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Flat White With Cane Sugar

1/8/2015

This winter, I've worn a summer dress and romper without suffering any dire consequences. So, why not try a pair of shortalls? :D I've seen some bloggers wear shortalls all year round and I've always liked the winter shortall/overall styles. They just look so damn cozy! Also, I'm intrigued by the idea of wearing out-of-season garments and giving a big middle finger to fashion gurus, everywhere. Hehe. >;D

Wtf is "out-of-season," anyway? I'm wearing clothes. They're not like fruits and vegetables. There is a lot more flexibility and I don't think that nature can completely dictate what we wear. I think anything goes, as long as you know what you're doing. So, I decided to wear a cream elbow patch sweater underneath a pair of vintage dark denim shortalls. I wore a lace collar tunic underneath all that, because the collar is amazing and I think the bright white looked great on the cream backdrop. Then I added a beige coat as a neutral finish. I've wanted a coat in this color for ages. It will go with everything. :D

I received the coat from my sponsor, Oasap. The price fluctuates, but it was $34.44 when I ordered it. That is REALLY cheap for a coat. The quality is really good, too. The fabric is soft and the lining inside the coat is quite cozy. I ordered a Size Large, but I find that it fits me more like a Medium. I was hoping that I could wear my really thick vintage wool sweaters with this coat, but that might be stretch.

My partner and I decided to go for an afternoon walk. The sun was starting to go down around 3:30 PM and the colors in the sky were particularly nice. The best place to view the setting sun is by the lake, so that's where these photos were taken. ^_^ Even in shortalls, I felt warm and comfortable thanks to the five layers on top and two on the bottom. ;D When we got home, my partner made hot, mulled wine. A few cups of that business and you'll feel right as rain, let me tell you. Hehe. Have a great weekend! <3

Thrifted - Vintage Dark Denim Shortalls (Ebay), Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange -
Austin), ModCloth Black Tights (Sale) & Red Sparrow Necklace
c/o Oasap - Beige Double Breasted Wool Coat
Warby Parker - Dark Brown Ombre Glasses
UrbanOG - Black Lace Inset Ankle Boots
Oasap - Cream Elbow Patch Sweater

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Grey Joy

1/6/2015

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So, I took at stab at doing a mostly grey outfit. I used different shades of the color to avoid looking one dimensional. Then, I threw in some varying textures and rounded everything off with dark hues.

For most people, black and grey seem to be the colors of choice for the winter season. I have been trying to avoid dark colors as much as possible, as a personal challenge. However, just this once, I felt like embracing these dreaded hues. I wondered if I could put them together in an aesthetically interesting way. I don't think that I look depressed or conquered by winter. Rather, I think I managed to take these somber colors and create a confident and empowered outfit that is still cute and fun. ^_^

I gotta say, this is one of the most comfortable outfits I have worn, so far. Over the knee socks is where it's at, ya'll. Hehe. I wore a thermal top and bottom as my base layer which kept me nice and toasty. ^_^ I added the cat hat and grey pom pom sweater to bring some levity to the outfit. I didn't want to look too serious, though I'm afraid that such a look is more often than not my default disposition. Heh. :F

I'm happy that I found a use for these dark grey tights. Like the pom pom sweater, I just didn't know how to effectively wear them. I think the tights work well here. As for the sweater, I think it's so cute. I just have a hard time styling it. I think I just need the right pieces to go with it. For example, I bet some high waisted red plaid pants would look killer. Of course, it's possible that I have lots in my closet right now that would look great with it, too. I just need to play around with the stuff I have until something sticks.

Sometimes, I get so obsessed with optimal combinations that I end up overlooking or dismissing awesome stuff. I'll go a whole year without wearing something, because I'm unsatisfied with all of the ways that I have thought about styling it. I admit that I have an obsessive and controlling personality, especially when it comes to what I wear. Maybe if I can learn to just let go once in a while, I will be pleasantly surprised by what I come up with. "Over thinking it" should be my middle name. Haha.

Anyway, I don't think I suffered from that malady, this time. This outfit is actually quite simple. I mindfully chose each garment to make the end result interesting without over complicating things. Oh and I should mention that I was wearing shorts! :P Haha. The sweater is long, but it is by no means a sweater dress. I didn't want to wear a skirt. So, I opted for shorts to give the socks and tights center stage. ^_^

Thrifted - ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale), Black Cat Ear Hat (Gift), Black Over The
Knee Socks, ModCloth Black Boots (Gift) & Dark Grey Tights (Cotton On)
c/o zeroUV - Round Matte Tortoise Sunglasses
c/o Jollychic - Grey Pom Pom Sweater
American Apparel - Grey Infinity Scarf
Tulle - Heather Grey Coat

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

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