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Uncategorized • January 23, 2013

Outfit Post: Accidental Edge

Wearing:
Top: F21
Leather Jacket: Bar III
Jeggings: American Eagle (old but similar here)
Booties: gift (similar)
Sunglasses: House of Harlow 1960 “chelsea”
Nails: Essie- Bahama Mama
Lips: NARS Funny Face

This was a fun little impromptu shoot we did a while ago. I want to put emphasis on impromptu, because I literally had no idea i’d have such a fun prop to work with. We had the opportunity to borrow this AWESOME car and took full advantage of the gorgeous weather.  I probably would have pictured a white fifties inspired dress with some pin curls and red heels, but I worked with what I was already wearing 🙂 Hope you’re having an amazingly fabulous week! Thanks for reading!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: black booties, classic style, corvette, forever 21 shirt, house of harlow sunglasses, leather jacket, Outfit of the day, red lipstick, winter style

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  1. Alissa says

    January 23, 2013 at 3:11 am

    That car completely kicks butt! I love how it completely takes your outfit in a whole different direction and gives it a rock-ish feel. (at least to me)

    Reply
  2. Sharmili says

    January 23, 2013 at 3:22 am

    you look so badass in the jacket with the car 🙂

    Mili from call me, Maeby

    Reply
  3. Cathy says

    January 23, 2013 at 3:37 am

    Love the outfit but I have to say that I love the car even more! Such a fabulous 50s inspired photo shoot 🙂

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. ZxM Style-Squared says

    January 23, 2013 at 4:10 am

    cool!!!love the glasses!!!

    Reply
  5. Nerza says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Perfection!
    Wooooow!

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  6. FierceandFashionable says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:30 am

    What an awesome car for a fun photoshoot!

    xo Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

    Reply
  7. Pam says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:39 am

    You look so chic and I love your sunglasses!

    Smile On:)…Classy Pam
    http://classypam.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Natali says

    January 23, 2013 at 6:02 am

    Fabulous sunnies and jacket!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. ravenlocks says

    January 23, 2013 at 6:29 am

    Beautiful corvette! You look so good in it. I love that your outfit goes so well with it too. And your sunglasses are so chic.

    xo Azu

    http://www.raven-locks.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. caise says

    January 23, 2013 at 8:27 am

    great sunnies!

    Reply
  11. prettyanddelectable says

    January 23, 2013 at 8:47 am

    What a fun photo shoot! Love the leather jacket and sunglasses!

    Reply
  12. Kate Lees says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Love your sunglasses x

    Reply
  13. A J says

    January 23, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    That Corvette is beautiful!!! I'm so jealous that you got to take so many pictures with it! And your outfit fits so well with the car.

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Nerdy Asian says

    January 23, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Amazing photos, I love the prop you've used in these photos haha! The jacket looks great on you! 😀

    Reply
  15. Nico says

    January 23, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    So rock!

    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/01/total-black-remix-it.html

    Reply
  16. Sonya Ann Kovaleswani says

    January 23, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    you look greaaaaattttt!!!!!

    xoxo

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  17. Rachel Bethke says

    January 23, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    freakin amazing car!

    xoRach

    Reply
  18. Cambria says

    January 23, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    BEST PHOTOS EVER! I looooove this beautiful car, and your outfit just happened to be perfectly suited to it! The tee is awesome (so many style options, I need one of those)…and the cat eyes and leather make you look tough chic.

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  19. Megan Maddison says

    January 23, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Love the photos. I have that same t-shirt and love it. Great look!

    Megan
    budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca

    Reply
  20. Sam says

    January 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Amazing car, and you look gorgeous with it! Thanks for the love on my blog, following you now 🙂

    Sam Muses xx

    Reply
  21. Agnes W says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Great outfit, those are some wicked photos! Thanks for stopping by my blog, following you back 🙂

    http://infinitehouseofillusions.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  22. Marta says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Hello from Spain: I love your photos. They are awesome. I also like your outfit. Keep in touch

    Reply
  23. Katie says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Really, really fun!

