Navy + brown tweed

I was perusing my archives from last year on my Galleries page, and I paused when I saw this reader poll fave from last January. I don’t wear this brown tweed skirt all that often, but it’s a classic piece in a classic silhouette, so it will stay in my closet. I decided to keep the basic foundation of last year’s look but updated it with new pieces I’ve since added to my closet.

And instead of my cat Ibsen stealing the spotlight like lst year, this time it’s my Greg Michaels bag! 😉 And remember, Greg Michaels has a reader discount code, fashionista, for 20% off anything on their website. (No expiration date, can be used up to 3 separate times but not in combination with other discounts.)

click here for 2014 post

Details:

Crocheted earrings {crocheted style in blue and silver}: MOSS Handmade, Christmas gift from my husband
Navy cardigan {very similar}: LOFT Outlet, last spring
Brown tweed skirt {similar}: LOFT, old
Brown shell {very similar}: Walmart?, old
Navy tights {very similar}: American Apparel, old
Bronze Mary Jane Oxfords {similar}: Franco Sarto, thrifted two falls ago
Malachite bracelet {pretty charm bracelet option}: Tanzania, Christmas gift, old
Cobalt blue leather tote bag {exact} {similar and less expensive option}: c/o Greg Michaels, this winter

I had fun with the accessories, as I wanted these new earrings, a Christmas gift from my husband, to stand out. They’re such an unusual shape! The earrings are from MOSS Handmade, a local company. This style of earrings is not available online, but you can see similar crocheted options here on the MOSS Handmade website. I also wore this malachite beaded bracelet that I received as a Christmas gift several years ago from a colleague overseas; it’s from her home country of Tanzania.

I really liked the low-key color combo of navy + brown. My friend and colleague Stephanie took these pics for me at work, and I felt that I was kind of channeling her in this outfit.

Linking up with these lovely ladies!

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9 thoughts on “Navy + brown tweed”

Angele February 3, 2015 at 10:49 am

The whole look is so stylish and put together. The earrings complete the outfit and are indeed very beautiful. What a lovely gift!
The skirt is so versatile and I like how you combined it with blue.
That bag is amazing! What a pity they do not deliver to Europe.
Angele x

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Jen @ Librarian for Life + Style Post authorFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:59 pm

Thanks so much, Angele! My husband has made it kind of a Christmas tradition to gift me Moss Handmade jewelry. A tradition I am totally okay with supporting. 😉

And it IS a pity Greg Michaels doesn’t ship to Europe — bummer! They’re a new company, so maybe that’s on the horizon…

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1. Jen @ Librarian for Life + Style February 12, 2015 at 11:38 am
  
  Hi again, I just heard back from a Greg Michaels representative, and they said they DO ship to Europe! I will also email you this update, just in case. 🙂
  
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  1. Angele February 12, 2015 at 11:58 am
    
    Thanks for your email! I’m SO happy – it’s great discovering new brands & your bag has been on my mind all week….I’m browsing …& swooning! Decisions decisions 🙂
    
    Angele
    
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    1. Jen @ Librarian for Life + Style Post authorFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:05 pm
      
      You’re welcome! I am LOVING my functional tote bag in cobalt blue — that Saffiano leather holds up well. And if you do find anything you love, don’t forget the 20% off code ‘fashionista’ 🙂

Laura February 4, 2015 at 4:49 am

What a classy outfit! I love the unique jewelry you are wearing too!

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Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style Post authorFebruary 4, 2015 at 5:46 pm

Thank you! I’ve never seen earrings this shape before — I really feel special wearing them. 🙂

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