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All remixed

• Grey Tank – Old Navy
• Grey Tee – Banana Republic
• Black Skirt – BR Outlet
• Black Flats – Urban Outfitters
• Black and White Scarf – H & M
• Grey Striped Tote – J Crew

Today is a rather grey day with storms threatening and a constant drizzle outside.  I spent the morning catching up with S. over coffee but now need to hunker down and do some writing.

I have always been drawn to grey and insist that there are a beautiful range of greys out there, some soft and subtle and others rich and complex.    When I stumbled across this J Crew tote last week for only $16, I had to have it.  It’s large enough to fit my laptop, several folders, and handful of books, and all of the other junk I carry around with me.

I wore a similar palette back in February as a monochromatic look, using the same scarf as an obi. This scarf is a nice light weight so I am trying out the summer-scarf trend.  Which Fab Finds Under $50‘s July Inspiration Calendar calls for this Friday.  I was a bit unsure of how to pull this off and am still not convinced it would work as well on a sunnier day.   What do you think of the summer scarf?  When does it work and when doesn’t it?

12 Responses to “15 July 2009 – Shades of Grey”

1. Sarah
   July 15th, 2009 @ 11:18 am

   I think you got the title date wrong!
   Great site and I love today’s outfit!

2. Clare
   July 15th, 2009 @ 12:00 pm

   Oh gosh, I love grey too! I find it to be so much more versatile than black or other neutrals and it always has a sort of centering, calming effect on me when I wear it…weird, I know. I love that bag, too! Since I broke my arm and can really only carry one bag at a time, large purses/totes that can fit groceries, lunch, extra shoes, etc. in them have been lifesavers.

   Do you spell it grey or gray? Any particular reason? I tend to go back and forth all the time.

3. Jac
   July 15th, 2009 @ 12:08 pm

   I am not sure about the summer scarf thing either. When I have something around my neck, it always makes me warm, even if it is light weight. I think for me, scarves have to be fall through spring, no summer.
   That said, I do think a light weight scarf looks great on other people in the summer!

4. Bianca
   July 15th, 2009 @ 12:38 pm

   Gray is a color.
   Grey is a *colour*

   :-) Gray is the way Americans changed the spelling from the English original over time. Either is considered acceptable when talking about names.

5. JBC
   July 15th, 2009 @ 12:43 pm

   I love the summer scarf trend I wear one at least twice a week! I think the more you wear one the more comfortable you’ll feel!

6. Sal
   July 15th, 2009 @ 1:09 pm

   I adore the summer scarf – I always feel more chic and pulled-together with a scarf, somehow. This one looks fab on you, lady!

7. Nadine
   July 15th, 2009 @ 3:15 pm

   I love how you spell grey ‘correctly’ – heehee!

   I’m curious as to how summer scarves rate in terms of ‘wearability’. I wear scarves all the time in winter because IT’S COLD, but in summer wouldn’t they be annoying? You LOOK terrific in that scarf, but how does it wear?

8. ShopKim
   July 16th, 2009 @ 3:15 am

   Summer scarves … that’s a tough one. I like the look and the style, but it does seem kind of odd when it’s warm out. If it’s leight weight enough though I can see it being more like a necklace instead of a scarf for warmth. Either way, it looks great! I wore one about a month ago and it worked out OK.

9. Sassy Molassy
   July 16th, 2009 @ 9:35 am

   Love the flats and grey/black combo!

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    July 16th, 2009 @ 12:47 pm

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11. Diana
    July 16th, 2009 @ 12:54 pm

    I love this monochromatic look on you!

    As for summer scarves, it really depends on the day for me. Some days I can’t bear the thought of extra fabric around my neck, but other days it’s cool enough. They really are perfect for chilly offices though :)

12. Annie
    July 16th, 2009 @ 2:08 pm

    I love scarves all year round. I think you look great! For a hotter day, try wrapping it around your wrist as a bracelet (if it’s a light enough fabric) or twisting it into a necklace that hangs more loosely around your neck – another way is to wear it wrapped in your hair – a classic look that works for all hair lengths. I *love* your “gray scale” outfit!

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