27 August 2010

I'd rather be blue than to be all alone...

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photos by Tom b.

- UO sheer polka dot camisole
- thrifted pants
- 60s fringe loafers
- thrifted belt
- vintage wool beret
- vintage Coach purse
- listening to: Candi Staton "I'm Just a Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin')"

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I thought I'd give the whole high-waisted-pleated-pants thing a go. It wasn't too bad! They were actually quite comfortable. Since it was something I wasn't sure about, I went the cheapo route and bought a pair at the thrift store. I just cut them off a bit at the bottom and ironed a cuff into the bottom.

Someone commented the other day that my beret is back. The cooler weather we've been having certainly warrants wearing a hat, but truth be told it's less of a fashion accessory these days as it is a clever way of covering up all of my roots that are growing in. The hair growing out process is in full swing and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I know I'm going to let the bangs grow out but I'll have to see how I feel about the color (I think it's going to be a dark blond - we'll see!). I haven't dyed it in months and it's turned sort of an orangy shade. And yes, I know it matches my shoes. Completely unintentionally!

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36 comments:

Mandi Johnson said...

Wow, I can't believe how long your bangs are! They look great. All that patience paid off. :) (cute jumping picture, too!)

Blush and Flats said...

you look amazing
i love your style <3333

A Shopaholic is loose said...

Oh, what a cute look! And I´m really amazed that you can fly... ;-D

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Anonymous said...

Great pics !

Sarah Dee said...

you look so cute!!! Love the sheer top

Sarah
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Unknown said...

I really love this look! You've inspired me to go find a pair and try it out...I especially like the last picture, so cute!

seaharmonica said...

I have the same top and i'm always pairing it with high-waisted everything!

Starr Crow said...

aw, these photos are so cute! el cheapo is the only way to go with pants like that; they're so cute. they sort of remind me of a pictorial article I was just looking at on Fashionising.com about sophisticated 70's looks being 'in' this fall. i think those pants will certainly come in handy (and maybe a pair of wide legs too!).

http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Sophisticated-70s-womens-trend-4506.html

Helen said...

i love that last photo, your expression looks so still it looks like you're floating

becca said...

that last photo? amazing. you don't even look so much like you're jumping as you look like you're suspended in mid-air!

genevieve said...

I love your last photo! So lovely and fun, and your shoes are just darling. I'm especially impressed you managed to pull off the shear tank without looking erm... overexposed? It looks fantastic on you, and shows just enough.

Naima Amarilli said...

I love this style so much! With this basco you look like Bonnie (better without Clyde, of course)


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More than Mode said...

I looove your polka dot camisole!!!!
You look so cute in the last pictures!! ;)
xoxo

KristiMcMurry said...

ok, the jumping picture is AMAZING! I wish I looked that nice when I was jumping. Also love the pants...very nice :)

giselaandzoe said...

very cool last photo..looks so effortless

M said...

I love your style...
Kisses
Maru

Idée Géniale said...

Oh the pants look great! I went thrifting the other day and found a perfect grey pair and oddly enough they were from Old Navy of all places??wtf? I mean, they were everything I needed: high waisted, pleated, slim leg, cuffed. But Old Navy, really? Oh well they were on the .50$ rack so I had to get them.

Good luck with the great hair debate! I'm pledging to stop dying mine for the next year! We'll see how that one goes.

V.V. said...

beautiful pics, loving those mocassins.

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Unknown said...

I love the contrast of light and sheer with the heaviness of the pants.

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Aurora said...

I love your hair color, I'm jealous! I wish I could dye my hair but it doesn't like to hold onto color so it always ends up looking terrible. I do think you'd look lovely as a dark blonde though! Can't wait to see the new color.

Raquel said...

Beautiful outfit and incredible last photo!! :)
xoxo

Lexie said...

i love your expression in the jumping shot!

Andrea Eames said...

I love your beret! I have one glued to my head during winter and on bad hair days too. Those pants look lovely on you, and that last shot is just amazing.

Long-time and daily reader, hardly-ever commenter (will try to be better!)

Andrea xx

Ashley Ording said...

Lovely photos as always... especially the adorable jumping photo! I wish I could wear pants as perfectly as you do. A girl can dream.

xo,
Ashley

Sea Bird said...

I love your shoes! The color is so pretty!

sandra said...

wow youre really rocking those pants!x

sandra said...

wow youre really rocking those pants!x

A said...

I just love your pants, you look gorgeous! :-)

Tea Lady said...

What is your natural hair color??

personal opinion: I like you with bangs!

Kelly Valentine said...

Love the jumping pic!! So cute! I love the beret no matter why your wearing it...it's kind of becoming a signature piece for you and I love it. I gonna start digging out my berets...you've inspired me!

xxo Kelly
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Danielle said...

ohhohohoho, nice shoesss

Manuella said...

your pants are great and right today i found ones almost like yours but their are jeans! great, and great blog! i love your blog and i hope you`ll follow me .best wishes,Manuela

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Fabiola "Fab" said...

perfection!