Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Earthy aka Outfit #1


Cardigan: Apt. 9 via Kohl's
Dress: Target
Boots: Nine West
Belt: Target
Earrings: Target?
Tights: ?
Bangles: gift from my mom

I woke up for the first day of the 30x30 to a grey, cloudy rain forest kind of day. Y'all, did you know it's called rain forest because it rains all. the. time? Or is at least cloudy and misty? If you don't know, now you know. I decided nothing says "grey day" like head to toe brown, and just so you know: I love this outfit. Love it!


I've been getting a lot of questions about the move, so I figured I should answer them. First of all, B and I came here to work with a friend of ours from grad school who started an organization to help redevelop the town where he grew up. This town was pretty much devastated in an earthquake about two years ago and it's been a slow process of recovery, like, the main road hasn't even been fixed.


We're doing a little bit of everything here, but we'll be focusing on teaching and (hopefully) creating partnerships with middle and high school students back in the States (if you're interested, shoot me an email). School doesn't start till the 10th or the 17th (apparently, there may or may not be some changes to the national school schedule) so in the meantime, we've been working on writing up internship descriptions and managing a restaurant to help raise funds for the school.


We hope to be out of the restaurant business soon, though, and that's why I'm doing a happy dance in the picture above.
We brought our dog, Kiku, and she had a rough first week but has since adjusted to country living. She loves running around, rolling in dirt, and smelling the flowers. She still doesn't love her new food, but I blame the fact that she got a taste of chicken and dry dog food just doesn't measure up anymore.


As far as weather, up here in the mountains, it can drop to 45 F, and get up to the high 70s F. It's usually sunny in the mornings and we can actually watch the weather systems moving through the mountains, which is amazing.  Y'all should come visit.  Bring chocolate and I'll let you raid my closet.  

24 comments:

  1. I love the first outfit!

    I can't wait to hear more about your adventures, the move must be an amazing experience :)

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  2. You are absolutely amazing to be doing what your doing for the town and those kids. Just thought you should know that:)

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  3. Um...yeah. I don't fly. Otherwise I'd love to visit. :)

    Ditto what Ashley J said!

    AND I also love this outfit. And I think you look super fabulous. :)

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  4. Cool! I hope you the best, and hope Kiku adjusts to the food, I like your outfit and your beautiful smiles and oh!you are looking at the camera!

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  5. great countryside view:)
    i love your brown outfit post against the green backdrop:)

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  6. Ditto - That is simply wonderful what you are doing in the town and with the kids. I commend you for that.

    I would love to visit Costa Rica, looks beautiful.


    I love the animal print cardigan. You look really pretty.

    I hope your doggie starts enjoying to the food.

    Today Missouri was under a blizzard alert. We had 2 inches of ice today and it's snowing now.

    JTwisdom

    http://bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com

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  7. I love all the little cut-outs in the dress!

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  8. How does dark chocolate almond roca sound? I would kill for a visit, if only i had enough $$$

    Lovely outfit btw, even though it's all shades of brown it's still really interesting!

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  9. I haven't told you this yet. I love how in Costa Rica you blog outside more. The scenery is gorgeous. I'm loving it in comparison to the blizzard like conditions I'm faced with.
    No Guilt Fashion

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  10. I'm doing the challenge, too. and I love the cowboy boots... I put them in my challenge. I can't wait to style up a bunch of different looks around them and you are totally giving me inspiration for my next look! Looking great!

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  11. You rocked the first one....bigtime!! Great cardi and the belt is perfecto!!!

    Stop by and say Hello:)
    Check out my 30x30 Remix….Let’s do this!♥

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  12. You look like you are ready for a very stylish safari.
    Thanks for sharing the wonderful motives of your move!

    The Auspicious Life

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  13. I love it, too! That color palette is perfect on you.

    You're definitely off to a great start!

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  14. Super cute outfit, love this look!

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  15. How exciting, good luck with your new adventure! How long will you be in there?
    BTW, I have that dress and now you have given me the best idea of how to winterize it! Its my favorite summer dress and now it will be my fav winter dress, with layers offcourse! Thanks for the inspiration! Oh, hey can I use your pic as inspiration on my blog and link to this post?
    besos,lynn

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  16. Good luck, changes are always a little difficult but as long as you have loved ones around, it should be easier.

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  17. Looking good for your 1st 30 for 30 outfit! Great mix of textures!

    Hugs,
    http://achameleonscloset.blogspot.com/

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  18. Your #1 earthy outfit is fab! I love it with the boots!

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  19. Great Color. Excellent pictures.

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  20. I'm in love with the cowboy boots!

    Chandra
    @ShiftC
    MoMoMod

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  21. Thanks for the update on everything that's going on with your new home and job. I love this all brown look and not just because I have the same belt. :)

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  22. Your #1 earthy outfit is fab! I love it with the boots!

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  23. Super cute outfit, love this look!

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  24. Ditto - That is simply wonderful what you are doing in the town and with the kids. I commend you for that.

    I would love to visit Costa Rica, looks beautiful.


    I love the animal print cardigan. You look really pretty.

    I hope your doggie starts enjoying to the food.

    Today Missouri was under a blizzard alert. We had 2 inches of ice today and it's snowing now.

    JTwisdom

    http://bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com

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