Monday, March 18, 2013

meow

cat shirt + willis
I'm not really a cat person. Not because I don't want to be, but because I'm really allergic to them.

Good news - the cats on my shirt are not real. Cats for everyone! Officially a cat lady now. Maybe I'll get the dress too....


















cat shirt!


























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Shirt: Gap  [exact]
Sweater: NY&Co. [similar on sale at J.Crew]
Jeans: American Eagle  [exact]
Necklace: from Germany
Belt: Target
Purse: Coach*  [current version]
Shoes: Tory Burch  [exact]
Watch: Boccia
Rings: Galisfly - win a set here!
Nails: Essie Chinchilly





above the knuckle rings + coach willis
*I really like the Coach Legacy collection for its classic style and rich leather but a ~$300 bag is not something I need/can afford right now. Of all the types of handbags, the crossbodies are my favorite so I wanted to add a neutral leather version to my more inexpensive collection.

Jean from Extra Petite recently posted about the vintage Coach market - many of the current Legacy collection bags are based off the originals. Getting a current Legacy style but as an original is something I hadn't thought of. I started searching and bidding on eBay - I wasn't willing to spend more than $50 though so I lost out on quite a few. I received a tip to also search Etsy and that's where I found this bag. She's in great condition - she just needs a little bit of TLC and then she'll be good as new. I'm really happy with this purchase!









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41 comments:

  1. I'm so happy you were able to find that bag! I had been eyeing a brown one, but that black one looks so nice! Hmmmm . . .

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  2. Such a fun print! Love it paired with the red sweater too. I picked up a similar blouse at Gap with ladybugs on it :)

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  3. Such a cute shirt and it looks really pretty with that cardi ;)

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  4. I adore this outfit on you! I actually scored my own vintage Coach bag a few years ago and wore it a lot last year. It's in great condition. (I'm also allergic to cats. Dave's cat gave me asthma ...)

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  5. I have a Coach crossbody too- love them! I'd check out the outlet mall for lower priced options- and sometimes they have coupons too! I have an outlet right over the border in WI by me...it's good and bad. HA!
    Valerie
    www.the-style-files.com

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  6. I'm not a cat person either - but I dig the animal print look! I have a bird scarf I love wearing - great casual look you are rocking!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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  8. What a great bag, plus it's a cross body! I have a cat shirt too and always feel like a crazy cat lady, but I love it :) Heather

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  9. Love your outfit!! I've only met a couple cats that I actually like. They seem so creepy to me! I'm not a big cat person.

    ClassyInAClassroom.blogspot.com

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  10. I'm so happy you were able to find the bag. I hope you have a great week

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  11. I actually have wanted a cat for a long time but I am allergic as heck to them. If I touch a cat and then forget and rub my eyes before washing - forget it! ;o)

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  12. Cute bag! I'm on the market for a new tote bag for work. Maybe I'll try ebay this time!

    On another note, I am also allergic to cats and I've always shied away from the "cat print" items for that reason alone. Do I even like cats? Enough to wear on a shirt? But most of the time, it's a really cute print! Love yours paired with the red cardigan!

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  13. I bought that shirt in light blue after Caroline sent me a promo code. I tried it on in-store and love it.

    I actually work for a pet food company, so I'm saving it to wear with a pencil skirt at an upcoming cat meeting. I am happy to work someplace where wearing anything with a cat, paw print, dog bone, etc. is totally normal and happy.

    http://adventuresinaubreyland.blogspot.com

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  14. I ordered an older Coah Crossbody on ebayback in November(?), and I got it for a steal - it unfortunately was way smaller than it looked in the photos. Boo. Looking for a navy or tan version of your bag, but I don't want to spend more than $50 either.

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  15. As someone who is also REALLY allergic to cats I don't think I would even think to wear something with cats on it. But that top looks so fun with the red cardigan.

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  16. Very cute look! The cardigan is a great color on you. I love the bag too!!

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  17. Cute bag! I love my Coach Legacy bag but I need a tan one for summer, I am going to look and see what's available on Etsy. I did have my eye on a RL tan tote but a Coach satchel might be just the ticket, too.

