Still Life In Full Bloom

10/29/2013

Omfg, what happened to my head? o_O O_o Oh, don't worry, bros. It's just my kick ass bear hat from Canada. ^_^ My partner brought it back with him after a ski trip. It's a children's hat, actually. Haha. <3

So, hey check this out! I'm wearing some new stuff that I'm stoked to share with you guys! First is my rad vintage sweater from Barters Closet! Only $8 make you holla! w00t! I freakin' love that website. :D

After a little research I discovered that this hand knit floral sweater dates back to the late 70s, early 80s. Score! ^_^ It's a ramie/cotton blend, super heavy, thick and warm. As you can probably guess, it was an overcast, rainy, windy and cold day. I gotta say, the wind didn't stand a chance thanks to the sweater!

Aww yeah! <3 Look at those details! I love the colors. The vintage look and feel of this piece was just so overpowering. I just had to have it and now that I do, I'm even more in love with it. *^_^* Is it a total grandma sweater? Yes. Do I care? Nope! :D I can't wait to do more layering with this vintage jewel!

Oh, speaking of layering, you should know that I'm wearing a long sleeved striped tunic underneath. You'll probably remember the collar of the tunic from this previous post. I just couldn't resist adding lace to the floral mix. The collar makes the sweater uber vintage with even more grandma flavors! :D

I never thought I would use the words "grandma" and "flavors" in the same sentence. O_o

Aww, the wind flipped up my collar in the back! Bah! >_< Hehe. So, anyway, what else have I got going on here... Well, I'm wearing my new high rise brown corduroy cigarette pants I thrifted from Buffalo Exchange during my vacation in Austin, last month. They're so comfortable and awesome! Plus, I figured they would complete the nerdy sort of hipster granny vintage look I was going for. ^_^

I carried my Good Style Shop canvas bag mainly to hold my scarf and vintage mustard cardigan (also from Good Style Shop!). As far as local vintage shops go, Good Style Shop is my favorite. I did a piece about them earlier in the year complete with photos of the shop, if you're curious! Click here to read it!

I think the oversized tortoise cat eye specs catapulted me into full on nerdy hipster grandma territory. I wasn't so sure about these glasses at first, but they're growing on me. So, where did I go on this not so lovely afternoon? Straight to my favorite java joint for a peppermint hot chocolate! My hands and feet were freezing! It's supposed to be Fall, right? Because, it feels like Winter... What the Zeus!? >_<

Best. Sweater. Ever. <3

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Good Style Shop (local) - Vintage 60's Mustard Cardigan & Canvas Bag
Thrifted - ModCloth Braided Satchel (sale), High Rise Corduroy
Cigarette Pants (Buffalo Exchange - Austin), Bear Hat (Gift),
Pleated Almond Flats & Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group)
c/o Barter's Closet - Vintage 80's Hand Knit Floral Sweater
TIL Darling - Braided Wrap Watch in Cream
ModCloth - Striped Lace Collar Tunic

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

25 Comments

Keit

10/28/2013 08:07:44 pm

Bahahah, hipster grandma rocks!!! :D I seriously want your sweater. It's one of those crazy looking pieces that makes me want to scream "Grandma power!!!!" :D It's freakin awesome!
The hat is absolutely adorable!

Lara Lizard link

10/28/2013 09:04:35 pm

Haha, I love that hat, it goes perfectly with your outfit :D The bear looks like the one from LINE app btw :D

Carolyn link

10/28/2013 11:55:53 pm

Love this! Yes even though it is a grandma sweater you totally make it work! Love the addition of the lace collar to make the sweater more dainty and vintage!

Great styling!

Carolyn

Kristian link

10/29/2013 01:04:49 am

Haha- Your partner knows what is you, I think.

MaKenzie link

10/29/2013 01:14:05 am

AHHH that hat is adorable, and so is your sweater! Love love love <3

skye link

10/29/2013 02:38:33 am

Oh my, I want that sweater! Such a cozy look.

Nina link

10/29/2013 03:27:30 am

OMG OMG OMG! You look crazy adorable with the teddy bear hat AND granny sweater >^__^< Granny sweaters are so amazing, the collar on it just adds a ridiculous amount of awesome to it! I wish I could wear them and not look silly. You rock it so well :)

Cheers,
Nina // lefancygeek.com

Nout link

10/29/2013 06:30:24 am

ummm I love that hat.

Jenny Lee link

10/29/2013 08:20:03 am

Ahahaha grandma flavours ;) I'm in love with those cords!! They're just perfect. Adorable bear hat too!

Jenny Lee
http://thedictioncanary.blogspot.com/

Sharron link

10/29/2013 09:12:52 am

Girl you crack me up I love your humor! Funny that when I looked at the close up pic of the sweater I said to myself hmmm that lil neckline looks familiar. I love layering myself so I dig how you paired that giving your sweater that extra vintage swag!

Pip

10/29/2013 10:33:36 am

I love mustard and brown paired together and the beautiful vintage sweater really gives this look such a youthful and feminine look that is so perfect! Hope you are having a good day Anna!

<a href="http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com">xx Easy Outfits, by Pip</a>

Raquel link

10/29/2013 11:09:52 pm

so cute! you look lovely!

Anna

11/3/2013 07:28:03 am

Hey! Thanks so much and thanks for visiting! <3

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Pualani link

10/30/2013 03:32:29 am

There is always one single item that makes an outfit what it is, and the glasses are definitely it. Without the glasses, you may be just trying to go for the nerdy hipster grandma look. With them, you ARE the nerdy hipster grandma.

Anna

11/3/2013 06:43:46 am

Haha <3 Rad! You're awesome, man!

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Amber link

10/30/2013 06:36:39 am

Grandma sweaters are perfect in the winter. They're comfortable, cute, and warm! You styled this one beautifully, and the collar really added to the look (:

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10/30/2013 06:48:23 am

Ha! I saw the knit on your Instagram, but the hat is so cute and fun :)

Lu,
http://balgar-ka.tumblr.com

Angelina Stroumpouli link

10/30/2013 02:11:20 pm

This is a statement look, I love your top!
And this hat is so badass!

Many kisses
Angelina - http://www.just-angelina.com/

Suzanne link

10/30/2013 11:46:59 pm

The close up shots of that sweater are amazing! And perfectly paired with the collar. Where in Canada did your partner go? Being from Canada myself, I find this interesting :)

Suzanne
http://acoinforthewell.blogspot.ca/

Anna

11/3/2013 06:50:38 am

Big White Ski Resort in Cologna. It was a looong time ago. My partner knows how much I love animal hats. I have so many. ^_^ I wear this hat almost every day just around the house. I wear it out every now and then. <3

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Sonya link

11/1/2013 09:33:35 am

You look soooo cute in that bear hat! And it goes really well with the sweater, which was an awesome find. That collar is perfect.

Laura link

11/2/2013 10:50:20 am

That sweater is just so amazing! The floral pattern is just so amazing!

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

Valentina

11/4/2013 01:14:07 am

Cool look!!! I like very much this colours!! :)

http://valentinacagno.blogspot.it/

Sarah link

11/4/2013 01:15:37 pm

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that sweater! xx

Anna

11/4/2013 04:28:02 pm

Hey! Thanks so much and thanks for stopping by! <3

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

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.

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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