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Saturday, January 2, 2010

The Touch of You Burns My Hands Like Snow

Lately, the temperatures are so low that the morning frost lingers lay into the day and sometimes never dissipates at all. Although we don't have a snow-covered region, we clearly still have a bit of white wonderland around us some days.
This outfit is precisely how I like to wear color in winter. I'm still donning several bold colors, but they're in splashes and accents, making me feel rather season appropriate (whatever that is). The dress is rather new and quite cool; unfortunately I was too cold to shed my jacket to show you the details. I'm not a big fan of the color purple, but this type of color saturation catches my eye every time.
How amusing is this little foaming mug brooch I'm borrowing from Market Publique? When my sister saw it she asked me if I was headed to a beer garden...

Outfit details: dress & jacket- Urban Outfitters, scarf- secondhand, brooch- vintage on loan from Market Publique, socks- courtesy of Ozone Socks, boots- Forever 21

121 comments:

Tabea said...

love your Outfit, very nice.

Faux Naif said...

i love the frozen leaves! and your socks are really great. i need to learn how to wear over-the-knee socks.

Catherine said...

Those socks look so warm and cozy!

ru.kurarin said...

i love how you incorporated colour! happy new year.

sparkle motion said...

i like this look...especially the pin. unexpected but cool.

daisymay said...

very cute little outfit love the socks!! Bet they kept you warm

Charmalade said...

I love the scarf and socks together, with the rainbow of color. The beer mug pin is adorable, too-- and I applaud you for your dedication for taking photos outside!

Melanie C. said...

I love the nail color!! What shade and brand??

Gizelle said...

you always know how to add little punches to your outfits!

happy new year!
gizellefaye.blogspot.com

closet365 said...

Love that purple skirt and what an amazing scarf.

Happy New Year!

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la fille dans la forĂȘt said...

wow these are gorgeous. I love the way the frost looks!

Tom Tuttle from Tacoma said...

happy 2010 to you! i love your socks.

Dominika said...

lovely outfit! so warm and cozy ^^!
and the colour of your nails is super-cool <3!

The Village Idiot said...

love the look!! you look like a moden day pippi longstocking!!!
love those knee socks!!!!

libys11 said...

super cute pin/brooch!!! :D love your socks as well!!!! :D im loving the frost all over the ferns and leaves!! that's so pretty!

chaoskontrolowany said...

Lovely skirt!

alison said...

Wonderful outfit, I love the setting, the frost looks beautiful. And your little pin is adorable!

renwore said...

Wow, these are absolutely beautiful photos! I love the purple & grey in your outfit, and those shocks of colour in your scarf and socks really add up to a great ensemble <3

Carmen said...

Love your socks, they are so cute.

Carmen.xx.

platformshoesandwintercoat said...

cutest outfit ever.

firefly said...

I second Melanie C.! What kind of nail polish (or lacquer, varnish)is that? It fits your outfit so well!

dapper kid said...

Oh my, what a beautiful backdrop to take photos against. I loooove your socks!! Hope you're having a fabulous 2010 so far :)

Kelley Anne said...

I love your over the knee socks. Bold blocks of color are great in winter with everything so gray or white around. I like the way you worked in accents of color to set off the purple dress.

Patrick said...

The skirt is so sharp for the image. Purple on ladies is always attractive!
Happy New Year!!
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Lisa said...

Adorable outfit! Love how colorful it is!

indigotangerine said...

those socks are completely adorable. what a magical setting (though frigid I'd imagine)
-indigo

Hanna said...

I love those socks!

Nadia Kamballa said...

Cute outfit. I love the jacket. And that brooch is beyond cute!

Happy New Year!

http://thenovembergirl.blogspot.com

Betty said...

haha I love the brooch!
And your nailpolish is pretty too.

Accidental Musings said...

I got boots like that yesterday! I love the way your "splash of colors" pops out in your frozen surroundings. [:

Bella said...

your purple dress looks great against the frosty background :] xxx

reckless daughter said...

this is great. it reminds me of an uber-chic pippi longstocking (in a completely awesome way). I can believe how cold it's been up there!

reckless daughter said...

*canNOT believe - that is!

Zany Style said...

what a pretty purple! And i love the knee highs. Your photography is very nice, as usual. And that beer pin.... Where'd you get it!?!?!

~tati~

Lexie said...

i love your knee socks! this reminds me of the 80s done right.

grace said...

seldom does snow look that beautiful...certainly not where i live...you lucky duck.

Dylana said...

Beautiful! That scarf is amazing!

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Natalie said...

the knee socks are so cute! love this :)

xoxo

natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

Jasmine said...

these pictures are so lovely! loving your black jacket! i don't like purple all that much either, but this shade looks great on you (: cute pin too!

. s h e r r y * said...

