please pass the mustard

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To the Max ivory dress (a pretty penny, available online) | Gap merino cardi (a pretty penny, available online) | Nine West scarf | HUE mustard tights | Colby boots c/o MIA Shoes

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To Do:

1. Add to The List of Style Choices Husband Doesn’t Understand: mustard tights.

2. Add to The List of Accessories Every Girl Needs This Fall: mustard tights.

When I walked into the shop this afternoon [C and I often split days in half, and being the sunshiny morning person that I am not, I get the after-lunch shift] he looked down at my legs and made a stink face. Which is enough evidence for me to believe that he is not a fan of mustard legs. I think they’ll grow on him. Like a yellowy-orange fungus.

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  1. 4.15.13
    thurmat said:

    I LOVE the way your fashionable ensembles are captured in each image! Can you tell me what type camera & lens you’re using? It’s just what I’ve been looking for to start my blog… Thanks for the inspiration!

    • 4.15.13

      Thank you! We bought a Canon Rebel a few years ago, and it’s been such a great learning camera for us! We still use the original lens that came with it. It’s an investment — around $400 — but it was worth it :-)

  2. 12.12.11

    love this Keira :)!

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    xx

    Kinsey

  3. 11.17.11

    Such a great item for the fall wardrobe! Love!
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  4. 11.15.11

    haha forgot the mustard ur gorgeous :)

  5. 11.14.11

    I was just discussing with a friend that you have to be confident to wear anything in mustard–my mustard piece is a trench coat! http://www.sandiperry.wordpress.com

  6. 11.14.11

    Great blog check out mine at http://kyleericson.wordpress.com/

  7. 11.14.11

    I love the mustard tights, but I adore your boots! Bold tights and boots go hand-in-hand this time of year, and what a great color combination! I think a shopping trip is on today’s agenda.

  8. 11.14.11

    I don’t think that I would’ve been able to imagine that such a cute outfit could begin with mustard tights…good on you for being able to put it all together so beautifully! :)

  9. 11.14.11
    juzicka said:

    sweet :O)

  10. 11.14.11
    gheula canarutto said:

    I think I don’t have time even to look at the color of my tights, because I am organizing my daughter’s wedding and I am writing a blog on this mad period….39motherofthebride.com

  11. 11.14.11
    oolung said:

    Just saw this post on Freshly Pressed and fell in love with the images. Don’t know if I’d like to wear mustard tights (maybe I would if I got a husband – just so he could hate them?), but together with the wall, the flowers etc. – love the whole ensemble! Look how effective they are – they made me subscribe to your blog at first sight!

  12. 11.14.11

    lovin’ mustard! in fact i too just devoted a whole post to it. :)

  13. 11.14.11
    whenquiet said:

    Yes indeed!! Wore mustard tights to church this past Sunday…And always…..always have mustard on my pizza!!!

  14. 11.14.11

    Tights (actually, any kind of hosiery) = Gorgeous.

    Even mustard coloured ones.

    You girls are just lovely!

  15. 11.14.11
    corpus said:

    aw sum

  16. 11.13.11
    joahnadiyosa said:

    Looking at how that mustard tights perfectly fit you makes me wanna buy myself one. Gorgeous! :)

  17. 11.13.11

    My sister has this pair of mustard tights that she NEVER wears. I’ve been asking her if I could have them for so long, and she would always say no. I forgot about them for a while, and finally yesterday, she told me I could have them. But after waiting and waiting for them, the charm and desire had finally wore off. I took them anyway, and I’m glad I did, because this post has renewed my obssession with them! Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!

  18. 11.13.11
    missmoots said:

    wow you have a very nice pictures…

  19. 11.13.11
    willieparker said:

    I geuss you gone with the wind!

  20. 11.13.11

    Cute ensemble :)

  21. 11.13.11

    I like this color…

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  22. 11.13.11

    I like it, but the white is more summer white than winter white. A diff color would have rocked harder.

  23. 11.13.11
    Lauren said:

    I just wore my mustard yellows on Thursday to rehearsal for the play I’m currently in — wore them with a blue dress and red ballet flats. I got so many compliments, it was awesome. Yellow tights seem to be popular among my friends, which was kind of satisfyin because when I got them, my mom goes “Mustard yellow tights? Mustard… YELLOW… tights?! Why would you want mustard yellow tights?” Well, mom, why WOULDN’T you want mustard yellow tights? Yellow is wonderful.

  24. 11.13.11
    sarahnsh said:

    I think he made that stink face because he was jealous he could never pull that off with the tights. ;-) I think that they look great on you!

  25. 11.13.11
    StrangeLittleGirl said:

    great scarf! And that nail design looks really cute too!

  26. 11.13.11

    They are SPECTACULAR! Anything in mustard pretty much is (including Mustard itself…yummy) I have to say I am in love with mustard’s cousin saffron as well. …..all year long. Lovely.

  27. 11.13.11

    so good!!

