Peat Moss

2/12/2015

It's getting close to Valentine's Day and everyone's wearing pink and red and sh*t. Not me. Haha. I don't know why I don't care about all that stuff. If my partner decides to feed and water me for this very special occasion, I'll probably end up wearing black. *shrug* I know something's wrong with me. It's OK.

Anyway, on this day, I decided to fall back into my comfort zone (i.e. earth tones). I've always been drawn to black, grey and brown. "Dead colors," as my mother never ceases to refer to them. Yeah, they're the ugly colors of dying vegetation, but such decomposition can be beautiful, too.

So, with this outfit, I celebrate that duality. I combine colors that are contemporaneously unattractive and pleasing to the eye. There's a hardness and softness to this look, too. I think it's a little scary on the outside, but when you peel away the layers, it's all warm and fuzzy on the inside. Hehe. ^_^

The auburn cardigan is one of my favorite thrift finds from last year. The color is perfect. It's long, soft and cozy. Also, I really like the olive/auburn/houndstooth combo. It's a mixture that I haven't done before and looking at these photos, I probably could have finessed the combo a bit better. However, the auburn framed the houndstooth pattern beautifully, IMO. Overall, I'm happy with the finished product!

That's it! Have a kick ass weekend, folks! <3

Thrifted - Cinnamon Cardigan (Swap Group), ModCloth Black Tights (Sale),
ModCloth Houndstooth Dress (Sale) & Black Cat Hat (Gift)
c/o zeroUV - Steampunk Circle Flip Glasses in Black/Gold
Warby Parker -Dark Brown Ombre Glasses
c/o Jollychic - Olive Green Hooded Parka
c/o UrbanOG - Black Glossy Ankle Boots
VJ Style - Gold Studded Barrel Bag

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

32 Comments

Agnes link

2/12/2015 04:03:45 am

Loving that you have kinda a two collars :P The cardigan is perf :) I am not a valentine person too :D

Anna

2/13/2015 08:49:38 am

Hehe, thanks! <3 It's not that I'm not a Valentine's Day person. I kind of am. I mean, I think it's a nice holiday, I guess I just don't get super into it. I think it's a girly holiday and I'm not really...girly. Hehe.

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~ carmen ~ link

2/12/2015 09:42:18 am

I'm loving the thrifted cardigan; I've found some of my favorite pieces at charity shops.

:] // <b> <a href="http://www.itscarmen.com">▲ itsCarmen.com ▲ </a></b>

Anna

2/13/2015 08:51:22 am

Right? I would thrift all day long, if I could. I love it ^_^ <3 Thanks for stopping by!

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Rachel Dahl (ALAMODEST) link

2/12/2015 12:31:07 pm

The way you smile in your photos makes any color, any outfit come to life, instantly! I've been wearing "dead" colors lately, and combined with my hesitation to smile in my outfit posts... yeah, not a good combo! It's mostly about how you carry yourself!

And that cat beanie.... just screams fun. :)

Rachel
http://alamodest.com

Anna

2/13/2015 08:53:22 am

Bah! ;P~ I agree that outfits are largely made up of attitude. There's definitely more to wearing an outfit than just putting the pieces on. <3

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Melanie link

2/12/2015 12:56:42 pm

I really love this look, both with the coat and not with the coat!
Melanie @ meandmr.com

Anna

2/13/2015 08:54:19 am

Rad! Thanks! ^_^ <3

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A. link

2/12/2015 01:08:33 pm

Heh heh heh -- "if my partner decides to feed and water me I'll probably be wearing black." That sums up a lot of my life. I usually REALLY get into dressing themed for the holidays, but something about V day makes me want to rebel. I'll probably end up wearing jeans and my white sweater and a resting bitch face. You know. Normal life stuff. XD

I love all the neutral colors in this outfit! I'm always up for breaking fashion rules and wearing brown with black is definitely one you pull off well. Also, double colors are the bomb and your hat is totes adorbs.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

