10 November 2009

Posted on | November 11, 2009 | 21 Comments

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.

Category: Academichic Product Review, Beltless, Layers Upon Layers, Mixing Patterns, Office Hours, Reaching New Heights, Research Casual

Comments

21 Responses to “10 November 2009”

Vanessa
November 11th, 2009 @ 7:45 am

I love love LOVE your scarf! So pretty!
nicole marie
November 11th, 2009 @ 8:18 am

How’d you tie your scarf here?
zee
November 11th, 2009 @ 9:26 am

More info on the shoes, please!
La Historiadora de Moda
November 11th, 2009 @ 9:56 am

I love the blend of colors here!
Nadine
November 11th, 2009 @ 10:35 am

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.
e.
November 11th, 2009 @ 10:38 am

@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.
Jane
November 11th, 2009 @ 11:05 am

I love the scarf and th eplayful pose.
Becky
November 11th, 2009 @ 12:06 pm

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 :)
Michele
November 11th, 2009 @ 12:38 pm

Gorgeous!
Liz
November 11th, 2009 @ 1:55 pm

What a great look!
MusingAround
November 11th, 2009 @ 2:23 pm

Love it! Pretty clever attaching it to your scarf!
Clare
November 11th, 2009 @ 4:21 pm

I love the idea of affixing the flower pin to your scarf! Such a great way to style it.
jentine
November 11th, 2009 @ 7:16 pm

What a clever way to wear the flower. So pretty!
gina
November 12th, 2009 @ 1:53 pm

Love the flower!
Lina
November 12th, 2009 @ 11:28 pm

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
Linda Bruno
November 13th, 2009 @ 4:10 am

OHHH I quite LOVE those shoes. Love your colour palette, suits you well!
FashionAddict
November 13th, 2009 @ 6:45 am

I just LOVE the flower, it’s the perfect touch!
Rebecca
November 13th, 2009 @ 8:07 am

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!
La Belette Rouge
November 13th, 2009 @ 9:00 am

I am head over heels in love with the scarf with the flower with the jacket. LOVE it all!
Kaylyn
November 13th, 2009 @ 12:42 pm

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.
A-C
November 17th, 2009 @ 7:15 am

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!