Thursday, March 10, 2011

I've Rusted the Legs

Not really... Don't worry. They still work. Just need a bit of oil.
Okay, I'm just kidding, again. My legs aren't rusted. They're just RUST! I have been pining after Rust colored tights from We Love Colors, and I absolutely adore them! I actually had a really difficult time styling the color, because I envision it in a fall palette. It was really difficult for me to "spring" it up and not divert to pairing it with yellows and blacks. Last night, I was standing in my closet, very perplexed, Rust tights in hand. I asked Husband, "What the heck do I wear this color with?" He said, "Uh... black." People, this is from the Pantone-loving artist. Are you kidding me? If Rust tights had him stumped, I was in for a tough job.

So, how do you think I did?

magenta floral dress: American Eagle
slate blue/grey cardigan: Old Navy
rust tights: We Love Colors
orange slingbacks: Lela Rose, via Whitney 
(if you haven't noticed, Whitney hands down some awesome shoes!)

Sorry I've been so MIA this week, friends! I was actually on Spring Break from work, Monday through Wednesday. I had some time off with Husband, so I was hoping to really tackle some serious spring cleaning around the house. Unfortunately, Little S. was very, very sick and she stayed home with me on Monday. I took her to daycare on Tuesday, but she got sent home. I promise, she was 110% on Tuesday morning! Poor kiddo just had a stomach bug she couldn't shake. It didn't hit her again, until later in the afternoon that day. So, we picked her up at 3:00 on Tuesday and kept her home, again, yesterday. For everyone who's been checking up on her, thank you! She's much better, today. Just exhausted. Poor munchkin fell asleep in the car on the way to daycare, today! Rest assured, when she got there, she was a little groggy, but ready to get back into routine!

I can't love this picture... but Husband told me to spin. And for him, I did!

 I have to love these shoes. Love. Love. Love.

 

I hope you all are having an absolutely wonderful Thursday! I'm so glad I only have to work two days before the weekend. Now, to tackle my inbox... oy!
If you haven't checked out my interview on Emilina Sassperina, yet, you should head over there, now! Stick around for a while, give her blog a read! You'll love her!

Posted by xo, Kimberly at 9:34 AM
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38 comments:

  1. GertrudeMarch 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Love the shoes! They go perfect with those tights. Glad that Little S. is better :) xo

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  2. RochelleMarch 10, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Love, love, love the entire look! I was going to come and borrow that dress... except you reminded me that it would be a mini on me. However, that lovely slate grey cardigan shouldn't be too short. j/k
    Anyways, you did a wonderful job with making those rust tights look perfect for spring!

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  3. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Thank you so much! I was really perplexed with this color, but I've been
    dying to try it since I first started wearing WLC! And the cardi might not
    be too short, but I'm sure it'd look like a paper bag! :)

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  4. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks, sweet lady! :) Glad you like the shoes! And I'm glad my baby is
    better, too!

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  5. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks, Amy! Me, too!

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  6. AmyMarch 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Glad to hear Little S. Is feeling better.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  7. fataleArianaMarch 10, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love thissss!! Such a cute dress and the tights make the orange in it pop! You are too cute.

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  8. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks so much, girl! You're way sweet! :)

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  9. TaraMarch 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Umm, what have you done to your hair in these pictures? Because I LOVE it.

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  10. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    LOL- This is my natural hair, friend!!! This is just what I look like. :)

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  11. TaraMarch 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    :) I didn't know if you scrunched it or did something different when tying it up or whatever...it just looks different/really good here!

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  12. Sandy a la ModeMarch 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    you are adorable! i LOVE all the different colors to your outfit!!! :)

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  13. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Thanks, girlie! :) I was nervous to do the pink and orange, together, but I
    like the way it turned out!

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  14. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Thanks! That's what's kind of awesome about having wavy hair. It has a mind
    of its own. It's humid and rainyish, today, which makes it curl up a little
    more.

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  15. KileenMarch 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    great tights and i love how you mixed it with a beautiful floral dress. you definitely made it into a spring look!

    and i hope little S. gets better soon!

    cute and little

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  16. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks, Kileen! :) Little S. is feeling much better... but I think is super
    groggy from being off-schedule for three days!

