19 November 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Navy cardigan – H&M, remixed
- Navy tank – Old Navy, remixed
- Wrap skirt – Boden, thrifted, remixed
- Navy tights – my mom’s from the 80s
- Gray wedges – Report, via Solestruck.com, remixed endlessly
- Ring worn as pendant – C&A
Endnotes:
This outfit was designed around this gorgeous Boden skirt that I thrifted this past summer in San Francisco. It is the one patterned skirt that I chose to bring with me to Germany and I’m so glad I did. This morning, it hung there in my closet just begging to be pulled out and worn. To keep it as the outfit’s focal point, I added only navy around the skirt – tights, top, cardigan in navy and, of course, my beloved gray wedges.
Inside out braid, originally uploaded by academichic.In an attempt to be more creative with my hair, I followed the wonderful video tutorial of Orchid Grey on how to do a braided thingy that wraps around your head and ends in a side-knot. (Here are some images of it when perfectly executed). I left my hair in a low side ponytail rather than in a knot because I was happy with it like that, but will have to try the knot next time.
I just discovered Orchid Grey and I’ve already bookmarked it as a new favorite. The author, Julie, has a wonderful sense of style and the most amazing hair. I want to copy both her wardrobe and her hairdos. I admit it, I have a slight case of Single White Female going on here, but I think you’ll understand if you go check out her site. S.
19 November 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
love LOVE that skirt – especially with teh dotted sash. So whimsical and understated in an anthropologie-kind of way. I bet it would look great with a deep purple top – it would play off the taupe in the sash. And the braided hair has that ballerina feel that tops it off so perfectly…
LOVE the braid! Makes me wish my hair were longer …
You look lovely! Love the hair!!
Slight case of Single White Female – hahaha! (Don’t tell anyone but I have that too . . ) You hair looks amazing, though. Applause!
Your hair looks great! I’ve been wanting to try new things with my hair too. I hate wearing it one of 2 ways day in and day out. Oh, and your skirt is amazing! It’s so pretty and seems very versatile.
I love the outfit, you look so pretty and feminine without being over the top :)
I’ve only just mastered the plait-as-hairband look myself and although it took a while, I love it! I’ve been wearing it with the rest of my hair down, but you’ve inspired me to try it with a ponytail!
Great skirt, but I think the navy is too harsh for it, and also too harsh for your shoes. Maybe use some brown/creams instead?
I CANNOT wait until my hair grows out enough to do that- beautiful!
Love the hair. I have a super hair crush on her too… please grow hair….
LOL, case of Single White Female. Recently I made a joke about getting all SWF on a friend and then we had to explain to my husband what that meant. How could he not know? That movie is a cultural touchstone for me.
Anyway, that braid is lovely. I’d love to try it. Every time I attempt to follow a video tutorial, I end up pulling my hair out (figuratively and literally).
Love the skirt! Beautiful hair! Orchid Grey’s video made me wish my hair was still long enough to braid like that.
your hair looks awesome like this! sorry it has taken so long for me to comment, I just googled myself and found your post- I really like the ponytail paired with the braid!