22 January 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Black beaded cardigan – gift from mother-in-law
- Purple t-shirt – Target
- Denim skirt – Old Navy
- Gray tights – Target
- Black patent ballet flats – Payless
- Leather jacket with bracelet sleeves – Argentina, gift from father-in-law
- Green scarf – Ross
End Notes:
A few months ago, Lucky Magazine suggested stretching your closet by wearing “evening” items for day. While I’m not about to wear a taffeta ball skirt to class, I wanted to try the idea in a more pared-down way, so I matched this jet-beaded cardigan from my mother-in-law with a casual t-shirt and denim skirt. Does this count as postmodern style pastiche? The cardigan is demure, the tights and flats make me feel like a dancer, and the leather jacket adds just a bit of edge.
Outer layer, originally uploaded by academichic.
Cardigan Beaded Detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
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I’ve been reading just about everything I can find on your blog these past few days, and love the outfits you three are putting together. I recently returned to academia as a project coordinator after finishing my masters, and am having trouble dressing as staff instead of as a student. Your blog has been so helpful!!
Anyway, about why I’m commenting on a post from like 5 months ago…I have that same black cardi from BR and I wear it all the time, mostly during the day. I used to work at BR, so most of my wardrobe is from there, but this piece is in the top 3 for wear-time. Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!