11.03.2011

Outfit of the Week: Snowtober (plus pics!)

Outfit of the Week: Snowtober



Psst: I accidentally posted TWO posts in one day, so scroll down for my LUST LIST. Thanks!

I got to round up my birthday with a trip to Philly.  Like many of us who visited/live in the Northeast, October quickly became Snowtober and ended with a White Halloween. As someone who lives in the South, I always get giddy over snow. Luckily, Philly wasn't hit with the disaster that other states encountered and the snow melted just in time for my flight to Atlanta. Here's what I wore:
Song: Au Cafe, Sonic Youth 
This outfit has a little Parisian flair, oui? And this instrumental-only song makes me think of sitting outside a cafe, even though I was drudging through rain & snow in Philly.
When: Friday, Oct. 28
Where: Philadelphia (cue Fresh Prince theme song!)
Outfit & Beauty:

  • I love stripes. This is a fact--check out many an outfit of mine for proof. I was going to take a pic of my striped collection, but was embarrassed when I saw how many items I owned. And I swear I'm always telling myself, "No stripes." Regardless, I wore a striped shirt (mine was from Old Navy, but I can't find it online). And while I call the Breton stripe, I'm sure I will be corrected (must it only be navy stripes to be considered Breton?)
  • Another staple of mine: black skinnies which perfectly hid the dirt from the nasty rain and later snow.
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness month--my great-granny, Sugar, is a 15-year survivor. She was diagnosed at 80! Following Bessie's example, I wore something pink every week in October. By strange coincidence I noticed so many women in Philly wearing a pop of pink--I've never seen neon pink in so many places at once. For my pop of pink, I donned a scarf (can't remember where I got mine).
  • I was amazed how great my hair held up with the crazy weather--windy, rainy, snow, blah. I used my beloved (and hoarded) Sunsilk Straighten Up, but the Living Proof: No Frizz Straightener Creme works just as well.
  • Not pictured: purple trench and black Aussie boots
Proof that I'm a Living Person Wearing This Outfit (sigh) and Philly pics after the jump!


The closest you'll get to seeing me in an outfit photo--just not my thing. 
And this one only took 1.5 years.
I Tweeted this & my other outfits but failed to crop out my undies in my suitcase. Yikes.
Luckily, that has been remedied here.
I've done all the historical stuff in previous trips, so here's what I saw this time around:
  • China Town
  • The view from the hotel--I sat in the window seat, watched the snow fall, and consumed copious amounts of coffee.
  • Eastern State Penitentiary --I did the night time tour and LOVED it. I also had 2 ghost encounters. I think. Spooky! I also did the never-ending haunted houses.
  • I had many a spiked cider, did some shopping, went to museums, and wobbled down cobblestone streets.

54 comments:

  1. Lovely selection. That's amazing about your great granny, my mum's going through a possible breast cancer thing now ,it sucks. x hivenn

    ReplyDelete
  2. Wasn't it a crazy weekend? Looks like you definitely dressed the part. And I love the pop of pink :) xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  3. I can never say no to black skinny jeans. It's a must for everyone! xoxo

    http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  4. I love stripes too, in fact, it´s a great way to inject pattern to an outfit. :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. I love the outfit, and thanks for the hair straightener/de-frizz product tip!

    ReplyDelete
  6. I love both posts!! Also want that stripey top- live in stripes! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I will check out your beauty section now :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Ahhh I love the outfit.


    -Ly
    http://www.lyzhang.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love that you shared your real person picture - a perfect supplement!! I can't believe all the folks who had a white Halloween, so funny to see the snowy trick or treating pictures from our family. That was a first!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I LOVE stripes too! They're my favourite basic pattern.

    Belly B :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Great outfit...love the skinnys! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Since I'm from Wisconsin, I'm not a huge fan of the snowfall! Love the pop of color in this outfit. I actually just purchased a pair of magenta leather gloves to wear this winter!

    ReplyDelete
  12. You and me both love stripes :) I have a stripe outfit post up today. Great picks and black skinnies are a staple for every closet.

    Loved seeing the pops of pink everywhere too and loved that you wore pink every week in October. Great cause to support your Granny

    Red Soles and Red Wine

    ReplyDelete
  13. i love love love stripes too!! and it is totally ok you posted two posts in one day the more the better :-)

    ReplyDelete
  14. I love that scarf and applaud you for wearing PINK every week for the month of October. Glad your grandmother defeated it!!! WOOOO I lost my grandmother and other close friends to cancer. It's an awful disease. Hope you're having a great day! :D
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  15. Stripes are my JAM. Seriously. And I love the way you've added a pop of color here- def something to try!

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. what a lovely idea to wear a pink scarf to honor her! cute outfit.

    i seem to live in my black skinnies. can't get enough!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Absolutely love the stripes too! Great outfit for this colder weather!

