26 January 2009 – Jumping, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Orange eyelet blouse – Forever 21
- Turquoise cardigan – Gap, years ago
- Jeans – Banana Republic, remixed
- Shoes – Gap Outlet
- Bangles – gift
- Earrings – Forever 21
End Notes:
In my continuing defiance of winter and inspired by the flashes of color in Slumdog Millionaire, I pulled out two of my favorite bright pieces for another cold, snowy day. Among the myriad things covered in class today, I talked to my students about complementary colors and pointed to my own ensemble as proof that opposite hues “pop” against each other. And since fit — rather than preconceived notions of seasonal appropriateness — is my main dressing priority in my pregnant state, I’ll probably continue to wear a lot of “summer” clothes in the cold, just like S. mentioned in her post today. Just being a good feminist and breaking down binaries.
26 January 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Eyelet and Bracelet Detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
The jumpy photo is the most adorable thing ever! Love it. And, I love the color scheme. You’re one brave lady for going outside sans-coat.
Love the bright colors I would never thing to pair that together!
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