works cited: hand-me-down shirt from my sister; UO cardigan and flats; thrifted jacket; bag from etsy; scarf from lost & found; loft cords; blogger staple mac ruby woo lipstick; pictures by my sister :)
I'm back in Berkeley to see my family for the holidays and as usual, this involves rummaging through my sister's and my own leftover clothes in our closets. This morning's treasure was this top, which Rachel conceded could be mine. Given how few stripes I have in my closet, I couldn't very well say no, right? The pattern mixing of scarf and stripes looked great in the mirror, but I'm not sure how well it holds up in photos. One of the funny things about seeing your outfit photographed is you start to realize there's a bizarre gap between things you think look great in person and things that photograph really well. Sometimes an outfit is both, but I think today's leans toward the better-in-person.
P.S. Sorry for the instagram photo, but the best part of the top is the awesome buttons on the shoulders and I couldn't very well let you miss it:
P.P.S. Are you on instagram? Only recently have I gotten obsessed and can see why other people love it so much. My username is whatwouldanerdwear, if you want to find me there.
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40 comments:
Such a perfect winter in the bay area outfit. :) Welcome home!
yay, thanks, liz! it's so nice to be back. i swear the sun is just warmer out here :)
Oooh, loving the red lipstick!
Have fun with the familia:)
Teodora
Teodoraslookbook.com
i'm really into button details lately, so i love that shirt! i think instragram photos are so fun but i don't have an iphone so i just have to admire everyone else's. i also bought that lipstick but i've been to chicken to try it. maybe it'll make an appearance over the holidays.
Love the Ruby Woo lipstick! Hope you have a great time at home with the fam!
Lucky you. Sisters are great to share clothes with.
Berkeley is so beautiful. And I bet the weather's not bad either.
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So, I check your blog frequently and JUST realized it's "what a nerd would wear" NOT "what would a nerd wear"… like I've been saying in my head. Oops! haha. Cute top! Gotta love hand-me-downs
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I meant the opposite of what I said..
great post.. :) yes, is really great to share clothes with our sisters.. :) irene wibowo
I didn't know you were from Berkeley :) How cool! I live in Berk too! Have a great Christmas!
sydney mentioned you!!!!
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/shopping/shoparound/21984.html
anon--i know, i saw!! i was so excited!
You look so pretty in the Instagram picture!
Super cute! I love stripes!!
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do not even excuse yourself for the instagram pic; your freckles are gorgeous and we don't usually get to see those! i hope you have a wonderful time with your family :)
Military jacket + stripes -->love!
You instagram beautifully. :)
Oh that's great you are already home! I'm going home on the 24th, as I have to work till the 23rd ... have fun with your family!
i actually love the instagram photo-- it highlights the pretty red lip!
I am not a fashion blogger but wish i was sometimes for that very reason of never knowing what would look good photographed! whenever i go to a party or event where I know there will be pictures, i am always disappointed with how i look. le sigh.
LOVE those buttons on your shoulders! You're right - they really do make the top.
Cute top, what a great snag. And you got that scarf in the lost and found? Wow.
Welcome home! That top is adorable! Unfortunately, I only kept crappy clothes at my parents' house.
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Hope you have a great trip home. I absolutely love your scarf!
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CUTE! I know exactly what you mean about the gap between great outfits and great photographs... Seems like they should always be the same, doesn't it? And I love hand-me-downs!
peace&love, Jill
Help! How do I wear this?
I need a sister... if only so I could borrow/steal her stuff.
And I know what you mean about pictures vs. real life... 'what is this? I thought I was perfectly adorable today?'...
How could this outfit get any better in person? It looks fantastic!!
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That top is such a great find! Love it. And I think the scarf looks great with it! Also loving the lipstick :)
I love your blog. That's why I introduce it on my blog Advent calendar today. Take a look: http://dasmaedchenmitdenlocken.blogspot.com/2011/12/2112-what-would-nerd-wear.html
I hope you like it!
Oh, I always wanted a sister! Love the red lipstick and the scarf. And thanks for showing us the buttons. Those are such a great detail.
@chris--holla, berkeley friend! it's so nice to be back! are you from here originally?
Nice scarf! Could it possibly look even better in real life? I don't think so ;)
love the new top! and the lips :)
Such a cute top! And love your red lips. Going home is the BEST.
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
i miss stealing clothes from my older sister! we aren't really the same size anymore....
and totally agree with the disconnect between reality and film; it can be frustrating, when i know i have constructed a look that is beautiful, and i feel good, then i see pictures of it, and it is just not there. sigh.
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Instagram is highly addictive! The photo you took is adorable and I echo Annie's feelings about your top - it's adorable.
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I love this outfit! It looks so cozy!!
I gave you a Top 10 Blog Award on my blog because I've been following you forever and love your blog!
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I added you on intstagram. And I looooove the buttons on that shirt!
That little striped top is so cute! I wish I had a sister so I could rummage through her closet. :) Happy holidays!
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This is one of my favourite outfits on you! I love the red lips with the blue flats and I think the stripes go really well with the scarf. Sorry for the late comment but this is too cute an outfit to not comment!
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