obey the grey {deux}

have you heard?
:: grey ::
is this season's best neutral.

that works for me
since i always gravitate to grey.
not sure why, exactly.
i just love it.

:: stormy skies ::
:: weathered barnwood ::
:: wet cement ::
:: pebbles ::

grey is almost always flattering to wear,
maybe because its drabness
makes any complexion look rosy by contrast.

i also have a hunch that my grey addiction
has something to do with
my mother's oft repeated refrain,
"but, you look so GOOD in pink!"
don't get me wrong,
i love my mom & i love pink, too.
and long ago,
she & i arrived at a happy medium:
she gives me both colors, and i wear both.
in fact, i have one fleece jacket from her
that is the symbol of our
compromise-without-compromise.
it is reversible: pink AND grey.

but, since this is not a pink post but a
:: grey post ::

here's my new grey shirt

~ L♥Ve it ~
so soft & layer-able

{a bargain: $8.95 at again}

it is a little bit prairie & a little bit victorian.
it reminds me of

:: these ::

rational ruffles tee : : : : : : molded & melded tee

{both from anthropologie}

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check out the "romantic ruffles"

section at garnet hill

for loads of lovely grey
:: like this ::

also from garnet hill,
i love this giant grey cashmere scarf

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sporty grey peep-toes, anyone?

i had the good judgement

to buy a pair of these more than 2 years ago.

and they still look good-as-new.

back then, they were J-41 brand

which was sued by JEEP (?)
and had to change names.
the brand is now called JAMBU.
{they are still available here}

note: i'm so picky about shoes
and i really love these.
very comfy & good for your feet.
cute with jeans.
cute with skirts.
cute.  cute.  cute.

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another favorite...
this strand of grey freshwater pearls.

it is a necklace,
but wrapping it 4 times around my wrist
 makes it a cuff.

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i also have a new favorite pair of
insanely comfy charcoal grey yoga pants by
green apple.
they are made of organic bamboo fiber!
they are very long with a raw hem...
just trim to the right length.

if you buy these, please take my advice:
wash on cool & hang to dry.
{had to return the first pair after they shrunk.}

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want more grey?

:: try curtains ::

{kediri curtain from anthro}

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my friend, dawn, has an awesome blog called
:: ciao bella ::
check out her {friday favorites} post,
where she featured this killer grey nail polish:

and,
her post from march entitled
grey is my new favorite color!

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for beautiful & inspiring grey interiors
:: like this ::

don't miss the giant post
brimming with photos

from cote de texas last month entitled

:: gray is the new turquoise? ::
{thank you, martha, for the head's-up.}

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since every silver lining's got a
touch of grey...

:::may the grey be with you:::

♥