9.11.2012

Forced Pants Situation




Top (Loft); Tank (H&M); Pants (Limited); Shoes (Nine West)
Ryan Seidel Photography

So I thought Mother Nature and I were becoming friends... I'd gone camping recently despite my aversion to the outdoors, and spent an entire weekend at my boyfriend's family cabin... which means I've had more fresh air and nature time in the past few weeks than I usually get in a few years.  While at the cabin, we decided to take Rex swimming for the first time...and the poor thing was absolutely pathetic - truly the picture below says it all. A few days later my legs started to itch like crazy, and it looked like a mosquito was at an all you can eat buffet from my ankle to my knees.  Turns out I had lake itch (also known as swimmer's itch or gross). Between traumatizing Rex with the swimming episode and my lake itch, I've learned we're better off as indoor people :)

Rex "swimming"

71 comments:

Amy said...

OMG poor Rex! I can only imagine that how's Harley would look as well! Love the floral pants!

amy

Leopard and Lillies

Coco said...

Ahaha!!You sound like me when my husband drags me to the mountains! :-)))

Tasia |Ruffles and Sequins| said...

Awwww, I know what you mean! When I take Sophie swimming its always a disaster - she's terrified of the water. I guess little dogs just weren't meant to be swimmers. Too bad about the lake itch :( I know everytime we go to the lake we have to make sure if doesn't happen.

Tasia

Sandy a la Mode said...

LOVE! really love!!

xo,
Sandy
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Bravoe Runway said...

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear about lake itch! I returned from a cruise a few years ago and encountered something similar, it looked like mosquitos had thanksgiving dinner on my arms and legs! I was in dire misery due to the itch so I can sympathize. I hope it gets better soon, and I love that sweater!

Diana Marks said...

poor Rex ((

You look absolutely stunning - love your pants!

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still being [molly] said...

okay first you look GORGEOUS - love the detailing in this outfit. second, poor rex!!! sweet thing. and third, yikes! lake itch! that sounds awful!!! :( :(

morganvsmorgan said...

I've always hated capri pants - but somehow I think you look great in this pair. I don't know if you just have really great calves/ankles or whatever, but its somehow working for me.
Aww lake itch - worst.

Sarah Hartley said...

OMG those pants! I love them!! And hey, nothing wrong with being an indoor person. Me and mother nature don't exactly get along either.

Milana - FashionStyleAdvice said...

Love those pants! And you have such long legs! WOW :)

The_Leather_Skirt_Blog said...

Funny story.

Swimmer's rash... just another reason for Jordan not to go camping... check!

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Amy Shaughnessy said...

Love these pants! You look so cute. I am definitely an indoors girl myself. I don't like hiking, outdoor sports, hunting, etc., etc.

Amy


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Catherine said...

Oh you brave girl!! I am SO not an outdoor person either - and Rex is too adorable! Your outfit looks wonderful though - I love those pants!

Adina Nanes said...

I love your pants and you've combined them so well! You look so chic! kisses

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Amy Breckenridge said...

hi! thanks for stopping by my blog. i'm now your newest follower! love your outfit here and can't wait to see more. your dog is adorable!
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Rowan | R E D R E I D I N G H O O D said...

Wow, I love those pants! And your dog is cute!

Love,

Rowan

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Rebecca said...

You certainly did a good job at hiding that itch with that lovely pair of pants....love the combo!!

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Always Maylee said...

This is why I'm not really a nature person either... the bugs always have a field day with my legs. LOVE your pants, they are so awesome. You look so pretty!

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Unknown said...

Haha funny story, better luck next time! If it ever will be! Loved your pants though:)
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TheTinyHeart said...

Oh nooo! This exactly why I don't do outdoors-y stuff! Jinx loves to swim in the ocean but Oliver refuses to go in past his legs.

Love your printed floral pants!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Rachel said...

That photo is so cute- ahh! I love how you balanced the details of the pants with a natural sweater.

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the creation of beauty is art. said...

Oh gosh! I am definitely an indoor person too - for reasons like this!
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Shea Lennon said...

Aww, poor Rex and your poor legs. I'm not much of an "outdoorsy" person either, and that's an understatement :) Besides, you can't wear cute, stylish outfits like that while camping, so where's the fun in that?

Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

Oh no, lake itch? That stinks! Rex is too cute even if he hated the water!

I like staying in a cabin, but that's as "roughing it" as I like to get.

I do like the pants you have on! And that is a super pretty top!

Fashion babel said...

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Maria DaintyandDecadent said...

Aww I hope you feel better! I do love those pants though :-)

Astrid Camat said...

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Stephanie @twenty-something said...

Oh my god, I totally had that one year and it was the WORST. I had little scars from it for a month afterward. Not going to lie, I've been scared to swim in lakes ever since. Love the outfit!

Stephanie

Anonymous said...

UGH that sounds dreadful! The outdoors and I do not mix either - I've had similar (awful) experiences with camping with my husband, so much so that on our upcoming trip to Yosemite in October, we're staying at a "lodge" outside the park instead. :)

I think the key for me is - outdoors is ok during the day, but give me a shower, a good bed/pillow and AC at night, and i'll be a happy girl.

P.S. Rex is adorable, depsite lacking in the ability to swim department. :)

xo,
Morgan
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Coffee Cream and the Caffeine said...

