Cupcakes and Cashmere

Modified Schoolgirl

December 19th, 2012

Vintage Blazer (similar here), Jacquie Aiche Ear CuffJ.Crew Chambray, Enza Costa Sweater (last seen here), Alice + Olivia Skirt, Prada Bag and Shoes

I didn’t get my ears pierced until I was 18. I never thought earrings would be a good look for me and even to this day I feel like they sometimes make me feel too dressy. But I’m kind of obsessed with this singular stud/chain/cuff that makes such an impact, despite how dainty it is. It even prompted me to momentarily consider another ear piercing, though I learned the hard way (through a regrettable belly button ring), that made me decide against it almost immediately.


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  • http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.co.uk/ Stacey

    I loved this sweater last time you wore it and I love how you styled it here!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://www.intotheblonde.com/ adele

    I love the ear cuff, I like how dainty it is, it’s the best one i’ve seen.
    Happy Wednesday Hun xoxo
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  • http://www.glamdevils.com Mira

    Casual chic at it´s best. Love it <3

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    xo

    glamDevils

  • http://www.bellamiablog.com/ Kristina

    Love it! I wish I could go back to high school…I would totally style my uniform better!

  • http://www.bellamiablog.com/ Kristina

    p.s i regret my belly button piercing too, ack!
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  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ Kristina

    that is awesome, i love it! xx

  • http://www.soulofashopper.com Soulofashopper

    you look really pretty! love your shoes! xo, Alma
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  • http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com Natali

    I like your bag and blazer! Cool outfit :)

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  • http://www.puppiesnpurses.com Manita Singh

    Love that bag and the overall outfit :)

    xx

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  • http://keepcalmandcarrylipstick.blogspot.com Sarah

    Love the outfit, that ear cuff is so cool!
    Keep calm and carry lipstick.

  • http://princessetropezienne.blogspot.fr/ Stefania

    Very nice mix of coulour..And you lokk great like a school girl..
    Stefania

    http://princessetropezienne.blogspot.fr/

  • http://www.herwaisechoice.com Jen

    I love the edge (in the way of the earring) and whimsy (colourblocked sweater and nails) that have been worked in to this otherwise preppy outfit. What a great way of making a look all your own. :)

    xo
    Jen

  • http://paginaaolado.blogspot.com Sara Gonçalves
  • http://www.thestilettoholic.com Laura

    Love this outfit ! especially the shoes !
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  • http://cakevsscales.blogspot.co.uk/ MontaRosa

    If only we could have created school uniforms this cute 11 (Gosh that sounds awful!) years ago!
    Being honest..I’d pass on the pink/red sleeves and focus my bag envy/desire on that Prada!
    xx
    http://cakevsscales.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://bomamma.blogspot.com Theresa

    I love the ear cuff! It’s so elegant! Creative layering is always my favorite! Great take on the schoolgirl look!

    Theresa
    http://bomamma.blogspot.com

  • http://www.mymoodmyday.com Honorata

    Love this earring:)))

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  • http://lavieenliz.com Liz

    love the details! amazing look!

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  • http://www.clochet.com Clochet

    love the pop of color in your arms! lovely as always!
    xo,Clochet

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  • http://bornineightytwo.com Silvia

    LOve this look! The touch of colors in the gloves is perfect!

    Kisses

    Silvia
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  • http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/ M.E

    My parents pierced my ears when I was about 6 and the more I grow up the less earrings I put on during the day (if not super statement ones), I just feel like they don’t suit me so well anymore, maybe I should try the chain earring, it looks really cool :)

    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

  • http://fortheloveofaudrey.com Suzi Maynard

    Your Prada handbag is divine. I’m thinking of buying one too.
    Suzi x
    For the Love of Audrey

  • http://www.whathappenedtojoyce.blogspot.com Joyce

    I never would have thought that a chambray shirt under a navy blue blazer would look so perfect! Wonderful combination and I love your delicate earpiece.

  • http://0liviaschoice.blogspot.com Olivia Wells

    You’re so stylish, I love everything. The detail on your nails is lovely!

    Olivia

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  • http://dimitrisalon.blogspot.com dimitri

    Love this outfit. It’s a perfect casual chic style. Your bag is gorgeous.

