City Loafing & Coloured Tights

Feb 3, 2011


 {JACKET: H&M, TANK: ZARA, SKIRT: H&M, TIGHTS: JOE FRESH, SHOES: JOE FRESH,  BAG: H&M}

You know you’ve made it to the big time when the “cool cats” are reading your blog! Speaking of reading my blog, I just wanted to say a big fuzzy THANK YOU for being such wonderful readers. I love reading your comments and getting to know you. And since I can’t invite everyone over for a home cooked meal, I thought I would do a giveaway in the next few weeks. So stay tuned. I “heart” you guys!

Apparently, I am also a city loafer, which entails drinking coffee, browsing bookstores, and buying yummy cookies at the bakery (PS husband, I ate yours on the way home). I decided on this outfit, which is a delightful break from my usual go-to jeans look. Do you guys have that constant go-to outfit? I thought so, but that’s okay, so do I! Case in point, when I was getting dressed today, I reached for my jeans but my far too opinionated “closet” gave me that scolding look, again! However, sometimes you have to outsmart those that know you the best. So my tip today? Swap it out! You just might surprise yourself and your far too vocal closet! xx veronika

73 comments:

  1. You look SO chic with the all neutrals and different textures. I love this!

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  2. This is so cute! I'm working on my legs so I can feel comfortable in a skirt again!! haha Love the cat pic :)

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  3. You have such great style! I love this outfit, and it's so refreshing and fabulous from the go to look, which I happen to be wearing today. Guilty. Great blog! I'm you're newest follower to gain some style inspiration!

    XO,
    Katie
    Running on Happiness

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  4. This is so adorable..I love wearing tights and a fitted skirt it one of my fav looks♥ Im looking forward to your next post:)

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  5. This is perfect and the scarf does add just the right amount of texture!

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  6. I just love your blog :) it's so fun and cute!
    Plus you've got great clothes/fashion sense.
    Very inspiring!

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  7. Too cute! Could Joe Fresh possibly be the greatest thing that has happened-ever?!

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  8. My winter go to is a black turtleneck sweater dress (...yawn!). I'm really inspired by your lighter skirt, seems like I never dare white/cream bottons in the winter, yet they would complement the scenery :)

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  9. I just found your blog, and I LOVE it!! You have such a fun writing style :) This outfit is adorable, & you even posted an alternative way to wear it! How fun & unique, I haven't seen many bloggers do that.

    Count me in as your newest follower :)

    XXXO
    M

    Bloggerista Book Club

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  10. Love your outfit! Happy to have inspired you, I'm really curious to see if and how you're going to use the dusky pink in your home;) Oh and about the constant to-go outfit: the last couple of weeks I have use those way too often because of crazy studysessions and the cold. But you're right, I should try to dress smarter;)

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  11. Ahhh you are so adorable!! I love the skirt matched with the leather jacket. The little kitten that was photo shopped is hilarious. My cat always tries to get in my pictures when I'm inside.

    Oh and bangs have never looked so good on someone. I love them on you!

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  12. Congrats for the cool cat readers! You definitely have a great site going on, love the styling on this outfit, cross bag is so cute!

    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  13. soo lovely!i lvoe your jacket! x

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  14. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I wanted to return the favor! I love your little kitty cat - adorable. I love your blog too - I will be a follower!

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  15. This is the perfect outfit for a casual concert or pub night. I agree that I try to tell girls that wearing tights and a skirt can be just as comfortable has jeans! PS you totally make me miss having bangs, your hair is awesome xo

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  16. I love this casual yet super stylish look! I have similar items, so I might just use you for inspiration...again ;) I also love seeing that chained H&M bag because I have yet, and I think I'm digging it out for the weekend!

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  17. bahahah! cat! love your tips! great blog! definitely following! i would love it if you would follow mine as well!

    love from,
    raeshelle!

    www.hellobombshellblog.blogspot.com

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  18. I really do love those grey tights. It is easy to grab the go to jeans. Thanks for giving a little inspiration to step outside the norm. Gotta love a talking closet.

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  19. Sexy H&M skirt! When I first saw this outfit I thought it looked effortless but still super cool...so glad I found your blog!

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  20. Great shade of grey! You look so hip and trendy! I also love your photographs, what kind og camera do you use?

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  21. Lovely outfit! I really need to start wearing coloured tights more! I've bought so many colours and put them on, but just never have the confidence to actually wear them! This outfit inspires me haha! :)

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  22. Heheee, so cute :) I love when kitties peek into our blog posts!

    And I adore this outfit. I just really like the whole format of your blog. Very inspiring.

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things
    http://melliott930.blogspot.com

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  23. love the outfit, the mix of materials is fab, looks really edgy


    Bow Dream Nation xx

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  24. This look is super chic! I love it!

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  25. You look so effortlessly chic AND comfy. Bravo! It's nice to know I'm not the only one who first thinks "jeans" in the am. :)

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  26. You look fab. That skirt is the bee's knees.

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  27. I constantly wear dresses, and it's a bit of a challenge to try and wear them differently. :'D
    I love your "breakout" outfit; very put-together, but still really fun-looking too. :D

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  28. Your hair is always perfect! Let's trade! hehe ;) I love reading your blog and your tips with every outfit are awesome! Love this leather jacket here. Definitely perfect for day/night in the city! :)

    xo

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  29. Wow, I love your style and your blog. I love everything about this outfit :).

    Meanz

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  30. One, I for sure have a go to look! Two, I almost always eat Mike's cookies. He just doesn't know i've ever bought him one. Sucker!

    ;) Melissa

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  31. Love your little 'fashion tips' in the photos. And I definitely have the same 'go to' outfits that I reach for out of laziness, but it can be so rewarding to branch out!

