Monday 25 February 2013

OOTD: Braids and Elbowpatches like a Badass

I took these outfit photos half an age ago (I'm SO behind!), and though this was my first time using this bridge as a background, I just absolutely adore it!! I like having something to interact with while taking photos, and I think that the shots turned out really pretty.  I really need to venture beyond my front yard a bit more often, as comforting as the shelter of my hedges may be!!
This chambray shirt has been an absolute favourite of mine since I picked it up last summer.  I had been on the hunt for a light denim shirt for a couple years, and finally found this perfect one at J Crew.  At the time I was a little sore about the price, but as it has become a staple in my wardrobe, I got over it pretty quickly.  It's perfectly light for the summertime, but paired with a cardigan shapes up nicely for the winter.  Plus, it looks totally awesome with a bow tie.  Yeah, I'm in love.  I'll quit gushing about it now. Just know that while you've seen this shirt a few times already, you'd better believe you're going to see it again.  I'm obsessed.
I scored this skirt as part of that big donation that the theatre couldn't use, which I talked about a bit here.  I can't wait for warmer weather, so that I can bust out some of the more ridiculous pieces!! The skirt is 150% polyester, like most of the items in the donation, and I'll be honest: I kind of love it.  It's just so bloody easy to wear!! And the wee little polka dots are so charming.  I own so many polka dotted things, and it's just never going to feel like I have enough.  

The warm colours in this outfit made it seem a perfect opportunity to debut this necklace!! Let's just say, that this here necklace may have something to do with my upcoming very special announcement.  I was so excited to pick up a set of letter stamps to do a bit of embossing, and naturally, I had to put something a bit cheeky on my personalized little banner.  So, I proclaimed myself a BADASS.  I like it.  A lot. I've got a pile of these bad boys just waiting to be custom stamped and sent off to their forever homes (a phrase which makes me think of the humane society), and I simply can't WAIT to open shop.  Soon, soon.

THE DEETS
Elbow Patch Cardigan: H&M (Remixed)
Chambray Shirt: J Crew (Remixed)
Skirt: Vintage
Belt: Vintage (Remixed)
Tights: TopShop
Boots: Vintage, Kingpin's Hideaway (Remixed  Remixed)
Custom Embossed Banner Necklace: Premonitory Dreams (Coming Soon!!!)

Now as a bit of a bonus, here are some pictures illustrating how unbelieveably cold it was while we took these photos, and what my REAL face looks like when I let down the human facade.  I do not like the cold.  Well, scratch that, I do not like being inadequately dressed in the cold.  Not cool, man, not cool.  In fact, very cold.  That wasn't funny.  But my face below, is.  So, enjoy!


I hope you're having an excellent Monday! I'm spending the day running around town trying to source some model building supplies for a project I'm working on.  All I can say is, so many tiny trees!!! They're way adorable, heehee!!

--Erin

12 comments:

  1. Love your new necklace! i can see myself getting one very very soon! :) And those outtakes are amazing! You are way braver than me, friend. I have been not feeling like taking outfit photos bc it's so damn cold! You are a brave (and beautiful! and bad ass!) soul. xoxo

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    1. Haha to be fair, Amanda, I do believe it's colder where you are than where I am! I AM at basically the southernmost point of Canada. It's practically the states, but they still charge duty when I go shopping across the border :P

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  2. You are adorable :) I just found your blog and I really enjoy it! I'll be following along now :) I love your yellow coat, so sunny! xo

    ~Alyssa
    www.butterfliesonmars.blogspot.com

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  3. Oh I love all the colors here!! And that necklace is perfection. And the cold when inadequately dressed is no fun, no fun at all!

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    1. Thank you! And yes, layers are key this time of year! I need to get myself more warm pairs of tights to brave the cold in!

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  4. I LOVE IT! The necklace, the elbow patches, the cute colors, everything! So so cute!

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    1. Thanks Michelle! It's a lovely feeling when you start to put an outfit together and it feels like the right stuff just /falls/ out of your closet for you to wear. Like every item has a perfect mate.

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  5. You are so adorable. I love you hair in braids.

    So excited for your big announcement! (can your announcement include something that says CAT LADY?)

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    1. OF COURSE!! That's the fun of custom embossing. Like a boss.

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  6. wow girl you scored big times w/ things the theater couldn't use- that skirt is great & love the pairing w/ the chambray top and those boots... i spent way too long on ebay looking for some combats this weekend so im esp envious. love that last pic, you are too cute!
    http://dusanabotswana.com

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    1. I have hunted and gone through a couple pairs of combats since my teens, and let me tell you, you find the right ones when you stop looking, haha!! These ones are a total dream, and I would never have thought to seek something like them out!

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