Thursday 2 December 2010
hits of the autumn, part 2
from cocorosa (inspiration much)?
from Diversions (or Shallow Mallow)
It's definitely winter now in London. It snowed the day before yesterday and it has been bitterly cold (especially during another student protest against fees yesterday). With that in mind, it's time for the second half of my autumn round-up. Last week I focused on the bright and sunshiney side of Autumn in a post heavy with shades of red and gold. For the second half, you have the flip side, a love of washed out whites and creams, all on top of one another. I don't know what it is, in the summer I'm not very fond of pastels or florals, but I like them increasingly as we head into winter... especially with sweaters over top, like Stef above.
And here's some other things I liked this fall:
Long hair and short hemlines:
from The Cherry Blossom Girl and Fancy Fine
Two great, simple, yet polished looks. I also like how each has run with a colour that's pretty typical of fall, but with a quieter, more muted version of it.
Ridiculous Pinings for Unexpected things:
This one's a bit silly. I really, really, really don't like leopard print. Ever. In any form. Except that I really like Carrie in this coat. She had another picture, wearing this coat and drinking from a china tea cup, and I immediately became obsessed with recreating this gloriously sixties image myself. Except that I don't even have a china tea cup, let alone a leopard print coat, and if I did have one of those I would never wear it due to my intense dislike of leopard print... so I'm just posting it here instead, and letting this obsession die.
Small but intense bursts of colour:
from Waking Life and Lulu Letty
So, you know, I love yellow, I love Caitlin's blog, I love florals for winter... that was easy. And I also really loved Maria from Lulu Letty's early days (well, there only were early days, actually) as a redhead, and thought the bright, freshly dyed hair looked amazing with a wooly hat of the same colour. So we're back to red and yellow again, I guess. ; )
Last but definitely not least...
Bundling up:
from Orchid Grey
I'm a big fan of shawls, although all of mine are sadly in a box somewhere in Vancouver. The best use of a shawl I saw this fall had to be Julie's belted green one. It kind of makes me want to improvise with that airline blanket I stole from the plane, but I guess I'll leave the look in her capable hands until next year!
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I loooove when you do these roundups :)
Excellent choices again Emily. Very inspiring!
wow they all have such fabulous style xxx
WOW, this last look is really incredible! I've never thought about doing that :)
wow these are awesome ideas to try. thanks for sharing.
Read in newspaper that domestic airport is also closed. Too early for snow..but it happens......feel of Canada.
It is been cold here too but does not snow here too much...
Keep snow in Europe please.
Such great looks!!! :D :D I love both the ones with shorts :D
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@ A: one of the airports is closed, yes. I guess it'll open tomorrow, but it makes me a bit nervous about buying my Christmas flight, which I have to do soon.
so gorgeous! i love these posts!! :)
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Yay for shawls in winter! Especially tartan ones under funky belts!
Many thanks for your kind words on my Closet Audit. Believe me, the situation is dire (I got married this year and have to learn about sharing a wardrobe - boo!) and I'm a total sentimental packrat so this is going to be emotionally traumatic. Regardless, my Nanny's mink is going nowhere, even if it means I have to sacrifice some of my less-valued treasures. And heck, who knows?! I might venture to wear it out in public for the first time ever... wee!
I really dig the sixties as well...I'm noticing that influence here on your blog :)
Again, I'm loving some of this photography...wow, I'm blown away by Lulu Letty's picture, I kinda wanna recreate it :)
I am in awe when someone rocks the leopard print because usually I am no fan either :)
Thanks for including me :)
wonderful round up!
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The leopard coat is gorgeus.
Stef has such an amazing way with color, doesn't she?
Oh, and the belted shawl look is killer. LOVE it. MUST try!
Had to chuckle at the last paragraph you wrote... I am not alone... Did it once :(
You look beautiful in all the pics.
Okay... all these people have GREAT HAIR!
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You know I honestly enjoy these posts. You some how pick all the 'best' stuff out and it is a treat to seem them all together. I am also loving the long hair and short hemlines. Something really sexy about the combo :)
Must agree with you about the belted blanket and the leopard print.
This is such a great round-up
I love long hair, bangs and short hemlines:)
Have a great Friday and stay warm:)
Kisses
The pictures are awesome!! I love the second one It´s lovely :)
Sorry I know that the music is too lowd but I don´t know how to change I will ask how to change it
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lovely collection of fall inspiration! i'm in love with the brilliant colors and the soft ethereal florals! =)
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great inspiration pictures!xx
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thank you so much for including me in these posts, you do such a great job of rounding up these inspirational styles, I love Lulu Letty's look!
Great choices Em! I loved Carrie's, Alix's and Caitlin's looks.
Oh I wished I was in London now, at least I'd have some snow, since all I get here is rain and cold mehh.
i really like that your pulling together these inspiration photos! im really excited to check out all of these new blogs! your carnival pictures below are so beautiful - i love the whimsical effect and your darling checkered blouse :)
FASHIONMADEMEFUNKY
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I like the all blogs you presented, actually I am a big fan of them
I love these shots!
they are all just so lovely!!
xo
Sophie
I love the photos & i L O V E
LAYERS!!! =)
xo
DOLLMEUP
Thanks for sharing! I feel inspired again (:
just popped over after seeing your comment about being from Vancouver on idee geniale's blog. had to say hi! i'm a fellow Vancouverite too.
i've heard from friends about the beginning of snow in England now, is it true the city almost shuts down when that happens? like you actually get snow days off work for a few centimeters?! how awesome!
great post, lovely inspirations. i'll be following for sure. ♥
i la la love these round ups! it's so inspirational.
xx Kenny
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some lovely looks you've chosen for your autumn roundup! i love the idea of wrapping up in a shawl & belting it in place, it looks great on julie! i also love carrie's coat & the whole leopard print idea but i don't think i'd be able to pull off a coat, so maybe just a flash of leopard like a scarf or gloves perhaps :)
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