  • http://Adela-stylefile.com Adela

    It’s a great earring and it definitely suits you!

    Adela xx

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  • http://iamturquoise.wordpress.com I AM TURQUOISE

    agh you look cute as always! you make it look so simple and chic!

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  • B.

    Personally I would have liked it better without the colourful sleeves sticking out (I love neutrals) but the combination is definitely original : )
    Beautiful bag

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  • http://aurelieandangelo.com/ Aurélie & Angelo

    Love the blazer, shirt and bag! :-)

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  • http://scattergirll.blogspot.com Sophie

    Love the chambray shirt! xx

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  • http://poorlittleitgirl.com Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

    I absolutely love this entire look…and that delicate earrings is so chic!

    xoxo
    Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
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  • http://thepinkcashmere.com Sophie

    Love the earrings, I have my ears pierced 4 times, (I’d like to point out that most are very small and hidden) I only ever wear tiny studs, but I really want an ear cuff thing like the one your wearing here.

    The blazer is very pretty too,

    X

    http://www.thepinkcashmere.com

  • http://mixedmediumstheatre.blogspot.co.uk/ Chelsea

    I love that earring, Emily!
    Cx
    http://mixedmediumstheatre.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://www.pennypincherfashion.com/ Penny Pincher Fashion

    I love the preppy pieces & the way you’ve put them together – I think the earring + cuff and the leopard shoes make it feel more modern…and I love the color peeking out at the bottom of the sleeves!

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    You look gorgeous!!

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  • Alex

    I feel the same way about earrings.

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  • http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com Kendall

    Such a cute look here – loving those shoes!
    xo K
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  • http://raindropsofsapphire.com/ Raindrops of Sapphire

    I like the denim shirt with the navy blazer, that’s a nice combination :) :)

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  • http://www.takeonlymemories.com Vanessa, Take only Memories

    Very nice! I love the bright sleeves popping out of your shirt!

  • http://Www.thefabulouslifeofanaturaldisaster.com Abigailsterling

    Love the way you styled the sweater and button down! Also those shoes are amazing.

    X the fabulous life of a natural disaster

  • http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/ Ally

    I love the layering! And that ear cuff is such a cool and modern touch

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  • lori

    Emily, you finally got it–after being chastised in readers’ comments about posting frivolous content on Monday when the rest of the country was in disbelief and mourning the tragedy in Newtown, CT. Not a mention, not even a simple sentence that your heart and prayers were with the families of the victims. I was relieved to see you acknowledged this tragedy yesterday in your post “Quiet Reflections.” But you then followed that up with a post titled “Modified Schoolgirl” — really?? When everyone else is thinking about the innocent children, including, yes–schoolgirls, who were mercilessly gunned down, you come up with a bad outfit bordering on tasteless with an even worse headline. I sincerely hope this was just a slip-up on your part, but c’mon, you do this for a living.

    • noelle

      Couldn’t have said it better myself!!

    • Dweller

      I fully agree and posted a similar comment that obviously was not approved. What is even worse, is how superficial readers on here seem to be. All they can do is comment on the outfit and nails. People, is that all that comes to your mind these days? Shame.

      • Anna

        Seriously? You’re trolling a fashion blog to point out that a post is about fashion? Well done.

    • Roberta Whittiker

      Honestly, are you serious? Is the word “schoolgirl” now banished from our vocabulary? Why don’t you put your misplaced anger to good use and get after the NRA. Also, you’re rude.

  • http://www.asliceofglam.com Amberly

    I love the pop of color you added with this outfit.

    Amberly
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  • http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/ pretty little things

    love the peek-a-boo sleeves and your heels! xo

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  • Julie

    That is sooo pretty! I’ve never even considered one of those but I love that one! Ill have to give it a shot!

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  • http://thatsaprettyhat.blogspot.com Kathleen Lisson

    I had a regrettable belly button piercing as well!

    http://thatsaprettyhat.blogspot.com

  • noelle

    Ridiculous! How old are you????

    • Kasey

      Noelle, I have noticed your rude comments over and over on this site… do you seriously read Emily every day just to troll her?

      Get a life.