i have to admit something. if i could, i might wear this plaid top with this cashmere cardigan and a pair of skinny jeans every day. something about the colder weather and the end of the semester has got me a little down, and it just makes me feel like being lazy and wearing some glorified version of pajamas all the time. since that isn’t quite acceptable, i can always fall back on this simple combination. then if i have to go out, i can swap out the jeans for a little skirt, some patterned tights and heels, and i’m ready to go!
yesterday was just one of those occasions. i got an incredibly late start after an evening of talking with friends and inadvertently drinking almost an entire bottle of wine, and i kinda just rolled out of bed and threw on the ol’ uniform to go out to breakfast. then i remembered that i had plans to go shopping in san francisco with the lovely jennie of going west. fortunately, i managed to pull myself together in time to hit a few shops with her and to do a little impromptu photo shoot on the roof before the sun set entirely. jennie took my photos for this post, and isn’t it silly how nervous i look? i’m so accustomed to getting photographed by my boyfriend that i get camera shy around almost everyone else.
anyway, it was good times! we went to the vintage shops on haight st. and i found an adorable cream blouse with lace details and a peter pan collar (which i am wearing today) while jennie found the most amazing lace blazer ever. then we went to the north beach/china town area where jennie took me to a cute little vegan restaurant before meeting up with shannon at indie industries, where i got a cool pair of patterned tights, which i am also wearing today. not bad.
vintage plaid shirt, thrifted
cashmere cardigan, j.crew
polyester micro-fiber tulip skirt, american apparel
little heart tights, tabio
platform ankle boots, payless
vintage coach purse, thrifted
all photos by jennie of going west.
41 comments
whohooo! come let's go vintage shopping that is! well I think you're too far! oh well may be next time! you did wonderful! great outfit!
I hope you don't mind me asking, but how do you have such large pictures and keep the quality so good on blogger? Mine always come out rubbish! Also, I love your hair :)
You are one fantastic dresser. Plaid shirts and mini skirts are among one of the best combinations ever since they look great and are so comfy!
Are they velvet ankle boots? I love them with the tights…oh and am proper jealous of your fantastic view :)
xx
Your hair is getting, seriously, cuter and cuter every post.
I hate to say but I'm going through an outfit slump. I'm very tempted to get rid of all my jeans. But I do feel awesome when I can get a decent outfit together.
I love your outfit, especially the much too covetable heart tights and the perfect ankle boots. You have the prettiest dresses in your etsy store right now, but of course, I was too slow. Your blog also makes me miss California a lot, even though it gets a little dreary around the this time in the Bay Area.
xo
Jenny
you look real sweet, disquietingly sweet:)
Adorable!I know what you mean about feeling down!I hate to admit I haven't gotten out of my yoga pants in days ;oP
Adore this look. I quite agree that I would want to wear that top and cardigan with jeans everyday too.
Ha, I get nervous when anyone but my husband takes my photo.
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I feel you. I wore comfy clothes all day today! Love this look with the tights and those shoes! Lovely.
I'm with you lady, especially with all the movin'/packing i've been doing recently, it's hard to get all dressed up. This look is perfect though, i love love love the plaid. Wish i still lived in CA, I could use an inspiring shopping pal right about now! :)
xo,
Claire
LOVE this outfit, right up my alley. you look adorable!
xo Niki
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This is a cute outfit. I love the shirt and tights espesh.
I love your plaid shirt! and the background in your photos is great too!
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This look really came through on you :D I love the tights!
Happy Sunday!
♡,
Jessica
Cute look! Love the patterned tights…
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ur tights are sooo cute! i love them, i'm thinking of buying a pair similar to those! :)
xoxo
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that is the perfect plaid!
sometimes i tease my boyfriend and tell him i could never leave him because then i'd have to stop blogging! i cant imagine asking anyone else being my personal photographer, lol!
I love your outfit and your hair! I saw an editorial in Lula that made me want to cut mine like that, but I don't think it would suit me as well as it does you.
I love your comfy outfit! the skirt and heels dress it up really nicely…. so cute!
thanks for commenting on the metier blog! we love michelle williams too, and sequins, and sneaking peeks at your outfits at work :)
Lovely all around- the tights with that plaid is a combo not to be missed!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Well you certainly do not look like you threw yourself together! I do the exact same thing in winter….I always want to wear the same cozy sweater with everything. It is almost like dressing is a bit more tedious when the climate is cold!
I love how you mixed the patter of your shirt and tights…it looks incredible!
love these photos, the sunset light, and the comfiness of your plaid shirt and cardi.
i know how you feel about someone else taking photos other than the boyfriend! i feel so silly when i do my "blog poses".
Love this!
you continue to rock the polka dotted tights and i continue to love it
thanks for sharing darling
and thanks for the sweet comments
-cma
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You make this combination look so easy to wear and put together! But I do know it's not, at least for me, the proportions have to be kind to each other.
You look great Erin!
Stunning outfit, once again hun!!!Hope u had a stunning weekend xxx
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Love your outfit, plaids are so beautiful for layering in cold weather. Can't wait to see your vintage finds!
i love everything from this outfit :)
leen
ohh this is so cool.. i love the cardie and your stockingss..
and THE HAIRRRRRRR :D
What a fantastic outfit! I also have a weakness for plaid shirts… and I love the tiny hearts on your tights.
That outfit is put together so well.. like your cardigan and ankle boots
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that's it. i have to get myself a pair of stockings with little hearts on them. i keep seeing them everywhere and have wanted a pair for ages.
you look beyond adorable!
xoxo
Omg, I never find anything in aardvarks! Lucky ladies. And static is the best. That's where I found my YSL blazer I wore to our blogger meetup.
So your tights are quite lovely. And your looks, so simple, so lovely. We all need to get together. Are we still on for the 22nd?
xx.
Christina
this is soo cute – the photo's are stunning – i totally agree about winter making you want to be lazy and comfy
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love the mix of plaid & heart print! love your cardi too :)
This is super duper cute! I have been searching for a similar tight!
One of my favorite outfit of yours… the tights are beautiful, and it doesn't hurt that I happen to own the same pair of heels ;)