Monday, January 21, 2013

Feels like Summer

It has been a little unusually warm out (it reached 52 degrees yesterday!), so I figured it was an appropriate time to break out a new flower crown, a bold color, and printed pants, all generally associated with spring (although I prefer them year round), ensuing stares around my school halls by students still decked out in the usual winter attire of my area: Uggs, Solo's, Vintage Havana tees and American Apparel sweatshirts (to generalize it).  And here I was thinking I could just walk in and slip under the radar in a bright yellow sweater, polka dot pants, and a wreath of daisys to top it off. I was mistaken. 

The general reaction was horror (felt of course by my closest friends) as they gathered around me decked out in the dark colors and comfy sweatpants most worn in the week before midterms. Other reactions were on the opposite end of the spectrum: extreme delight over my halo of flowers by students I had never even uttered a word to.  There is no better feeling (as far as compliments and things of that nature go) than being told you did something right by a total stranger. It's that validation that you just can't seem to achieve when your mother tells you your school photo isn't as awful as you think it is and that it's actually the most beautiful photo she has ever seen of you (true story of this past year, and I still don't believe her). 

I mark this experiment as a success. Throughout my short life, I have never been a fan of sticking to seasonal dressing rules. I think white looks better in winter and it is completely appropriate to layer sweaters in the summer if that is what one desires. So why can't we wear color and flowers and prints in January? Ponder that philosophical question as you peruse the following photos that you have now been reading about for three paragraphs as I fail once again to put my rambling addiction to rest.  








sweater: Gap, pants: Blank NYC, ballet flats: Cole Haan, bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs, long necklace: vintage, flower crown: Gardenhead

Please ignore the fact that my face is a little awful looking in some of these shots; I have been feeling pretty sick recently and the flu is rapidly attacking the majority of my classmates, so I haven't been looking my best.  Hopefully I will be better soon! 

So, what are your feelings on wearing such a "spring" look in the middle of winter? I would love to hear your thoughts on my above rambling. 

xo, Scatter Girl 

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41 comments:

  1. Love the jeans!
    Katie xx
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  2. love the jeans such a nice print, and adore the neon knit
    xx ish
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  3. love the colours! So ready for spring!! Xx
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  4. Such a great look - loving the colours and adore the hairband so much! x

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  5. Love your pants! :*

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  6. I'm in love with your look: amazing!


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  7. You look lovely. XOXO

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  8. You look so cute I love the flowers!
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  9. Lovely look :)

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  10. As long as it can keep you warm I love the "spring" look! Brights up winter a little bit! Love the flowers in your hair, I want one of those!

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  11. Aw I'm so jealous, it's so cold here, love the look

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  12. Love your sweater
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  13. Lucky you, I wish it was warmer here! Love this fun flirty summer outfit!
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  14. love the yellow sweater!!! :) i envy your weather there!! it was -40 degrees over here where i live!! hahaha!

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  15. super cute pictures.
    good luck for the future.
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  16. You look like Summer- absolutely gorgeous. Love all colors and your cozy, wonderful jumper and your flower headband.

    xoxo Ra

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  17. G'day from Australia!
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  18. Lovely flowers on your hair! It's been snowing here in England. www.adoramehitabel.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. Those shoes are killers honey,love them!
    xx
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  20. very colorful set!
    I love that!

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  21. I love that you like to stand out and push the boundaries of conformity- what a refreshing change!

    p.s Love the sweater, Topshop has one similar and I need one in my life!

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  22. You are so lucky to have warm weather at the moment :) I love the oufit and the use of colours!!

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  23. Cute! I love the flower headband :)

    xo,
    Jamie

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  24. Love your sweater- so chic!

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  25. So cute!! Love the flower head piece. Love your blog and our following you. Would love for you to check us out and follow us.

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  26. Love vibrant colours during the colder months! Keeps things fun and cheery :) And that floral crown is so pretty!

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  27. loving your jumper!

    xx

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  28. Love this outfit post! Great blog by the way - you have a new stalker!!

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  29. Beautiful colors od sweater <3 great post

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  30. LOVE THE DAISIES HEADBAND:) thats a great idea, will try it this weekend - or maybe in Spring actually!
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  31. nice outfit !! the yellow sweater is fabulous!! and the headband is too cute <3
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  32. I wish it was warm enough here to get away with such a Spring like look, we have a foot of snow on the ground still!!! Love the colour combination and the print of the pants, pretty bohemian style headband too.

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  33. great color combo. Oh I miss summer. Thank you for visiting my blog and for the sweet thoughts.

    Xo
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  34. adorable blog, love it!

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  35. These beautiful springtime pieces are making me excited for summer! The flower crown is delicate and perfect!

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  36. I love this!! I think it's good to wear bright colours, I feel warm just looking at you ;)

    Tara
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    xoxo

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