Friday, November 12, 2010

The Moon Never Beams Without Bringing Me Dreams



I think this hat will always be associated with Edgar Allan Poe for me. Not only did I see a play about Poe the weekend I got the hat, but the hat itself kind of has an 1800's feel to me, and I'm a big fan of that! I've been talking all week about my style being ALL OVER THE PLACE and worrying that I'll never find a personal style and all that, but today I felt so right in my outfit. I guess it took a week of inadvertently dressing in really different looks to figure out what I really wanted? I don't know. But I do know that one of the reasons I started this blog was to get a better sense of what I like and what I don't like, how I want to dress and how I don't want to dress, so I suppose it's working!

So, I didn't do all that much today, but I knew that I wanted to wear this outfit! I thought of it yesterday and when I saw that it actually looked like I hoped it would, I just had to wear it immediately. I actually lost my over the knee socks from American Apparel (they're probably in someone else's sock drawer, but I'm too lazy to look for them), but I really wanted to wear them today. So, I made a pair of my own out of some knitted tights that I don't wear anymore. I was quite proud, even if they fall down every now and then :)

Sweater: Goodwill
Skirt: Urban Outfitters
Over the knee socks: DIY
Shoes: Steve Madden
Hat: Modcloth










I hope you all have wonderful weekends,
Nicole
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17 comments:

  1. callieNovember 12, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    What a sweet outfit! I adore that sweater! I just found your blog through Amanda's & I'm a new follower (on bloglovin').

    xx
    Michal

    http://a-north-country-girl.blogspot.com

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  2. gloomyNovember 12, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    that sweater is so cute!

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  3. UnknownNovember 12, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Ah I freaking have to try this sweater over a skirt/dress look! It's adorable on you! That sweater has such a sweet and unique print. Love that hat!

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  4. sallyannie☆November 13, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    Your sweater looks so cozy and warm! If you get too sick of your socks falling down, try sewing some elastic into them OR if you're lazy (like me) slipping a rubber band/hair tie onto it and rolling it down to cover :) I used to do this all the time whenever my school tights got runs in them. It makes it much easier to change into sports uniforms!

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  5. ElanorNovember 13, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    This is about the cutest thing ever, nicole! i LOVE the hat...and just everything about this!

    you look beautiful. :)

    xx elanor

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  6. ChauceeNovember 13, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I'm impressed you made your own over the knee socks! I need to get on that. I love the look and that it gives more coverage on the leg with a short skirt, but I just haven't been to the store in a while (and that's probably a good thing, haha).

    Ps - So jealous you went to a play! I miss going to those things.
    Have a great weekend pretty lady!

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  7. Ali HvalNovember 13, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Your Poe hat is way awesome. I love it. :) I also love how your belted your sweater and how you've got sucks under your boots! Adorable layering. :D

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  8. geeNovember 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    you look so so cute.
    i love the sweater. it looks so cozy..i am going to have to look harder at goodwill for some good finds.
    have a wonderful weekend love.
    xoox

    ps. i took your button. it is so adorable. <3

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  9. Victoria / Justice PirateNovember 13, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    one thing is for certain. . .it is always awesome to associate things with Edgar Allan Poe! Very amazing. Love the outfit!

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  10. MattNovember 13, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    This is really cute!! I love the hat, and I think its so awesome when things get stories attached to them (like going to see a play about Poe)! And I've thought you have a great personal style since I started reading your blog!! And how fun that you made some DIY over the knee socks! (I need to find some, DIY or not, that fit... oh well eventually I will).

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  11. Chelsea FinnNovember 14, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Your outfit is adorable, I absolutly lvoe your hat and shoes though! :) Personal style always takes a lot of experimenting. :)

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  12. UnknownNovember 14, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    so cute :) LOVE this skirt, and thrifted sweaters!

    xoxo

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  13. Two For TeaNovember 14, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    You have the cutest quirky vintage style...soooo unique and sooooooo cute!!! I'm quite jealous of this sweater...great thrifting find :)

    I'm your newest follower!

    <3 Cambria
    http://twoforteaplease.blogspot.com/

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  14. kate maggieNovember 15, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    This outfit is perfection! I love that sweater - so sweet. You look gorgeous lady. xo

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  15. SteviaNovember 15, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    ooh
    cute sweater
    and I love your hat
    don't worry
    you look way cuter than Poe ;)

    <3
    http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com/

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  16. caitlinNovember 15, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    i love this!! it's the perfect mix of masculin/feminin :) you look adorable!

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  17. tarantulatrashNovember 16, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    This is just gorgeous, I love your style!

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