  28. 11.13.11

    I love the mustard tights! and I dont think men will ever understand fashion choices! thanks for sharing x

  29. 11.13.11

    pretty pretty girl….. what will be world without you….. :)

  30. 11.13.11

    Oh my freaking, I love this. I need mustard tights. And I’m jealous of this whole outfit! You’re gorgeous!

  31. 11.13.11
    Hadas said:

    Thank you – its sweet, naive and lovely

  32. 11.13.11
    Sasha said:

    Excellent! It’s been so nice to see risk taking in color these past few seasons and so glad that you’re on it with the mustard stockings. I also have to say that I’m digging the model’s manicure in your photos. Great black tips!

  33. 11.12.11

    “like a yellowy-orange fungus”… made me blurt out a big ole laugh.

  34. 11.12.11
    Lacie said:

    if I had a nickle for every time my husband made that weird scrunch face that just reads “what were you thinking?” – This from the color blind man who has just no clue…He has finally stopped making that face when it comes to polka dots so that’s a step in the right direction. :) Congrats on being freshly pressed and I love your mustard tights!

  35. 11.12.11

    OMG! I want mustard yellow tights right now and my boyfriend just doesn’t understand. But they look great! U wear them well with the white dress :)

  36. 11.12.11

    Adorable!! I love the fact that you added mustard tights to the list of items husbands don’t understand. I was wearing mine the other day as well and my husband seemed a tad confused LOL.. my sister put them on yesterday and said she felt like a crayon in the crayon box.. I on the other hand am obsessed with them!!
    You Look Great!!

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  37. 11.12.11
    violetsandcardamom said:

    Loving how the pop of color in your outfit is the tights. Very cute outfit!

  38. 11.12.11
    Val said:

    I had some socks that colour (pop-socks, oh decades ago). However, I was never tempted to put a giraffe around my neck… ;)

  39. 11.12.11

    Rules of Life for Guys:

    Men should never “get” fashion.

  40. 11.12.11
    Eggton said:

    I am embarassed to say that I only got mustard tights because I dressed up as a Fraggle (from Fraggle Rock) for Halloween a few years ago. Now I LOVE them. Lovely site!

  41. 11.12.11

    i just love mustard colored anything! great choice!
    p.s. my husband unfortunately does the same thing, but hey, as long as we love it, that’s what matters!

  42. 11.12.11
    hanz57 said:

    I think they look great! But, I have a feeling my husband will probably feel the same way as your man LOL. There are some things men just don’t get, I think the whole outfit is perfect and very Fall!

  43. 11.12.11

    Lovely Pics.

  44. 11.12.11
    mzklever said:

    Perfect for fall! I must get a pair, although I’m sure my husband will be equally unappreciative! I love the cardigan in these photos.

  45. 11.12.11

    Do you really care if they grow on him or not? lol. YOU go girl. You wear them yellowy mustardy tights.

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  46. 11.12.11

    i think much the same in all the comments , all thoughts made me very prould to try to be a writer.* ********thank you all off you…buye…..

  47. 11.12.11

    My Jack’s actually quite keen on mustard – what a lovely outfit! You’ve definitely inspired me to get more mustard into my wardrobe xxx

  48. 11.12.11
    muneeb34 said:

    How pretty! Love the yellow & white.
    Spotted you on the WP main page how cool!

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  49. 11.12.11

    This gives me the urge to go get a pair of mustard tights; just to see how everyone I know (and everyone I don’t) reacts to ’em. HAHA

    Love the post! Congrats on FP’d!

    :)

    uponatlas.

  50. 11.11.11

    Mustard. Tights. Rock.

  51. 11.11.11

    My favorite scarf is my mustard one. It’s also one of my favorite condiments. Win-win.

    ~Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One

  52. 11.11.11
    Anna said:

    I don’t really think mustard’s my colour… I might just have to stick to black :D

  53. 11.11.11
    rastelly said:

    My brother wanted a set of enormous
    80’s style headphones, because he thought
    these tiny modern ones were uncomfortable.
    What I didden’t understand was why he
    wanted them in lime, aka puke green.

    Mustard? It may just be the image but
    they seem more like rust. A color I’m
    currently obsessed with. Great
    onsaumble, very unique.

  54. 11.11.11

    Not sure how I feel about the mustard tights, but I am so down for your nails. Super cool manicure!

  55. 11.11.11
    iamsplatt said:

    I am not a fan of mustard, however I applaud your bravery! You manage to make it classy, which is not really a word you can relate to this colour or condiment! :)

  56. 11.11.11

    Love the photo’s – keep up with the great work.

  57. 11.11.11

    Hello very nice blog!! Beautiful .. Amazing. Thanks For sharing!!!
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  58. 11.11.11

    mustard yellow is my new pink. love your outfit!

  59. 11.11.11

    I have two different categories in my closet: Things my husband “gets” and things he “doesn’t get. Mostly the latter, since he doesn’t even “get” cardigans. He thinks they are all Grandma-chic.

  60. 11.11.11
    Tamara Rhodes said:

    And those shoes are the best btw!

  61. 11.11.11
    Tamara Rhodes said:

    Thank you!! I am now a mustard tight convert. I must get a pair immediately!!

