Grey Skies, Partly Cloudy

3/25/2014

You guys! It was actually warm enough for bare ankles! Omg omg omg <3 35 degrees never felt so good. Haha. There were puddles everywhere. The official first day of Spring was last Thursday, so yeah. I hope the snow keeps melting! I can't wait to see budding leaves on the trees. ^_^

The high waisted corduroys are the only new thing I'm wearing. I got them from my clothing swap group earlier in the year. You probably already know this, but I'm obsessed with corduroy. Dresses, pants, blazers, whatever. If it's corduroy, I want it. Right now, I have grey, purple, green and brown corduroy pants. I really want navy, pumpkin orange and maybe white. White pants kinda scare me. Hehe.

The rest of the outfit is the product of remixing. I'm trying not to buy any new clothes. So, I find myself trying to figure out how to wear things multiple ways without looking like a hobo. Haha. It's challenge, but I'm enjoying it! ^_^ My goal is to continue the spending freeze for the entire year, so wish me luck!

The studded loafers are pretty rad. I haven't worn them since last Summer. Click here to see how I styled them back then. I wanted the outfit to have a menswear feel to it and I think the loafers worked in combination with the coat and fedora to make that happen. I'm glad it was warm enough to wear them!

I'm obsessed with figuring out optimal color pairings with regard to different shades of the same hue. So, that's why I'm wearing grey pants and a grey coat together. :P I found the light and dark greys to be aesthetically pleasing. I'm currently tinkering with different shades of red. We'll see how it goes. ;D

I cherish this vintage wool Eddie Bauer sweater. <3 The farm animal scene is just too adorable! There are small holes in some parts of the fabric, but the copyright on the tag reveals that this baby is from 1987, so I think it has held up well, all things considered. Click here to see how I last wore it. :P

OK, I'll stop babbling, now. :D I hope you like this very simple, but fun outfit! <3

Thrifted - ModCloth Brown Satchel (Sale), High Waisted Grey Corduroy
Jeans (Swap Group) & Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin)
TIL Darling - Braided Wrap Watch in Cream
Etsy - Vintage 80s Eddie Bauer Sweater
Tulle - Double Breasted Grey Coat
Tobi - Black Studded Loafers

♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

39 Comments

Keit

3/24/2014 07:41:50 pm

Hahah, cheers for Spring! :D Oh man, those loafers are the bomb, so glossy! The new pants are awesome, love how you styled them with the vintage crazy sweater, it's so cute! ^^

Anna

3/28/2014 05:13:26 am

Hey! Thanks, man! Yeah, they're pretty rad! I have so many shoes and garments that I haven't been able to wear because of the cold and I'm just itching to break them out! We're in the rainy season now, but I don't mind as long as the temperatures keep rising. Hehe. I'm sooo ready to be done with the cold! >_<

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Sophie Ruffell link

3/24/2014 10:34:40 pm

Really lovely outfit!
Your jumper is just tooo cute!!

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Anna

3/28/2014 05:14:18 am

Hey! Good to see you! <3 Thanks! *^_^*

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Suzanne link

3/25/2014 01:14:59 am

All the soft hues in this are wonderful. All the different textures really make it interesting.

Send some of that weather up here would you? It is still -5C and with the wind feels more like -15C.

No doubt you're smiling with the better weather. It's about time!

bisous
Suzanne

Anna

3/28/2014 05:16:21 am

Aww, man! That sucks! It has been known to be bitingly cold up here through mid-May, so I kind of feel your pain. I feel like our winters keep getting longer and longer and Spring and Fall are much too short. :/

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Amber link

3/25/2014 01:58:15 am

Ahh! This outfit <3 When I saw your IG post about this outfit yesterday, I knew it was going to be good. I love all the muted colors, and each piece is so adorable.

Anna

3/28/2014 05:17:43 am

<3 <3 <3 <3

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Kristian link

3/25/2014 02:13:52 am

I love the color palette with this outfit! So delightfully rainy-day springtime.

Anna

3/28/2014 05:18:25 am

I love that description: rainy-day springtime. That's perfect! <3

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Shawna

3/25/2014 02:27:11 am

This outfit is adorable and the colour combinations are beautiful. I love corduroy too though I don't have much of it at the moment. It's sort of like velvet, which I also love.

Anna

3/28/2014 05:19:57 am

Velvet, yes! <3 I only have one velvet garment and that's a pair of red pants I thrifted way back. I'd love to have a velvet dress or pinafore. I don't know if I could pull off velvet leggings, though. Hehe.