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  18. This print is really cute! Also, you are so lucky when it comes to vintage finds! This bag is timeless!


    Avec Amber

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  19. Vintage Coach bags are the best! That's a great way to get a "smart purchase" at a great deal. You'll hang on to that forever!

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  20. Love the cats! My daughter has the orange shirt with the tea cups on it. One of my faves! As for the "vintage" coach bag...I have the same one that I bought in 1988!! LOL! Timeless...

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  21. Oh my gosh...love the bag! It's so classic. I'm looking for the tan version and was sooo close to buying the current version but then it went out of stock! Guess that's a good thing right? haha... $300 is A LOT and don't think I've spent that much on anything but I would consider it an investment piece and wouldn't feel too bad about it :-)
    ~Jessica

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  22. I am totally a cat person, and this shirt is too cute! Drat, I was just downtown and didn't go into Gap.

    You look so pretty today! I love everything about this outfit. The jeans, shoes, purse, shirt, sweater, nails...yup, everything.

    Sue xo

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  23. Dang, you look sassy in those first few pictures...or maybe it's aloof, like a cat :)

    I don't have any animal printed shirts or anything, but find them whimsical and spunky. Yours is great!

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    1. LOL yes, I noticed too! SASSYFRAN. We don't get a smile til the last picture? ;)

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  24. cat shirt!!! Weird that you're allergic to cats but not dogs? I thought dog allergies were more common but whatever, I don't know anything about allergies.

    Ok, those knuckle rings intrigue me. Doesn't it get uncomfortable or just feel like you're wearing a ring that's too small?

    And I just wanted to tell you that I love that you post on your blog so regularly. I know that even though I'm not caught up on my Google reader *tear* I know that I can count on typing in your blog address and having a new post to read.

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  25. Seriously lovin' this blouse. I have six cats....yes, six, so they are right up my alley :) that purse is also fabulous! i need more crossbodies in my life!

    -Jenna Brianne
    wearablefunfashion.blogspot.com

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  26. Love your shirt and styling! I got the coffee cup one during Gap friends & family!

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  27. I really love you in that red cardigan. I'm also really, really allergic to cats, which makes me stay away from all of them. And the longer I stay away from them, the more scared of them I get. Yes, I am lame and I'm now scared of house cats. But for some reason I loooove big cats like lions and tigers.

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  28. You look great in these colors!! I love cross body bags, but finding ones that are a decent size and affordable is hard. I will have to try searching Etsy, thanks for sharing that tip!

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  29. I love crossbody bags too! Great job finding that Coach one, I have seen the classics coming back and I dig it. And YAY cat lady! lol!!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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  30. Yay! You bought it! haha, I saw your post on instagram, and I was in LOVE with that shirt too. I'm not a big cat person either though..unless they act like dogs, in which case they're just like dogs, but more flexible! ha

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  31. Awesome deal on the bag, and I have been looking at that top for a while!

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  32. I love red on you and this bag was a great find! I totally need to check into this!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  33. You look hot! The expressions!

    I'm loving the bag too! Every time I go on your blog I get the itch to shop. I need to stay away because now I need a bag ;)

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  34. Love the red cardigan, that cat shirt, and the gorgeous bag:)! I've had my eye on that bag for such a long time and I've been searching on Ebay too! I'm always outbid! Under $50 is my price point to! Congrats on the bag:)! It's perfect!

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  35. Red looks GREAT on you.

    P.S. Nice lippy :)

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  36. LOVE your outfit! Red is your color. I love how you make casual outfits look so put together!

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  37. Love this look on you! And I love the idea for searching Ebay/Etsy for vintage Coach purses. I love the Legacy line and finally invested in a tote a few months ago - that's like a once in 7 years kind of purchase for me, but I'd still loooove one of their cross bodies or bucket totes. Off to scour the internets for this cheaper option!

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  39. ah! this cat printed top - i want! But I'm not sure if I can drop $40 on it :(
    it does look very similar to my cat dress :)

    http://justbettertogether.blogspot.com/2011/09/kitty-kat.html

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  40. Love this Fran - red is stunning on you!

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