21 December 2009

Posted on | December 21, 2009 | 19 Comments

21 December 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.

Sources:
All remixed except newly thrifted purse:

Patterned dress worn as skirt – BR
Yellow ruffle top – Sam & Max
Navy cardi – H&M
Boots - Dillards
Vintage purse – thrifted at Oxfam, Munich

Endnotes:

So I’m finally jumping on the red lipstick bandwagon. I’ve been seeing so many beautiful bloggers rockin’ the red lips lately that I finally broke down and admitted it to myself: I wanted in on it too! So I bought my first ever red lipstick this weekend and felt like such a grownup.

Red, originally uploaded by academichic.

It took me a long while to decide on a color but then I came home and saw this post on The Rockstar Diaries, in which the gorgeous Naomi, who rocks the red lips as part of her signature look, tells which brands and hues she likes most. Hmph, should have seen this one sooner. But there it is for any of you hesitantly approaching the red lipstick makeup aisle.

Purse, originally uploaded by academichic.

Other things I’m loving right now: red nails, Heidi braids, pattern mixing, layered jewelry, and owls. Yes, I know, owls. How cliche. Everyone loves a good owl these days, but how can you not?

How about you? What are your recent likes? What looks or finds are you embracing?

21 December 2009 , originally uploaded by academichic.

PS: Congratulations to our Friday Giveaway Winner! If you didn’t win, don’t be sad. Check out Winona’s amazing giveaway over at Daddy Likey! Remember how I told you about getting her book for my birthday? Well, she’s giving away five signed copies along with a multitude of other wonderful gifts, so be sure to check it out and enter. Good luck! S.

Category: Beltless, Color Combinations, Dresses for Day, Layers Upon Layers, Reaching New Heights, Skirting the Issue, Teaching Outfits
Tags: layering > red lipstick > Teaching Outfits > vintage purse

Comments

19 Responses to “21 December 2009”

Kasmira
December 21st, 2009 @ 4:10 am

These pictures are too lovely!

I also like everything you’ve mentioned. Isn’t that funny how everyone goes gaga for the same trends? Must be some sort of collective consciousness phenomenon.
Kim
December 21st, 2009 @ 4:29 am

I always love when you mix these boots with black details! These pictures are very cool with the snow too.
Sara
December 21st, 2009 @ 5:44 am

I love these photos – so wintry and pretty! I love the yellow top and so wish I could wear that color. Looks fabulous with the red lippie, too!

I’m embracing the layers this season and trying to find new interesting ways to layer. I’m also really digging tiny bursts of color against neutrals (especially black).
Jenloveskev
December 21st, 2009 @ 6:04 am

super cute photos and a Great outfit!
Thanks for the link!!
Sally
December 21st, 2009 @ 6:15 am

The red lip totally suits you, S!
La Historiadora de Moda
December 21st, 2009 @ 6:52 am

I love these pictures. You look gorgeous!

I’ve long been a fan of red lips, especially for evening and weekend. I have really been loving animal prints and floral patterns both separate and together lately.
Franca
December 21st, 2009 @ 9:02 am

oh, look at all the snow! I love the red lips. I rarely use lipstick, it’s too high maintenance for me, but when i do, I love it!
Luinae
December 21st, 2009 @ 9:02 am

The red lipstick looks beautiful with your dark hair and the snow and the black in your clothing- divine!
Kemi
December 21st, 2009 @ 9:56 am

I love this look! Owls, cliche? NEVER! LOL..I’m an owl lover, too! I guess it kinda goes with more people being into old things lately.
Diana
December 21st, 2009 @ 10:21 am

This is such a beautiful outfit! I’ve been experimenting with red lips lately too. I’ve found that I really like red lip gloss as opposed to lip stick, because the color doesn’t seem quite as over-powering.
Goannatree
December 21st, 2009 @ 12:13 pm

I love red lips worn with a little black in the outfit, it works for a reason! Love the photo and the outfit.
Jane W.
December 21st, 2009 @ 12:32 pm

Great setting! These are the circumstances that the anthropologie stylists could only wish for….
Lisa
December 21st, 2009 @ 2:03 pm

You look great! I love the pop of yellow and the red lipstick.
jentine
December 21st, 2009 @ 3:03 pm

Great pictures!
I’m really into a great big poncho wrap thing so I’m on the ultimate thrift hunt for it…
Tania
December 21st, 2009 @ 6:58 pm

ohhh the snow!! i am so jealous.
Dottie
December 21st, 2009 @ 7:28 pm

Gorgeous snow! Red lipstick is magic. Embrace ‘it :)
Michele
December 22nd, 2009 @ 12:41 pm

Wow! Stunning picture!
Alexandra
December 22nd, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

Wow, such lovely pictures! The outfit is so lovely, and you make that red lipstick look so good!
gina
December 23rd, 2009 @ 8:24 pm

Love the yellow with that outfit. The pictures are gorgeous!