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Layer Cake

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H&M Top, Forever 21 Sweater and Belt, Vintage Cuff, Urban Outfitters Skirt, Gryson Bag, Vintage Boots

Since the weather is almost always warm in Los Angeles, I have minimal experience when it comes to layering. With this sweater in particular though, I wanted to overlap the two sides to create a more slimming silhouette, a trick I inherited after seeing Sarah Jessica Parker do the same here.  Sadly, this only worked until lunch, after which I was too full to keep my belt wrapped around both my top and sweater comfortably.  Note to self: when layering, go up a size to accommodate extra layers so that my belt doesn’t pop off unexpectedly.

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68 comments

1 Vivian { 02.19.09 at 1:19 am }

Emily!! You look fabulous!! Such a fun outfit… I haven’t had much time to post comments lately, so much going on, but I meant to tell you I love your V-Day at Disneyland, such a nice idea. Glad to be back xx

2 mary { 02.19.09 at 2:38 am }

cool style!!!

3 Magatha-May { 02.19.09 at 3:07 am }

That is such an amazing outfit. You look incredible. I heart your sweater.

4 Sarah-Lou { 02.19.09 at 3:11 am }

I like everything: the belt, the boots, the skirt, your hair!
SOOOOO PRETTY !!!

5 Belle { 02.19.09 at 4:02 am }

Stunning! I adore everything about your outfit!
Beautiful (& gorgeous blog)
xx

6 carlotta { 02.19.09 at 4:27 am }

very pretty outfit, the bag is gorgeous!!

7 Gina { 02.19.09 at 4:41 am }

hahahaa! the same thing happens to me when i wear a waist belt out to dinner ;)

<3 the skirt

8 lisa { 02.19.09 at 6:11 am }

lush lush layers emily!

i love the nude sweater with the tar-tan cute mini!
oh and the belt + studs adds the extra edge to your feminine style.

perfection.
the photos are incredible.

xx

9 Catherine { 02.19.09 at 6:55 am }

I love your clothes! Although I’m not sure if that sweater is right for that outfit ….maybe without the long sleeves????

10 PauletteINK { 02.19.09 at 6:56 am }

Love the plaid! I’m crazy about just about anything plaid, and you really have come up with something pretty and unique and classic. That studded belt is a surprising but very nice touch.

11 Luphia { 02.19.09 at 6:57 am }

I love layering! your bag is so gorgeous, how come it’s always sunny over there? feelinv very jealous right now ;)

12 JGeb { 02.19.09 at 7:15 am }

Love this layered look. Your hair looks gorgeous!

13 Amber Eilert { 02.19.09 at 7:24 am }

The belted sweater & skirt look so good on you! And your hair…it’s like a Pantene commercial!

14 Sal { 02.19.09 at 7:32 am }

Such a comfy look …

15 Snapshot Fashion { 02.19.09 at 8:09 am }

this look is adorable! you layer mighty well for someone from cali…better than me…and i live in nyc! :-P

16 Natalie { 02.19.09 at 8:28 am }

I’m not normally a fan of studded belts, but this is so cute!

17 Wendy { 02.19.09 at 8:33 am }

Adore the outfit!

18 Miss Frugally { 02.19.09 at 8:35 am }

I like it very nice. I wish I could pull that off!

19 Carolyn { 02.19.09 at 9:09 am }

Is that what you wore you to work?? I’m so jealous!! It’s a completely fab outfit, and as always, you look wonderful. :-)

20 Kristina { 02.19.09 at 9:13 am }

I just wanted to say that you have great hair!

21 sweetcheese { 02.19.09 at 9:15 am }

That is so unexpectedly cute! If you said plaid + chunky sweater + studded belt I might cringe, but it looks fabulous.

22 freeteyme { 02.19.09 at 9:34 am }

super cute outfit!

23 HoneyBunny { 02.19.09 at 10:07 am }

love the outfit!

24 lauren { 02.19.09 at 10:13 am }

so cute emily! i live in canada so we are all about the layers! i am jealous of your warm weather.

25 Sweet Nothings { 02.19.09 at 10:27 am }

oh this ensemble is super adorable!

26 andhari { 02.19.09 at 10:33 am }

Where do you get that skirt? wowness.:)

27 Heidi { 02.19.09 at 10:46 am }

i’ll have to try that overlapping sweater and belt trick. very cute! i’m already well-acquainted with the popping-off-belt trick. :)

28 andhari { 02.19.09 at 10:51 am }

Thanks for commenting on my blog, ooohh now I know. Thanks :)

29 issa { 02.19.09 at 10:56 am }

i really like the cardi and those boots!

30 najeema { 02.19.09 at 11:02 am }

You look great! This is one of my favorite outfits on you that I’ve seen. Your really do have a Serena van der Woodsen quality about you. And I mean that as a great compliment!

31 Hayley { 02.19.09 at 12:06 pm }

I love the layers! I have a sweater like the one in your pics and will definitely try your slimming technique! :)

32 Rachel (Heart of Light) { 02.19.09 at 12:22 pm }

I think I avoid belts for exactly this reason. They feel fine in the morning but I end up feeling like my stomach is being strangled. I guess that might be a sign that my lunches are too big.

