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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Marianne: Context Clues

I bought this silk Anna Sui for anthropologie top on eBay, and I love it even though it's kind of shapeless, the design looks a bit like an alien is trying to escape my torso, and the sleeves have a "lunchlady arm" effect. And yet! I still love it.
Lu is really mastering her poses.
 I tried to get a good detail shot, but it was dark and we had to use the flash and everything looks kind of sickly and shiny below. You'll have to trust that it's a pretty top. Lots of fancy details that make it look expensive.
Flash photography is not your friend.
 It's been unseasonably warm, but I just can't go out in December without a jacket on. It feels wrong, okay?

top: Anna Sui for anthropologie, via eBay (another wildly patterned Anna Sui top here and similar vibe for less here)
jeans: Paige Union Maternity Jegging** (on sale! these are THE BEST EVER)
jacket: Doki Geki (fancy similar here and on sale similar here)
bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Mag Bag (under $100 similar here and under $30 similar here)

**you catch that?
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23 comments:

  1. alltumbledownDecember 6, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Caught it and congrats!! Long-time lurker, also currently pregnant (32 weeks). Hope you're past the ick stage.

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    1. MarianneDecember 6, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      Congratulations to you! I am sick with the worlds nastiest sinus infection right now, which is trumping all pregnancy symptoms.

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  2. PinkieBlingDecember 6, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Whooooo-hooooo! Congrats!!

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  3. EmilyDecember 6, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Yay! I thought the clue might have been the alien trying to escape your torso. I look forward to seeing maternity fashions on zee blog.

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  4. BarbaraDecember 6, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Congrats!! :-)

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  5. MaryDecember 6, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I'd have gotten it without the hint. Congrats!!

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  6. Maria @ A bookworm's lifeDecember 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Yay congratulations! I actually thought "Why is she wearing maternity jegg...Oh!". I'm not slow, I promise, just exhausted. Hope you feel better soon.

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    1. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM

      I did the exact same thing as Maria! CONGRATS!
      -Abby

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  7. ChristyDecember 6, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Congrats! I'm 19 weeks pregnant with my first and I could definitely use some fashion advice!

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  8. MolleeDecember 6, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Congrats, Marianne! I (like Christy — hi!) am also 19 weeks pregnant with my first. Yay, spring babies! Can you recommend any maternity looks that are a little less expensive than those jeggings? I'm on more of an Old Navy budget.

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    1. MarianneDecember 7, 2012 at 5:56 AM

      Oh, congratulations Mollee!! That's great news. Now, you aren't going to like this, but maternity jeans are my one splurge. I am tall and I wear jeans every week to work, so it's worth it to me to have something that fits well and is long enough. That said, once I found a brand that fit me well (Paige, which is funny because their non-maternity jeans are not my favorite), I was able to find the styles I wanted (one skinny, one straight leg) on eBay for about a quarter the retail price. And most of my other maternity stuff is definitely on a budget, so stick around for more outfit ideas!

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  9. PamelaDecember 6, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  10. GleemonexDecember 6, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Yaaaaayyy! Congratulations, Marianne! Two's fun, I gotta say. :-)

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  11. MarianneDecember 7, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Thank you everyone! We are excited.

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  12. Oh Sarah C!December 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful top.

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  13. youngprofDecember 7, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Congratulations! I'm thrilled for you (and looking forward to some good pregnancy fashion, lady).

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  14. Jesspgh of Consume or ConsumedDecember 13, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    OMG YAY! I am so happy for you, Marianne! Congratulations!! When are you due?

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  15. DiJeDecember 13, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Sheesh, I really am late to the party here, but I'll add another *happy dance* and Congratulations to you and the other mamas-to-be. I am expecting twins in May, so I too need more maternity clothes ideas. Preferably ones that won't bankrupt me, because apparently I will be needing to buy clothes frequently since I will be so much bigger this time. ACK! Can't wait.

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  16. FrankieDecember 13, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Yay!!! Congrats!
    I'm due June first with my first. Will definitely be watching for maternity wear inspiration!

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  17. tonia329December 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Hah, I just read today's entry & had to go back to see if I'd missed something. Congratulations, and I hope your new baby is as freakin adorable as your little girl!

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