The Bookish Sort

I wear these tights all the time, but usually backwards so the stud detail is just a minor note. After all, I've heard a good outfit should make as much of an impression leaving a room as it does entering it. For today though to add some extra quirkiness to my look I wore them the correct way with the glossy black studs front and center. The added texture sort of mixes up what might have been a literal "geek chick" outfit; geek chic for the penny loafer heels and cardigan combination, not for the eyeglasses (because sporting frames to correct your vision does not make everything you wear geek chic).

Also, so madly in love with these shoes. With the front platform the heel height is pretty comfortable and the front flap means they're still nicely snug for my narrow feet. I usually wear lace-up shoes because most heels are made too wide and my feet can't stay in them properly. These aren't lace-ups, but I still feel quite secure in them: win-win. The fact that they remind me of librarians and octogenarians is just an added bonus.

Outfit details:

Tulle coat via Shop Ruche

maroon scarf

cardigan c/o Modcloth

vintage dress

Cynthia Rowley front stud tights via Gilt

Jeffrey Campbell heels c/o Modcloth

Juicy Couture purse via Gilt

YajairaFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:08 AM
love your tights
CourtneyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I love this outfit - a bit quirky and very cute! :)

And ah, thank you for pointing that out about the glasses!

x Courtney
Melissa~February 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM
In love with the shoes also.
I like how the tights look, they look like some kind of armor.
Very sweet look, love the colors.
Style and coffeeFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM
gorgeous thights and shoes
WinnieFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Oh I really love this look, love the pink, purple, those fab tights and those heels. I have the opposite problem, my feet are wide so I find it hard to find shoes that don't squeeze my feet!
ZuFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM
I think I'm in love with your JC's. And this love is not just about the look. It's deep, unconditioned love. Umm.
tessFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM
the stud tights add some unexpected edge to your outfit, love it
Katie BurryFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM
What a lovely outfit! I love your dress so much, and that scarf matches so perfectly. <3

Your tights are great! I don't remember seeing them before - frontwards or backwards. I don't know if I would have the courage to wear them frontwards, so cudos to you for not only attempting it, but looking great in them!

~ Katie
http://www.beautifully-pure.com
LauraFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM
so lovely! you always have such good outfits. and your shoes!!
perfect!

-laura
http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com
LessieFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM
those are darling shoes
GabbyFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM
I am so in love with the bright colors of this outfit. FIERCE!
AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Good outfit/background combination! I like how the dress has pretty "splotches" and the wall does too! And the pink scarf stands out nicely. (:
megannielsenFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:12 AM
I am absolutely in love with this look! The scarf, those adorable shoes - it's all perfect!
Mae LuFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM
That comment is so right. "An outfit should make as strong impression leaving the room as entering." What sound advice!

This is a great outfit, because it combines elements of demure, feminine, spring, edgy, mature, military, geeky, while still very much fitting into your very distinct aesthetic. I think you look amazing in glasses and hope you wear them more often.

I should say the same thing of myself, but I think my glasses make me look like a little kid. I really need to find new ones that don't slip down my face due to my lack of a nose. :)

I need those tights.

XX.
Mae Lu, @ thereafterish.
reckless daughterFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM
I've always liked these tights! I equally love these new loafers!

PS: I agree - glasses do not always mean geek chic!
Peacock's HatFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Those shoes are gorgeous.
I can't seem to get over feeling like I have to do geek chic when I wear my glasses, so I just wear contact lenses most of the time. I do love geek chic, but for some reason feel because I actually have to wear them it's not quite so 'chic' anymore!
UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM
looking so good! I love the colors of this outfit and the red lips just rock with your flawless skin. :)
SarahFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:07 PM
Your shoes are super fun and I love the colors in your outfit.
Melissa at bubbyandbean.comFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:16 PM
GORGEOUS choice of colors (I'm so into jewel tones lately), and yes, those shoes are ridiculously amazing.

xoxo,
melissa @bubby & bean
VickiFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM
love the colour palette of this outfit! the scraf with the dress and the khaki green coat..just lovely. :) ps love u wearing ur eyeglasses! xo
FrankieFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Those shoes are incredible! I do so love a wooden heel. Just beware of termites! x
TicklesMeFancyFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Heels are gorgeous!

Check out my blog @ ticklesmefancy.blogspot.com
WendyBFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Love the shoes. A tall but sturdy heel is so comfortable!
KFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM
The shoes are awesome! And I love the pattern on the dress.

K xx

http://duenotice.blogspot.com/
SofiaFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:01 PM
OMG LOVE the mix of colors.
AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Love the scarf, and the tights are AWESOME!
Bellesme
MelaiFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:37 PM
You look lovely rebecca! :) You always do :)

hearts,
Melai of Style and Soul
EliFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:13 PM
It's fun to change up how you wear things some times, this is an awesome case of that!
Miss MegFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Absolutely nothing about this outfit that I dislike in any way. It's gorgeous!
UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Another fantastic outfit, Rebecca. I have the opposite problem with my wide as feet! I have shoes very similar to yours and it pinches the front part of my feet so badly.
Clare AliciaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:58 AM
I am also madly in love with those shoes, they have a similar pair in topshop I have been drooling over!
AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Those shoes are wonderful! I love the wooden heel.
I just discovered your blog and I really like it, you have great style!
UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:02 PM
I have been eyeing these shoes precisely for their fabulously librarian-esque properties.
UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM
LOVE those tights
xxx
SerenaFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Adorable outfit. A little tip - what you are thinking about comes across in your eyes. You usually look like you don't trust the cameraman. You look rather guarded. Think about someone you love, or something you really love and your facial expression will look soo much better. Try it. Because you look like you're not enjoying yourself.
Rebecca, A Clothes HorseFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM
@Serena, Honestly, I don't usually pulish or respond to the sort of comment you posted, but I'm feeling feisty tonight. Basically: you don't know what you're talking about. If you had any familiarity with my blog (or even took the time to read my profile in the sidebar, let alone the FAQ) you would know that I take my own pictures. Meaning the "camera man" you refer to me not trusting is merely a tripod.
But really, I don't care if I look like I'm glaring at my tripod or not trusting the viewer. I'm not a model, nor am I some happy-go-lucky person; if people don't like my pictures or my melancholy expressions they can go look elsewhere. I'm a moody girl; if I look moody & "like I'm not enjoying" myself to you: oh well. I'm not hear to make you happy, nor am I here to project some cookie-cutter image of comfort and joy. I'm here to be me.