10 November 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Corduroy jacket – Ross
- White nursing cami – Target
- Gray skinnies – thrifted, skinnied by me
- Purple scarf – Chinatown
- Vintage flower pin – courtesy of Blue Onion Marketplace
End Notes:
I loved S.’s take on adding a little whimsy to an outfit, and while I would hardly describe my style as “whimsical,” I wanted to challenge myself to add a little playfulness to a look. Yesterday was the perfect opportunity to try. With a teething baby on hand and errands to run, it was one of those days where I just needed to put clothes on and I lacked the creative juices to make it a look.
10 November 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Enter, from stage left, one of the beautiful vintage flower pins — graciously sent to us from Blue Onion Marketplace — that I finally managed to get my hands on. I tried pinning the flower to my jacket, but ended up feeling a little silly. But when I attached it to my floral scarf…ah! Perhaps the bulk of the scarf helped to mitigate the otherwise admittedly large scale of the flower. Or perhaps it was just better overall placement. I kept everything else slim and sleek, letting the flower and scarf play the starring role for the day.
And I don’t know if I’ll give the flower pin all the credit, but yesterday ended up being not half bad.
10 November 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
I love love LOVE your scarf! So pretty!
How’d you tie your scarf here?
More info on the shoes, please!
I love the blend of colors here!
Too gorgeous! I love the colour of your jacket – I absolutely adore deep rich warm tones and they don’t suit me at all (sob!). Fabulous jeans, and I love the summery/wintery juxtaposition of the flower and scarf.
@nicole marie: I basically tied the scarf as shown in the first example in this video, but without all the fussing over folding and arranging: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIHkeNcq2Wk
@zee: Whoops! I forgot to mention those. They’re thrifted brown wedges with a wood heel.
I love the scarf and th eplayful pose.
I put flowers in my hair this morning, but then felt a little too whimsical and took them out…I have a few great flower pins and hair things that I love, but NEVER wear. I have such good intentions for them! Genius incorporating yours in with your scarf :)
Gorgeous!
What a great look!
Love it! Pretty clever attaching it to your scarf!
I love the idea of affixing the flower pin to your scarf! Such a great way to style it.
What a clever way to wear the flower. So pretty!
Love the flower!
I find the colors of this outfit to be very “soothing” to look at, lovely.
And agreeing with previous comments above me: the flower is great
OHHH I quite LOVE those shoes. Love your colour palette, suits you well!
I just LOVE the flower, it’s the perfect touch!
I am having serious pashmina envy right now. That scarf is beautiful
Just stumbled upon your blog, today, and have to say that I LOVE what you ladies are doing! Three cheers for abolishing cheap suits and ugly wool cardigans from academia!
I am head over heels in love with the scarf with the flower with the jacket. LOVE it all!
You look amazing! These skinnies are so perfect on you. And the scarf as the statement piece is just lovely. That is a really great scarf.
E. Are you planning on showing/telling us how you skinnied your jeans? I have at least one pair that I would love to try this on and would prefer to use a tried and true technique. thanks!