Casual Outfit Roundup: Week of May 15

by Sal on May 21, 2011 · 20 comments

Long hoodie – Prairie Underground Long Cloak Hoodie
Purple lightweight graphic sweatshirt, Happify via I Like You
Jeggings, courtesy Karen Kanehere in black
Boots, Indigo by Clarks – Proctor

Surprise, surprise it’s the weekend and I’m in my Long Cloak Hoodie. It was pretty cold last Friday, and I always feel wonderfully cozy in this garment. Love how the dusty pink looks with that purple shirt and orange print.

Already Pretty outfit featuring cashmere cardigan

Cashmere caridgan, via Opitzsimilar shape
MN graphic tee, Bibelot
Jeans, thrifted – same style and brand
Boots, John Fluevog Derby Swirl – a gift!

Sometimes you just want to pretend it’s the ’90s, ya know? We did a ton of errands on Saturday and it was cold and rainy, so I opted for a cozy outfit with jeans and boots.

This tee set me back nearly $40, which is absolutely exorbitant. But I’d eyed it twice and kept daydreaming about it. I ADORE the clever graphics, which capture so many of my favorite things about my adopted home state. Prince! The State Fair! Bob Dylan! Lakes! The Mary Tyler Moore statue! Adorable.

Reader Cat wrote me a while back and said she had a pair of lonely Fluevog boots that were headed to the thrift store … unless I wanted them. As you can imagine, I nearly hit the ceiling with joy. These Derby Swirl combat boots have a faint maroon tint to them, and they are comfy and badass and I adore Cat forever for sending them my way.

Already Pretty outfit featuring denim shirt

Denim shirt, thrifted – similar
Dress, Athleta (no longer available) – similar details
Boots, Frye Carson Pull On
Necklace, via Gilt Groupesimilar items

My spring outfit list is chock full of great ideas, but few of them involve flat shoes, so I’ve been winging it a bit more. Built this ensemble from the boots up, and felt very springy adding that light green to the mix.

 

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joann, sidewalk chic May 21, 2011 at 8:01 am

I love all the shades of purple in these outfits, especially that dusty rose zip-up. The hood ruching/ruffling makes it look really cool…

I am always down for pretending it’s the 90s. Love your Minnesota shirt!

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JG May 21, 2011 at 8:06 am

Oooh, I found that t-shirt design printed on some glasses last weekend at a thrift store! It’s so cute.

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T. May 21, 2011 at 9:09 am

I lived in the Twin Cities for a couple of years a long time ago. Love that MN shirt! I miss the Bibelot shop! I miss all of Grand Avenue. Sniff sniff.

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Anne At Large May 21, 2011 at 9:35 am

I went to see Prince this week so my first concern was that he might not be on your shirt! Glad to see he’s there too :)

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Patti @ NotDeadYet Style May 21, 2011 at 9:44 am

Love that tee! I have a collection of vintage scarves with Florida attractions on them (pre-Disney!). I can’t give them up even though they don’t really fit my vibe.
When I see those magenta boots, I swoon. : >

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Jan May 21, 2011 at 11:02 am

You are SO cute in the MN t-shirt and roll-up jeans (not to mention the Fluevogs)!

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Cathy Benavides May 21, 2011 at 11:39 am

That long hoodie is probably the coolest piece of clothing I’ve seen this year! It’s like a dress, but totally functional at keeping you warm. And the ruching on the hood and pockets is so much fun!!

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Anat May 21, 2011 at 12:35 pm

I really love the combination of light green and fuchsia in the last ensemble!

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Terri May 21, 2011 at 1:33 pm

I’m not from Minnesota, but I love that tee shirt especially because Mary Tyler Moore is on it! You’re gonna make it after all!

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Audi May 21, 2011 at 1:48 pm

Ooh, I love that pink necklace, and gifted Fluevogs!?!? Eeee!

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Stacy May 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm

You look so cute and cozy. It looks like fall where you are!

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anya May 21, 2011 at 3:25 pm

I just love the green/magenta combo . It suits you well. But why the cuffed jeans? The boots/cardi combo is super, but i feel some un-rolled jeans would make the outfit just as interesting.

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KIRAFASHION May 21, 2011 at 4:19 pm

sally, how cute you are!
I always love your honest smile… so pretty :) ))

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Dianne May 21, 2011 at 8:20 pm

I love your style, the boots, the ‘hoodie’, the variety of looks! I was so inspired yesterday, that I spent over half the day trying different combinations of items in my wardrobe, and discovered that the dark brown pencil skirt, which I had always thought of as more ‘formal’ can actually be ‘dressed down’ and works really well with all of my varied boots, little fitted jackets and t’s and tanks.
Thanks for the inspiration!

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Megan Mae May 21, 2011 at 11:10 pm

Well I suppose I’m regressing because I kindof totally love everything to do with the second outfit. I love the graphic tee, the gifted fluevogs (omgawesome) and the fit of the jeans.

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WendyB May 22, 2011 at 12:26 am

Ooh, loving the big cuffs on the jeans.

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ABCD for Michelle May 22, 2011 at 9:43 pm

I agree with Cathy! I love, love, love that Prairie Underground hoodie. I must have it.

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two birds May 23, 2011 at 12:04 pm

i need that minnesota tee. definitely worth the money!

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Cel May 25, 2011 at 2:45 pm

I looove that last outfit with the boots and green skirt, super cute!

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Cel May 25, 2011 at 2:46 pm

Derp, green DRESS. I meant dress. My brain is on vacay. And since I am commenting again… the necklace is awesome too! I’m not usually one for anything that isn’t perfectly symmetrical (I’m weird when it comes to symmetry) but that is really cool.

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