    ReplyDelete
  18. I'm glad we didn't get all that snow--that's crazy! I love the black and white with the pink, so chic!

    ReplyDelete
  19. this is an amazing board! i have been loving thr leggings and stripes trend!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Ooh love this look, very Parisian ;)
    And yea...luckily where I am in CT didn't get hit bad but my aunt and uncle don't have power and probably won't until next Wednesday..AHH
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

    ReplyDelete
  21. I would wear this every single weekend. Cute and chic. I really love the pop of pink too!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Your outfit is so cute! I love the stripes + pop of color :)

    Ahh Snowtober was not cool! I say no more snow until Dec!

    star-crossed smile

    ReplyDelete
  23. a ghost encounter?!?!? not for me! I'd be super creeped out! but you look so cute with the stripes and a pop of pink!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

    ReplyDelete
  24. Love black and white with a pop of color!

    ReplyDelete
  25. I LOVE stripes (and dots) - I never get tired of those patterns! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Such a cute outfit. Love love love stripes. And I find the Living Proof line to work amazingly well. Currently, I'm using the thickening mousse and LOVE it.

    ReplyDelete
  27. I love the pop of pink scarf! I also have a hot pink scarf that I wear more often than not!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Ooh, I am so in love with that scarf - the color is perfection! :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. Cute September lineup hun. Really digging that striped shirt paired with that hot pink scarf! <3 ^_^

    Eeli x

    ReplyDelete
  30. I would definitely wear this! Love the pink pop of color...

    ReplyDelete
  31. I love your outfit! Nice and simple with a pop of colour - perfect for traveling! Also, I love your pictures of the city, it looks (and sounds) like you had a great time.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Great choice! We don't have snow yet in Wisconsin but I have this bad feeling...

    ReplyDelete
  33. love it! the pop of pink is perfect! And I need some black skinny pants (not jeans), seems like a must!

    XOXO

    ReplyDelete
  34. What a cute outfit! I love stripes too, and this would look so adorable with flats or riding boots or wellies. Love the pop of color with the scarf too!

    xo Mary Jo
    http://ON-PCH.com

    ReplyDelete
  35. Cute! Love the striped top with a pop of pink!

    ReplyDelete
  36. love the pop of color with the pink scarf! great touch!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. I can always use a good anti-frizz product. Thanks for the source!

    ReplyDelete
  38. I love this outfit, the stripes, the skinny jeans, the scarf! It is awesome :) Thank you so much for mentioning me and a diagnosis at 80?? WOW... I am glad she is doing ok!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Yay for stripes and how inspiring to see so much pink in October!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

    ReplyDelete
  40. I love you blog and came across it from a comment you left on another blog. It would be great if you could have a look at my blog. Have a great weekend and if you have time maybe have a look at my bigwardrobe stylist page on facebook
    aimee
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bigwardrobe-Stylist-Aimee/235868013134928

    or my blog
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  41. i'm in love with this combo.. well i'm just a huge fan of stripes, tights and frizz nail polish!! the pink pop of color is genius!!!!!!!

    kisses,
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. Gorgeous outfit inspiration. I love the pop of color! xo

    ReplyDelete
  43. Oh you must tell me about your encounters at Eastern State Penn. I remember watching when Ghost Hunters went there and it was so spooky. Fab!

    ReplyDelete
  44. I totally copied this outfit earlier this week after reading your blog one morning!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Lovely selection! ;-)
    Nice blog!
    I invite you to see my blog, and if you like it, you could follow me! i 'll do the same!
    kisses
    Miriamstella

    is fashion my Passion? the MiriamStella's Blog

    ReplyDelete
  46. love the stripes! also I've been dying to try that frizz product.

    ReplyDelete
  47. love the stripes! also I've been dying to try the frizz product.

    ReplyDelete
  48. aww love your picks hun!
    you've got such interesting blog.
    i am following you..
    thanks for ur sweet message!
    let's keep in touch hun!
    if be happy if you can follow me too, if you like!
    see you then =))
    xoxo

    love,
    Diane

    ReplyDelete
  49. a great way to be chic and warm - with snow in october, i imagine it's going to be a long winter...

    Chic on the Cheap

    ReplyDelete

I respond to comments via email, so make sure I can respond!
For a faster response, please use Twitter or email: elleseesyou@gmail.com

More ways to keep up with me: Bloglovin, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram , Youtube or email: elleseesyou@gmail.com

You made my day by visiting! See ya tomorrow :)

Disclaimer:

All products mentioned are purchased by me unless stated.
All pics, thoughts, etc, are mine unless otherwise noted. Publishing or redistributing any content from this blog is strictly prohibited. Please seek permission first. Thank you.




Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...