THEME WEEK, DAY 2: mrs peacock goes to town.

hanna

yesterday's response was so encouraging that i can't wait to see what today brings! my version of mrs peacock is on display yonder:

http://ohhoneyno.wordpress.com.....-a-gerbil/

how are you doing with the theme today?

theme week day 1: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....replies=14
theme week refresher: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....replies=22

14 years ago

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You have just made my day with your 'stomp on you boots' Hanna! You're a hoot, a very elegant and fun looking hoot!-)

And happy birthday to you! Have some extra sushi for me and go be feisty!!

14 years ago

merry77

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Happy birthday, Hanna! The necklace is just perfect.

14 years ago

Vani

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Happy Birthday Hanna! What a cute outfit. I love that blue. I just wish I could find something in such a pretty color. I want to thank you for this challenge. It really helps me realize how my wardrobe lacks a few things - like camis in different colors or lack of shoes in any color but black and how I need more fun, colorful accessories.

I goofed up yesterday and thought it was Colonel Mustard day so I tried to sport an abandoned top I had in mustard. It is too short to be worn with pants and I wear a cami underneath and I really wish I had something other than a black, nude or white cami. I also need to start taking pictures of my accessories. As you can see I didn't do much else with the outfit.

http://i273.photobucket.com/al.....ustard.jpg

My take on Mrs. Peacock today. I could do more justice to what I have in my head but just don't have the right accessories, yet. I have blue earrings and a blue ring on, again no pictures I wish I had something other than a black skirt for this outfit.

http://i273.photobucket.com/al.....acock2.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/al.....eacock.jpg

I did iron out the wrinkles in the skirt after I saw the pictures

14 years ago

Kristen

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Happy Birthday, Hanna! Love the detail on the neckline of that pretty blue dress, and LOVE the "I will STOMP you" attitude of the boots. Hee!

Niva, I like the green and blues you did for Mrs. Peacock! You look adorable, don't be so hard on yourself. (And doesn't seeing the photos make you catch things you wouldn't? It's the blessing and curse of self-portraits!)

My take on Mrs. Peacock: I went for the Elegant Chic/To the Manor Born look for this one. A mid-40s version of what she was, so to speak. If I had riding boots and jodhpurs (and if they were appropriate for work, which they are NOT), I might have worn them. Instead I went with a flowy knit pant and brown snakeskin patent flats, added with a triple-strand choker of chocolate pearls and my trusty faux-anaconda satchel.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/k.....482425115/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/k.....otostream/

14 years ago

shiny

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I'm not participating (we've had a dramatic shift in temps here and I'm scrambling to simply get used to summer gear) .... but I am following and loving this challenge! You are all so creative. Looks like fun. Maybe next time!!!

14 years ago

Laura

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You are too too creative! I love your first two theme days and look forward to what you might possibly do with Colonel Mustard in the library with a lead pipe (or whatever scandalous situation he might be in ...).

Happy Birthday!!

14 years ago

Sarah

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I skipped yesterday because I realized I didn't own any red. I'm taking this challenge fairly literal (color-wise) since I don't have a ton of things to work with. This is really fun, and I hope we do it again!
http://letitrainagain.blogspot.....st_28.html
I'm sorry my photo is so dark. We've been having stormy weather the past few days, and it's nearly impossible to get a self photo. I hope you can see enough of the details. The skirt color and ruffle details on the blouse was my modern take on Mrs. Peacock.

14 years ago

LoP

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Hanna: Happy new age and many more! You dazzle in that dress.

It amazing how many of us went with skirts and riding boots for Mrs. Peacock.

Niva: Love the combination of the top and scarf. Great colors and you look great.

Kristen: I love your interpretation with pants. Your and Hanna's descriptions cracked me up. Your handbag is beautiful!

Sarbear: I couldn't see well, but great skirt! Do you have a necklace on?

And for me, I went for a boho mrs peacock with white shirt, colorblock bubble top, denim skirt, blazer and boots. I used turquoise and mother of pearl mix jewelry. I applied blue and green eye makeup to complete the look. Lots of layers as it is cold&rainy here. I love the rain!

Link: http://s581.photobucket.com/al.....rsPeacock/

I couldn't get ready on time before my husband and son left this morning. So I took my own pictures for the first time. I took bits and pieces, I'm afraid there's too many of them.

It's funny that I've been looking for a signature peacock item that fits my lifestyle for a while. I had several posts on this on my blog. This exercise made me realize that I don't need it anymore. Savings, LOL!

14 years ago

Sarah

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I'll try to take a better photo this afternoon. I'm wearing this necklace:
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../11487.jsp
and this blouse:
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../13325.jsp

14 years ago

bella

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Hanna- you look fab as usual! Enjoy your birthday in style!
Niva- I'm so glad you joined! I love your outfit, the scarf is the perfect peacock blue!
Kristen - What I like best about this outfit is your pose lady! You are smokin' and you know it!!!
Sara- I wish the photo were a bit lighter but I can see that your skirt is beautiful, love the boots and the shirt too!