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  17. KileenMarch 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    ugh, i know how that is. hopefully you guys can all recover this weekend.
    :)

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  18. JessicaMarch 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Your outfit joyously sings spring!! Nice work! :o) You've coordinated your whole look beautifully! PS Feeling better today... :o) Thanks for stopping bye & saying hi yesterday!

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  19. colletteosunaMarch 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Love this outfit and these super cool tights!!! WLC has the BEST colors ever......hope your little sweetie is much much better too!!

    Stop by and say Hello♥
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  20. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    thanks! I was SO scared to style these babies! she's much better... just
    soooo tired!

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  21. Tricia Mickelsen ThomasMarch 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Ok I would never have guessed but I LOVE that color of tights!! So pretty!

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  22. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks! That's how I felt, too. Had I seen them in a store, first, I would
    have shied away, but I saw them on a person and was so inspired! I'm just
    glad I could make them not look like a pumpkin!

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  23. orchidsinbuttonholesMarch 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I just love this mix of colors. I feel like it's very springtime, perfectly colorful. It's a mix that made me smile!

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  24. JessicaMarch 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    what a super fun outfit! i have those tights too - and now you've given me some great ideas of how to style them. and i just LOVE your first picture - what a fun (and uber flattering!) angle! so, so, so pretty. =))

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  25. VanessaMarch 10, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    You did fabulous. I love the tights with the floral print. I'm sure they would look great with cream, or white as well. Your shoes are really cute too. I'm glad Little S. is better, and I'm sure you are looking forward to a fun weekend with her.
    My Heart Blogged

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  26. SpinningthreadsMarch 10, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    What a happy outfit! Love the colors, you mixed this perfectly! I would've had trouble with the rust too, but the tights pick up some color from the dress and the shoes are lovely with it!

    Poor Little S and poor mommy. I know how hard it can be when the kids are sick. I get much less sleep! Take care.

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  27. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Thank you for your sweet compliments! And thank you for commiserating with me. We are still dealing with remnants of this sick stuff!

    Kimberly :)
    http://fashionmommaintraining.blogspot.com

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  28. ThriftygirlvintageMarch 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Rust tights would've definitely stumped me but you did great here! I like the pink and blue shades you picked to go with the rust. I can't wait to buy some We Love Colors tights next winter. I just started blogging a couple of months ago and everyone has these wonderful colors of tights. On another note, I popped over and read your interview. I said there, and I'll say here, I really like your writing style. It's so natural, just as if you were sitting here talking to me!

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  29. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Thank you very much! That is the best compliment I could ever wish for. The style if writing you say that I have is EXACTLY what I strive for! And you will absolutely not be sorry if you purchase We Love Colors products! They are amazing!!!

    Kimberly :)
    http://fashionmommaintraining.blogspot.com

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  30. HopeMarch 10, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Yea, I think you did GREAT! They really compliment the fuchsia. What cute pics today! I love that your husband participates!

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  31. T.March 10, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Hot tights! They match those shoes perfectly! :)

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  32. TaraMarch 10, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Before I started my Lenten shopping ban, I did some internet panic shopping, because I needed some maroon tights for an outfit I have planned out in my head. I headed to We Love Colors (because of you, of course!), and ended up with maroon, olive green...and RUST! Great minds, and all of that :)

    Now I'm even more excited to get them, because they look fantastic on you!

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  33. Kimberly ParhamMarch 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Yay!!! So exciting! I'm so glad you grabbed a fee pairs to try out before your shopping ban and before it gets too warm! I hope you'll do OOTDs!!!

    Kimberly :)
    http://fashionmommaintraining.blogspot.com

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  34. Lyosha GontMarch 11, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Awesome! Magenta floral dress and rust tights - what a combo!

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  35. KeelyMarch 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Gorgeous dress! And the color combo is amazing!

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  36. Kimberly ParhamMarch 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Thanks, girl! I was so nervous about it!

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  37. BekahMarch 11, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    whoa momma! i love everything about this outfit post. the background!
    also the contrast with the tights and shoes! really pretty outfit!!

    ps watched your youtube cover of jewel and it was really beautiful! you have a lovely voice!
    :)
    Bekah

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  38. Kimberly ParhamMarch 12, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Wow! So many sweet compliments! Thank you!!

    Kimberly :)
    http://fashionmommaintraining.blogspot.com

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