12 January 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Gray fleece coat: Forever 21
- Black shirt: thrifted
- Leaf print shirt: H&M
- White shorts: Old Navy
- Tights: Target
- Ruffled pumps: AM, via DSW
End Notes:
When I was in elementary school, my favorite aunt used to take me shopping on my birthday and buy me these wild outfits that were a far cry from my usual fare of solid tees and neutral shorts. On year she gave me these lime green shorts and a coordinating tee shirt with silver glitter swirls. Another time, I received hot pink printed shorts and a lighter pink tank top. They were a little much for my rather reserved nine and ten year old self, but something about them being birthday outfits gave me a boosted self-confidence and a sense of invincibility. When you’re the birthday girl, after all, no one can say anything mean about you being a flash of chartreuse.
So since today is Academichic’s first anniversary, I thought I’d invoke birthday style privileges and try out something outside my usual style box and regard of rules. Namely, white shorts in winter with black tights. Frankly, folks, I wouldn’t wear this to campus nor am I sure that I’ll ever try this again. But I feel delightfully giddy about inhabiting a different style sphere today and I’m full of new inspiration for another year of style blogging. It’s funny what giving yourself a “free pass” can accomplish mentally.
(Plus, I’m wearing the same leaf print shirt that I did a year ago in my first post!)
12 January 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Thank you, again, to all our readers for your interest and support over the past year. We hope you’ll stick with us for more machine-washable style in 2010!
12 January 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
Very cute look!!! I like it! Are you cold in those shorts, though?
I absolutely adore this outfit!
I foresee this outfit making its way into public wear at some point. It looks amazing on you, lady!
I love it! Makes your legs look ridiculously long.
Happy anniversary!
You look great! I agree that this is not an outfit for campus, though.
I absolutely adore this outfit. It shouldn’t work, but it totally does!
I couldn’t help but say out loud “THAT IS SO CUTE”
I love it
Happy bloggy birthday! I love the outfit!
This is super flattering on you, but I’m in the camp of not wearing shorts over tights. Shorts just aren’t flattering on me. On you, however, very cute.
Love it! The white shorts with the black and the print look great!
Ooh I actually really like the white shorts/black tights!
Daaaaang, your legs! Gorgeous outfit, and while not appropriate for campus, maybe more appropriate for a night out with the girls? Not sure how many of those nights exist with baby e., though.
I think you look very lovely!
E., you should absoLUTely wear this outfit again! The white shorts are so wintry perfect, and I just love the whole thing!
I’m not a shorts over tights person, so I can see why you might not go this route again, though it looks good. But I really love the pairing of the two shirts — just enough of that leaf print to feel summery in January.
You look really cute E!! And even though I am tempted to try on this shorts over tights look that you (and lately S) are sporting, I just wouldn’t know where to wear it – yeah maybe a night out with friends, if I’m bold enough. But having said that – you look great!! Love the black top over the leaf print shirt and the gray with the teal/green color punch. Kudos to you for stepping out of your comfort zone!!
I have enjoyed reading your blog for the last six months or so. Great tips, great pictures. Keep up the good work
With the coat closed over it, it almost looks like a skirt, and I bet you could wear it like that in winter for real. I’ve enjoyed reading and look forward to more!
I really like how the shorts look over tights. I kind of want to try it, but I feel kind of wierd doing it.
what a cute look! the white shorts is unexpected and keeps the look fresh