Tuesday, December 27, 2011

what i wore: duck duck

 haha, this sweater just makes me smile so much! while late night trolling etsy in bed with tom we happened to come across this sweater and the instant tom saw it he said "you have to have that" so a few clicks later, it was MINE! i love when tom tells me to buy things.
i wore this to the sf renegade craft fair. i raced on over after work on sunday and got there with plenty of time. it was my first time ever going to renegade craft and with al the hype i was a little disappointed. there was some amazing stuff there but after a while some things started to look alike. i did a round to see what there was and when i was done i couldn't remember who was who and what i liked. maybe it was just overload.
i picked up a couple of earrings for myself and a present for a gift exchange i was going to the following day. i would love to go to the spring one next year and really take my time. either way it felt good supporting local indie businesses. i did a good job of not buying anything from large department stores this christmas season.

----> help!! the sweater is a bit big and the knit is chunky and i would like to take it in a bit but i don't want to ruin it, any advice you guys have would be AWESOME, thanks peaches!! <-----

xo,
cb
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23 comments:

  1. TreesDecember 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I love that sweater - gah!!

    We have something here in NZ called "Craft 2.0" which I think is a little similar to Renegade Craft Fair - I tend not to go to every one now (they usually have it quarterly) otherwise I feel like I just see the same stuff over & over and it loses some of the buzz of seeing new and fun crafty things. But YAH! for supporting local indie business:)

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  2. AllieDecember 28, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Ahh, that sweater is PERFECT! So very cute!

    And that's a bummer about the SF Renegade...I always picture Renegade being the queen of craft shows, right? Haha!

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  3. Rae December 28, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    That sweater is adorable! Sometimes I find that tucking sweaters into high waisted skirts works well or wearing them over a skirt and belting them at the waist. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  4. JillDecember 29, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I went to the Renegade Craft Faire on Sunday too and I too was disappointed. Or I guess I would have been if I was even able to process anything. All I remember were the hordes of people. I kept wondering what the maximum capacity of that building was lol.
    Another thing that bothered me was that a lot of the stuff I liked and wanted to find out more about, the people working the booth were hired to represent the maker. Doesn't seem right to me. At an event like that I expect to be buying hand made from the hands that made it! I did get a cool camera strap and ceramic succulent holder.
    I love your sweater! I think the fact that it's a bit too big makes it look really cozy - like it's something you stole from a loved one because it's just too comfy to give back.

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  5. camille yanairDecember 29, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    love that whole outfit!! that sweater is so cute and cozy looking! happy thursday!

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  6. DylanthulhuDecember 29, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    That sweater would be 10X as awesome if they were like... the ducks from Duck Hunt... but I'm a huge nerd who is up at 6:30 AM so.. you know... I fail.

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  7. Erin + JeannineDecember 29, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    can't help with the sweater, but it's awesome nonetheless. oh and so are your shoes..

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  8. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Wandered over here for the first time... I've taken in sweaters before. Do you still need some tips?

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  9. Molly DDecember 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Winter SF Renegade is way less cool than summer! Go back in July, you might be a little more excited :D

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  10. KristiMcMurryDecember 29, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I love the sweater! haha...how fun. Wish I could help with alteration tips, but I am sewing-dumb! haha

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  11. AmberDecember 29, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    you know I love me some birds so that sweater is right up my alley. It looks way cute on you. I wish I could help with some sewing tips but my knowledge goes as far as how to sew a button back on and I do that crappy.

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  12. melina beeDecember 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    love the sweater, reminds me of duckhunt! the real winner, though, for me is the shoes. can't believe it's so warm still in california

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  13. Watkins35December 29, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I LOVE your sweater!!! No idea really how to take it in though I'd be too worried; it's so cute! And the shoes are gorgeous, got to love a peep toe xox

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  14. LeahDecember 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Aww that sweater is gorgeous! I'm a sucker for sweaters with animals on!

    http://empireofkitsch.blogspot.com/

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  15. Kelly-AnneDecember 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    sweater too big? pass it on on over to your big tittied milky mom friend Kelly-anne! :D

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  16. Fleur De MoiDecember 29, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Such a perfect sweater for bike riding around the city!

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  17. MoniqueDecember 29, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    this outfit is hands down my favorite of all the ones you've posted. the sweater is super cute, pants fit perfectly and love the shoes...good luck with trying out the fair in the spring. sometimes i get overwhelmed at large fairs too. happy new year!

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  18. JordanDecember 29, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    You look darling, I love the sweater! I have no advice on taking it in though, other than getting one of those 80s sweater clip things (don't do it).

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  19. Anchor MaeDecember 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I linked over to your blog from tiny tangerines. I wanted to leave you a comment, because I clicked "follow". :) Hi!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    love your sandals! happy new year!

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  21. Poppies and SunshineDecember 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Love the sweater....and your shoes!!! I wish I could offer some advice. I just got a coat that was too big and took it to this couple that does alterations. I haven't gotten it back yet, but I know people who have been happy with their work. Maybe you could find someone that does alterations?

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  22. BekahDreyDecember 31, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love that sweater sooo much! I need to get myself a whimsical sweater to wear if it ever gets cold around here...
    -BekahDrey

    http://bekahdrey.blogspot.com

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  23. montes Y millsJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    WoW!!! I just found your blog. :) and I love it just as much as that super sweet duck sweater!!!

    cheers

    montes Y mills

    www.montesYmills.com

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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