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  32. The little cat is amazing! I love this look. Really versatile and feminine. Really lovely!

    www.iheartcocoon.com

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  33. loove the jacket and the colours!!xxx

    www.zscloset.blogspot.com

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  34. I *love* the kitty. What an awesome picture! My go to outfits usually consist of leggings and cardigans. Stretchy and comfortable!

    I tried to pick the one thing about your outfit that I love the most, and I simply can't! It just goes so well together and every piece is my favorite!

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  35. just came across your blog and loving what i see! you look great! i've been making it my mission to accessorize more this year and never thought a scarf would be part of it :) always thought that was just to keep me warm lol...gotta give your trick a try :)

    Mari
    http://lifesamishmashedlife.blogspot.com/

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  36. I always go for a certain look then have to slap my hand from grabbing it :) You look adorable!!

    Lauren
    Sparrow & Urchin

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  37. I love all the color blocking the layers gives you :) Very pulled together, and stunning look!

    You'll find that the farther you dive into this blogging world that you'll start becoming more adventurous with your wardrobe- which will put that judgmental closet of yours at ease :) I used to be a jeans all the time girl as well, but I've found my self wearing them less and less as time goes on. They're still a must have for any closet, but I now consider them an option as opposed to my fashion "crutch"

    Alyssa

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  38. You look adorable! I love the color of your skirt and it looks perfect with the colored tights. I absolutely have a few different "go to" outfits that I have to force myself to break away from at times. Thanks for the inspiration and tips!

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  39. I totally LOVE this outfit Veronika! You're soooo fab! I wish oh wish that we had H&M & Zara on the island! I was looking at your blog the other day and my Mr. said 'that looks like the West Coast', then I looked at your twitter and saw that you're in Van. Since I'm in Vic we're neighbours and can totally be friends...although I think we already are :) OXO

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  40. I love your looks chic & cosy !!
    check my blog ;)
    you can follow me if you want :)

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  41. i love your hair! i used to have bangs like that..maybe wanting them again!
    xoxo

    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/
    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/

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  42. Just found you today, what a cute blog you have here....new follower!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

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  43. I loved your outifit! Perfect for city :)
    I really liked your blog :)
    I will pass some other times for sure!

    Kiss from Portugal,
    Sara

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  44. Wow, love your looks! The cat is a nice touch too ;).
    I will be checking back for sure!

    Jessica
    http://wrinkleddollar.blogspot.com/

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  45. I love the way you put text in the pictures instead of writing a plain text!

    I am following now, I would be more than happy if we keep in touch!

    xoxo, Froso from Style Nirvana

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  46. I adore your skirt! It is gorgeous.
    Please check out/follow my blog. I love yours!

    xx
    Meera

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  47. i want to be a city loafer :) this outfit is HOTTT!

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  48. I'm so happy you found me! Your blog is fantastic and your style even more so. Consider me your newest follower. xo.

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  49. GIRL. You and your closet are my favorite romantic couple. Made for each other.

    LOVE this jacket, but love your fun captions and beautiful photos even more !!

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  50. loving that skirt. I also definitely agree about the colored tights and textured scarf. Alas the weather here is different than literally 95% of the country, so I am always dressed in different temperature style clothes than everyone else. Soon we will all be in sweltering heat though... right?

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  51. You have such a fantastic style, LOVE the skirt!

    antoinettemusik.blogspot.com

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  52. You're so pretty in that outfit! Definitely following your blog now!

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  53. My go to has been my boyfriend jeans for way too long. HAHA. LOVE that skirt!

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  54. Your bangs are so inspirational!!!! Very jealy! I'm currently growing my bangs out....as you can see on my blog! But yours are so perfect length-wise and straight and french :)

    http://www.loveliveandwear.blogspot.com/

    xoxo, L

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  55. I just found your blog and I love it! Your style is my new inspiration :) :)
    And your hair is fabulous- seriously awesome! Anyways, thanks for following my blog and I'm so glad that I found yours :)

    hearts and hugs,
    Nina

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  56. i love the post~!
    And your blog!
    Maybe you can join the give away?
    xxx Zoë

    www.fashionapp.blogspot.com

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  57. You blog is awesome!!!! Looking wonderful!!!!!

    -M
    Accessories Please

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  58. i definitely have a go-to outfit: worn in jeans, huge leather motorcycle boots, and a vintage cheerleading sweater. it's not really that stylish, i guess, but it's certainly comfortable.

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  59. Love the cool, punky, relaxed outfit ^^
    And aww what a cute kitty cat! x~

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  60. Tell me about my go to outfit. I love my sweat pants!!!!!!!! Maybe we can follow each other?
    http://mypretaporterblog.blogspot.com/

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  61. Ooh, lady I lovelovelove this outfit!! You look gorgeous! That skirt is super hot, I love the texture, and love how you made it more casual & edgy with this look!

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  62. I really love the format of your posts...they are very interesting. I would love it if you came and visited my blog, feel free to follow me and I will gladly follow in return :)

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.blogspot.com

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  63. Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I'm absolutely smitten with your blog-- you're so adorable and you have FANTASTIC style! Following you now, lovely :)

    xx
    Vickie
    www.adventuresinfashion.ca

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  64. super cute outfit!.. a lot of people like this outfit too..i was leaving a msg it felt like forever going down all the comments.

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  65. veronika I really like your blog!!!Your style is adorable!! This skirt is perfect and you look beautiful!

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  66. Great outfit! Love your biker jacket. xo style, she wrote

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  67. I LOVE THE JACKET! So hooot!
    XOXO
    following you now

    //beenbrokenbefore.blogspot.com

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