You look really great in this pants, adore the pants dear !!! Lovely outfit :)

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Unknown said...

Love those pants!! Is that a recent purchase? I love that store but its so far away from where I live :-(

How did Rex react after the swimming incident? Bug and mosquito spray added to my list.

Unknown said...

so cute! I love those pants, and a cabin weekend sounds wonderful, though I know it can be a bit trying!

Genie said...

Those capris are so pretty! I honestly wish that I could pull something like this off, everything from your uber chic sweater to the stream lined stilettos just make this outfit pop.

xoxo,
Genie

Unique & Chic

Unknown said...

Awww. . .poor Rex. Both of our dogs hate the water, too. And, poor you! Lake itch sounds horrifically unpleasant. At least you have super cute pants to wear. . .I love that floral print and that sweater looks so nice and cozy!

Unknown said...

LOL Oh Rex :) :) :) What a cutie! I am dying to see him again :) And this is a great forced pants situation... LOVE this pattern, such a chic outfit! :)

xoxo,
Rachel
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Unknown said...

LOVE the pants - those are soo gorgeous and totally fierce <3

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Katie said...

that stinks!! thank goodness you have adorable pants to wear! : )

Minted Glam said...

Poor thing! Just found your blog - love your floral pants! Newest follower!

Katherine

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Jenny said...

Awww... Rex is so cute! But I'm sorry to hear about what happen to you in your outdoor adventure... Although you look very cute in those adorable pants and beautiful top!

Jenny
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Maca said...

OMG Rex looks hilarious/adorable "swimming"! I think pups with short legs get too tired trying to swim and they do take a while to get used to the water (Grizzly's first swim wasn't a success either but she's getting better)
I'm sorry about your lake itch! Does lotion help? I'd never heard of that before but I'm fairly allergic so I feel your pain!

this outfit is amazing, love those pants!

Alissa said...

Aw! He looks so freaking adorable! How could you ever say no to that?!

Kultur und Stil said...

Rex is so cute, I love this picture! And I hope your legs feel better now? I love these pants, the print looks great and they seem to be very comfy?

xxx Anita

Chahrazad said...

Nice. Love the color of your heels. <3
And such nice pants!

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Jen ♥ said...

GREAT pants! Love the color & pattern. Great sweater too.

Poor Rex...so pathetically cute :o)

Erika said...

beautiful pants.
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Wardrobe Girls said...

your pants look like the new ones J Crew showed for S12 fashion week!! great find. great style.

xo,

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Ileana said...

Wow!!! Those pants are great :D Love the print on them :D
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Vanessa said...

I love this pic,too. It's so funny.xD
Lovely greets Nessa

The Cranky said...

Poor Rex, and poor itchy you! Love this outfit btw, casual glamour at it's best.

DAILY DISGUISE said...

you're gorgeous and i love everything about this outfit! i love how you mix the textured top with the printed pants.

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Elena said...

Ohhhh poor Rex!!! Doesn't look that he had fun during swimming:)
You look adorable-the pants are awesome!
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Lublyou said...

Rex is so cute! Your outfit is wonderful! Love everything especially the pants!

Katie

Inês de Castro said...

My legs are always displaying allergies due to mosquitoes (my beach house has toooons of them), I know how it feels to be a human buffet ;) I hope you feel better. Those pants are gorgeous!

Inês de Castro said...

Oh, and my dog Tobias is just like Rex, he'd rather die than get into a pool or river :p

Cravingforbarneys said...

Love your whole outfit!

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Lily Marek said...

Haha oh the joys of the outdoors. Love your pants and the shoes are perfect with them!

MILEX said...

woow, how amazing you are!

Outside Looking In said...

Rex's face is priceless!! I love your outfit and the pink shoes! Lake itch? Ewww, sorry about that! That does not sound like fun at all!!

Callie - Coffee and Cardigans said...

Oh, that picture of Rex is priceless! Doesn't look like he is much of a water dog, but I guess it was worth a shot. And sorry to hear about your poor legs! Get better soon.

Regardless, this outfit is quite lovely. I love the beautiful color and print of those pants. And adding that great open knit top really makes it feel like early fall. So pretty!

Callie
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KT said...

BAHAHAHA> That photo of Rex is KILLING me! Bless his little heart :) I lived on the lake for years and I have never heard of lake itch (thank god, because it sounds awful!! Makes me feel all itchy!) I think this outfit is great for the record. I love it!

MOSAMUSE said...

aaww cute pup!
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Diana said...

I absolutely love your pants! And your dog is the cutest! Sorry you didn't have fun(( xo

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Juneli said...

Love those printed capris Hether and Rex is so adorable, even when he is all drenched trying to swim!!:))
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renae said...

yes, so agreed. outdoors and i haven't bonded for years. as a teen however - I couldn't get enough of it.

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Lyosha Varezhkina said...

very cute pants! adore!
and Rex swimming photo is amazing! poor thing! didn't he feel cold?

Lyosha
Inside and Outside Blog

Kate L. said...

Love the color of the pants!

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Julia said...

Oh no! We call that duck itch here, it's horrible :( I'm an indoor girl too.
Those pants look incredible on you & I LOVE your shoes xo

Julia said...

Uggh I remember getting swimmers itch. Not fun at all. As for these photos, you look so graceful and elegant! Definitely doesn't look like a swimmers itch girl there, haha ;)

Julia

Monia said...

you look great ;]

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