Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
* Scrunch Socks ~ hell yeah! *


. . .what I wanted to wear

scrunch socks

Vintage Blazer, Forever 21 skirt, Tricot Jolie sweater top, Urban Outfitters blue sequin pins, Pashmina, scrunch socks, Gucci heels

scrunch socks

scrunch socks

*EQUAL PARTS *


my cousin and I in high school
{love, eric socks were the ONLY socks we wore in high school with our uniforms ...and really, I don't know why}



...and Japanese schoolgirl {found here}




But I was too chicken ...so what I ACTUALLY wore was this










bor-ing ...but probably much more appropriate.

What I'm Wearing
Vintage wool blazer
Urban Outfitters sequin pins
Black v-neck puff sleeve T: Forever 21
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Old
Heels: NANA
Black Pashmina
Earrings: Dark silver with black crystal hoops

{more altered images in my Flickr account}

58 comments:

K.Line said...

Um, M, I work in the most boring environment and even I would wear the slouchy socks. Totally cute. Totally work appropriate (IMO) with the rest of the outfit). And you do work in an art gallery. In California! Give it a go next week. I think it's adorable.

Erin said...

You so should have gone the scrunchy scoks route! I do suppose the final outfit was more appropriate :)

kelly said...

oh no you didnt girlfriend ..bring back the scrunch socks..

i just had my whole childhood flash right before my eyes....


scrunchy in hair to the side, braces, double up'd scrunch socks, LA Gear shoes omg pencil perm.. im going to stop now before i really embarrasses myself.

you look cute none the less..i love the outfit..especially the broaches!

Hanako66 said...

I love what you wore to work....like LOVE, love. I haven't thought of scrunch socks since elementary school, you are brave and somehow make it work:)

drollgirl said...

oh you!!! you are too funny and too cool with your scrunchy socks!!!! love it!

Staci said...

OMG you should have TOTALLY rocked them!!! soo cute!!

Belle said...

So cute!!!
I adore the socks!!
(but the tights are gorgeous too and either way you look stunning.)
Definitely copying this look.
Have a fabulous day x

Elizabeth Marie said...

Either way, you rock it. I would look so lame in the socks! But I'm taking a dance class at millenium and I'm breaking out the leg warmers! OH YEAH.

xoxo

Franco said...

you look so cute, but yeah i don't think those socks would be very appropiate for the gallery.

Pamela said...

love the skirt!!!
and u look great as always!!
xxx

...love Maegan said...

omg Elizabeth Marie - I've totally taken dance classes there as well as rehearsed there {with Goddess, of course.. .lol!}

Have fun and totally break out the legwarmers!

Nil said...

Hahha you look so cute with those socks and very hot with your real outfit. I love them both

brooke said...

WHAT?!?!? i was so bummed when i read that you chickened out...i LOVE the slouchy socks...too friggen cute! i miss those....
anyway...must say though that your legs in that first photo at work look AMAZING!! please list where i can buy those ;)

Couture Carrie said...

It's so fun to play dress-up, isn't it? That first outfit is ideal for a profile pic!

The picture of you and your cousin is presh.

And I love the office look with the brooches!

xoxox,
CC

Anonymous said...

You look great! Love the heels!

nuheila said...

scrunch socks<3
so 80 s,i love to use them at home!

freeTEYme said...

I don't think there is anything you could wear that will not make you look great. the first one was so fun and the second one with a few changes was fabulous!

anhesty said...

the socks would have totally worked with your mary janes!

Rachel said...

You sure can rock the socks girl! I love the outfit either way but the way you went with worked out for work!

Kellie said...

I think you made a wise decision for work, but you've definitely got to try out the scrunch socks some other time. :)

Lili said...

Ah! Fun post!
I like the look of scrunch socks + short skirt but I would put flat shoes instead of heels.

Next time, just do it! :)

Sue Jacquette said...

to be honest, i wasn't a fan of the socks with that outfit. it would be cool, but it would have to be the perfect outfit for them and I don't think that was it. I prefer the final with the tights.

faith said...

I think I NEED those Nana shoes. Yup, I'm pretty sure I do!

Ms. Lovers Knot said...

I love your outfit! I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog.

FJ said...