Love that shade of purple too! I have a skirt in a colour similar to that. :)

myedit said...

Wow! As always, the landscape is breathtaking. I think you live in a fairytale land... and I'd like to visit.

M. said...

I love your jacket, and your socks so much!

lovelove,
http://marissaexpains.blogspot.com

Ruta said...

Gorgeous outfit, my favourite part are the socks.

Plus it looks so pretty everywhere. Very magical.

Narumi said...

Omg the landscape is beautiful ! I love the pattern of your socks and the brooch is so cute :)

Savannah Burton said...

i love you socks!!!! :-)

Phyllis said...

cute brooch! love the socks, stay warmmmm =)

Linda said...

Very different look for you! I understand not being able to undress for that picture...you don't want to catch a cold now do you? I love the purple on you, you should embrace it more.

sharonlei said...

Lovely R... these photo's are so beautiful. I love the setting.. and I adore the playfulness of your knee highs.. Wishing you the best 2010 has to offer. Stay beautiful.

Love & Aloha, S
www.elisharon.blogspot.com

fayeee said...

i fell flat on my arse on the snow the other day, hurt so much :( Love urban outfitters, got some cute shoesies there in the sale the other day.
Beautiful images
x

Django et Coco said...

These are beautiful pictures! Love the setting... And such a cute outfit! (it remind me of a similar purple skirt I recently purchase and never wear... Thank you for the inspiration!)

-Coco from Our Paper Moon

Q's Daydream said...

wow! i remember last year we had an ice storm like that. its so pretty, but dangerous. Love the pics!

Kate said...

Frost is so beautiful. I love the colors you picked out for your outfit. When color is lacking from the scenery it's time to add it to the wardrobe (If only I could get out of the white, black, grey shades).

Alix said...

Very season appropriate, I have trouble with that a lot of the time. Luckily I don't live anywhere near the snow. I really like the purple on you

Valentina_s said...

sweet

juliamarisa said...

lady, you look lovely in a braid.

Elleanor Taylor said...

Very cute, I love braids.
And your socks/tights/shoes combo look neat.

Miss Claire said...

I love your outfit! And that Beer mug is too cute. xx Claire

Clare said...

The color combination with those tights and the purple skirt is just perfect. Such a fun frosty winter outfit.

Amelia said...

Those socks are the coolest thing ever! I wish the frost would stick around up here.

Lucy in the Sky said...

Brrrr frost but no snow? Sounds like winter in southern China... I love how you layer your socks and tights! that brooch is pretty cute, and this is a non-alcohol drinker speaking. xD

nawal natasia said...

very nice..love your Outfit.. :)

Ebony said...

The splashes of colour of awesome. All the hues go so well with your hair colour :)

Meg said...

I love your outfit. The colour of the purple is really pretty and I love your socks.

marian said...

These are beautiful,stunning shots. love the brooch.
darling happy 2010,hope you had an amazing new years eve hun. I went party hopping and all the images of outfit from that night are up on my site in the style diary section.
happy new year darling
xx
marian

KireiTsukino said...

I'm wearing braids right now too :) and I love your boots!

Winnie said...

I love the layered knee shocks and the frost might be cold, but they make beautiful photos! I really love that shot of the frosty leaf and your cool blue nail polish!

junebabie said...

beautiful photos, and awesome outfit! I am in love with those socks.

Christen said...

Those OTK socks are so much fun!

Style Artisan said...

Because of computer issues, this is a belated response to your last post combined with a comment for this post...

I have to tell you what an amazing source of inspiration you are for me, especially since I am a fairly new blogger. Your photos, your styling, and your concepts have left me feeling awed by what you do. You are truly gifted.

Thank you so much...I can't wait to see what the new year brings on your blog!

Molly said...

I love the purple with the gray of the ferns. Very interesting tones.

gotta love winter lighting!

HAL said...

adorable! the socks are great.

http://www.halcoholic.com

katthroatworld said...

great scarf & jacket! lovely colors.. :)

Brittany said...

Love the accents of color.. looks so great with the frost. And that brooch is adorable.. very Irish!

And seriously, I just have to tell you.. my boyfriend and I always talk about where we want to move away to after college.. and after knowing we wanted somewhere on the west coast, your blog has helped me realize Seattle (or somewhere near the coast of Washington) is exactly where we want to live. Close to the city but still beautiful surroundings.. and of course.. amazing concerts are a huge plus.

Anonymous said...

Cute outfit, I hope you had a great New Years.

lilylove said...

interesting way of wearing socks!
but you wear it really well :)

XO, lily

wreckedstellar said...

Cute, playful outfit! I'm loving your socks- so fun!!

jessy said...

Your photos are always so beautiful, and these are certainly no exception! It has barely snowed here in Ohio, I wish I had a wonderland like this to pose in.

