Autumn Showers

by Jen on Sunday, October 24, 2010



Brr! It's getting cold here. Today, I restyled a skirt worn here to make it more fitting for the Fall weather.



Anyway, time to cut to the chase. I have been shopping very excessively and frankly, I need to stop! I've made this effort several times to no avail, but I am hoping for this time to be different. So I will be putting myself on a "ban" for 27 days-- until November 20th (which happens to be the launch of the Lanvin x H&M collection)-- with you wonderful ladies to keep me accountable! I know, 27 days may seem like child's play to the average citizen, but I'm quite sure that as fellow bloggers, you know where I'm coming from. The halt to shopping will also serve well as a reminder to myself that style is never based on having shiny new things. So please track my journey with me throughout this next month as I attempt to get creative with my closet!







Wearing: Zara silk leopard print top, H&M skirt, tights and OTK socks, Zara booties, Vince cashmere sweater

28 comments

This is too adorable m'dear! I'm absolutely in love with the fullness of the skirt and how you re-wore it. I'll hold you to it! all 27 days, my ban begins after this Saturday. WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!

by Jess ♡ on October 24, 2010 at 11:38 PM. #

Cant WAIT for Lanvin...your skirt is too cute...love the whole outfit:)

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by Collette Osuna on October 25, 2010 at 3:01 AM. #

Your skirt is so cute! I love how you turned it into a fall item. I can't wait for Lanvin either...:)

by Elle on October 25, 2010 at 5:08 AM. #

Love this outfit! and YES I know exactly what you mean...I tried a full on spending ban, but it didn't work for me :p So I'm on a strict budget now, haha
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

by Closet Fashionista on October 25, 2010 at 5:23 AM. #

Love how you restyled the skirt with tights and socks...genius!

And all your shiny new things are fabulous too! But I understand limiting/banning yourself until the Lanvin collection is released. I am under similar ban though I'm just trying to stop myself from excessive spending in general. Pretty good so far...haven't bought anything new (clothing wise) in 2 weeks!

Thanks again for the giveaway! yay! it was the best email to wake up to! Can't wait to get it! :)

xo

by Kara on October 25, 2010 at 6:33 AM. #

Good luck with your ban and I'm looking forward to see you re-styling your current pieces!

by curls-and-pearls on October 25, 2010 at 6:40 AM. #

What a darling outfit! Such a lovely skirt and I so adore knee high socks over those pretty tights:)

xx

by Sher on October 25, 2010 at 7:02 AM. #

I absolutely love this outfit!! The pink skirt brings such a happy summer feeling to what seems like a grey and rainy day.

I'm going on a shopping ban myself too. 27 days is really hard! I'm banning myself until Nov 26, which is Black Friday. I already have plans to hit up the outlets at midnight! :)

Best of luck with your ban!

Kileen
cuteandlittle.com

by kileen on October 25, 2010 at 7:03 AM. #

oh your skirt is soo cute!

by ching on October 25, 2010 at 8:10 AM. #

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by Anaivilo on October 25, 2010 at 8:45 AM. #

Oh I know what you mean. I don't have enough money to spend it on clothes, but I sure desire a LOT of things!
I love that skirt , it's so feminine and playfull! The photos are great! Great title "autumn showers".. :D

by Anaivilo on October 25, 2010 at 8:50 AM. #

How you manage to wear skirts all the time, even in cold weather amazes me! Once it dips below 70 degrees, I'm in nothing but jeans. Just amazing.

by Alterations Needed on October 25, 2010 at 10:56 AM. #

The skirts brings the right pop of cheer in such dull weather! Ahahaha, to your shopping ban. What a great celebration though, I can't wait for Lavin and H&M! Have you seen the sneak previews...ahhhhhhhhhhh!

by Banhannas on October 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM. #

these photos are so cute! i love that skirt so much with those dotted tights i shrieked a little when i saw your outfit hehe :)

good luck on your shopping ban! i'm trying to minimize my shopping. 27 days is longggggggggggg.

<3 angie
Pandaphilia

by Angie on October 25, 2010 at 12:46 PM. #

great blog !

by La pépite modeuse on October 25, 2010 at 4:48 PM. #

You can do it!! Bans are a great learning experience and it makes you a more creative dresser! :)

by MizzJ on October 25, 2010 at 6:08 PM. #

i am on a ban as well, for lanvin <3 hm, christmas and of course, my hong kong trip which im for sure will die shopping. hahha!!!

Janelle
http://barestudy.blogspot.com

by BARESTUDY (Janelle) on October 25, 2010 at 8:18 PM. #

these photos are gorgeous jen! i love the H&M skirt on you, it did NOT look flattering on me :(
love how you added the socks!

have a great day!

by Michelle on October 26, 2010 at 8:13 AM. #

I LOVE that outfit!!! I wouldn't think to put that together but it looks amazing on you!!

XOXO

by love jenny xoxo on October 26, 2010 at 12:37 PM. #

I LOVE LOVE this Outfit the entire combination. Adorable love the Pink SKirt with the Leopard and the sheer tights with knee highs. Gorgeous. Lovely Blog...Following :) x Ari

by Fashions Not A Luxury on October 26, 2010 at 12:44 PM. #

Oh my, I can't express how much I LOVE this outfit! I wouldn't have thought to pair long socks and tights that way!

The photos themselves are beautiful as well!

very♔aimée

by Amy on October 26, 2010 at 4:26 PM. #

You always look so great! So doll-like :)

by PetiteXXS on October 26, 2010 at 8:47 PM. #

the fall leaves backdrop is SOOOOO GORGEOUS! Do you live in that neighborhood? lucky you ;) All I can see from my place are buildings...and more buildings!:(

And of course, the outfit is utterly adorable!I love how your layered the tights with otk socks. And the pop of coral/salmon color from the skirt :) And the umbrella made a great props!

Shopping ban? I'm with you, girl!

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by Kristy on October 27, 2010 at 7:23 AM. #

You blog, (and husband!) are so cute! Glad I found it.

http://daswhatshesaid.blogspot.com/

by Das What She Said on October 27, 2010 at 9:14 AM. #

OMG jen i love love this outfit. u always have the cutest outfits but i think this one tops them all. till probably u will come up with a new one. the following weekend doent realy work for me because i have to go to my parents in west van because afterwards i'm leaving to halifax with my school. i know its very short notice but does this sunday work for u? if not we will have to leave it till after i come back from my trip.
xoxo
mina

by Faboulista on October 27, 2010 at 11:29 AM. #

Oh I just love how you put this outfit together. Love that skirt!

www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.com

by plentyforpennies on November 1, 2010 at 8:59 AM. #

These photos are so beautiful, I love autumn because of the color of the trees, I am glad you captured it on camera. The skirt is amazing, the color is perfect and it also has ruffles, what more can you ask?

by Laura Tenshi on November 2, 2010 at 3:24 AM. #

You look adorable!!! I love girly pieces and this skirt hits the mark!!!
Luv it!!
-Nicole

by Prissy and Nicole on November 7, 2010 at 1:05 PM. #

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