1/21/12

Rain Slate

dress, & cardigan: goodwill, oxfords: mom's, thrifted
I felt very dark when I wore this outfit last Wednesday. Not often do I wear all (or virtually all) black but I happened to enjoy this number. It's finally raining now in the bay area, hence the black trench! I did a little tip-toeing in uncertain territory when I paired these bulkier oxfords with this feminine dress. They are my mom's thrifted, men's dress shoes and I felt like they would add a tougher feel to this outfit.

The shoes are by no means creepers, but for some reason, I felt like... because they are a bit bulkier than my normal black oxfords, they created a similar style...? Anyone else know what I mean? Maybe I'm just crazy. :)

A couple photos below is a pic of my nails; check them out! I had a sleep over with my friend Tegan and she painted them. I think they are super pretty. I need to buy more nail polish and try all the fun tricks I've seen you bloggers do with your nails. Anyway, happy happy Saturday! xx
currently listening to... Iron & Wine - Sea And The Rhythm

24 comments:

  1. I love the "dark" outfit. I sometimes will go monochromatic for a day. Your nails are super cool. I really need to paint my nails come to think of it. x

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  2. your nails look lovely! and those shoes do remind me of creepers a bit!
    you look very 90s.

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  3. great dress and beautiful cardigan

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  4. You are so pretty! I love your outfit and your song of the day! <3

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  5. when I saw those shoes I IMMEDIATELY thought "hey, creeper material!". So yeah, they do remind me of creepers as well. Creepers ftw!

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  6. gorgeous! Love this haircut and your blog's name - so O-R-I-G-I-N-A-L!!!
    xoxo-marilia

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  7. I really like all the dark colours on you! very striking:)

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  8. Agreed - the dark colors really do look stunning on you! They set off your skin so nicely. :) I love this outfit. So perfect for a rainy day!

    thejoyfulfox.blogspot.com

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  9. Hi Elle,

    Like the outfit! And the last one too. Sorry I don't comment more, but I do check it out quite a bit. You photos are great!

    <3 Auntie A

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  10. This black and grey outfit is so cool. I like the shoes with your cute dress. And fun nails too!

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  11. Great look! Especially love your dress and shoes <3

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  12. i like you in black! the dress is cute!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  13. ooo your hair is perfect with this outfit!!

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  14. Sometimes wearing an outfit that's all grey and black can kind of put you in a good mindset for grey dark days. That's how I feel anyways :) I love the pretty nails!! She did a good job.

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  15. I'm jealous that you never seem to wear all black, because I can't seem to make an outfit without it, haha! :) You look great, though! I love the grey tights and how you painted one nail different from the rest.. so fun fun. :D You always have the most fun little accessories, too! <3

    b'aw! You are too sweet. I hope your weekend was just splendid. :D :D

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  16. For a second I could have sworn you were wearing creepers until I read that they actually weren't, haha! Anyways, they look adorable on you and surely could pass for creepers! And I'm sure a lot cheaper at that :)

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  17. Ohh, you truly make me long for short hair! <3 and I love love love the dotted print of your dress!

    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  18. Your makeup looks amazing. You did a great job applying it. Seriously. I might need to copy this look. I also love your dress.

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  19. I really love your outfit, those shoes look fantastic with the dress, they definitely toughen it up perfectly!! And I love your nails, great colours =D
    Following you now =)
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  20. So lovely! It's nice to sometimes wear all black ;) Cute nail polish!

    xo Jennifer


    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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