2009-02-26

Melt Away, Winter Cold

Last night I tried to style an outfit around this pretty floral jacket I thrifted at Value Village a couple of months ago and then never wore. I had fun following my boyfriend's silly posing orders. The one shown here was a result of "pretend you're a melting clock!" Probably inspired by the Dali print in the background. Even though it isn't The Persistence of Memory... That ironing board is a hideous relic from the 90s, but Kevin insisted I take photos with it. Oh well, the 90s are having a comeback right?




The weather has decided to be especially cruel last night and this morning, with a short bout of snow and cold winds after what has been a relatively nice couple of weeks. That means that, for the meantime at least, my hopes of breaking out some lighter fabrics have been dashed again. Today I went off to school wearing my Topshop jodhpurs and two layers of sweaters. I did try to brighten things up by mixing lime green and lemon yellow though! I haven't really been posting many of my school outfits on the blog since, to be honest, they're dreadfully boring and super casual.

I'm ready for summer to come now. Please?

19 comments:

PrincessImp. said...

The floral jacket definitely comes alive on you...I'm not quite sure what to make of it if I just saw you on a hanger.
Dali's my favourite Surrealist...and those clocks have nothing on you ;)

LJ said...

lovely top!
xx-LJ from SOS!

Anonymous said...

gorgeous top, i've been looking for something like that for quite some time now. the combination of the top with the skirt is excellent. I'm totally with you, I'm ready for warm weather!!!

Mom Fashion World said...

your boyfriend has good idea on photoshoots. the iron board adds drama to the photo. lovely purple top!

Lainey said...

That jacket, is to die for. I'm seriously in amazement by looking at it. I can't believe you got it at a thrift store.

Lesley said...

WOW, that jacket looks amazing on you! Great post!

Amelia said...

I love the first picture. I wish I had a photographer to boss me around. I feel like I've used up all my poses.

That jacket is incredible. It looks great with the texture of the skirt.

Amanda said...

Very beautiful jacket. I've never seen anything like it! The pink Joe blouse on acupofvogue.blogspot.com is from two seasons ago, I believe. I bought it on sale in September! But I have still seen a few random ones hiding in their racks!

Amanda

acupofvogue.blogspot.com

said...

great pictures!

Ang said...

I love the painting and the wall!

Ang said...

Just a follow up question what is the camera that u are using I love you're photos very vivid.

Francesca Tan said...

I really the picture with ironing board. <3

Great blog!

Raez said...

your skirt looks gorgeous againts that purple. and i love your first post. its awesome!

Anthea said...

I love this photo! It's so cool it kind of reminds me of Dreamecho. That jacket is amazing! Oh how I miss Value Village. THe Japanese thrift store owner I met has been to Canada and America and is like "I love Value Village!"

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

That jacket is awesome and I love the pictures. I wouldn't know how to interpret those stage directions myself! Also, I second the motion for spring.

Alice X said...

i LOOOOOVE your skirt and top, together and what a funny photo:)

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Isabel said...

Ohmigosh, amazing jacket and outfit in general! And I love the layout of your blog so much! Gahhh, you are so cool.

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

reminds me of rodarte fall 2009 and balenciaga two seasons ago.

Julicious Fashionicious said...

great jacket!!!