Sweater- Handknit by me // Dress- via Orchid Grey // Belt and Earrings- Forever 21
Turquoise Ring- H&M // Purse– Ruche // Tights- American Eagle // Boots- DSW
(all photos above taken by Alex– thanks lady!)
Wow, so it’s been a really really long time since I did an outfit post- over a month! I wore this outfit a couple of weekends ago, when I went to the coffee tasting and the Driscoll’s Holiday Craft Brunch. I knew that there were going to be kids at the brunch later, so I wanted to look cute, but still pretty covered up. Plus it’s getting cold anyway- definitely time to bust out the warm sweaters! I finished this sweater a few months ago, but didn’t get a chance to wear and photograph it until recently (dedicated On Nnenna’s Needles post coming soon!) I decided to put up my hair that day, just as a little change from my usual way of wearing it down and straight. Also, I’m still loving my ankle boots from DSW- they’re great to dress up an outfit a little, while still being comfortable. Speaking of ankle boots, the lovely Lydia snagged me a pair of adorable glitter ankle boots from TJ Maxx- I can’t wait to show them off here on the blog!
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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You made this sweater?!?! That is amazing. Can I pay you to teach me how to do clothes?? :)
Haha, I did! How about you don’t pay me and I can help you work on a knitted clothing item? :)
Yes, yes, yes!
Awesome! Let’s work on a project together after the new year :)
You seriously have some knitting skills!! That sweater is amazing and so cute! I love it!
Thank you Christine! :)
You look darling! I’m amazed that you knit that sweater, it looks so professional. You did a wonderful job! P.S. Love your hair!
Awww, thank you Jenmarie! :)
Wow, I am amazed.
Aw, thanks! :)
I feel like I’ve seen heart sweaters all over the place this season, and I’m loving them. I’m also pretty impressed that you made this one yourself! AND lastly I love your hair here. The braid is so pretty.
Thanks so much Jackie! Same, I saw lots of hearts sweaters around, but I needed a new knitting project so I decided to make my own! :)
oh my gosh, you made that? with all the little hearts and everything? that is so awesome Nnenna! And you are super talented, it’s just so cute.
Thank you thank you! :)