This is my lame attempt at Mrs. Peacock:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2.....483588976/
I'm sorry, I really own nothing in that color so this is the best I could do:(

14 years ago

hanna

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you ladies are all too kind, and TOO TOO FABULOUS. everyone looks amazing!

niva, don't be so hard on yourself! the combination of blues and greens is stunning!

kristen, i am LOVING the sassy interpretation. that is one of my favorite shades of blue, and that necklace is seriously awesome.

sara, i'm having a teeeensy bit of trouble seeing the pic properly, but from what i see, you look very pretty indeed!

bella - loveee that scarf as obi belt look! omg, i am dying to try that for myself. you look perfectly polished, mrs. peacock would approve!

this is turning out to be so much more fun than i imagined. stay tuned for colonel mustard tomorrow!

14 years ago

Rosie

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Everyone, once again, looks great! What a fun challenge. I set a reminder today to dress as Mrs. Peacock, which happened to be pretty easy for me. I just happen to have a blouse from Banana that has almost a peacock print on it in purple, green and blue - quite literally Mrs. Peacock. I paired it with straight-legged, dark INC jeans, a black cardigan (could have had a better color pairing), purple patent Me Too flats, a fun necklace and bright green studs.

I'll try to take a picture later in the day. This is so fun!

14 years ago

Dawn

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Everyone looks so stunning! I love all the different interpretations of the theme.

Anyway, here is my contribution to the theme week: http://adressandabike.wordpres.....28th-2009/

Like Hanna, I went for a Mrs. Peacock the Younger look.

14 years ago

greenglove

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Everyone is soo clever! I have not had time to participate, who knows as the week continues but I am enjoying the thread,
Thanks Hanna

14 years ago

Eva

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What a fun game! I am just getting into it (I haven't been on the forum in a few days.) Unfortunately, my computer is blocking most of the pictures, so I will look again tonight.

I happened to wear red (but not quote scarlet) on yesterday. Today, I lucked out again and am a little bit of a boho Mrs. Peacock. I have a black and white top with tourquois trim. I am also wearing a puka shell necklace (when I think of peacocks, I think of the Honolulu zoo, because they were all over the zoo).

By the way, Happy Birthday, Hanna!

14 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I wasn't planning on participating, but I've enjoyed reading these threads. I happen to have on a peacock blue top today, so I'll post it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/c.....483502077/

14 years ago

Louise

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Didn't take part yesterday the weather was rubbish and i couldn't find anything suitable.

Here's today outfit x

http://s594.photobucket.com/al.....20Peacock/

14 years ago

Sarah

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Take two!! I think you'll find these photos much easier to see. Thanks for your patience!
http://letitrainagain.blogspot.....st_28.html

14 years ago

LoP

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Sara: I love love love this outfit! Thank you for updating your pictures. What a wonderful bow detail on the skirt.

14 years ago

Kari

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Hanna! Happy birthday!

Here's my attempt today. http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....blues.html

14 years ago

Kristen

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Look how great everyone looks! I love all the shades of blue we used, too; rich and vibrant and I am just flopping around in the brightness of it all.

Sara, that skirt is outragously great. LOVE the bow detail!
Dawn, that double-wrapped gray belt makes you look soooo slim and pretty!

My my, I cannot wait until tomorrow!

14 years ago

Vani

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Thank you so much for all your encouragement Sometimes, I have this outfit in my head and get very frustrated with the lack of options in my wardrobe. I also have poor body image issues. And then I start to ramble here But thanks all you very inspiring ladies, I am beginning to focus on building a more versatile collection of clothes and accessories instead of buying whatever I happen to like at the moment. For example, most of my jewelry is metal based. Adding some nice fun, colorful accessories will help me step up my outfits. I'm also re-wiring my mind about working with volume and lengths.

And I have to tell you all how much I really envy that you are able to wear knee length boots with skirts. I LOVE that look, but save 10 days a year, it almost seems a tad too warm here in Florida to be wearing them. It sucks

Today is the first time I have ventured out in a skirt in a very long time. All due to the wonderful encouragement I have received here. Thank you!

14 years ago

shell

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What great outfits! Here's my contribution!

http://shelloftheball.blogspot.....acock.html

14 years ago

Angie

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Exciting stuff! Hope you had a great Sushi dinner Hanna and your weekend away sounds fab. Enjoy!

I love your cobalt dress and wearing it with black is a good combination. You look birthday FABULOUS.

Niva, amazing skirt outfit! I love how you’re wearing the blue scarf with green knitwear. You are also deliciously hourglass-y when you wear silhouettes like this. Very flattering. MORE please. (You are the lass with the KILLER hair).

Kristen, you are sassy darling! Love the attitude that accompanies your look.

Sarah, you are elegant and poised. You look wonderful as always! You ROCK pencil skirts and I know you know that. Wow!

LOP, super funky as we know your style to be. You look great!

Bella, nice calm take on dove grey. You look lovely and wear an obi belt really well.

Dawn, I could eat you up. You are SO CUTE. Love the double belt and the shoes – edgy. It’s like your short haircut gave you a whole new style avenue to explore. You have got it going on.

Chewy, you look gorgeous. At last! A banded top! You go girl.

Loulou, nice wide pants. I like your long skinny scarf and your layering technique. Pretty!

Kari, another wonderful outfit. Your scarf steals the show! You are such a lady and I love it. Your bob looks especially good these days.

Shell, you are adorable as always. Nice preppy take on Ms. Peacock!

Well done ladies. Your creativity is blossoming. Keep it coming.

14 years ago

Vani

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Angie, Thank you! Your words always inspire and motivate to keep trying Hopefully, soon I will get it all "together"

14 years ago

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