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Right Now I Am LOVING …

November 16th, 2010

I love Clemence Poesy

* SUPER SOFT TEES with extra long sleeves that peek out from my cardigan and partially cover my hands

* My old, worn black knit gloves with the holey fingers


* My motorcycle boots which are only getting better each time I wear them and have some genuine lovable scuffs on them now

* My olive green vintage military bag (see previous post)

* * My EXTRA HUGE navy cashmere scarf I bought at Banana Republic last winter after eyeing it for three months and waiting for it to go on sale

* NAVY anything and everything — my favorite color and my new alternative to black. Although I wear navy and black together constantly lately.

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  1. adrienne
    November 16th, 2010 at 13:12 | #1
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    Kristi,

    I, too, love navy and black together.
    I’m wondering how you wear your large cashmere scarf. I like the way Clemence is wearing hers.

    And have you found a brand of long sleeve T’s that you can recommend? I have long arms and am always on the lookout for lengthy sleeves.

    Thanks!

    Adrienne

  2. Stephanie
    November 16th, 2010 at 13:54 | #2
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    Clemence is so cool. I like how she is wearing that scarf.

  3. annecychic
    November 16th, 2010 at 17:53 | #3
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    Kristi, I love navy and black together, and would love to see some of your combinations.

    Adrienne, last year I bought several tissue tees at Target in black; super lightweight, very long sleeves, great neckline. Would love to find the same in navy blue. K, where did you get yours?

  4. Beth G
    November 16th, 2010 at 20:51 | #4
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    I love the motorcycle boots – I really adore boots with a rough edge, especially when worn with one or two “girly” items. I can’t quite believe I’m saying this but I’m anxiously waiting for snow and slush, because I got a pair of rubber rain boots in just this style.

  5. Kristi
    November 17th, 2010 at 07:58 | #5
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    A, if you scroll down, I think most of my recent pictures show me wearing black and navy together …. although it might be tough to see the colors in some of the pics.
    Adrienne, I usually wear Gap tees and buy one size up to get the longer length. I prefer slightly oversize tees lately.

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