Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Oh, you again.

I don't think I even have to tell you how much I love my yellow sweater.
Falling in love with your new yellow cardigan and then realizing that it is the exact same yellow as one of your favorite pairs of tights is a sign -- a sign that screams, wear them together but only pair them with black and white so you look a little like a bumblebee.

The pairing of the cardigan and tights was the obvious inspiration for the outfit, but once I decided that the true piece to connect the two was my black and white polka dot dress, the idea of wearing only other black and white pieces seemed both natural and perfect.
I didn't want the accessories to be too overwhelming, but I love this pearl chain that I found on a blouse at the Salvation Army. I bought the blouse and immediately handed it back to the saleslady, explaining that I only wanted the chain - I had been looking for one - and two dollars seemed like the best price I'd find. It's retro vibe fit perfectly with the feminine embellishment on the sweater and the tweed flats with their delicate pink bow. Add some backcombed hair, a belt to give the dress a bit more structure, and some black and white floral earrings, connecting the colors to the cardigan embellishments, and you have my new favorite fall outfit.
Dress: Thrifted, St. Mary's Hospital Thrift Store, Sechelt
Cardigan: Old Navy
Tights: We Love Colors
Shoes: Steve Maddens, from Kauffmans (so old that the department store wasn't even Macy's yet!)
Earrings and belt: Gifted, Erin
Pearl chain: Salvation Army, Latrobe, connected to blouse

And the perfect accessory to any fall outfit? Beautiful foliage. xoxo Anna Rae


3 comments:

  1. If it weren't for the yellow tights, you could be on an episode of Mad Men!

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  2. Thanks! I'd probably have to lose the belt, too. The influence that Mad Men has had over my style is undeniable.

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