Sunday, March 28, 2010

watch what you feel, they'll say it's not real

So it's kind of funny that I say "Oh yes, I'm loving the flowy layers and neutrel colours for spring" and then I show up wearing a motorcycle jacket and Mickey Mouse sweater. Though I guess because it's still that awkward phase between winter and spring, it shouldn't really count, now should it?
The jacket is from H&M's $15 off all jackets & blazers sale. I'd been wanting a motorcycle jacket for a very, very, very long time so this seemed like a perfect excuse to get one. Of course it's almost summer and a jacket won't be needed. I love when I buy clothing out of season.


However, these shoes are coompletely in season!! I bought these saddle shoes at Payless last weekend for $10 (with a coupon). They're a size 2.5 kids, I think the shoes run a bit big there...? Saddle shoes are awesome. I used to wear them when I was just a little kid. That being said, I also wore Doc Martens, jelly sandals (with socks, duh), and clogs. Obviously I was a very fashionable little kid.


The red hoodie is the only thing that I own from American Apparel. I got it for $0.67 at the second hand store. I think there's this whole idea that hoodies aren't "fashionable" or whatever, but even if they aren't, they're still "stylish" and great for layering. It's still a bit too cold out for the jacket, so throwing a hoodie on underneath makes it appropriate for bus stop lingering and class-to-class campus scurrying. Plus it adds a nice dose of colour. Black & red together are lovely. Always.


I don't have another day off until Easter, and even after Easter I don't have a day off. Paychecks will be huge, but I'll be worn thin. Anyways, got to go do some writing class work before leaving for work!

14 comments:

tess said...

love your shoes!

Kat said...

i want a jacket like this but pale pink :D
YES hoodies can be stylish XD haha i love them but prefer cardis and denim jackets really lol

Diane said...

Sweet outfit! I love the casual look, as it's totally something I would wear. Looks absolutely comfy.

Also, hooray for hoodies! Can't live without mine; I throw it on over almost every outfit as I'm walking out the door.

Katie said...

I've been wanting shoes like that for a while! Purty jealous...

Unknown said...

Love the hoody!
Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it.

FASHION WONDERLAND x

Anonymous said...

I wear a hoody pretty much every single day. Probably the only exception is laundry day (that makes me sound a bit gross, doesn't it?) It's big and baggy and very unflattering but I don't feel comfortable not wearing it. Plus I don't DO umbrellas, so I have to have a hood on. Anyway, your hoody and jacket combo looks great :)

Mel said...

Wasn't that sale at H&M so awesome? I love your motorcycle jacket, it's so cool, and those saddle shoes are amazing! I've been looking for a pair for the longest time! I'll have to check out Payless soon!

Anonymous said...

love the jacket!
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Juliette said...

Love the jacket and shoes!
And I always buy clothes out of season too :p that's the best time to get clothes on sale!

-Juliette from WhereForArtThouRomeo

jacob said...

i really love your style. i'm totally with you on the buying things out of season. i love those shoes. you've inspired me into looking for a pair.

Skye said...

Ive been looking through your website and its amazing how far you've come. in the beginning you had cute pieces but didnt know too much of what to pair together. now your completely amazing. you have such a "look at me, i love myself, and i dont give a poo what you think" style. you are my inspiration. not just fashion but how you run yourself. you were the one that inspired me to cut all my hair off, and i couldnt feel any more amazing. you are truly the shiiit. you work at a sweet place and you buy the best clothes, you also crack me up. i had doc martins for a whole year and only wore them in private , now i wear them like crazy! i totally love what you wear it gives me ideas! keep posting!!!! maybe give some advice on how you do your make up, hair, about ur clothing, take a pic of ur room, things you couldnt live without... just things that make you, you and things that make your style rock,
xoxox Skye

Cassidy said...

ummm can i have your shoes ?
:}

indigotangerine said...

those shes are so cool! 2.5 kids? thats crazy! Your feet must be miniscule. I really like this look. It's one of those things so comepletely unlike my own style ( I don't even OWN a hoodie) but is still awesome. What i like about your blog is how your personal style is kind of urba and grungy but you provide such a wide array of intrests,from black and white musicals to 1920 flappers.
-indigo

Unknown said...

ive been wanting shoes like those for a long time