Ok whoever said the slouchy socks look good are totally blowing smoke up your ass lol. The outfit with the tights and the maryjanes looks fabulous.

Cathy Voyage said...

I like both of the variations!

tanya said...

it looks beautiful both ways! You have to have long legs to pull off the scrunched socks and you can DEFINITELY pull it off :-)

Sweet Simplicity said...

you should have worn the scrunch socks! You could totally pull off that look!

[J] said...

I'm loving the socks! I bought some black ones to wear with heals + shorts. Yeah!

Julia said...

Um, no, not boring :)

Wanderlusting said...

I love both looks on you (especially that blazer, raaar!) but I have to say you pulled off those socks in fine style. I understand though, I chicken out a lot when it comes to fashion in the work place and when I don't, I become known as "crazy tights lady" - just cuz I wore crazy tights ONE time. Sheesh :)

daynacupcake said...

I love socks & heels together. they look so comfy & cute together. but I do like the black tights with your black heels you chose to wear anyway... still mucho cuteness!!! xo

Diane said...

Well I do like the way the socks look, and it can be trend setting, but the black stockings are very sexy and chic, good call (:
Hugs, Diane

Diabolina Da Fashionista said...

looove the og pics. i bet there was a SCRUNCHY in your hair too.

ugh i am too chicken shit to wear socks with sandals out. have been dying to sack up and do it for a year. if you do it, i'll do it ;)

Violet said...

i wish you would have worn them.. u styled them just right

XX
Vi from Cali

Darrah said...

I actually like what you decided to wear better. I think editing is key in all fantastic looks. The socks were a little too "Japanese School Girl" for me.

Meg said...

I love the scrunch socks! love them. you have to go for it next time. though i must say there is something really timeless and fabulous about black pantyhose--that whole streamlined look thing gets me every time.

Leigh said...

Both look amazing, I love the socks with heals anytime!

Amy said...

I'd never wear the socks with heels ONLY because I feel like I couldn't pull it off, but in all the pictures you posted, socks + heels look really good! Love love love the pins.

Penny said...

Screw being 'appropriate'.If I had legs like yours,I swear I'd be walking around in mini skirts that barely cover my happy places.ALL.YEAR.LONG.Dress the way you want.If people stare,it's because their jealous bitches.

Vintage Me New You said...

what a nice post and you look so cute, original outfit:)

mylondonpants said...

:)

Pretty Little World said...

I love this look! (and I think the socks are just as age appropriate as the tights!)

I totally wish that I could pull of scrunch socks...

Anonymous said...

Second outfit was def the right choice. Very classy!!

Megan said...

Ok: This is off the subject, butI need to know: How do you feel about men wearing scarves? Not scarves to keep themselves warm, I'm talking fashionable scarves to complete an outfit?

Tim said...

While that would have been bold and very daring, Im glad your went with the hose.

Love and Prayers,

Tim

maeko said...

Too safe!!! You should've gone with the socks.

JGeb said...

Awww, they both look great, but I love the scrunch socks...so freakin' adorable!

Dooder City said...

I think you pulled off the scrunch socks quite well.

Megan said...

Either outfit looks absolutely fabulous but I really think you should give the scrunchy socks a try! I secretly have oodles of pairs of them hiding in the back of my drawer and this post just gave me the motivation to break them out. Let's be brave together, shall we? :)

Jennie said...

cool outfit!

esther said...

eeee i LOVE scrunch socks! i've been dying to get some perfect ones. those look fantastic.

Carolyn said...

I'm mildly dissapointed...because that outfit with the socks was bitchin'! You rocked it!

But, you looked fab anyhow. Damn you, how do you look good in everything??!!

TLT said...

I love the scrunch socks! I used to live in Japan and I loved seeing all the schoolgirls wearing the slouchy socks. You look great in them!

Ashford said...

both are totally cute!
I too have been feeling the 90s socks and have desperately been trying to find some to cover my tiny cold ankles. I want mint!

Georgie said said...

I used to wear scrunchy socks all the time when I was younger! What a great outfit to team them up with. I am inspired :-)
x

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That outfit looks cool on you. Forever 21 products are really one of the best of it's kind.

angelique said...

Oh great. Now I know why this style looks pretty bad. You can get screen printed t-shirts to look more attractive.