Anna

2/13/2015 08:56:17 am

Haha. Yeah, I know. I know. You and Keit are like the sisters I never had. We're all on the same wavelength. I have a feeling your dude wouldn't mind treating you to some deliciousness and staring at your resting bitch face from across the table. It's impossible for you to look unattractive. ;)

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KizzyDoll link

2/12/2015 09:28:12 pm

Love this dress, so cute :))) x

Anna

2/13/2015 08:57:00 am

<3

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Suzanne link

2/12/2015 11:41:28 pm

I'd seriously pay some big $ to see you dressed in red and pink ; P

bisous
Suzanne

Anna

2/13/2015 08:57:49 am

Gah. >_< Haha. You know what? I'll do it one day, just for you. I promise. It might not be Valentine's Day when it happens, but it'll happen. ;D

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Jenny Lee link

2/13/2015 01:23:48 am

Oooh, I actually really love the sage of the parka against the cardigan! They remind me of colours you might see in a natural history museum display where the green is desert grass or some type of succulent and the cinnamon is the dirt or a wee fox or something. That may be one of the nerdiest descriptions I've ever come up with ;) Anyway, they look lovely together! <3

Anna

2/13/2015 08:59:58 am

That observation is really spot on. I was inspired by nature when I chose these colors, so I think it's really cool that the outfit conjured those images for you. You're very thoughtful and I appreciate that! <3

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Kreyola

2/13/2015 02:51:39 am

I really like that dress. It look so prefect on you. Will be picking up some more cardigans because I just love this look.

http://www.kreyolasjourneys.com/

Anna

2/13/2015 09:00:43 am

:DDD <3

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dana

2/13/2015 06:21:49 am

I really like how the brown/deep orange of the cardigan compliments the black and white.
Brings about juuust the right pop of color :)
<33

Anna

2/13/2015 09:00:58 am

Thanks, Dana! <3

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Precious link

2/14/2015 05:13:39 am

Lovely outfit as always!! :)

www.ensembledeux.blogspot.com

Mili

2/14/2015 02:44:44 pm

I think "dead colors" can be beautiful and stylish any day of the week, including holidays :) Love the houndstooth dress, it's adorable!

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Anna

2/23/2015 12:33:56 am

Hehe, rad. I love that you included holidays. I agree! <3

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Elisabet link

2/15/2015 04:14:23 am

Love the cardigan and dress
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Keit link

2/15/2015 05:48:23 am

Rofl, dead colors! First time I ever heard that :-D Sounds poetic!
I love you in "dead colors" and in live colors, your mix and match, and layering is always so inspiring to me! This here ensemble is lovely, the cardigan is an awesome find! And meh, Valentine's day can be romantic with black too! :-D

Anna

2/23/2015 12:34:48 am

Rad, thanks! ^_^ Dude, my mom says all kinds of weird things. Heh.

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Kristian link

2/16/2015 12:25:52 am

I love this outfit, but then, am also drawn to those "dead colors," especially when brown is combined together with black like it is here :)

Anna

2/23/2015 12:35:59 am

Somewhere, I read that brown and black used to be a forbidden combination and I was totally taken aback by that discovery. Haha. I couldn't believe it. They seem like such a natural pairing to me. <3

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Elena link

2/16/2015 06:38:27 am

cardigan is perfection, it`s one of my favourite colours:)

Crissy link

2/16/2015 12:21:26 pm

I am the same with Valentine's Day. It's just an excuse for me to make gifts and possibly get food.. hahah

I love these colors together and that pretty houndstooth dress! :D

Anna

2/23/2015 12:39:11 am

Yeah, basically. It's nice to know that I'll get free chocolates at least one time for the year. Haha. ;) The thing is, I feel like it's a one-sided holiday and there's so much pressure on men to do certain things. I don't like pressuring people. I tell my partner I don't want anything, every year. He chooses not to listen, but at least he knows that he has a choice. Heh. I have a bit of an aversion to gift-giving holidays, as well.

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takisha link

2/25/2015 04:02:34 am

Nice dress and i love the cardigan !

kisses.

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I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

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

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