Furry Sparkles (and Other People's Giveaways)



This outfit was inspired by Carrie who rocked her striped shirt and pegged jeans with such Cali-for-ni-ay ease that I had to recreate it - with some weather-appropriate additions, of course.


Top: J. Crew striped sequin boatneck (factory here, similar here sans bling or here with)
Jeans: AT Loft modern bootcut (worn here before - similar here)
Coat: Forever 21 faux fur collar (worn here before - similar here or here)
Necklace: White Owl via Etsy (worn here before - similar sequined here)
Shoes: Nine West Temani patent wedges (worn here before - similar here)
Shoe Clips: Lilywinkel via Etsy

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You still have time to submit your outfit for the next Respect the Outfits reader feature! This time please shoot over a pic of your Anthropologie-inspired outfit - feature will go up on Tuesday! More info here - previously featured outfits from your blog are OK. Pics can be sent to respecttheshoes(at)live.com.

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My blog luck has runneth over recently and I had been lucky enough to win not one, but two fantastic giveaways hosted by BonBon Rose Girls and WildasaMink. If you haven't checked out their blogs yet, please do! They are different as night and day, but I love the BonBon Rose Girls for their preppy pretty chic and WildasaMink for her rocker-sweet sensibilities.

Another medley of fabulous ladies have some super-cool giveaways going on this week, so here's your opportunity to win:

  Like mine! My giveaway for a lace necklace from tree & kimball and a $25 gift card to J. Crew or Anthropologie ends February 6! 

★  Jinah from bonjour it's jinah! is giving away a bunting necklace from Mary Rebecca. Contest ends February 6.

★  Diana from exPress-o is giving away an I Love You dish from Paloma's Nest. Contest ends February 6.

★  Sandy from Sandy a la Mode is giving away a ruffle necklace from Pretty Things by Meg. Contest ends February 8.

★  Kim from Anthroholic is giving away a butterfly necklace and blooming flower ring, both from Ruche. Contest ends February 10.

  Fashionable Academics is giving away a $50 gift card to CSN Stores. Contest ends February 10.

★  Elaine from Clothed Much is giving away a pair of brown pheasant feather shoe clips from, well, Shoe Clips. Contest ends February 11.

★  Jovian from Plums and Pearls is giving away pieces from Modern Amusement's collection worth $200. Contest ends February 11.

★  Carrie from this free bird is giving away a peach jade bead bracelet from Brooklyn Thread. Contest ends February 11.

★  Lisa from Confessions of a Call Center Gal is giving away a $100 gift certificate to ShopBop. Contest ends February 12.

★  Maggie from Chasing Davies is giving away a $35 gift card to CSN Stores. Contest ends February 13.

★  Debby from Inspired Design is giving away a Danish Ebelskiver pan from CSN Stores. Contest ends February 14.

  GalTime is giving away an Apple iPad. Contest ends February 14.

★  Kelly from The Fashion Worshiper is giving away a vintage YSL heart pin. Contest ends February 14.

  Urban Sherp is giving away a $100 gift card to LL Bean. Contest ends February 15.

★  Alison from Being Alison is giving away a BruiseMD gift pack and $50 AmEx gift card. Contest ends February 15.

★  Jen from Haute Whimsy is giving away a to-be-customized necklace from Koco & Viking. Contest ends February 16.

★  T from A Taste of T is giving away two $100 gift certificates to APART Style. Contest ends February 18.

  Marie from All Things Marie is giving away a $25 gift card to Apothica. Contest ends February 18.

  Extra Petite is giving away a $100 cash prize from Ebates for her readers who sign up for the program through her. Contest ends February 28.

★  Callandra from Petite Early Morning Style is giving away a $40 gift card to CSN Stores. Contest ends March 11.