Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sweet November

November 16th, 2009

H&M Sweater, Jenny Yuen Bag, Wren Skirt, J.Crew Thigh-Highs, Steve Madden Booties

I’ve been known to complain about the consistently perfect L.A. weather, but when you can walk along the beach in mid-November, it’s hard to stay resentful. I picked up this sweater last week at H&M and its breathable knit is ideal for crisp, California mornings. Pants seemed too constricting, but since it was a bit too chilly for bare legs, I opted for a pair of thigh-high socks that kept me warm and actually stayed in place as I ran around Santa Monica.

http://runwayhippie.com Runway Hippie
love that look! the thigh highs look great on you!!!
http://www.wearnecessities.blogspot.com Natalya
Love everything about this outfit! Those booties and knee-highs are kick-ass. I am a So. Cal. (Orange County to be exact) girl too so I understand the weather situation – I tend to complain about not having “real” seasons. – Natalya of Wear Necessities
http://www.ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com Wanderlusting
Fantastic photos! I thought those were knee-high boots at first…very nice!
http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe
it’s 60 degrees here in CT so i won’t resent cali weather either love the second to last photo most, such vivid colors.
http://www.everydaysassypants.com Jaci
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http://secondstoryview.wordpress.com/ ariel
great booties. love the pics in my home town of santa monica!
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http://copperoranges.blogspot.com Lexie
those almost pass as over-the-knee boots!
i love the second to last shot! so pretty.
http://littlebirdfashion.blogspot.com Little Bird
I’m so jealous of the sun! Here in England, it’s been cold and grey since September and we won’t see sunshine ’til May (probably)!
Love the socks. Retro cute.
http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)
Wasn’t the weather insane this weekend? I was in heaven.
http://haute-like-wasabi.blogspot.com/ Pia
i love your complete outfit! head to toe!
http://www.blushingandsweet.blogspot.com Marie
LOVE your hair! Great pictures.
http://thevillageidiotfashiongirl.blogspot.com/ kari
love the last photo- so colorful and perfect!!
i want to be in cali!
http://dawleystyle.blogspot.com/ Kaylyn
You are so lucky to still have some warmth in the air! It’s all rain and wind here. I love those boots btw!
http://www.its-phresh-produce.blogspot.com aja
I love the boots and looks like it was sunny in santa monica..when is this weather going to be a little bit chillier…its so weird..!!
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http://21arrondissement.com Le 21eme Arrondissement
Cute shoes, Emily!
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http://overdressedla.blogspot.com Overdressed
LOVE the thigh highs. Gorgeous outfit =)
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http://fashionowl.blogspot.com karoline
i love this outfit!
http://anotherfishinthesea.wordpress.com Beth
I LOVE the last photo, it looks like it should be in a magazine!
http://heartandcrafts.blogspot.com/ Kat
You are one of the few I know that can pull of those thigh high socks! I love these shots, especially the ferris wheel.
Chantal
love love love
http://dailydivadish.com Piper
Love the thigh high socks! You wear them well! =)
http://thelovelydove.blogspot.com Carissa
that last photo is gorgeous!
http://styleredux.blogspot.com/ Kate
I’ve loved thigh highs ever since “Clueless.” Those booties are super hot!!
http://clothescocktailscalifornia.blogspot.com Cathy
You were leaving as I was coming, and when I pointed it out, my boyfriend was set on yelling and asking for your autograph. So luckily for you, I restrained him. I work for Rachel Pally and I’m in the PopUp shop on La Brea most days; you should come by sometime!
http://fashlynable.blogspot.com Ashlyn
I know what you mean about the weather, I don’t think we have had a day under 65 in the South yet…however, I absolutely adore it . Anyways, I love these pictures even more than your shoes (and that’s saying something. Those shoes are fantastic). Especially the one with you sitting on the bench, it really captures the color of your hair in a gorgeous way. Love your blog!
http://www.soloden.com Jules
All your photos are gorgeous. Lovely! =D
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http://www.iamstyle-ish.com tiffany
I’m jealous of the weather, I’d do anything for sun right now! you look adorable. I was looking for those socks the last time I was at J Crew but couldn’t find them. am going to have to order them online, they look so cute on you!
http://emilypanda.wordpress.com EmilythePanda
the first picture made me think you were wearing high boots because of the shadow. I really do adore your shoe collection, it is something to envy.
Cute bag too! Goes perfectly with the outfit, not too overpowering and it’s simple!
http://kcandido.blogspot.com/ karl
your shoes are amazinnnng
great photo’s
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http://dont-flatter-yourself.blogspot.com/ tamara
knee highs and shoes look amazing
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I think you’d enjoy my blog xxx
http://www.dreamsequins.com dreamsequins
I didn’t know J Crew made thigh highs. Go crew! Love your Wren skirt, BTW. Classic, girlie.
http://www.hautewhimsy.com Jen
How much was the sweater? An H&M store just opened at my mall!
http://www.wren-clothing.com Melissa
Love you in our skirt!! Thanks for the post!
http://www.wren-clothing.com wren
Link to the wren site to see more lovelies:
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http://subversivefashion.blogspot.com/ Anna
You have beautiful curls. I love the stockings & skirt too.
http://www.maeko.org Maeko
This outfit is the quintessence of California autumn, which, you lucky residents often forget, is some of the most perfect autumn weather in the States. We have winter temps here already. No more fall colours, no more fall warmth of sunlight.
http://www.naturallyjules.blogspot.com Jules
Too funny, I was at the SM Pier on Saturday as well! Gorgeous weather! Then stopped by Real Food Daily with some friends for an awesome late lunch.
http://neutraltuesday.blogspot.com Emily
That’s such an awesome look!!
xx
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http://www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com Friend in Fashion
Great outfit – you look fabulous!
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http://www.freeteyme.com freeteyme
very cute!
http://missneira.com Miss Neira
I love the look of those thigh highs and boots! so cute! and yet its a simple sexy
http://fashiondegaine.blogspot.com/ Farah
LOVE the last photo. beautiful colors!
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http://f3style.blogspot.com/ kate
it’s 40c degree today in toronto!
your photos make me yearn for fall!
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http://sweetlife-toronto.blogspot.com
Gigi
Love your socks…You look amazing!
Love from Brasil
http://fashionstyleadvice.com Milana
Love the way you’re wearing them. Very sophisticated… It’s hard to make them look sophisticated but you and Carrie Bradshaw can pull it off
Milana from http://fashionstyleadvice.com
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