16 December 2009
Posted on | December 16, 2009 | 8 Comments
16 December 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Black Sweater Vest – BR Outlet
- Black Henley – Gap
- Pink Button Down – J Crew
- Black Pants – Banana Republic
- Earrings – Gift
I layered the pink button down over a black henley so I could roll up the sleeves but still have a little extra warmth for the cold day and the cold classroom. I like the line of tiny buttons created by the three buttoned tops.
Buttons, originally uploaded by academichic.
eye earrings, originally uploaded by academichic.
16 December 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.3 November 2009
Posted on | November 3, 2009 | 15 Comments
3 November 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Green Blouse – BR Outlet
- Wool Skirt – BR Outlet
- Black Sweater – Banana Republic
- Boots – J Crew
- Tights – H&M
- Earrings – Gift from Sister L.
Today’s outfit are all pieces I have worn before but I made a few temporary alterations to make some of the items feel different. I pressed the collar of this ruffly green shirt inside to make a mandarin collar. My black cardigan is actually a black wrap sweater, but I tied the strings behind my back, under the sweater. I also hiked my skirt up a little and belted it. Just these little adjustments help make my closet more interesting to return to everyday.
How do you change up the look of an old standard?
A.
29 October 2009
Posted on | October 30, 2009 | 15 Comments
29 October 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Olive Sweater – H & M
- Brown Cord Skirt – Old Navy
- Scarf – Birthday gift from S.
- Belt – New York & Co
- Tights – Gap
- Shoes – Kenneth Cole Reaction, via DSW
Endnotes:
First of all, thank you for all of your jean support! I will give jean shopping another go and report back soon.
S. sent me this beautiful scarf from Germany for my birthday and I am in love. It’s my colors and my pattern! As soon as I pulled it out, I started planning outfits around it. I have been wanting to try the belted scarf look again and thought that might be a good way to really showcase this new addition. The scarf is the perfect length and thickness for this look (that is, not too long and not too thick). Because the colors of the rest of my outfit were pretty simple, almost monochromatic, I decided I could play with pattern and texture. I chose this wide, tweed belt to hold the scarf in place and my tweed-esque tights.
belted scarf, originally uploaded by academichic.Yesterday was another long rainy day here, but as much as I love my boots, I wanted to wear other shoes for once this week! Peep-toes were probably not the best choice, but my feet did manage to stay dry all day. I was slow to come around to the peep-toe, but have learned to love them. And then, I was hesitant about the peep-toe with tights – not any more! If it means I can keep wearing my favorite shoes, I’m in!
What about you? Will you try the belted scarf or the peep-toes and tights?
A.
peep toes and tights, originally uploaded by academichic.
peep toes and tights, originally uploaded by academichic.23 October 2009
Posted on | October 23, 2009 | 24 Comments
23 October 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Ruffle Cami – Gap
- Pinstripe Skirt – J Crew
- Blue Cardigan – BR Outlet, birthday gift from mom
- Belt – Target, altered by me
- Sweater Tights – Banana Republic
- Shoes – Off Broadway
Layers, originally uploaded by academichic.This afternoon I will be moderating a discussion after offering m thoughts on a campus-wide lecture given by a prominent activist. I figure, this time, it’s ok if I am one of the most dressed up people there.
I have to say, before our recent “roundtable” discussion about interview-appropriate wear, I would have worn something pretty similar to this for an interview. Now, I think I would definitely loose the sweater tights and belt, but I think I would still wear the rest. Does it need a suit jacket or a button down to be interview-appropriate?
A.
Shoes and tights, originally uploaded by academichic.
22 October 2009
Posted on | October 22, 2009 | 14 Comments
22 October 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Long Cardigan – Banana Republic
- Grey Jersey Dress – BR Outlet
- Teal Cami - BR Outlet
- Boots - Banana Republic, via ebay
- Socks – BR Outlet
- Amber Earrings – gift
I love J Crew but often find some of their pieces harder to work into my daily wardrobe. What about you? Do you have a favorite store? What is it that keeps you going back?
A.
22 October 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.1 October 2009
Posted on | October 2, 2009 | 12 Comments
1 October 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Grey Cardigan – Marshalls, remixed
- Skirt – BR Outlet
- Black Tank – BR, remixed
- Fuchsia Shoes – Seychelles, via DSW, remixed
- Necklace – very old
Endnotes:
I knew I wanted to wear this skirt yesterday and then built a teaching outfit around it. I love the little buttons, the subtle pattern, and the straight cut of it. I think it was originally sold with a matching suit jacket (I of course bought it on the clearance rack). I am often drawn to suits wear but I can’t say I have ever worn a full suit. Instead, I prefer to wear suit pieces mixed with other items. I think this allows for my personal style to come through more and means I can wear these great pieces over and over again, making endless combinations. E. and S., tend to do the same thing – mixing suit pieces into their regular wardrobe. You can check out our flickr set “Suit Yourself” to see examples.
What are your thoughts on suit wear? How often do you sport a full suit (skirt or pants with matching jacket)? Do you buy suit separates to work into your wardrobe, paired with non-suit items? Do you mix and match suit pieces? Tell us your suit story! A.
