Friday, October 16, 2009

Crazy Legs


Vintage cashmere sweater, Hue tights in Cosmos, vintage leather boots, vintage pink wool blazer, Forever 21 tee and skirt, Hue tights in Bordeaux, really old Ann Taylor oxfords, vintage Gucci blazer, Forever 21 tee, vintage purple skirt, gifted purple tights

A few outfits I wore lately, all incorporating my favorite fall accessory: colored tights. They are such an inexpensive, easy way to kick an outfit into more stylish territory. Plus, they keep me warm! (But the real reason I love tights is because they allow me to be obscenely lazy about shaving my legs.) I really want a few pairs in jewel tones like bright emerald and ruby red.

The cashmere sweater used to belong to my grandfather. It's insanely soft, and just long enough to pass as a dress!

I came about the pink blazer under some very odd circumstances, but suffice it to say that it's really warm, fits beautifully, and satisfies my craving for a brightly colored blazer perfectly! I am currently on the hunt for mint green and aqua blazers too.

The Gucci blazer I got at the thrift store where I volunteer. Since it had been there for more than a month (I have no idea how!), it was going to be sent out of the store, and I snagged it just in time! I love how it buttons.

Sorry for such a quick post, but I need to get dressed and head out for dinner to celebrate my brother's fourteenth birthday! We're going to a fantastic tapas restaurant with the best churros I have ever eaten - so psyched. Hope you all have stellar starts to your weekend!

51 comments:

Anonymous said...

awesome tights! I am wearing these very loud bright purple tights today. at one point I asked myself if they were too insane, but I decided, no, they're just awesome and bad ass haha!

omg churros, please eat 500 for me! haha

Rosie Unknown said...

Wow, Those tights are awesome!

Anonymous said...

I love love love that sweater!

Ashley said...

The cream sweater is gorge!!

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WendyB said...

Great purple tights! Love that color. Would it be fair to call it magenta?

Taryn said...

I'm so jealous you are able to wear such cute, cozy outfits. It was 95 degrees where I live today, not exactly optimum fall weather.

C said...

YAY tights! And I love the oversized sweater.

Kristin said...

LOVE tights! I especially love the bright purple ones!

Anonymous said...

your blog is so amazing... i found so much inspiration from your outfits!

Anna G said...

I also have huge desire for colored tights. I really want some green ones. :)

Amber Lucas A Mused Blog said...

ooh, that raspberry blazer is stunning. I love the bright color!

Aren't colored tights the best? They ad so much character to an outfit.

Amber

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Parapluie said...

Oh, I love coloured tights!

Kelly-Ann Maddox said...

I can't wait to start messing with coloured tights again. Brilliant shades here.

Camilla said...

I love colored tights !!!, love the pink ones xoxox Camilla

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toxic disco boy said...

crazy legs indeed. ^^ cute looks.

Annie said...

i love the first picture!
and the colour of the tights in the last one.
as for the 2nd picture, i just love blazers :D

love <3

Michael said...

I love how vintage influence this is. it's just perfect for Autumn, don't you think? J'adore!

Wendy said...

I can never manage to incorporate colored tights into my outfits but you are the master.

Ania said...

I think I need plum tights

or maybe I just miss my mum's plum cake ;P life without an oven sucks...

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Nice looks; tights are a fall must.
P.S. The stretch picture was taken with my self-timer, I just set my camera in my lap. And I'm re-reading "The Golden Compass."

Anonymous said...

I adore bright tights I have dozens of pairs literally!
XOXOX
Libby
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Laura Soler said...

wow! love your closet!
and those acid toned tights!
<3 loving them

Sarah said...

Ah, you have THE coolest colors in tights!

Lauretha Sudjono said...

Wow to your blazer!!!! i love those tights too!

captain kimi said...

This sweater is gorgeous. Your text could be mine. I agree with you in all points (especially the shaving legs thing ^^)
I ate churros when I went to California back in may. I looooove them! We don't have them in Germany. Okay good for my shape but I'd love to have them here!

pretty said...

Wonderful honesty:

(But the real reason I love tights is because they allow me to be obscenely lazy about shaving my legs.)

:D xxxx

Anonymous said...

Cool tights! Lovely blog by the way. Hope you are enjoying the connecticut fall weather. I'm in northampton, mass and the foliage is so beautiful.

Gigi said...

Its the first time I check out your amazing blog! and I love your freaky syle!
:D
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Vanessa said...

aaah! yes i am really really young for my grade, but i definitely don't act like it thank god...haha

i still need to do the post that you tagged me for! keep reminding me or i'll always forget... i'm loving those tights, i definitely need more than just my old black ones.
and yes! decemberists = awesome
los angeles, i'm yours is my favorite.

Giovanna said...

Lovely pieces! I wish I could wear warmer clothes right now, but the summer doesn't want to leave us yet :)
Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog :)
Your blog is fabulous!
xo
Giovanna
www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

Danielle said...

Gahhh, that sweater! I was looking for one like it today, but every sweater I tried on didn't satisfy my standards. Cute outfits! I haven't ventured into wearing bright tights yet, I want to though.

Frock Around the Clock said...

Love the tights - add a wonderful pop of colour to your outfits - particularly the purple ones! :) x

bryna said...

love the pink/red blazer!

the desert foxx said...

I can't believe I never stumbled across your blog before-- gettng a bit tired of seeing the same blogs featured in everyone's 'favorites' sidescroll, so your blog is quite a refreshing take on blogging.
Love that red blazer..

xxH

Anonymous said...

northampton is such a cute little town and so is amherst. i was actually there today for a french crepe party haha and the boys there were pretty cute. ;)

Emma said...

I love all of these especially the pink tights/blazer

xoxo

L.T. said...

Love Love Love these outfits!

Anonymous said...

The pink tights are absolutely amazing. I love that burst of color in unexpected places.

Valencia Lia said...

Loved loved the cranberry red blazer that you have !!

And I want those purple tights that you have !

And Happy birthday to your younger brother :)

G Tauberge said...

great find with the Gucci blazer! I like the 2nd outfit =]

Unknown said...

I really love that red blazer on you !
x

Little Monarch said...

coloured tights are great! I like the purple ones with the brown boots :-)

Sher said...

I love coloured tights too, I wish I could buy them in every colours of the rainbow!

Velo said...

sweater and tights... perfect!
<3

Is This Real Life? said...

love the sweater super pretty!

Flashes of Style said...

Ooo these colors are just so pretty! I especially love the plum colored ones :)

The Sydney Girl said...

adore the outfits!!!
hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
p.s. would you like to swap links? :)
xxx

indigotangerine said...

I love tights. The second pair is an especially gorgeous shade.
And your Gucci blazer fits you amazingly.
-indigo

Anonymous said...

You wear the coloured tights perfectly!

emily said...

yes! colored tights are the best! :))

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