Thursday, August 26, 2010

Wild Kingdom

Next week, my coworkers and I are heading to Wisconsin's north woods for four days and three nights of strategic planning and team building - four hours away from Madison with no hope for escape.

To say I'm dreading the adventure is an understatement. The tension was so intense last year that there was a BYOB drought midway through the second day - necessitating a liquor run into town. One coworker even broke out Barry White on the stereo and insisted it wasn't for seduction when I questioned him. And, yet, the retreat fuels a bevvy of stories and memories to recount during happy hour the rest of the year. Double-edged sword, I tell ya.

At the very least, this is the perfect setting to daydream about fall's sportsman-inspired pieces - complete with a dose of glitz to avoid looking like a bona fide hunter.

(pictured clockwise, starting from upper left)

Susanne Schmitt, Oxidized Deer's Head Pendant
, $178
Topshop, Faux Fur Stole, $50
Banana Republic, Dainty Plate Stud, $25
Modcloth, Deer Watch Necklace, $24.99
Modcloth,
Washington Jacket, $69.99
Topshop, Stag Hoops, $25
Filson, Wool Duffle Bag, $250
Ana Cavalheiro, Arabian Nights Ring, $238
Report, Monroe Boot, $174.95

28 comments:

  1. Oo! I love everything in this list! I really like the woodsy equestrian style!

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  2. I want them all. :P I'm a huge fan of plaid! So chic!

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  3. These are great !!!!
    love the boots & cuff:) Take care.....and hope those days fly by for you!!!

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  4. The whole selection is great! I remember team building weekends...They used to be very crazy for us:)
    Kisses,sweetie

    Ps: I hope you had a chance to enter my Giveaway

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  5. oh great selection for the fall and have fun at the team building. I recall doing that for work a few times too :)
    naina

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  6. Well I hope this year goes well, and hey, you can always throw on the jcrew antler tee, to let everyone know you are a serious outdoorsy person ;)
    Have fun!

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  7. Yes to the YES to everything on that list. Those boots made me lose bladder control just a wee bit.
    Merci,
    Shannan

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  8. Love all those pieces!!! Sounds like its going to be a very interesting few days, but I love the outdoors so I would deal with the madness XD
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  9. Yikes- good luck! Love the pieces you picked...esp the boots and locket type necklace!

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  10. Those earrings are insanely cute!

    Hope it's fun but not crazy this year!

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  11. Those boots are so amazing! Hope this year's retreat is less awkward than last year's!

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  12. jacket is amazing!!

    styleaccordingtome.blogspot.com

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  13. SOOO cute. I want SO much fur this season, and I am also on the hunt for that faux fur piece.

    Love the blog post! Good luck on this retreat. When in doubt, drink tequila! Haha :)

    Thanks for the comment! Love the blog.
    Interested in a link swap?

    XO.
    www.styleactivist.blogspot.com

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  14. LOVE the boots! Hope the retreat goes better than expected!!
    Bisous!

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  15. I love that jacket and the pendant!

    http://fromdenimtodessert.blogspot.com/

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  16. Hope you have fun :)

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  17. LOVE the camping outfit. You are clearly talented.

    Sounds like a crazy camping trip! Have so much fun.

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  18. I love the jacket and the boots! They could easily become fall staples in my wardrobe!

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  19. I like that shirt. My daughter, who loves clothes is all, "I think I need those boots."

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  20. pretty much in love with that jacket...

    taylor

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  21. The wool duffle bag is so cute! I could definitely use it for a few of my winter trips :)

    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  22. That sounds like a team building exercise I'd gladly skip. Look for fun and kitschy dive bars on your drive in and leave a trail of marshmallows to plan your escape route. Fabulous glam outdoorsy picks! Love the Topshop faux fur stole very RZoe

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  23. I love that jacket! And such a great price.

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  24. i hope you have internet access! may the force be with you.

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  25. I *love* this collage, especially the red jacket! Makes me want to go camping or something, just so I can wear it - and I HATE camping, lol! :) Good luck with your retreat!!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  26. I am really LOVING all of those items you put together! Want!! sarahD:)

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