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Ruxandra link

3/25/2014 02:48:03 am

I'm so happy that spring is here, I was really starting to hate the cold weather :/ Though we are pretty lucky, we had a mild winter and only a few weeks of snow :) I am loving your outfit, those pants look amazing, I'm in love with high waisted pants <3

Anna

3/28/2014 05:22:59 am

Me, too! Anything high waisted is golden for me, because of my height and my strange body proportions (i.e. small on top and curvy on the bottom). High waisted skirts/pants/shorts are somehow able to keep me modest by covering up areas that are typically exposed by mini skirts, booty shorts and low-riding jeans, but they also remain super sexy by showing more of your curves and by the fact they tend to be form fitting. So, it's the best of both worlds! :D

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Nina Nelson link

3/25/2014 03:01:30 am

You know, I would have left that sweater on the rack, and I would have missed out b/c you make it look so cute with that lace collar. I'll never look at a vintage intarsia knitted sweater the same.

Anna

3/28/2014 05:26:07 am

Rad! I'm always glad to hear when I've inspired people or changed their minds about something fashion wise. :DDD I've had the same experiences on other people's blogs. I'll see a sequin top, for example, one that I would just completely ignore at a store and the blogger incorporates that top into the most amazing outfit and all of a sudden I'm thinking that I need to add more sequins to my wardrobe. Haha. <3

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miche link

3/25/2014 03:39:51 am

Haha, it has been awhile since seeing exposed ankles! Love this look - I really need to get into the whole clothes swap thing, seems pretty legit
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skye link

3/25/2014 03:59:37 am

Oh my, I LOVE this! It's a bit foreign to my color-worshiping self, but I'm in awe of how you managed to make shades of grey look so distinctive (and adorable to boot).

Zhanna link

3/25/2014 05:54:35 am

I love your look, the colors are absolutely amazing, love the fact that jumper is the most active central piece, you look great darling! <3 xoxo

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Anna

3/28/2014 05:28:16 am

Hey! Thanks, Zhanna! Definitely! Without the sweater, I don't think there would have been much to write home about, so to speak. It certainly stands out due to the unique and super cute print. :P

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Trend-Mae link

3/25/2014 07:39:43 am

Incredible! I really love this look from the collar to the patterns of the sweater! So great...

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Anna

3/28/2014 05:35:43 am

<3<3<3<3<3

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Lara link

3/25/2014 09:01:42 am

I do love that sweater too, so cute! And the loafers are cool. You outfit is very well put together, nothing too simple about it.

Anna

3/28/2014 05:29:03 am

Aww <3 Thanks, Lara! *^_^*

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Kierra link

3/25/2014 12:45:37 pm

I really love your coat. Those type of coats always make any outfit look sophisticated.

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xoxo

Anna

3/28/2014 05:30:18 am

Hey, Kierra! Thanks so much and thanks for visiting! I'll make sure I check out your blog and say 'hello'! <3

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Jackie link

3/25/2014 03:34:12 pm

That sweater is just so amazing, I don't even have words!! The ducks (oops, almost made a bad type-o) are literally the best.

xo Jackie
<a href="http://somethingaboutthatthing.blogspot.com">Something About That</a>

Anna

3/28/2014 05:31:54 am

Hahahaha <3 You know, I have such an obsession with sweaters that if I found a knit sweater with tiny...erm..."ducks" on them, I might buy it. That would be the most insane garment I own. :D You're so fun, Jackie! I love when you stop by! Thanks! <3

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Marija link

3/26/2014 06:02:39 am

I'm so happy too cause it's getting warmer!
Love the coat and your shoes, I have them in blue ;) xo

MilanoTime link

3/26/2014 06:43:17 am

Love this look!
kisses
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Elisabet link

3/26/2014 07:08:50 am

Lovely outfit Anna, adorable. I like so much your sweater, so sweet!! :)

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Missy May link

3/26/2014 10:36:22 am

You've such a nice smile, Anna. Lovely outfit - the pulli is very pretty. :-)

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Anna

3/28/2014 05:33:15 am

Aww, thanks! I've always thought of my smile as goofy or crooked, but I'll take nice. Nice is good. Haha <3

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Milex link

3/26/2014 01:50:07 pm

Bravo!!

libys11 link

3/26/2014 03:13:02 pm

where do i even begin with this look!! this is perfection from head to toe!! :D

<a href="http://animatedconfessions.blogspot.com">Animated Confessions</a>

Anna

3/28/2014 05:35:04 am

Wow, man! Thanks! I appreciate it! Thank you for stopping by, too! I'll pop over and check out your blog <3

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Qing Pineda link

3/26/2014 07:47:36 pm

Love everything Anna! The flats are simple yet cute! <3

Dominique link

3/27/2014 12:47:34 pm

I love that sweater. Its awesome. You always find the coolest stuff Anna.

Jules link

3/30/2014 07:11:55 am

LOVE that sweater! Adorbs!

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Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

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