amazing sweater!, i really love it!
    You have a great blog, i'm following you now!, i hope you can follow me too :)
    Kisses!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Amazing sweater!

    Lubna
    WWW.ELLEVOX.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  19. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I adore your sweater!

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  20. ElegantesqueJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Cute outfit ! you look lovely in this sweater, and your pictures are great quality

    wanna follow each other on GFC and Twitter ?

    Kisses
    Hannah
    Elegantesque Blog

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  21. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    like the color!

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  22. ♥BJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Super cute outfit, you look lovely! I love the braid :)

    With Love From, Michigan
    ♥ ♥

    p.s. following you on GFC now~

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    1. ErinJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:17 PM

      Thanks! A braid is my go-to bad hair day style :)

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  23. EJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Though I myself am a thrifter, it always kills me when someone gets something cool like your sweater, that I want to have, but cannot because there's only one! Jealous!

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  24. Cammie CallistoJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Great sweater!

    x Cammie

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  25. Fash BoulevardJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    oh my goodness, adore this outfit. You look amazing. Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest. xo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  26. Natalia/ShandreseJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    lovely sweater!

    http://sincerelyrenay.blogspot.com/

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  27. ReginaJanuary 15, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Great sweater!

    http://fashionyard.blogspot.com

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  28. & Pretty ThingsJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    what a great find at the salvation army! love the sweater!

    & Pretty Things

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  29. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    what an AMAZING thrift find!

    dash dot dotty

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  30. karen brownJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    so ms. erin...what's your favorite thrift store in the boston area? my local salvation army is getting old and i need some new inspiration!

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