Black Mamba




I've seen this sort of look (no idea how to describe it) on several fashionbloggers before during the past fall and wintertime, and I have been planning to try it out myself so here is my valiant effort. I'm not completely sold on it, I still prefer myself in dresses and skirts I guess. It doesn't feel entirely "me". And even though our temperatures have been rising (10° Celsius right now), these tights are REALLY thin and I felt like I was going bare legged wearing these, so I changed the shorts and tights for velvet leggings as the day progressed. Which felt more me because, well, I have a ridiculous soft spot for velvet, and because it made me feel like David Bowie.  A VERY soft legged David Bowie.






I should've totally photographed that outfit. My style is very schizofrenic, one day I dress like a 6 year old girl, the other like a 60's secretary and the next as a David Bowie esque rocker. It does make sense in my head though!
Btw whenever the lighting fails and I don't get any good pictures, I resort to jumping in my outfitshots, as my brother kindly noted on our family's Christmasparty. It's always weird to think about how many people actually READ this blog and think about me. Weird, but I still feel comfortable with it. I guess I really am part of generation-e. The Intarwebz generation. Which reminds me of Serial Experiments Lain - anyone seen that anime series? A definite must watch if you love your anime filosophical!

shirt: River Island
shorts, tights, hat: H&M
boots: Pimkie
necklace: Urban Outfitters (sales - adorable, right? I've wanted a watch on a necklace for ages!)


Have a nice day!

Edit: not that it matters, but I think my post made you guys think I don't feel the shorts+tights look is very "me". That's not the case, I LOVE shorts + tights for a cute casual look, it's just this entire thing with the dots and the shorts and the shirt buttoned all the way up and the hat, I don't know. It's a bit too "serious" for me? Which makes no sense because the tights are still fun. Maybe I'm just having a bad dress day. Anyway: go shorts + tights!

30 comments

  1. I've only done shorts with tights once before. I feel the same way as you...somehow it's just not me. Somehow it feels like cheating. I can't explain it. One of those personal, inexplicable fashion rules.

    Stephanie
    http://stephthebird.blogspot.com

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  2. Are u read mi kind?? :-) I just was thinking to wera tomorrow my denim blouse with a heart point tighs.....:)
    Youare so perfect as always!!! Love it!!

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  3. I love shorts and tights on other people but I haven't felt comfy in it either. I do think you can pull it off though.

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  4. beautiful look, you have some great tights :)


    The Flower Girl

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

    XXX

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  5. Love the spotted tights - they always look so sophistacated and cool. I love the way you've put the denim shirt with the gold, paperbag waist shorts.
    And I LOVE Bowie! The man is a hero or Herculean proportions.
    i have a new post up on my blog. drop by if you like, or follow me – it would make my day! http://sartorialstardom.blogspot.com/
    twitter @cathodgkin

    p.s. amazing shoes!

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  6. perfection!! haha i can imagine those tights would be pretty cold. i really like how they have diamonds on them, rather than polka dots or hearts - very unique!

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  7. I personally love the shorts and tights look - it's a big casual wear favorite of mine, but now I really really want velvet leggings. And god I love Bowie!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  8. LOVE your accessories!! You look great :D
    http://magical-menagerie.com/2010/10/reports-from-preview-of-harry-potter-the-exhibition-in-seattle/

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  9. Your blog has such a fun name! I love this song! And your outfit! I bought a denim shirt a while ago, but unless I'm out in my garden I just don't feel like it works on me. But you look so chic in it! Maybe I'll try to wear mine again. I love these tights too!

    <3 Ashley

    AcuteObsession.blogspot.com

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  10. Gee, I can imagine how cold you must have been! No wonder you turned to the leggings :) But the tights are adorable. But above all, I totally dig the watch necklace! Ohmygooooood, I want it so badly and there's no UO store near here! :)
    Have a great weekend
    Andrea

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  11. The shorts look great on you! I adore the boots most of all-soo fabulous!

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  12. in perusing some of your posts, i think the shorts/tights are a nice change...although i adore your dresses as well. i personally love the shorts and tights combo, but it's too hot here to wear it (the tights)!

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  13. Haha I too am a fan of David Bowie fashion. Labyrinth had me sold! Love your "schizophrenic" style, it keeps people guessing! Sweet tights :)

    www.LaPetiteMarmoset.com

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  14. This outfit is so cute! You look adorable. I love that jumping picture you took, it came out great!

    xo,
    Kirstin Marie

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  15. I just picked up some shorts like these at Forever 21. More of a silky fabric though. I'm hoping I can pull them off. The cut is totally flattering on you!

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  16. I <3 your sjorts and necklace... wow. again ur boots are ahit <3 :)

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  18. It is true, watches on necklaces are pretty much the coolest thing since sliced bread.
    I've been looking for one myself.
    I love your shorts and the tights. It makes me wish that I wore shorts, but I'm a strictly dresses and skirts kind of girl.
    All in all, very cute look:)

    Thankyou for the comment and I hope to see another one soon!
    Love and Such,
    -Meganne
    www.theposhpearl.blogspot.com

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  19. Love this!!! :)

    http://commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com/

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  20. This is such a cute outfit! I just bought a pair of booties that are very similar and I cant take them off :)

    -Danielle

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  21. Lovely outfit! The shirt and the shorts were made for each other, and yes, that clock necklace is the cutest x

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  22. Geweldige items meid! Echt een hele leuke outfit! xxx

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  23. I think the furry hat derails any concern for looking overly serious. That's what I like about you--your style is never pretentious. It always just seems like you open your closet and have fun! Which I envy, being a person who is totally obsessive about, oh, everything. My outfit with that sixties hat was totally inspired by you, also. I was like "what would Annebeth do?" and I was like "SHE WOULD MIX THE FLORALS AND THE PLAID AND IT WOULD LOOK AWESOME." xoxo

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  24. t'hehehhehe you know how I feel about shorts and tights don't you?? but come one, you are "leggy" enough and it works on you, there's no denying that :D Quick question, do you know if here in Belgium, and I'm guessing maybe Antwerp, there are places where you can sell your clothes? like The Buffalo Exchange in NY, where you can trade your unwanted clothes for cash. I'm moving out and need to get rid of some nice clothes I have hardly worn or never do, so was just wondering.
    xxx

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  25. t'hehehhehe you know how I feel about shorts and tights don't you?? but come one, you are "leggy" enough and it works on you, there's no denying that :D Quick question, do you know if here in Belgium, and I'm guessing maybe Antwerp, there are places where you can sell your clothes? like The Buffalo Exchange in NY, where you can trade your unwanted clothes for cash. I'm moving out and need to get rid of some nice clothes I have hardly worn or never do, so was just wondering.
    xxx

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  26. This is such a cute outfit! I just bought a pair of booties that are very similar and I cant take them off :)

    -Danielle

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  27. It is true, watches on necklaces are pretty much the coolest thing since sliced bread.
    I've been looking for one myself.
    I love your shorts and the tights. It makes me wish that I wore shorts, but I'm a strictly dresses and skirts kind of girl.
    All in all, very cute look:)

    Thankyou for the comment and I hope to see another one soon!
    Love and Such,
    -Meganne
    www.theposhpearl.blogspot.com

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  28. Love this!!! :)

    http://commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com/

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