Well, this isn't a December Views post as such. It's more a late self portrait challenge 'what you wear' post that I wanted to but never wrote in November, so here it is. I had so much fun shooting my different outfits so I'm hoping you'll take it as entertainment too, and not think I'm being self-indulgent dedicating a whole post to pics of myself. Actually, if you do, so be it - I am.
I love experimenting and reinventing myself with the clothes I wear and am delighted that I've reached an age or state of mind where I no longer care (so much) about what people think. I'm relishing being a girl again - getting to wear mary-janes and sweet coats, being bohemian - wearing gypsy skirts and layered summer dresses, being a woman - having smart black trousers and that long cashmere wool coat.
The short boiled wool pea-coat I'm wearing has been the love of my life this autumn - so warm and practical but light and soft to live in.
I love grey and I adore cardigans.
Flouncy, flowery girly dresses would never have crossed my mind three years ago.
That seems to be my standard self portrait posture - hand on waist and eyes riveted on the viewfinder. :) It's what makes me feel safe and comfortable enough. One day you might see me in my everyday me, but not just yet. Mauve is a favourite colour as of late. The dress is a blend of cotton and linen, the texture is crisp but soft.
One of my absolute favourite dresses, I need more spots in my life.
Rusty orange is my other love - my mum bought me the beret when we were in Paris this summer.
you know how i feel about your dotted dress. pure love. i have one too - i'll have to model mine as well. (=
you've got some seriously cute style caroline, i can see why your coat is a favorite this year.
love the flouncy layers. xo
Posted by: kristen | Wednesday, 12 December 2007 at 23:22
You are so cute! And you dress exactly like
me (with some indian kameez over jeans as well)
I love the layered skirts and the polkadots ~
great series sweetie:)
Posted by: maddie | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 00:38
All such cute outfits (and comfy too)!
Posted by: Aidan Laura | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 01:45
O! I'm in love with your sweet pea coat and the fingerless mitts are darling! Love seeing you in all your different modes - working in the corporate world makes me feel stuck in boring clothes that I have to wear during the week, but your style is what I crave on my weekends. Think I'll try the dress over jeans look :)
Posted by: Michele | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 12:30
Very cute style, so boho :-)Makes me want to try to find my beret!
Posted by: Angie | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 13:19
OMG you are the cutest thing in the entire world. Found your blog through Technorati and I am just in MAD love with your style!
Love to you!
Posted by: Design for Mankind | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 17:13
These outfits are so adorable!!! YOU are adorable...
:-)
Posted by: PixieDust | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 17:44
oh lovely! i adore the polka dots! =)
Posted by: degan | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 18:22
i adore your outfits and i too love flouncy skirts over jeans :) and in my climate, layers are a welcome essential :)
your clothes are fantastic and you are absolutely adorable :) xox
Posted by: daisies | Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 19:01
That first picture of you is positively 'to die for'!!!! The dresscoat is one of th eloveliest I have ever seen... and Paris??
Did you REALLY go to PARIS???
The day I go to Paris is the day the Lord can come and take me home!
You lucky, lucky girl :)
Posted by: joan | Friday, 14 December 2007 at 03:52
you are so adorable! i love all these photos! such a fantastic sense of style you have girl (wish you could come over and help me with my closet a bit)
Posted by: liz elayne | Friday, 14 December 2007 at 06:17
*love* your style!
Posted by: chocolate covered musings | Friday, 14 December 2007 at 09:50
:D *grin*
Man you guys make my day!
Thank you for all those comments, don't know what to do with all the love you're sending my way. I'm so glad you like my style.
I did go to Paris Joan, I wish you a visit soon if you promise to stick around afterwards. :)
Liz - you don't need help with your closet, you have an absolutely adorable style already and I love it just the way you are. I would love to go shopping together sometime though - man that'd be great. There are some wonderful thrift shops here you know... You got some good places to go?
Posted by: caroline | Friday, 14 December 2007 at 17:01
You look great in all your outfits and i LOVE your haircut!
Posted by: Anne Marie | Saturday, 15 December 2007 at 15:43
Your wardrobe is fantastic. I especially love your French beret, tres chic. Your hair is adorable too.
Posted by: Carolina Eclectic | Thursday, 20 December 2007 at 20:32