Monday, April 26, 2010

Cold Snap

Jacket: yesstyle.com gift card via Weardrobe contest // Scarf: Courtesy of LOFT // Pants: Vintage via Savers, $6 // Belt: Thrifted, 50 cents // Shoes: Kenneth Cole, thrifted, $4

Today I tried to maintain a springy mood despite the brisk temperatures by wearing some of my favorite seasonal details: a soft color palette, high waist pleats, floral print and oxfords. After many 80 degree days, I thought we were headed straight for summer, but I'm glad we're not quite there yet.

I didn't realize till after looking at these pictures that these pants are kind of...frumpy. Maybe I'm just so accustomed to skinny jeans that I can't handle a little volume. I think next time I'll cuff them a couple times and wear heels instead of flats. I still really love them.

Speaking of favorite trends, I'm putting together a post with my must-haves for spring. Hopefully I'll get it up this week along with Part II of my answers!
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24 comments:

  1. ChelseaApril 26, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Love that jacket, it's such a great pastel color. I have to disagree, this isn't frumpy at all!

    My Life in Style

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  2. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseApril 26, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    I do love this palette and the shoes are so nice as well. I'm in the same boat from skinnies and tights, everytime I try on actual trousers I just can't handle the image in the mirror. It's such a different silhouette, but I don't think these look frumpy on you at all.

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  3. OooKellyNickyApril 26, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Great shoes, and I love your light washed jacket. You look so simple but you can tell you have a great sense of style..

    ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

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  4. melina beeApril 26, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    good call on the pants, you've found the perfect solution. You look petite, like me, and so volume can be tricky for our small frames I think. (forgive me if I"m wrong). Very put together outfit overall, not frumpy.
    melina bee

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  5. ChauceeApril 26, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    These really don't look frumpy. It's hard to handle the silhouette change but these are definitely a good pant. But perhaps you'll like them better with heels.

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  6. laurenApril 26, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    i love love love your hair.
    but i may have said this before.

    your outfit is also SO cute!

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  7. Lea's SuitcaseApril 26, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    ok, this outfit makes me happy spring is here

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  8. LexieApril 26, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    i really like this look -- not frumpy at all! i definitely second rebecca's comment.

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  9. StephApril 26, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Okay, so first I'd just like to say that I normally love all your outfits, and this one isn't all bad. I love the top portion, but the bottom does fall a little flat. My constructive criticism is that the pleats combined with the high waist made you look bigger than you are (and that's hard to do, since you are super petite), and in my opinion they age you about 15 years.

    It's crazy, because you usually look so young and pixie-like, so please don't get offended, I'm just being honest. Cuffing and heels might make them a little better, but I would pass that particular pair of pants along.

    Anyway, you are fabulous! :)

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  10. KimberellieApril 27, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    Ooo, must haves for Spring! EXCITED! I like this outfit. But I understand about the cuffing and heels. That is exactly how I wore my pleated high waisted trousers, TODAY. Funny. Yes, they felt a little off on me in flats too!!

    But until you said something I was all like: bam she looks great!! So bam, ;-), you look great.

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  11. AlyssaApril 27, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    You look perfectly dressed for a relaxing, thoughtful walk in the park. As The Clothes Horse said, you don't look frumpy at all.

    :]

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  12. Hal E. LieblingApril 27, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    You look awesome, I love the KC shoes and the scarf. xo

    HALCOHOLIC.com

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  13. herApril 27, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    aw, i love the pants! cuffing them would be cute too though

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  14. MELISSA Z.April 27, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Love your pants sooooo much! Great choice!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  15. Leah Brunner April 27, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    those shoes are amazing, great outfit!

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  16. sarahannnoelApril 27, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    I don't think the pants are frumpy at all! I love them!

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  17. InezApril 27, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    love the jacket

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  18. LearningApril 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I love the scarf! I think that is the benefit of a cooler temperature in April....we can get away with wearing scarfs still!

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  19. UnknownApril 27, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    That's a great outfit.. I don't think the pants are frumpy at all, although I am finding myself roll up the bottom of everything lately!

    www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

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  20. CApril 27, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I just adore those shoes, and this soft spring palette is perfect for a brisk day!

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  21. The Jazzy BelleApril 27, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I absolutely adore this look.. I'm so glad you cut your hair that way.. You wear it so well and it's perfect for summer!

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  22. Lovers, Saints & SailorsApril 27, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Love the shoes!

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  23. LearningApril 28, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    How exactly did you tie that scarf? Or is it just wrapped around twice?

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  24. Destined For NowApril 29, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    You look very cute and casual. I love those shoes.

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