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  • No-Jeans Inspiration: Sister Outfits!

    So! You wanted to see some real no-jeans outfits for my resolution that weren’t from magazines and j.crew ads. Well, here’s something fun. My three sisters decided to join in on the challenge with me (have I mentioned how fashionable they are?). Celeste is older (and cooler), Becca and Trina are younger (and hipper). I’m somewhere in the middle and the shortest of all. What works? What do you love? What do you really really love? *frownsmile*
    Oldest to youngest:

    Celeste

    On Celeste’s agenda this week: Catching babies in the hospital (she’s a midwife!), giving contraception seminars at the teen mom clinic, nursing her 6 month old babe, potty training her 2 yr old, making warm soup and homemade bread

    Me 


    On my agenda this week: A couple Valentines Day craft photo shoots, brunch with Jared, a chilly morning at the park, playing trains with Henry, preparing my Alt Summit presentation for next week

    (didn’t notice I’m looking down in all these pics. So dramatic! Geez!)

    Becca


    On Becca’s agenda this week: Grading HW assignment for a class she’s TAing, writing a research proposal about Saddam Hussein reinforcing Iraq’s tribal cleavages, throwing a goodbye party at her charming little house, discussing funding options for living in Syria next year, practicing banjo.

    Trina

    On Trina’s agenda this week: Band practice with Timber! in preparation for their upcoming gig this weekend, making grilled cheeses in a waffle maker in the dorm, studying for her biology test, and shopping at thrift stores


    See? Aren’t they cute?
    This was so fun! Should we make this into a monthly series? (if my sisters will agree…)

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    sister style series, Stylish

    Posted by Liz Stanley on Jan 13, 2011

  • 67 comments

    1. Anonymous said… August 3, 2011 10:13 am

      That's a great idea. I haven't worn jeans in 5 months! I'm so glad others are making the change. Little by little we'll dress up the East coast.

    2. Engagement ring settings said… March 22, 2011 2:12 am

      Your sisters are so cute & stylish.I love all the outfits they have worn.

    3. katie said… February 4, 2011 4:42 am

      this is such a great idea! your sisters are adorable.

    4. Jessica Lynn said… February 1, 2011 8:23 pm

      haha, I just found your blog somehow and I am loving it. Then I noticed a picture of Becca! I went to Jerusalem with her. So great you are sisters!

    5. Traci G said… January 30, 2011 7:33 pm

      love these girls. i have an image of coming into your kitchen on elm and seeing becca in a high chair. i'm running with your mom in the am, btw. always a taste of home to be with the ricks.

    6. The BabbyMama said… January 28, 2011 5:04 pm

      I should take this challenge, eek. My current no-jeans outfit involves sweats. Not the best look, but I am sick…

    7. katrina said… January 24, 2011 7:17 pm

      this is such a cute idea! i really should follow it more often. in the winter it is so easy to get into clothing slumps!where did celeste get her tights and skirt in the first outfit?!

    8. Jenni Boyle said… January 24, 2011 12:31 pm

      Hey Ricks sister, My name is jenni and I am a friend of Becca's. She told me about her blogging sis a long time ago but I finally looked you up. I love this post and have actually met all you lovely sisters. You girls are darling.

    9. AE Jones said… January 21, 2011 1:35 pm

      Just discovered your blog and I LOVE it!!! Darling outfit with the yellow sweater.

    10. Charlotte said… January 18, 2011 9:53 pm

      YOU get my vote (and I'm not even trying to suck up) with Trina in 2nd. All adorable though!

    11. Sarah & Jake said… January 16, 2011 9:25 pm

      I found your blog thru my new neighbor Steph B (lucky me), and realized your sister is Celeste Ricks, and please tell her I, Sarah Sedgwick say hello Jerusalem roomie, and to please go get on facebook?

    12. Erica said… January 14, 2011 8:43 pm

      Dang I married into a fashionable family. Y'all look great!

    13. Marae said… January 14, 2011 5:49 pm

      I LOVE your first outfit. And the rest, of course!Is Becca going to Damascus? We're moving there in March for 6+ months…

    14. Liz Stanley said… January 14, 2011 5:45 pm

      hey nomadic gnome (awesome handle fyi): i think they're just from target or something like that. nothing fancy ;)

    15. Lindsey said… January 14, 2011 4:17 pm

      LOVE this post! Keep it up :)

    16. nomadic gnome said… January 14, 2011 11:58 am

      you all are so cool. can i be your sister-friend?your leggings are awesome! where can i snag a pair of equally opaque leggings?

    17. Liz Stanley said… January 14, 2011 8:51 am

      Hey guys! The boots are from diesel, I got them discounted at a Downeast store about 3 yrs ago

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