Saturday, April 18, 2009

Duplicating.



I can't even begin to tell you how gloriously wonderful the weather has been lately. It's a pity, because there aren't any leaves or anything yet, so it's a bit sad but the grass is green and if you look close enough you can see the buds on things. Much to my unhappiness, it has been windy. My original plan was to wear a skirt with the second outfit, but it was too windy and the skirt was of such a thin material as to make every movement against the breeze inappropriate! Instead I decided to repeat myself to my heart's content with some shorts and a blouse, and so here are two versions of the same outfit--basically.



I've bought a new purse, in an effort to stop carrying everything I own around with me at once (it's much smaller than what I usually pack myself). And still, I am in love with my hat. I wrote a funny little poem to it (it rhymes) the other day, and I think it is just the bee's knees! I will be tempted to wear it tomorrow also, but I'm afraid I must learn some manner or kind of self-restraint--although one could always discover another hat. I've just, at almost this very moment, finished watching HBO's Grey Gardens--which was lovely, though terribly bittersweet and sad--but I don't think I'm quite ready to take the flying leap into head-scarves.

At some point I will make all the posts I've been planning, the ones that are silly and thoughtful with funny citations and all that, and things of happiness, but for now we have outfit posts and the lingering wish to sleep.

38 comments:

Amelia said...

Perfect summer-y outfits. I love the bag!

jayne said...

love those shorts

Hadley said...

ok, this hat is fantastic. like, truly. as is the outfit, but the HAT! gorgeous, as always.

Parapluie said...

Love the little detail of the bow and you could post hundreds of outfits with the hat, I'd still love it :)

Cassiopeia said...

Sigh. LOVE Grey Gardens. Think I might have a Grey Gardens themed party to celebrate summer and the beautiful weather... Post dissertation lol. That purse is gorgeous, and the cardigan is just too cute. Beautiful as ever.

Xxxc

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Maja said...

Lovely outfit :) i tried to wear a skirt outside myself yesterday, tons of Marilyn Monroe moments there. Better stick to shorts.

casey said...

What a perfectly springish outfit! I love how the hat adds a touch of whimsy to it; so cute!

casey said...

What a perfectly springish outfit! I love how the hat adds a touch of whimsy to it; so cute!

copperoranges said...

you pull off that hat so well!

and i love your spring camouflage bag.

Winnie said...

I love your outfits. I know what you mean when you have glorious days but it is still so windy and chilly!

sonia334 said...

I love how you've made shorts look chic in these outfits. Perfect for warm weather.

Silvie said...

I'm huge on stripes so i loveeeee the sweater!

Meaghan Kelly said...

both versions are great! :)
I loved Grey Gardens too! But feel the same way about not being ready for headscarves! :P

Le Tasché said...

The hat belongs to you! You look so great with the hat.

Missa said...

Oh, I made the mistake of wearing a too short dress on a windy day recently. Thank goodness I was wearing tights. Need to find some longer shorts like yours that can be worn with pretty springy blouses, it's such a great look :)

Eyeliah @ stylesymmetry.com said...

I love the matchyness of your hat and cardigan!

Londyn said...

Love your blog - and this outfit! Your skin is like a beautiful China doll!

FrouFrouu said...

How gorgeous, love the bag and hat.

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elyse said...

you look adorable :)

it's supposed to be 75-80 this weekend!! woo!!

elena-lu said...

pefect pairing of that grat hat the cardi ! wonderful look!

james oh said...

I am delighted to tell you that you look great with summer outfits.

kimvee said...

Your outfit is so cute and I love the shorts :)

Wanderlusting said...

Anyone ever tell you that you look like Dita Von Teese! You have quite the exquisite face!

m said...

the hat is gorgeous! and it fits perfectly with your blouses

Lo said...

I am so into hats right now. Ah, and yours is darling.

Adorevintage.com said...

You look so lovely and have beautiful skin!

A "cheery" disposition said...

Great outfit! You are stunning!

Hannah said...

I love your hat, it looks so wonderful on you.

Freddie said...

well it's a good outfit to duplicate if you have to ;) though I think my vote goes to number two- the entire combination is just perfect.

and I love that bag- reminds me of mary poppins in a very good and mini sort of way.

deep_in_vogue said...

Your new purse is gorgeous and I am totally in love with your style!

Bianca and Isabella said...

lovely
xx

the crumpet girls
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The Clothes Horse said...

You look lovely! I adore your cardigan and that hat continues to be fantastic.

Positive & Present said...

LOVE the hat. So cute!

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Aisha said...

the outfit is great and original in a way (because everyone seems to be over-doing the grungy look).

Love your make-up, also!

Kari said...

This is so cute. I love your sweet and springy style! You're seriously making me think about investing in a straw hat for summer.

modaycrisis.com said...

cute cute and cute!

modernism&vintage said...

I love your style!

Oliphe Butarbutar said...

Uh i love the right picture :D