  62. 11.11.11

    Mustard is a must this fall/winter!!
    Looks great on you :)

  63. 11.11.11

    tell husband: mustard tights + dress > no dress at all.

    love the summer to fall transformation you’ve done with this outfit.

  64. 11.11.11

    Mustard tights = life!
    And ModCloth is amazing for getting some real great coloured-tights that make my heart flutter.

  65. 11.11.11

    So funny! Love the tights!
    I love it when people use a little bit of color to stand out, but still look classy! very nice!

  66. 11.11.11

    Mustard tights always make me think “Y you no tan your face?” But I would never say that out loud. Nope. Not me.

  67. 11.11.11

    I’d love to see a close-up of your nails, they look cool! Also, good skirt length with these tights. I’ve seen young ladies looking like extras from The Simpsons wearing denim cut-offs. Mustard tights can go so badly wrong but your look is very pretty.

  68. 11.11.11
    Anonymous said:

    I’d love to see a close-up of your nails, they look cool! Also, good skirt length with these tights. I’ve seen young ladies looking like extras from The Simpsons wearing denim cut-offs. Mustard tights can go so badly wrong but your look is very pretty.

  69. 11.11.11
    Loren said:

    How pretty! Love the yellow & white.
    Spotted you on the WP main page how cool!

  70. 11.11.11
    abichica said:

    wooww!! you are so pretty.. and i like the ensemble!! :-D

  71. 11.11.11
    Suzanne said:

    Wow I’m glad to have found your blog today, thanks to FP! I’m a fellow vintage-lover whose husband probably wouldn’t go for the mustard tights either.

    Cute outfit, & I’m off to check out more of your blog! (And subscribing – hooray!)

  72. 11.11.11

    I’d put you in heliotrope tights if I were your style consultant.

  73. 11.11.11
    Rae said:

    Cute dress! Love the flair!

  74. 11.11.11

    It’s fall–can’t go wrong with mustard style!

  75. 11.11.11
    Loud Mind said:

    so digging your outfit! and that scarf! love it!

  76. 11.11.11

    You’re so BRAVE! I would love to try a look like this … but alas, I fear I’m too old. :(

    Fun outfit!

  77. 11.11.11

    Beautiful outfit. I wear cardigans all the time.

  78. 11.11.11

    Funny! Liked you linking it to a mushroom! Smiling still.

  79. 11.8.11

    Cute!!! dress looks adorable on you ;)

  80. 11.3.11

    I feel like your lovely scarf is begging for some crackle nail polish fun, although the “Something Borrowed” manicure is delicious.

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  81. 11.3.11

    i love these type of outfits! i’ve been looking for a sweater like that! where did you get it??

  82. 11.3.11
    Kellie said:

    I can relate! I wore purple tights to work on Tuesday and got a lot of not-so-covert glances from folks at my legs. Then they looked away, as if I had offended them. As for your mustard tights, I’m currently on the hunt for a pair of my own!

  83. 11.2.11
    Christine said:

    The tights are great, He’ll come around eventually. They are the perfect pop of color!
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  84. 11.2.11

    This outfit seems to be loosely inspired by my favorite animal, a giraffe! I love it!

  85. 11.1.11

    i love the mustard tights. and the dress! i’m pretty sure my hubby wouldn’t get it either if i wore mustard tights (and i plan to) .

  86. 11.1.11
    Joanne said:

    Too cute! Me gusta this outfit:)

  87. 11.1.11
    Lisa said:

    I love everything mustard including your tights. Great dress too!

  88. 11.1.11
    Terri said:

    I do not have the style fortitude for colored tights just yet. I actually wore tights for the first time last winter, and I’ve got two pairs: black and brown. I’m still working on the baby steps. You look adorable!
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  89. 11.1.11
    CK said:

    I LOVE the yellow tights! I just recently moved to Pittsburgh from Florida ande I’m having such fun encorporating them into my wardrobe. I’m wearing an orangey-red today but I think I might have to try mustard now!!

  90. 11.1.11

    LOVE the yellow tights. Now adding a pair to my want list.

  91. 11.1.11

    You just inspired me to pair brightly coloured tights (I have maroon and olive) with my white summer eyelet dress…thanks for the wardrobe extension idea!

    xo
    Lenore

  92. 11.1.11
    LoveNiki said:

    So Cute!

  93. 11.1.11
    Stefanie said:

    I feel like I need to get mustard tights now just to see if my boyfriend reacts the same way! Haha! Still loving your “Something Borrowed” manicure sooo much!

  94. 11.1.11
    rhiannon said:

    love my mustard tights, my husband doesn’t get it either but, that’s ok :)

  95. 11.1.11

    He he, I totally agree! I adore my mustard tights (I got them from ModCloth) and last time I wore them my husband was like ” did you get this in the 99 cents bin at the thrift store?”. No dear, I don’t thrift tights (ew?).

    I love them with the cream girly dress and the super pretty bouquet!

    • 11.1.11

      “No dear, I don’t thrift tights” just made me laugh out loud! Boys just don’t understand [shakes head].