Details, originally uploaded by academichic.29 September 2009
Posted on | September 29, 2009 | 7 Comments
29 September 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.- Olive Green Blazer – J Crew
- Maroon 3/4 Sleeve Tee – Old Navy, remixed
- Denim Pencil Skirt – Gap, endlessly remixed
- Brown Wedges – Kenneth Cole Reaction, via DSW, endlessly remixed
- Purple Scarf – Blue Onion Marketplace
- Earrings – Gift from E., remixed many times
I am so excited to finally have the opportunity to wear this fabulous new scarf from Blue Onion Marketplace. The color is perfect and the texture and shine make it different from any of my other scarves. I think I will be getting a lot of wear out of this little piece.
New Purple Scarf, originally uploaded by academichic.We will also be doing our first Academichic giveaway which will be generously sponsored by Blue Onion Marketplace, so be sure to check back soon for that! A.
Earrings, originally uploaded by academichic.24 September 2009
Posted on | September 24, 2009 | 8 Comments
24 September 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
All remixed
- Open Cardigan - J Crew
- Teal Tank – BR Outlet
- Polka-dot Tee – Banana Republic
- Jeans – Banana Republic
- Tan Wedges – Gap Outlet
- Pendant – Grandmothers
Endnotes:
Several of you asked about the fit/ciut of these jeans when I wore them on Monday. They are Banana Republic Classic Skinny (a size larger than I would buy in trouser cut). A friend actually picked them up on super sale ($8 I think) because she thought I might like them. When she gave them to me, I was happy to receive any gifted clothing, but had low expectations for them, given the difficulty of finding jeans that fit, particularly straight or skinny jeans, but somehow, these worked!
I wore them cuffed the other day and have plans to wear them tucked into my boots once the weather finally cools off, but was hesitant to wear them un-cuffed with regular shoes. I used to think this style worked only for the straight line body and not at all for my curvy legs. I tried to balance the look with a more voluminous cardigan and while I started the day off rather self conscious, I was quite comfortable in the look by the time I made it to campus.
I also think this styling of the jeans makes them more work appropriate. I still wouldn’t teach in them (though plenty of my colleuges teach in jeans) but this year I am advising an undergraduate student group and their meetings are at night (often past my bed time in fact) and on the day I usually don’t have to be on campus for anything else. So a nice pair of jeans and a low wedge seemed the perfect choice.
A.
Layers, originally uploaded by academichic.17 September 2009 – Quick and Casual
Posted on | September 17, 2009 | 4 Comments
17 September 2009 – Quick and Casual, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
All remixed
- Coral Polo – J Crew
- Grey Skirt – Old Navy
- Navy Cami – American Eagle
- Green Flats – Banana Republic
- Rainbow Bracelet – Hawaii
- Coral Earrings- American Eagle
Endnotes:
A2 had car trouble on her way to work, so my morning routine was disrupted to say the least. I had to throw on something quick that I could be comfortable in all day, and even walk home in if need be (although on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I usually have a gym bag backed anyway). Mornings when I need to choose something quickly, when don’t have time to try stuff on, swap out one cami for another, or ponder the color wheel, I often go for an ensemble I have worn before. This morning, for some reason, I thought of this polo and my denim skirt which I wore back in July. I planed to wear the outfit exactly, but denim skirt was in the wash so it was swapped with my grey skirt, and I grabbed this rainbow bracelet instead of the green necklace worn as bracelet, creating the same layered-strand effect but adding a pop of pride!
Rainbow Bracelet, originally uploaded by academichic.16 September 2009
Posted on | September 16, 2009 | 15 Comments
16 September 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
All remixed
- Purple Cardigan – Gap Outlet
- Grey Tee – Old Navy
- Black Cami – Banana Republic
- Black Skirt – Banana Republic
- Scarf (worn as belt) – H& M
- Black Flats – Urban Outfitters
- Yellow Bangles – Gap Outlet
- Earrings – Forever 21
Endnotes:
Today, I am continuing my experimentation with scarves and layered necklines to rejuvenate my summer wardrobe. I wore this scarf as obi/belt this past winter and loved it and I think it works well here with the purple and grey and the little bit of a textured cami layered under the ruched v-neck.
Detail, originally uploaded by academichic.The three of us own several of the same items, E and I in particular have some of the exact same pieces in the same color, many of which we actually purchased while shopping together. Many a mornings I have received a quick email or text message alerting me that E. is wearing one of said items and I have more than a few times called E. while getting ready for an evening event to be sure we are not wearing the same dress.
But, this purple cardigan has become too much of a go-to item for both of us to even bother with. While this may be the first time we have both worn and blogged this cardigan on the same day, just last week when she wore hers with jeans, I was wearing mine with a brown skirt, but never got a chance to post it.
I mentioned this shopping trend of ours a month or so ago when E. and I were wearing the same cardigan in different colors. I explained then that owning the same items as these two lovelies has never bothered me and I know it doesn’t bother S. or E. since they have both, at one time or another, encouraged me or each other to purchase the same item as them.
Would you mind terribly if you showed up to class or work in the same sweater as a fashionable colleague? A.















