March 21, 2012

Study Dates & Vintage Purses



Apologies for my sporadic posting the past few weeks; I've been on a terrific roll with my online/distance coursework. I'm hoping to get it done as fast as I possibly can so I have more time for the wonderful world of blogging :) 


That being said, I thought I'd show you a more casual look, the type I'm apt to wear when leaving the house to study. Whether it be the library, a coffee shop, or visiting my German tutor, I'm always a fan of dressing up a little while maintaining a level of comfortability. This particular evening I chose a blue chiffon American Apparel skirt & oversized top from Zara (with sleeves rolled up). When choosing an outfit to study in I don't tend to wear much dangly jewellery, as it drives me crazy when trying to focus. Instead I wore my favourite nerdy Ray Ban glasses (they make me feel smart and help me see, win win ;), a vintage silver sequin/beaded shoulder bag from my Grandmother, & an older pair of pointy-toe heels I recently dug out of the depths of my closet. Not a full-fledged outfit shoot by any means, just a couple quick shots on a study break! 


Hope everyone's week is going well! Thanks for reading :)

48 comments:

  1. It's cute! I like glasses. I have a pair, but mine are fake. I've had LASIK. Cute vintage, too!

    -j.

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  2. I LOVE how you still dress up even for a casual study day.. this look is perfection! Also, I'm really loving your glasses -- I've been meaning to get a similar pair forever.. maybe when I finally do, it'll encourage me to wear my contacts less (I never leave the house with glasses) xo

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  3. nice purse
    <3 :D

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  4. You are so cute!Your glasses fit so well on you<3

    xx

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  5. nice purse
    <3 :D

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  6. Lovely outfit Shawna!! Love the colour combination and your purse is beautiful! :)

    Take care,Daniella xox

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  7. Nice casual look! The skirt and tights remind me of what I'd wear to ballet class (don't worry its a compliment hehe) - so cute!!

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  8. Love your skirt it such a beautiful colour. And those glasses look SO cute on you, I wanted a pair but I definitely cannot pull them off!

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  9. I have that skirt and wear it ALL THE TIME. It's perfect, isn't it? Hope your coursework's going well!

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  10. nice outfit! i love your skirt!

    xo
    daisy

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  11. You look so adorable ♥ Nice skirt & little vintage bag too. :>


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  12. That bag is beautiful! I love how a casual outfit on you is majorly dressed up for some of us! Heels, little skirt, delicate bag? That sounds totally dressed up to ME! Have a great day!
    --TS

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  13. How cute is your purse? Your grandma had lovely taste and I love how you've mixed the modern with the vintage so nicely, loving it :) xx Tess

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  14. I love your vintage purse! So cool how it blends in with any outfit. Dressed up or down. Our grandmother's had great taste, didn't they? You look very comfy for studying. Love your glasses too : )

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  15. Okay, nothing beats vintage. And your purse totally proves this *_* Haha, I LOVE it! And you look so cute with glasses, such a winning touch :)

    Trendy Teal

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  16. I love vintage purses!! Unfortunately I only have two, but I still love them. I adore your outfit!

    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

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  17. Lovely look!
    Have a nice day!

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  18. i love your outfit, you are beautiful here...

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  19. so great outfit! love your blouse and skirt so much! and you have so beautiful long hair<3 thank you so much for visit me:)!

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  20. your outfit is so simple but beautiful.
    love the colours and the shape of that lovely skirt!

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  21. Love your purse dear and the whole look is great on you!:)
    Simona
    www.simimaus.blogspot.com

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  22. Love the outfit, so cute^^! x

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  23. Love your spectacles! I recently bought two pairs as I'm sick of my contacts and I love them. Geek is most definitely chic. Thanks for your comment on my page :) It allowed me to find yours and I love your blog so much I'm now following.
    Love
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  24. Lovely skirt! You look great with those glasses!

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  25. Amazing, you look so cool and I'm loving your bag :)

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  26. Awww, you look so pretty with glasses! you should waer it more often :) I get my Ray Bans this week and I hope I'll look so good as you with them :) xx

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  27. Love the glasses and the color of the skirt!!

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  28. Oh gosh, you are waaaaay to unfairly cute lol. Lovely outfit too and Im completely like that at school as well. NOOOOO dangling jewellery, gotta pick our 'battles' and mine happen to be sky high heels hehe

    Eeli xo

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  29. Ooooh how lovely you are! Such a nice outfit. Haha I love that you still wear heels when you're wearing a casual outfit. So stylish! :)

    elissiam.

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  30. You're so cute! Love the outfit!
    xx


    The Urban Umbrella
    xoxo


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  31. You look flawless! :)

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  32. You look lovely! :)

    - Victoria
    www.Vickkitas.blogspot.com

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  33. Gorgeous purse and the navy skirt is lovely.

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  34. Brown + blue look great together! <3

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  35. nice blog posting. I like it to stop here and read your articles

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  36. Love your outfit and the cute little purse you found! Good luck with your studies! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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  37. such a cute look and GORGEOUS purse!! I love it!
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  39. i absolutely love the combination of colors and that bag is so pretty : )

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  40. Aw that skirt is totally cute!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  41. I so appreciate the days when I dress low key and comfy like this. You look adorable and that vintage purse is fab!

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  43. I'm so glad that I found your blog, because it's quite amazing. Here's so many inspiriang outfits and I'm following you now via Bloglovin, because I check those blogs more often.

    I think this outfit is really beautiful. I love that vintage purse and you look supercute with the glasses.

    Love,
    Evamaria

    http://despite-the-style.blogspot.com/

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