Tuesday, January 22, 2013

ignorance is not bliss

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These past few days we've had somewhat of a heat wave here in Wisconsin - it was 40 degrees, which is unheard of for January! So when I was getting dressed this morning, I assumed it would still be as unseasonably warm as it had been.

WRONG.

Turns out it's actually the coldest it's been all winter. How inconveniant for me since I didn't know that until I was already driving to work in my little lace shirt, thin cardigan, and open neck. Newsflash Fran: Wisconsin winters are freaking cold and completely unpredictable. Maybe put more clothes on next time....




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Shirt: Pitaya (old and altered)  {save / splurge}
Cardigan: Old Navy  {similar}
Jeans: American Eagle  {exact}
Necklace: Forever 21  {exact}
Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington  {exact}
Shoes: Tory Burch  {exact}




















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Congrats to Michelle Tucker for winning the Posh'mina Giveaway by following Franish on Facebook. Be on the lookout for an email from me!




























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39 comments:

  1. O NO! Stay warm, its SOO cold here too!! At least you look fab, hopefully your office is warm!

    -AJ
    FItTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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  2. It got up to 60 this weekend so we went to the zoo and back to freezing today. I really love that necklace.

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  3. Good morning,

    You look absolutely beautiful as usual! I love your outfit combo, but I really REALLY LOVE your necklace. It's such a beautiiful color.

    Blessings!
    Maya D
    www.perfectlyimperfektme.blogspot.com

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  4. Girl yes! Indy was feeling like springtime then bam this morning was 5 degrees F! OMG!!! Anyway you look killer in my favorite color! :-)

    Chao
    Poppie
    http://thepoppie.com

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  5. Beautiful necklace! What a nice pop. I really need to check out F21 for their accessories.

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  6. I live in Iowa and it's the same way here! Sooooo cold...I gave up on looking cute at work this week. But you look adorable - love that lace shirt! Stay warm!

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  7. Boo to reficiously cold weather. So cold here too! Yeah to your cute lace top and fun necklace!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  8. Isn't the weather fun ;) It was close to 40 on Saturday and ever since it has been below 10 and negative temps the past two days! I have been more carefully thinking about my clothing to stay warm!

    Hey, even if you were a little cold, you look super cute! Love the necklace and lace shirt!

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  9. You still look great, and you don't even look cold! I would be freezing, as I start shivering when it gets in the 50s.

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  10. gorgeous necklace! and wtg winner for the scarf!

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  11. I hear you... it was around 40 degrees here too (Massachusetts) which is very warm for January. Well its about to turn for the worst around here and tomorrow is suppose to be like 0 degrees with windchill of like -14 BRR!! I don't even want to entertain the idea of wearing a sweater again... uggg! BUT you look adorable here, I am in love with that top!

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  12. Ugh so awful when that happens - but at least you looked cute doing it!! Love the necklace + top together!

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  13. I'm hoping that winner is me!!! I haven't received an email, but I know I entered for the lovely scarf.
    michelletucker at baconnation dot net

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  14. Love your necklace, Fran! The weather has been so odd this winter, but you look so pretty! =)

    Avec Amber

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  15. That's a great necklace! I love jewelry from F21 (also it's way cheap!)

    Inge
    thisevolvinglife.blogspot.com

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  16. I love how you paired that statement necklace with the lovely lace top. You look beautiful my dear xo

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  17. 40 degrees is warm?! That's like dead of winter for me! Even if you were frozen by the time you got to work, you looked amazing. I love that gorgeous necklace!
    -XOXO-
    Libby at http://libbysoutlook.blogspot.com/

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  18. love this look. I wear 3 layers today because in be 1 degree out.

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  19. Step 1 in my outfit planning every night: always check the weather! Love your necklace though!

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    1. you are one step ahead of me. I need to start doing that... :)

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  20. well that sounds very unfortunate! At least you looked cute, but really it's no fun to freeze. It's been super cold here too, so obviously that does not please me.
    Chic on the Cheap

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  21. I definitely had a rude awakening this morning too with the frigid temps. Either way, you look adorable! I love your lace top and necklace. Heather

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  22. Glad you were sporting hussy ankles in subzero temps. So was I. Stone cold solidarity!!!

    Samantha @ Sam ipsa loquitur

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  23. Love the statement necklace and how you layered it with the smaller one. So cute! Hope you were able to stay warm enough on your drive to work. My drive is only about 10 minutes, but when it's -10 degrees, the drive feels like forever!

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  24. Nice necklace
    Like the outfit :)

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  25. Love this cute and casual look, especially that necklace!! I can relate, our winters are the same. Today we actually got into the 40's! I felt like wearing a t-shirt:)
    xoAmy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  26. I totally feel like a nutty Californian after reading this post! I consider anything below 70 cold and make sure to layer up lol! Crazy...I know! I guess your body gets used to a certain temp and determines what you can/cannot tolerate! Anywho, very pretty lace top and love the necklace! I was just about to order it in the pink color yesterday:)!

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  27. I love how you call yourself Fran! Its soo cute and I love that necklace :)

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  28. That necklace is adoooooorrrrrabbblleeee! Why you always gotta be tempting me! And yeah, it is cold as F around these parts - we had a windchill of like -5 yesterday, so I'm sure it was even worse by you! I've been bundled up in a michelin man north face for pretty much 100% of the last few days.

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  29. Yikes! Hope you managed to stay warm! I love that necklace, it looks like "more" than $9.00. I love the lace top.

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  30. I LOVE your lace shirt! I keep seeing them in blogs - I love how they serve a similar purpose to a white tee, but are so much more interesting and sophisticated!

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  31. 40 degrees a heat wave?! Gah! That's super cold! :-) I love the lace top though...and that necklace is so pretty!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  32. Oh girl, you and me both! (I was watching the weather channel last night and saw how cold it's been down there, brrr!) I think this is my very favorite of your outfits, I love the soft pastel color of this necklace with your dainty lace top. It might be impractical, but wow, does it look good!

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  33. Ok I have to confess I totally went out and bought the necklace you wore in this post! I wore it to work today and got several compliments. What a find on your part, I give you total credit for this one. For F21 it's really stylish and looks way more expensive than it is. My accountant didn't believe me when I told her the price.

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    1. Yay! I love that! Forever 21 is my go-to when it comes to accessories (and for the cheap thrills). They have surprising good quality for the price (compared to similar priced jewelry like from H&M).

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  34. That necklace really pops! So pretty! - J

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  35. Omg, I KNOW. This midwest weather is insane. One day 50 degrees, the next day -100 billion. After these temps, I need spring ASAP. Haha.

    - Melissa
    designeatrepeat.com

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  36. Beautiful outfit!

    Lesley
    bytheporchlight.com

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