when it rains, it pours

1.19.2010








Urban Outfitters leather jacket. KVN hoodie. Erc x RVCA tank. Alex Lane silk shorts. Burberry booties. F21 rings.

I don't know what crazy ambition came over me when I decided to take pictures in a rainstorm, but I do know that I always seem to dress inappropriately by 10 degrees. Sorry for the grainy pictures; we can just pretend they were taken on a sweet film camera with some street cred.

Combining a hoodie and leather jacket was like the instant cool, blogger-trended formula two years ago, and while I hate to dig back into that timewarp, I see no harm hashing this amazing lace hoodie. Yes, a lace hoodie. As if I couldn't have wanted anything more than the holy grail of girly boyish consistency, Kevin Nguyen offers me one of his own designs, and we instantly became best friends. I'm just wearing a sample piece, but follow his blog and I'm sure he'll keep you updated on his other designs. From what I've seen, his pieces are stunning and I have totally high hopes for him.

60 comments:

james said...

she's beautiful.

Cecylia said...

Wow my favourite outfit so far this year! I love your Burberry booties and the cross ring

Jess ♡ said...

Gorgeous, I'm loving the layering :) Great mixing of textures as well... thanks for blogging despite being exhausted <3 xo

the style crusader said...

this is so lovely. i like that the photos are grainy. totally love the combination of all the different textures. that lace hoodie is too perfect. you look divine. xx

♥Lola said...

These photos are gorgeous, love the lace on the hood :)

Kennedy said...

You look awesome! Such a great look. You should show those legs off more often! x

Emilie said...

AWESOME
x

JadoreVogue ♥ said...

Nice, love the silk shorts!

danmyy said...

Wow, you look so cool! I wish i can dress up like that in a thunder storm! When Aus gets colder. That lace jumper looks so awesome! Love your style.

XOOX

Antonia said...

You are babein' out in these pics! So gorg!!

ru.kurarin said...

i do love hoodies with jackets so i would have no qualms about digging back. that said, the idea of a lace hoodie is amazing.

Tuesday said...

First two photos are my fave :D
Lovely smile you have and the outfit is gorgeous!

Liya said...

i adoooooore this look so much

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Blonde Chicette said...

Love your outfit. Cold rain sucks. xx

Kristy said...

wow, i LOVE the mix of boyish&girlish looks in this outfit! that lace hoodie is beyond words! i envy you!!! :D

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WANI! said...

The outfit is amazing! Especially the lace hoodie.

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Kathleen said...

I love the 'fit...especially the lace hoodie...what a surprise piece!

Celeste said...

I love your outfit! It takes so much effort for me to dress up on rainy/gloomy days, I'm not gonna lie.

Aleeyah a.k.a Fashion Fletcher said...

A lace hoodie!! zomg thats unique and it looks amazing on you! the top drawer look is totally in (see this months Elle) I absolutely adore your blog! Please come visit mine!
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Annie said...

hoody + jacket = such a well-know pairing now that for the last couple of winters at my (English) school we've all been wearing hoodies under our blazers and trying not to get caught...

Sellen said...

I have that same jacket! silence + noise is my favorite UO line.

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Dannie said...

great look for the weather, i love all the latyters going on and that lace hoodie is amazing, i love it! there was a hoodie blogger trend two years ago? whats the blogger trend now?

bravegrrl said...

i love pix taken in the rain!

xo
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Neekoh said...

I totally love the kid and his designs! I saw you on his blog yesterday... I think he did an amazing job asking you to model this piece. It's so you and you do it perfectly!

k v n by kevin nguyen said...

Love your outfit! Glad you liked the Jacket :) We definitely need to get lunch the next time i'm in town!

-Kev

Sophie said...

Love the pictures! That skirt is great.

chrissstttiiine said...

love love love this outfit! and your hair's amazing!

clouds of tulle said...

CUTE!
i will check out his blog for sure!

hash said...

tornado warnings in long beach today.. that might make an interesting post?? :) careful out there...

Jasmine said...

omg! that lace hoodie is fantastic--definitely a good "formula" to get back into :) love your skirt too!

kaitlin said...

your hood is adorable and I love the skirt! great styling(: have fun in the rain!
ps I love that song
xxxxxxx


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kimzie said...

a lace hoodie, something i need in my life!

Noormol said...

I applaud you for getting dressed up in the rain when we have a tornado warning! The mark of a truly stylish person :)

janet said...

nice shotSs!
love ur lace shirt and jacket :)

Anonymous said...

what is the bad? it's gorg.

Lexi Colby said...

such cute pictures! love the outfit

Karen said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous! I don't know how anyone can still look pretty in the rain, but you do it well. :)

Crystal said...

Love that you're bringing back hoodie+leather jacket, but with a sweet twist. I'm also completely intrigued by the shoes.

Maria@chicisimo said...

It´s an amazing outfit. I love it!!

Eudora said...

I'm loving your lacey hoodie and leather jacket...what a perfect combination! :)

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Maxie said...

such a lovely puppy doggie in the post below!! it's great to have a dog
anyway, your outfit is cute as always!

Striped Shirt said...

Love the jacket!!Its a great outfit!!

Juliet said...

Don't be sorry, they're amazing!

juliet xxx

Friend in Fashion said...

GREAT look! Love the contrast of lace and leather and all the small deatils - boots are gorgeous too :)

Love the blog!

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xx

Valentina_s said...

love this look


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Maya said...

KAWAII!!!

FROM TOKYO WITH LOVE!

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geisharock said...

love your little shorts, they are adorable! xxx

Second Star to the Right said...

you are so beautiful. even in the rain!!! XD
yes. gorgeous leather jacket. i love it.

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Fashion Tidbits said...

i thought it was a skirt at first! :) love the lace and leather combo too~

Jay said...

Love the shorts here. The lace and leather work well together - I never would have thought of a lace hoodie, but it's beautiful.

MannequinMe said...

I too am another fan of the lace hoodie! Tres cute!

the clothing project said...

rain! rain! very nice.

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monster bosa said...

Love the brown skirt with the black tights.

Luxe. said...

Cute cute cute! Love the hoodie.x

cici said...

This is a beautiful outfit! <3

Mish Dish said...

the entire look is gorg. xo Mish

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Anonymous said...

what camera do you use? is it a dslr?

how to ollie said...

Excellent post and writing style. Bookmarked.

STYLE CAVIAR said...

The entire look is amazing.

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Julia said...

Love your pictures and all the cool outfits!