It's So Cal Cold!

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What happened to our lovely sunny weather? No need for jackets and sandal wearing weather streak? My feet have been freezing this weekend and it has become Southern California cold (meaning not as cold and freezing as other areas of the world, but cold for someone who just experienced awesome sunny weather). Come back sun...you left too soon!

As a result, I have created a collage of pieces I will be dreaming over until my sun returns to me.


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  1. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Great picks. Simple and easy.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  2. piaJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    I know what you mean! It's sometimes tough to find an appropriate outfit when sudden winter comes to sunny parts of the world! It's not too cold for warm winter coats or fur but you can die with just a blazer! ;)

    xx
    pia

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  3. CindyJanuary 16, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    California cold? Never! Although the last time I visited it was fairly pouring down and Disneyland got closed...

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  4. Lunapark QueenJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    I loved all pieces you chose :) Loved it! :) Check my blog too! I'll be waiting for you, if you follow me just let me know, because I'll be back for following :) Kisses!

    http://lunaparkqueen.blogspot.com

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  5. Sarah Von BargenJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I looooove that column dress! Comfy and cute!

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  6. CaitlinJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Love all of these pieces!! Awesome finds! Love your blog! Would love it if you could stop by my blog today and tell me what you think of my latest post! Follow me, I follow you?!

    xo
    Caitlin
    http://hauteeyes.com

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  7. Taylor MorganJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Don't complain about the cold weather in Southern California! I grew up in AZ and moved to LA after high school. Now I am in NYC and experiencing was REAL cold is. It REALLY gets cold here! I hear you though, I have thin blood too. :) The cold does open up your wardrobe though; that is a positive!

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    1. Allison YoungJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM

      haha. That sounds horrible. When I use to go to school in San Diego, I would complain that it was cold and my Nor Cal friends thought I was insane... they thought it was "nice" weather. I have thin skin and I am spoiled living in So Cal!

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  8. Jenna HughesJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    i was so getting used to the warm weather! i was going to ballet yesterday morning and it just started raining...ok drizzling... but still

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

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  9. rosieJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    haha it's freezing here in the uk! nice to have the excuse to invest in some winter clothes though :-) x

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    1. Allison YoungJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM

      oh I am pretty sure it is much, much more freezing there!

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  10. VasuJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    love your collage, beautiful pieces...especially love the second one :)


    www.etsy.com/shop/Rosabellebyvasu

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  11. RichardJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Great looks!!

    www.a-phrodite.blogspot.com

    for a touch of men's fashion!

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  12. UyenCaoJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    All very chic looks! Love the post :)

    Check out my blog and if you like it, follow and let me know! I'll follow back!(:

    http://sheknowslamode.blogspot.com/

    xoxo, Uyen Cao

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  13. Am2Pm ChicJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Lovely post, I like your pick .
    Christy

    http://am2pmchic.blogspot.com/

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I certainly want the blouse in photo nr. 8 :) It's so elegant, chic and simple. Just me! :)

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  15. Danielle BarbeJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    gorgeous picks! love the dresses!

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  16. JuliaJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Great picks! I love the leather jacket by Asos!

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  17. Minted MagazineJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Great picks! We absolutely love the color blocking of number 8!


    Minted Magazine


    mintedmag.com

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  18. Grace (The Stripe)January 17, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    great choices - absolutely adore the Whistles dress! Stripes!

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  19. HeatherJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Loving the color blocking - glad to see it's here for another year ;)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  20. VJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Loving your choices! Especially the booties.

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com

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  21. SusanJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Great collage! :)

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  22. LyJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I love the Jcrew peacoat! So classic. There goes my budget again...

    http://www.lyzhang.com

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  23. Raindrops of SapphireJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    You picked some great items! It's freezing over here though, it's been in the minus temperatures, it's horrible! I just found your blog and I think it's really cute! I hope you will be able to check out my blog too, it's a personal style and fashion blog from England. I would love it if you could stop by! Thanks! :) :)

    www.raindropsofsapphire.com

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    1. Allison YoungJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      I don't think I would make it! I think the lowest it gets here is 30F.

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  24. aliciaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    #3 is perfect. love that jacket.

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  25. ediotJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    lovely post, so many great pieces you're sharing here
    hope you're having a wonderful week
    x

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  26. Zoe_DelugeJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    what a lovely collage! and I know! I live in los angeles and its soooo cold right now! I don't get it! I could wear a romper last week and now it has to be pants and coats :( so sad! love your blog!

    <3 zoe
    http://grandtheftthrift.com

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  27. CarolynJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    especially love coat #3! been looking for an army green parka forever... +fur hood?? so cute

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  28. Champagne Cocktails, Cashmere DreamsJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Just stumbled upon your blog from cupcakes and cashmere and so glad I did (following you)! Great post! I adore the jcrew peacoat! I just did a post on the pre-fall 2012 coats especially loving the Burberry ones!!


    If you have time stop by!
    http://champagnecocktailscashmeredreams.blogspot.com/

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  29. StellaJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    I like the Asos Leather Jacket.
    Have a nice weekend

    http://thestyleattitude.blogspot.com/

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  30. ValerieJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Great selection. Think I just feeling in love with the peacoat!!

    xoxo

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