14 December 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Olive Sweater – H & M
- Grey Wrap Sweater – NY & Co
- Teal Scarf – NY China Town
- Skinny Jeans – Banana Republic
- Boots – Banana Republic, via DSW
- Belt – BR Outlet
- Earrings – Banana Republic
Endnotes:
I love this outfit! I often think I love an outfit, but then something happens – the belt shifts around, the skirt rides up, the shirt looks bunchy, it photographs horribly, etc. But this outfit I loved when I put it on, loved as I wore it, and love it in the photographs. It is warm and cozy but I think still stylish and elegant in its casualness. I think its slimming. I think it’s playful. I think it’s creative and subtle. I love the mix of charcoal and brown and the mix of olive and teal and the way all these colors came together. I love the addition of the brown bakelite earrings.
Bakelite Earrings, originally uploaded by academichic.It feels strange to so unabashedly write such positive things about my own appearance. Like many of Sal’s readers, I find that I am rather self-conscious about any form of self-love. It’s so much easier to pick an outfit apart, find its flaws, find your flaws in the way you are wearing it. Posting a picture of yourself everyday is undoubtedly a self-centered act, but for me its often not a self-praising act. As S. mentioned last week, style blogging can make you feel very self-conscious and vulnerable and I have more than a few outfit posts that make me cringe to see them now. So, when I find myself looking at one I love, I’m gunna let you know it!
14 December 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
I love that outfit as well! When I opened the page and saw the teal scarf, I just went wow! You look utterly fantastic in that outfit.
I’ve definitely felt that consciousness of self-love before, too! I’m glad that I’m not the only one out there. Thank you for your insight on the matter!
I, too, feel like this is one of your best outfits. I smiled when I opened this post on my Google Reader and saw your picture because it’s creative yet simple while being totally YOU.
You should love it, it looks amazing on you! I agree with everything you said about. Especially the colors, it’s creativity and it’s stylish-ness! Although that last one there might not be a word. :)
Agreed, very flattering!
Oh yes woman. You made magic out of a color palette, and all was right with the world. These colors absolutely belong together. Excellent job!
I agree — love it! The colors and textures work so well together. Hooray!
girl, I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of this ensemble… absolutely wonderful :) grrrrreat colors and proportions… you look fabulous.
and I love your empowered message… self-love is happiness!
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It’s o.k- I love that outfit too! The soft grey of the sweater with the green is a beautiful combination. The whole outfit LOOKS comfortable.
I know what you mean about the idea of blogging a picture of yourself every day. My daughter calls me a poser!
You look great today. The scarf makes th eoutfit for me – the way it is tied and its colour.
This is a great outfit. I definitely understand about the struggles of self-love within the blogging world. Being “out there” everyday does make you very vulnerable. It’s definitely something I’ve struggled with at times, but I know that overall, because of that forced exposure and vulnerability, I’ve actually gotten stronger and more self-confident. And there are more and more days when I look at myself (in pictures, in a mirror, etc.) and think about how great I look.
I love this outfit, esp. the scarf! I’m a big fan of self-love on style blogs… I see too many posts by people complaining about feeling fat, bloated, dorky, etc. I think those posts are draining to read, whereupon a post written with self-confidence by someone I can relate to really cheers me up!
Right ON, doll! There should be no shame in feeling good about looking good. And you look GOOD in this ensemble. ;)
I love this outfit too. The color scheme is beautiful; brown, teal and olive green are three of my faves. I’ll have to see if I can pull together something similar with what’s in my closet!
Great colors, great outfit, great look! I shall try to replicate this one ;)
I’m glad you agree- I too love this look!
I like the pop of color the scarf adds to the overall look. The entire color combo is very flattering for your complexion. I really like ti as well.
Oh, I just love this look — so cozy and soft looking, but also very pulled together and sophisticated. Absolutely beautiful!
Gorgeous colours and textures.
I love this outfit – the teal is such a great pop of color that works so well against the rich variations of brown, and also with your coloring. You look lovely!
And I love this post, too. It takes confidence to post a picture of an outfit, of myself, on the internet, but it’s rewarding. Thank you for putting this into words!
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