    Can I just say — your body is amazing! It's so encouraging to see a healthy, in shape woman with a fashion blog (who doesn't look like a 12 year-old boy). THANK YOU! You're beautiful.

    Reply
  24. La borsa di Mary Poppins says

    January 24, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Beautiful pictures my dear! your blog is so lovely!:)
    we can follow each other if you want 🙂
    http://www.borsadimarypoppins.com/
    xoxo Gloria

    Reply
  25. Rachel Lynne says

    January 24, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    What a hot look Elle! 🙂 And a beautiful prop to work with! These pictures are seriously amazing!

    Perfect outfit as always too!

    Reply
  26. Amy says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    These pictures are so gorgeous!

    xo, Amy
    itwasloveat.blogspot.com

    Reply
  27. Ashley says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Now THIS is a prop!! Great pictures…you are totally working the rocker look 🙂

    Reply
  28. Cole. says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Love this! Amazing.

    Also it makes me miss the sunny weather… Come on, Spring!

    Reply
  29. Sunny & Star says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    You look amazing. I love that jacket and sunglasses. And wow! That car. So perfect.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

    Reply
  30. Swede Dreams says

    January 25, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Great car, great outfit, great photos! You are so rockin' it, girl. New follower for you!
    Angie @ Swede Dreams

    Reply
  31. Yellow Blog [design] says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Great, cool pictures! That car is really awesome and I think your outfit was great of the shoot =]

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  32. Always Maylee says

    January 25, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    You look amazing! I love the leather jacket and the edginess of this outfit!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Reply
  33. Sofia Donatelli says

    January 25, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Love your blog! You look beautiful in this outfit and in your pictures!

    If you get a sec, check out my latest post… 'Gingham Peplum'.
    I would love to hear what you think of it.

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  34. Lindsay says

    January 25, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    A bit of edge looks good on you! What a fun car!

    Reply
  35. IamXcessP says

    January 26, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    That car is beautiful

    http://iamxcessp.blogspot.com/

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  36. Blue Dog Belle says

    January 27, 2013 at 2:46 am

    You look great, and that car really is amazing! Looks like y'all had a blast!

    Reply
  37. Gabi K. says

    January 27, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    You have Great Taste of style! Very feminine silhouette! You look beautiful!

    Reply
  38. Sixth Tractate says

    January 27, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Hello! I came across your wonderful blog and I'm your newest follower! 🙂 Would you mind checking out our blog & following back via GFC and Bloglovin'? Let me know!

    sixthtractate.blogspot.com

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  39. Tanja Lookbook says

    January 27, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I love these pictures and you look amazing!
    Now followed you back 🙂

    http://tanjaslookbook.blogspot.com/

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  40. Amber says

    January 27, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you for the Lovely comment! I love your outfits! I'm following you back 🙂

    http://www.dressingroomdiaries.com

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  41. lv says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:02 am

    very cute blog, love your style! very similar to mine 🙂

    Lynette

    Burling Street Chic

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  42. Cassy Workette says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:15 am

    love the pictures, thanks for checking my blog out! let's keep in tough. Are you out of LA?

    xo Cassy
    http://theworkette.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  43. Sarah says

    January 28, 2013 at 4:50 am

    Gorgeous photos, love the outfit! Those sunglasses look lovely on you!

    Keep calm and carry lipstick.

    Reply
  44. Stella StyleArua says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Me encantan las fotos, son preciosas estas guapisima!!!

    http://stylearua.blogspot.com.es/

    Reply
  45. Alessia Morello says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Cool picture! The sunglasses and the jacket…perfect!
    Do u want to follow each others? Let me know kiss kiss

    Reply
  46. A Possible Fantasy says

    January 28, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    super cool pics!

    Reply
  47. Oh Buoy Boston says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Absolutely love the outfit, photos, and the amazing prop. So glad that you found our blog – definitely following along!

    ohbuoyboston.blogspot.com

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  48. Mamalina says

    January 28, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Awesome look, very edgy!

