Monday, September 24, 2012

What I'm Wearing / Tweed Weather!

Today, we FINALLY had some real fall weather!  I'm always excited when the seasons change. 
So while I was standing in my closet this morning looking for something to wear, I grabbed this wool tweed skirt from way back.  It seems I'm on a pencil skirt kick right now.  
This skirt is Butterick 5249, that I made back in 2008.  I'm sure it's out of print now.  I made a few modifications to the pattern to achieve the look I was going for at the time.  And I'm glad I did because I love the uniqueness of this skirt.   
Make classics, have classics!

30 comments:

  1. I love that belt that you are wearing with the skirt. You're whole outfit is very classy. I wish we were having more of a fall spell here in South Alabama. It is not hot, but it is not really what I would call cool either.

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    1. Rachel, I was so excited about those low temps this morning. Thanks!

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  2. Lovely skirt Erica! Nothing beats the classics!

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  3. Lovely! The weather today is PERFECT.

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  4. Anonymous4:50 PM

    Really cute! I especially love the side ruching on this skirt. Great details!

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  5. I'm obsessed with pencil skirts also! Happy birthday!!!

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  6. It is a very lovely, unique skirt. I love all the details, and the belt is really cool.

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  7. Everytime! Everytime you kills it, you are sick with it! Did I say how I love this lol...

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  8. Love this! I think I have a Vogue skirt pattern that's similiar to your skirt that I plan to make up soon.

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  9. Very classy, and yet smoking hot at the same time! Happy birthday for the weekend, Erica. I hope you had a wonderful day :)

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  10. You look lovely Erica!

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  11. gorgeous skirt! I clicked on the link to the original post for the skirt. I LOVE how it turned out. Yours looks ten times better than the one on the pattern. I was also surprised to see how different you looked with straight hair. I think your current hairstyle suits your personality more. You look fantastic! Love your blog!

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  12. Fabulous as usual, Erica. Love the skirt. I need to add a couple to my wardrobe.

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  13. Yes fall is certainly here. Love the tweed skirt and you always have fabulous belts! Did you make it or buy it?

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  14. Thanks Joen. The belt is BCBG Spring 2011.

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  15. I love this skirt and the one from yesterday. That's it! I swear I am going to sit down and learn to really sew even if it takes me all Winter. Or at least until I can make a decent pencil skirt.

    Lord help me...LOL

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    1. Onefromphilly, you can do it! Thanks!

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  16. Just went on a quick search for this pattern and it is out of print =(

    but hooray for a timeless skirt!

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  17. Unfortunately it is out of print.

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  18. Hola, acabo de descubrir tu blog y quiero felicitarte por tu DIY Style, de mujer real. Preciosas fotos y muy elegantes looks!!
    Saludos desde España
    Sara
    www.decosturasyotrascosas.blogspot.com.es

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  19. Gorgeous skirt!
    You look fabulous. You have such great style.

    Cheers!

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