a floral trouser

photos by Darcy Rogers

blouse  anthropologie

pants  anthropologie 'charlie trousers'

bracelets  vintage

shoes  anthropologie

Pants, again! This is the same Charlie Trouser from Anthropologie that I featured before, but in a lovely navy floral fabric. I paired this one with a pretty silk blouse in the palest shade of pink to balance the wild print, but I could just as easily see these with a similarly bold floral or striped blouse. And it doesn't hurt to have a weird elephant charm bracelet, soft window lighting, and messy curls in the mix. See more Charlie outfits I created for the Anthropogie web site here, and peek at the newsletter feature!

fancy pants

photos by Darcy Rogers

cardigan  anthropologie

blouse  anthropologie

pants  c/o anthropologie 'charlie trousers'

short necklace  the vamoose

long necklace  anthropologie

tote  vintage from omnia vintage

heels  anthropologie

Working for Anthropologie has many lovely perks, and one of them is being able to see all the beautiful clothing and accessories many months before they are actually available to purchase. When I first caught glimpse of the adorable Charlie Trousers I knew they were destined to be a brand favorite but assumed they'd never make it anywhere near my own closet. Because, as you know, I hardly ever wear pants. So when I was given the challenge of styling the Charlie Trousers in my own way I was hesitant at first but now I'm completely smitten! They come in all sorts of fun prints and colors, but this grey brocade version is my favorite by far. I love the gamine, Audrey Hepburn-style cut and the fact that they are nice and stretchy (without being tooooo stretchy). They strike the perfect balance between feminine and tomboy and look perfectly perfect paired with my usual layers of vintage lace and frills. Perhaps I could be an occasional pants wearer after all? Hey, anything that elicits such positive comments about my bum must be alright.

Take a peek at a fun feature (I created the outfits for) here, and check back soon for another outfit inspired by the Charlie Trousers in a beautiful navy floral print!

lately

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a polka dotted beginning

dress  vintage from custard heart vintage

socks  j. crew

shoes  vintage ferragamo

Christmas was bittersweet this year. I hopped a plane back to San Francisco and spent four wonderful days with my family, but knowing I'd have to head back to Philadelphia so soon left me feeling rather sad and homesick. I made the most of my short trip, however, and left with a suitcase crammed with the loveliest of gifts, including this 1960's polka dot dream dress and beautiful vintage Ferragamo shoes. The winter weather on the east coast is just starting to feel unfamiliarly cold and dreary but I'm making it my mission to avoid the doldrums by exploring my new surroundings and having as many new adventures as possible. I'm looking forward to 2013 and all the fun silliness I hope it will bring. My Ferragamo-clad feet are ready!