Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Shorts and tights and brollies... oh my!

First of all I want to apologize for not getting some better more shots of today's outfit - it started hailing on me while I was taking these pics and I surrendered and ran inside. Rarrr, isn't it supposed to be spring now?

Anyway, in the spirit of my summer challenge (which, by the way you should totally do) I decided to practice wearing my new black shorts from city chic. It's too cold to wear them on their own but lately I've really enjoyed mixing them up with coloured/patterned leggings and tights and seeing what kind of looks I can create. The shorts are super duper comfy and a great fit, I really can't recommend them enough - and usually I'm not a fan of shorts at all.


T-shirt - Walmart // Scarf - Old Navy // Tights - Evans // Shorts - City Chic // Shoes & Umbrella - Matalan

The t-shirt is one of those occasional great finds from Walmart, I think I got it for about $7. I love it because it has these zippers on the shoulder that you can zip up or down and it creates a slightly different look. (The picture below is a bit "myspacey", but it shows the zips I'm talking about).




So there you have it - hopefully the nice spring weather will come back soon and I can do a better job of showing you my new shorts. I hope it's nicer wherever you are. Peace, love, hugs, etc...

26 comments:

  1. lovelyyy! :D
    i have an umbrella a bit like this :)
    Rosie xo

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  2. This entire ensemble is something I absolutely must own! Especially that umbrella, oh my word what a fashion accessory it is!

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  3. u look stunning. and ur umbrella is to die 4

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  4. I am seriously coveting your umbrella. Polka dots, floral AND ruffles? A dream come true.

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  5. Those tights are AMAZING! Love them! Also short shorts! I want!! Please put a link up :)

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  6. Very cute my dear! I need a pair of those tights I have been wearing my shorts non stop lately and I need some more pattern in my life :)
    xoxo
    S

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  7. You look great and I love those tights on you.

    lashesandpearls.blogspot.com

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  8. I love those shorts, they are the perfect length. I like the idea of wearing them with sheers/tights too. I think I could get away with that. I might just pull out my shorts and wear them out to dinner tonight. I will let you know if I do! I'm afraid of shorts :(

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  9. @ZAG I'm afraid of shorts too, that's why I challenged myself to wear them. It's weird seeing myself wearing some but I think I'm starting to get used to them.

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  10. I, too, fear and dread shorts. But these ones look great, and I absolutely adore those tights. I need a new brollie for spring! You look great. www.curvycanadian.blogspot.com

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  11. I love the dottet tights they are so super cute!

    Karina
    http://missdiscoball.blogspot.com/

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  12. So cute. Loving the shorts I'm seeing popping up every where. Yes, yes, yes!
    Show them legs.

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  13. OMG you're so cute!!! Lovin' the look! Def something I can wear in Singapore. Inspired!

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  14. so pretty....

    http://www.plumpydolly.blogspot.com/

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  15. i love this outfit! so cute!!

    xo
    A_riot
    www.thickthreads.net

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  16. Very nice outfit, and nice pictures!

    Take a look on my plus size blog.

    Stine I

    www.bigfashionideas.blogspot.com

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  17. Those shorts are amazing, shorts terrify me :(

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  18. nice zip details..i wish i had patterned tights like that!!

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  19. OOh i love the zipper accent,dont get stuff like that at my walmart :(

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  20. i love this blog! did you retire it though? Where are the recent posts?

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