MissKellie said...

How pretty! I wish it was frosty and wintery here, it looks so lovely!
And your outfit is cute, very "season appropriate!" :)

http://playingdressupwithkellie.blogspot.com/

Eyeliah said...

ohhh this is how the frost looked here on Christmas day - great shots. :)

Taylor Sterling said...

beautiful skirt and I love the socks you paired with it!

KittyCate said...

Gorgeous outfit, especially the socks, and the cute little brooch. x

katrina said...

your socks are terribly cute.

Angela said...

these are gorgeous pictures! i love the purple against all of this frost.

Ally Moschini said...

you look gorgeous your socks are to die for!!!!

bowsnhearts said...

Beautiful photos! I love your jacket and your socks!

Liberty London Girl said...

You are brave! It's frrrrrreezing here in England too. LLGxx

what dia like said...

very beautiful style.
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Helen said...

everything looks so pretty in the frost! especially the ferns

janettaylor said...

Lovely scarf, my dear!

Happy New Year!

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Ashley said...

Oh my, it looks so cold! Love your scarf and your tights! Happy 2010!

le blog de leen said...

that's a beautiful white and frozen scenery :)

looove the colors you're wearing, the scarf looks really great, and so do the socks!

leen

muchlove said...

it's like you captured the cold air in these photos perfectly (if that makes any sense)! Gorgeous.

Seval said...

I loved your scarf too much! I adore your style, found out you on chictopia (this is swalvs) and I've been following you since then. And what attracts me most is your photos!
Love, Seval...

Callaquenosmiran* said...

i love your blog! happy new year!
xx

yasemin said...

What makes this outfit great are the socks I think! happy new year..

kimi said...

These socks are so cute.

Cindy Whitehead said...

Your outfit is beautiful - love the socks! Thanks for stopping by my blog and your nice comment - greatly appreciated. (-:

AudreyAllure said...

great outfit, especially the socks :) and it's been so cold here too. the wind just makes it worse! haha

Nadine said...

I really like the socks... so extraordinary :).

pretty face said...

Funny that as I read this post, my hands slowly burn as I press them desperately to the hot radiator. ouch x

Erin Cathleen said...

Purple is actually my favorite color, and I think it looks great on you! You should embrace it. :) The beer mug brooch is too cute. Overall your world looks quite enchanted. I hope you're having a happy 2010 so far!

valncami said...

You look so adorable! I love the over knee socks. Photos with the frost are so lovely, I Love the photo of you holding the leaf. Happy New Years!
XX

abutterflybyday.blogspot.com

Toosdai said...

its been warmer on my side of washington, so i have yet to see the prettiness that is the car windshields and neglected p-patches glazed over. i like how the frost crunches under my boots. soon, it will be that time over here.

lovely outfit, yet again.

Elizabeth said...

wow, these are beautiful pictures. :)

Sara Lynn said...

I love this entire look, I am partial to purple, but this outfit is great. I know my guy friends would love it if I wore a pin like that lol, it is very cute.

What Would a Nerd Wear said...

i love this, especially the purple. i am continually impressed by what you do with color!

Megan said...

I love your scarf, socks and the purple!
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gorgeousclara said...

I´m curious...where do you live???

The Wandering Writer said...

Rebecca! I love the purple! It just makes the entire outfit come together! And those tights are so much fun! Beautiful frost photos. I love it when nature does that. :)

Have a wonderful first week of the new year!

Natalie xx
(aka The Wandering Writer)

umama said...

you look so so adorable here!

Meghan said...

Love the outfit & the frost. In my region I either have bloing sun or heavy snow.

Wear Necessities said...

haute outfit, love those tights!! - Natalya of Wear Necessities

Valencia Lia said...

So funny I wore purple for the first time recently too and I'm not a fan of that color. heeee

But you looked so good in purple too,I love love the dress with the scarf and those socks are just so adorable.

Love how the leaves are covered in snow still.

Kennedy said...

youre outfits are always inspiring and i love seeing your pretty smile! ps: purple looks good on you, that's pretty awesome. i wish i could wear it<3

camerafilmroll said...

Too cute!!

Diana said...

This outfit is so sweet! I love all the pops of color, especially those socks.

Twila said...

the pops of colors on your socks are adorable!! and love the broach!!

Twila
blog.twilasvintageclothing.com

Manja said...

This outfit is so pretty, I love the knee socks :)
I really notice that I dress darker in winter and fall, but unconsciously, I don't do it on purpose.

haute.teapot said...

Absolutely gorgeous, you & your surroundings. :)

denise, the prime magpie said...

Winter wonderland! Agreed, the frost does like to linger -- the mist as well. A perfect setting for such beautiful photos!

Rebecca said...

These pictures are so beautiful! The frost looks amazing and your socks are just... incredible! :)

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