33 Wanderlusting { 02.19.09 at 12:53 pm }

Was totally gonna buy that belt. Looks amazing on you!

34 Celeste { 02.19.09 at 1:28 pm }

I love how you paired it what that UO skirt!

35 Cafe Fashionista { 02.19.09 at 1:47 pm }

I’m in love with this ensemble!

36 Julie { 02.19.09 at 2:31 pm }

so true about the size issue with layering. Too cute!

http://www.shinylittlethings.com

37 silje { 02.19.09 at 2:35 pm }

Haha, i know exactly what you mean! Love the outfit, wich we had your weather here!

38 Brook and Lyn { 02.19.09 at 2:41 pm }

you look so pretty in all of these pictures.

39 brandi { 02.19.09 at 3:06 pm }

such a cute outfit. love the belt!

40 Bonnie { 02.19.09 at 4:03 pm }

I love these layers so much! And that belt is great. I definitely want something like it.

41 Kimberly Julie { 02.19.09 at 5:18 pm }

Thank God! I’m not the only one who is confused when it comes to cold-weather fashion… it’s so much easier to be stylish in the warmer months, let’s be honest. You did well though, very cute! :)

42 S. Elisabeth { 02.19.09 at 5:37 pm }

that outfit is so cute!! and for not having to layer so often, you’re doing it quite well

43 Cari { 02.19.09 at 7:44 pm }

Very cute! I like the belt.

44 Darrah { 02.19.09 at 10:18 pm }

Great layering! I need a chunky belt like that. The plaid skirt tops it off. It creates a perfect transition from winter to spring.

45 TrendKat { 02.19.09 at 11:17 pm }

OMG! That outfit is super cute! I love how well all the colors flow together. P.S… I LOVE PLAID! :-)

46 Courtney { 02.19.09 at 11:50 pm }

Great belt. I love the vintage boots, too.
Lovely.

47 jennifer ramos { 02.20.09 at 2:33 am }

EMILY,
It’s he way you put it together…YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT WELL. : )

Jen Ramos
‘Cards & Prints You’ll Love…’
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48 Cheyenne { 02.20.09 at 2:37 am }

thanks! i love this look. very spring!!

ps. i’m glad i’m not the only one who’s having a hard time when it’s not that cold anymore. merci!

49 mikyandstyle { 02.20.09 at 5:25 am }

you are seriously gorgeus

http://mikyscloset.blogspot.com/

50 Crystal { 02.20.09 at 6:03 am }

Gorgeous! I thought the first one was a model or Hollywood star for a second.

Reminds me of Serena Van Der Woodsen <3

51 Jay { 02.20.09 at 10:38 am }

This look is too cute. I’m so happy I live somewhere cold enough to do this all the time. However I seriously envy your “warm weather” wardrobe 24/7.

52 hayley kathryn designs { 02.20.09 at 11:45 am }

Fabulous outfit! I featured you in my last posting! :)

http://hayleykathryndesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/cupcakes-and-cashmere.html

53 Broke Bettie { 02.20.09 at 12:35 pm }

Emily you look absolutely stunning – as usual! Love this look!!

Bettie (formerly of Always In Style) Cheers!

54 Nil { 02.20.09 at 4:16 pm }

I just found your blog and it amazing!! Loved your style Emily

55 hanako66 { 02.20.09 at 5:14 pm }

I LOVE this outfit so much….I am going to have to try that with a chunky sweater!

56 Ess. { 02.20.09 at 6:20 pm }

Loveee this skirt.

57 Emily { 02.20.09 at 6:46 pm }

for someone who says they don’t have much experience in layering, you pull it off quite nicely

58 karina { 02.21.09 at 2:07 am }

great outfit!!!!!

59 J { 02.21.09 at 2:42 pm }

Nicely done! The outift looks really cute.

60 handescloset { 02.21.09 at 4:41 pm }

woww really cool!!love ur belt and handbag too…

61 tanya { 02.21.09 at 4:47 pm }

you look amazing! I love how you used the belt to tie in the boots–fabulous outfit :-)

62 Anika { 02.22.09 at 2:05 am }

Oh wow, this outfit blows me away. Love the cheeky smile too :)

I cannot wait for winter! I’m loving our summer, but cannot wait for the colder months so I can wear some of my warmer gear (having my cake and eating it too, yep I know)

63 caroline { 02.22.09 at 5:52 am }

hey! totally cute outfit! i just ran a cross your blog- it’s super fun!
xox

64 Julia { 02.22.09 at 10:48 am }

god, you’re so lucky, here in Europe it’s freezing! I love that outfit; better than SJP! :)

65 Guruizzm { 02.23.09 at 1:03 pm }

amazingly beautiful!

66 Zack { 02.27.09 at 4:12 pm }

LOVE the plaid skirt! Your hair is amazing. I adore your style. Very Serena from GG but more natural and less forced.

67 Amanda Lalique { 03.07.09 at 2:10 am }

Love how you rocked the belt! I was wondering if you ever buy clothing from Chic Little Devil Fashion House? This is an AMAZING style secret!!!!

68 Zoe { 06.30.09 at 8:00 am }

i love this look! you need to post the links to where we can get these items! I love all of your styles, but can never find exact or close matches!

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