    Mamalina

    http://dresssidestory.blogspot.ro/

    Reply
  49. sophistifunk says

    January 28, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    pretty pictures! love the sunglasses 🙂

    xox brie

    Reply
  50. Kate says

    January 28, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    great casual look, love the car!:)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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  51. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    That is an awesome prop and your outfit is fabulous as well.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

    Reply
  52. Ashley says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:02 am

    These pics look like they're from a magazine, you look amazing!

    -Ashley
    Breakfastatsaks.com

    Reply
  53. Raquel Casado says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:50 am

    Super cool pics!! Your jacket is gorgeous!! Im a tshirt lover…yours is great! 🙂

    http://doitnaturalnow.blogspot.com.es/

    Reply
  54. Marisa says

    January 29, 2013 at 1:22 am

    A. Love your blog
    B. Drooling over those glasses
    C. Most definitely now following!

    xxMarisa
    http://eternalsunshine-mrb.blogspot.com

    Reply
  55. Chelsea Lennox says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:27 am

    Great outfit, and I love your nails!
    Olive & Ivy

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  56. Vittoria Nicastro says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:20 am

    What a Beautiful outfit !Love this blog 🙂
    I read your profile and I think we have the same
    Idea of fashion 😉 Read more on my fashion blog …
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    I'm waiting for you !

    P.S. This model of sunglasses looks perfect for your face!

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  57. Annelicious says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Wonderful look! 😀

    New post on my blog, check it! 🙂

    http://theannelicious.blogspot.it/

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  58. Star White says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Hi Elle! Thanks so much for your comment on my blog over at Beauty & Bows! I LOVE your blog and this post is so edgy and awesome! Looks like it was a fun shoot to do!

    Following you on Bloglovin now. Blessings!!

    Star
    http://www.beautyandbows.com

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  59. Whitney Cosgrave says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:58 am

    gorgeous! such a fun photoshoot.

    PS-check out the Jack Rogers giveaway on my blog!

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  60. Елена Гилка says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Very nice!

    If you want we can follow each other. Join on my blog and I will come back back to you;)

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  61. Tammy says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Love the look! So edgy and chic~
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  62. Champagne and Passports says

    January 30, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I LOVE yours! Newest follower here 🙂

    champagne & passports

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  63. Velvet Bloom says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:37 am

    i've been craving those sunnies for ages!! following

    Reply
  64. Brittany LeSueur says

    January 31, 2013 at 4:22 am

    You need to stop being so dang adorable! I want to take pictures of you and your cute vehicles! ANd I am SO BUMMED we missed you Last night. It just wasn't the same. We decided we will have to do a date night sometime. then all the hubbies can meet. You are smokin!! Love this!

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  65. The Style Chapters says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Amazing photos! Love your sunnies and your jacket! Also, thanks for stopping by my blog! Loving your blog as well – newest follower!

    xx
    The Style Chapters
    http://thestylechapters.blogspot.com

    Reply
  66. Terri says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:39 am

    You look fantastic! I stumbled upon your blog from A Devine Life. I'm your newest follower! Feel free to pop by my blog if you want.

    http://stylishsass.blogspot.com

    Reply
  67. Annie says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Such an awesome photo shoot! That outfit is perfect with that fabulous car 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  68. Katie Slatton says

    February 1, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    Hi Elle- I popped over from A Devine Life to check out your blog and I am loving it! You have great style 🙂

    Now following!

    <3 Katie
    stylediarybykatie.blogspot.com

    Reply
  69. Cecilie Rathjen , Sophie Lehn says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I totally LOVE your blog and outfit! Following you right now and here!

    Hope you'll do the same!
    xoxo <3

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  70. Irène Latoudis says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    wooooow that car is just amazing! & so are you, you look great!!!

    Reply
  71. Elyse Beard says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

    I'm loving this look and that car! You are awesome! Thanks for the comment and follow the other day on my blog. You are fabulous and I can't wait to see more of your great outfits!

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01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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(swipe to read her note 🥰 + a transcription in the comments!)

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