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Monday, March 2, 2015

Wearing The Faux Fur Collar

After I published last week's tutorial for the faux fur collar, a number of you asked to see me in the collar as well as the coat. Since I wore the coat today, it made taking pictures easy. The collar, by the way, is wonderful to wear. It kept my neck nice and warm, so I'm very happy:)
The coat has a swing back, so a rather vintage look. It works with so many outfits. Since it's short, it's not the best coat when I need to do a lot of walking around in the cold, but when I'm going from the house to the car and the car to whatever my destination is, it's a great little coat.
 A better picture of the swing back.
I made everything I'm wearing except for my gloves, shoes and hose. You can find the collar tutorial HERE. The dress I'm wearing is from THIS Fabulous Free Pattern Friday post.
Hope you've had a wonderful start to your week.
Not that I'm complaining, as I know that all of you out east have had a much worse winter than we have in Chicago, but this does give you an idea of how much snow we have.
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22 comments:

  1. RobinMarch 2, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    I love the whole outfit!

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  2. JoyreeMarch 2, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    You look AWESOME, as usual! NOW, I want to see the dress that is under the coat. It looks like a fun pattern to try.
    Hugs, Joy

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM

      Thanks Joy :) I posted a picture of me in the dress a few months ago. I'll dig it up for you.

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  3. Mrs. Kelley DibbleMarch 2, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Even lovelier ON you and you IN it! Both pieces indeed!

    Happy week, and stay warm!
    Kelley~

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 2, 2015 at 8:11 PM

      Thanks Kelley :)
      We have 2 more days of super cold and then warmth this weekend. Well, that is if you call 40 degrees warmth ;) Trust me, I'll take it!

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  4. Sarah LizMarch 2, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I've been thinking about you a lot recently - sending positive thoughts your way.

    The jacket is beautiful - the whole outfit is actually. And what a perfect winter backdrop to the coat.

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 6:56 AM

      Thanks so much. I'll take all the well wishes I can get!!

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  5. Mother of ReinventionMarch 3, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Beautiful outfit. You look amazing in it. I love your jacket. It is so elegant. Found some fur in the stash and going to give this collar a go. Snow looks pretty deep to me. We have had about 2cm and it only stayed a day. Weather is being weird. Xxxx

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks! The weather is weird everywhere this year.
      I think you are going to love the collar. Like unsaid, I found mine to be perfect.

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  6. The Material LadyMarch 3, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    That whole outfit is beautiful - but I hope you weren't out too long in the cold!

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 6:55 AM

      Thanks Kim. No, I was just from the car to the house basically, so the jacket was perfect.

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  7. BunnyMarch 3, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    We are predicted for forty above tomorrow as well. I'll believe it when I see it but it's dropping way back down the next day, :(

    Love this outfit. What a great jacket and all the details of the ensemble. You are rockin' this look, Rhonda!

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      We have the same happening here, but the weekend is supposed to be in the upper 30's. Spring is coming!!!
      Thanks Bunny :)

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  8. Linda TMarch 3, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Love that photo! the coat, the background--collar is perfect! As for the weather. We've had on/off ice and snow last week and this week and I'm already tired of it! We left 70's for ice. Two weeks of this in Texas is just.not.normal! lol Bring back spring!!!! (I know--I'm such as woos - or however it's spelled!)

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      Thanks Linda!!
      You have had a horrible situation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. What makes it even worse is that you don't have the equipment to deal with it. I remember when I lived in Houston and it would snow. You basically just did your best to get home and then stay there.

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  9. UnknownMarch 3, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Your entire ensemble is perfect! Major cute collar. Snow here this morning...temps dropping all day...super cold again and wind picking up for the next 2 days, then up to the 40's on Friday. Yay!!! ...and yes 40 is warm!!!

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    1. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 7:54 AM

      Thanks Judi!
      I think we are all going to be wearing shorts when we have our first 40 degree day. We'll feel like we're in the Bahamas ;) Well, maybe not quite the same, but I think 40 is going to feel heavenly.

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  10. TanyMarch 3, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    You look terrific, Rhonda! Love the coat and the fur collar complements it beautifully!

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  11. GailMarch 5, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    Sensational outfit Rhonda. Question. I'm looking for some velvet texture leopard print fabric like your skirt. Do you know a source that would ship internationally?

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  12. GingerMarch 6, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Gorgeous! Love it.

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