18 October 2009 – Fall Walk, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
On S1:
Brown polka dot coat – Green with Envy, via TJMaxx
Brown hat and scarf – C&A
Black capris worn as skinnies – Younique Jeans, remixed
Boots – Banana Republic, remixed
On S2:
Brown coat – bought in Romania years ago
Gray purse – Deichmann
Gray trousers – Nina R. in Romania
Mary janes – Deichmann
Endnotes:
This past weekend, while A. and E. were pumpkin and apple picking in the States, S2 and I (and my temporary roommate Taygee) were exploring the beautiful grounds of Schlosspark Nymphenburg (translation: Nymphenburg Palace Park here in Munich). The leaves have turned beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow and the palace grounds and surrounding park were the perfect place to enjoy this seasonal color change.
18 October 2009 – S, originally uploaded by academichic.While E. and A. also happened to unintentionally “match” their fall looks, S2 and I had a similar experience when we both showed up wearing a predominantly brown color palette. This fall I’m loving BROWN. And since I’m crazy about all things floral or polka-dotted, I was thrilled when my early birthday gift from my parents was this chocolate brown polka-dotted wool coat.
Hat and Leaves, originally uploaded by academichic.Since the weather here has turned bitter cold recently, I had to run out to the nearest affordable shop to get a hat, scarf, and gloves. I scoured all my Europe regulars: Zara, H&M, Orsay and C&A and I found my perfect winter accessories in – what else but a rich chocolate brown – at C&A.
18 October 2009 – S2, originally uploaded by academichic.Meanwhile, S2 stayed cozy warm in her plush brown coat with a belted waist and asymmetrical lapels. I love this coat, but she informed me that the shop in Romania in which she purchased it, is no longer in business. Sigh…
Coat detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
Shoes, originally uploaded by academichic.S2′s gray and brown color palette was surprisingly similar to my black and brown color choice – perhaps a European thing? I do think that the color palette on the streets here is a more neutrals heavy one with less of the bright and bold colors likely to pepper the streets of my Midwestern home. Would you, dear European readers, agree?
The colors our outfits were lacking were more than present in the beautiful surrounding of Schlosspark Nymphenburg. The fall leaves are stunning and the grounds provide the perfect escape to nature within an urban space. Definitely worth checking out if you’re ever in Munich…
Happy Pup, originally uploaded by academichic.
Wow, everything and everyone look beautiful. What a cute pup, but I think I like you black dog best!
haha, Tizzle-T, you can’t compare oranges to apples ;)
S.
I love the brown polka dot coat!
Love the brown color palette…you look just lovely.
Wow, the park looks beautiful and the colour palette and the polka dota is all so visually lovely!
Beautiful photos!
Really nice pictures, and thumbs up for your coat!
I don’t know if Europeans tend to wear neutrals more than Americans or other people, but I recall the first time I dared to wear a “banned” neutral combo was last winter at Brussels (my first trip to Europe): navy sweater dress just bought from H&M, grey patterned tights and black boots.
It may not seem so daring, but considering my mom has lectured me since I was a child on some color combinations that just didn’t go together (like navy and black), it was a big step. (Enjoyed it all day long!)
Love your hat! Brown is such a beautiful, warm fall color.
I lived in Germany for two years and I distinctly remember being struck by the differences in clothing between America and Europe.
I noticed more neutrals, heavier textures, and really nice shoes. I wondered at the time if that difference was a result of fewer cars, thus more walkers/public transportation.
Perhaps the clothing withstands the elements better in neutral shades.
Hi S!
As an European reader, I totally agree with you. Here in Spain I usually see people dressed in neutrals (there are exceptions, of course) with a pop of colour only in details (earrings/bracelets/necklaces/shoes/bags). I could even say that we can know when somebody is a tourist or a local by looking at the colors. Besides, it is easier to see brighter colours when we have brighter days.
Notwithstanding, there are some brands who make more mixture of colours and textures and prints (like desigual or custo)which are very popular now, but most people mixes them with neutrals as well, in order to keep the balance (courful skirt + black sweater + black tights + black shoes, for instance).
Hope you have a nice time in Munich.
Auf Wiederlesen!
Your gray and brown ensemble is beautiful, S2, and I love your shoes and hair. You both look great.
The brown polka-dot coat is so lovely.
I live in the south of Sweden – and most of the year we have a cold and very damp climate with a great amount of gray skies. For some reason this has also translated into fashion.
If you walk the streets of a typical Swedish city you will see a parade of black, white and gray. Nothing wrong with neutrals, they can look amazing combined and do outstanding work as a backdrop for other colors… But wearing them all the time and looking at them all the time… I wonder – wouldn’t our mood and outlook on life – as a society – improve on some level with more color? Especially in a country when it gets pitch black at five (or sometimes four) pm in the winter months. I hope we, as Swedes, can become a little more daring when it comes to color.
But for the time being, I feel very exotic in my pink coat.
(And I have to say, I love, love, love academichic because you inspire me to mix, match and play with my wardrobe instead of conforming to what “everybody else” is wearing)
You guys look fall fabulous (that sounds like a Macy’s tagline…).
Anyways, I’m surprised at what you keep coming up with considering you left your closet at home….
And who’s the temp pup? So cute…
I like how some of the browns almost look purple, when you put so many different browns together. Hope that makes sense :)
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