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An outfit to walk to the zoo

November 30, 2014 by Tasha 18 Comments

On a recent weekend, Mel and I had a couple of errands to run in one of the neighborhoods in which I grew up. We weren’t really planning to take any photos but as it happened we had along a little point-and-shoot camera. While my nicer DSLR takes much better photos, sometimes it’s either take quick snapshots or nothing. And since we’ve gotten pretty lax about taking a camera (mainly because I often don’t feel like lugging around the big one), we’ve been trying to take a little camera around a bit more often. So you get a few outfit photos on the end of this holiday weekend!

Outside winter outfit photos, I may add, and in fact it’s entirely just my outwear that you’re seeing. First with a giant ice cream cone no less, outside Margie’s Candies as we waited for the bus.

Margies Candies

Sometimes winter is based more on outerwear anyway, isn’t it? You focus more on what you’re wearing on the outside than the inside, depending on your activities for the day. I was wearing a perfectly fine cardigan and dress combo underneath, but on this day it was all about my outerwear. I didn’t have any particular plans to go hog wild with the color blocking at first, but it just came together that way. I feel like color blocking is very “of the moment” but of course, I do it with my own vintage spin on things.

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I went with yellow for my coat and purse, and then paired it with light blue knitwear (I knit the hat pre-blog, and the shawlette was knit as a gift from my mom), except for my yellow knit lace gloves. I topped it off with vintage confetti lucite earrings and a vintage brooch in similar hues. When the weather starts turning dreary, sparkly accessories always help cheer me up. I can’t recall where either of these came from they’ve been with me so long, but I adore them. And when I start to pile on the layers, I focus less on bracelets and necklaces (I find them more annoying to compete with necklines and sleeve lengths) and more on earrings and brooches.

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We initially had plans to visit the Chicago History Museum that day after our errands, but felt we might be a bit pressed for time at that point, so we just opted to take a long stroll to the Lincoln Park Zoo instead. On the way we passed by my high school, so we walked around the grounds for a few moments and I sent my mom the below photo with the caption, “I’m late for class!”

lateclass

Oh and in case you’re wondering why my hair is straight, I’d just had the color re-done the day before, so my stylist had blow dryed it. I definitely don’t love this shade as much as the previous one, so next time I’ll tell her to add in more ginger orange tones again (the beauty of dyed hair: choices). While I know a lot of people tend to go a bit darker in winter, this is obviously not first and foremost on my mind in terms of… pretty much anything.

Winter can be nasty in many ways. No reason not to be bold and thumb your nose up to it.

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The Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo that’s open year-round, though in colder months you don’t see as many animals outside, of course. We just wondered around some of the grounds and didn’t go into any of the buildings, but we still got to see a few animals like flamingos and seals. If you’re bundled up, it’s a lovely place to take a brisk walk when it’s chilly. And if you’re me, apparently make goofy faces.

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And take bad photo booth pictures.

photobooth

The day was a nice reminder that even in early winter, it’s nice to get outside when possible! I can’t promise that in 5 weeks I won’t want to only be holed up in all the clothing I own, drinking warm beverages under a blanket, but for now, I’m trying to enjoy winter when we can!

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outfit details

coat: Boden Lottie coat (got it on big sale, woo)
beret: knit by me (pre blog; pattern is Rose Red by Ysolda)
1950s lace gloves: knit by me
shawl: knit by my mom
1950s brooch: misc.
1950s confetti lucite earrings: misc.
purse: Coach
boots: courtesy of Sven Clogs

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Filed Under: Travel and Adventures, Vintage Wardrobe Tagged With: chicago, clogs, outfits, vintage knitting

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  1. Sarah says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    This is such a great colour combination! I love it on you!

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  2. Anarii says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    You look fantastic, like a ray of sunshine on a dreary day. I always try to wear bright colors on overcast days. It makes me feel better. And of course, I love your coat.

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  3. Carla says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    That yellow is GORGEOUS! And I loved how you accessorized it.

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  4. Sammi says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Wow, that yellow coat is such a fantastic piece!! I love the light blue accessories with it, too. Such a sunny combination! I haven’t been to the zoo in soo long, so I’m living vicariously. 🙂

    xox Sammi
    http://www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  5. Pat says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    I have my grandmother’s brooch that looks amazingly similar to yours. I have to dig it out and start putting it to use again. Love your coat BTW.

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  6. Evie says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    That’s a great coat, and I really love the lemon and aqua combo. Really nice!

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  7. Desiree says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Two of my favorite colors, worn together! I have said that I’ve wanted these to be my wedding colors. I’m all for saying “screw you, winter!” and wearing something bright. Looks like a lovely day.

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  8. Cherry Darling says

    November 30, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    I absolutely adore this color combo. I find it so hard to put color into my winter wardrobe, this is inspirational. Your knitted accessories are beautiful as always.

    She Knits in Pearls

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  9. Jenny Frances says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Aw, the photobooth pictures are too cute! Love the bright yellow coat, I agree with definitely wearing bright colours to see you through the winter months!
    Jenny xx

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  10. Bookworm says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:28 am

    That coat is so amazing!

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  11. Jessica Cangiano says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:44 am

    That coat is such a sunny, fabulous dream – just the antidote to keep winter’s often dreary palette and weather from knocking the pep out of one’s stride.

    ♥ Jessica

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  12. Jessica says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    You’re making me want to get out and have some adventures. I actually live in Logan Square and have for several years now, and I’ve never been to Margie’s, despite the fact that it’s right down the street. And I hear the Chicago History Museum has a really cool costume exhibit that I’d like to see.
    I love the bright yellow coat, it’s really fun and cheerful with the cold weather. I don’t wear a lot of jewelry most of the time, but I love how the little wreath brooch looks here; I might have to borrow that idea.

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  13. Marija says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:11 am

    Tasha,
    The coat is so bright! It’s a best way to fight the winter blues (and grays).

    Marija

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  14. Ginger says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    That coat! It’s the perfect antidote for dreary Chicagoland winter!

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  15. Angela says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Absolutely loving the blue & yellow combination, and that style of coat simply looks amazing on you!
    x Angela // the-style-doll.blogspot.com

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  16. Jacinta says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Love the coat and accessories! I too love to wear bright colour coats in the wintertime when everything is so dull and dreary:-)

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  17. Helena says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Loved this coat so much I had to buy one for myself! It arrived a couple of days ago and is a perfect fit. Thank you for enabling. 😉 And yay for it being on big sale in the UK too!

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    • Tasha says

      December 13, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Awesome, glad you’ll enjoy it too! 🙂

      Reply

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