And Something Blue

Forever 21 dress, Club Monaco sweater, gloves, scarf & blazer,
Rebecca Minkoff bag, Aldo shoes, earrings c/o Poshlocket
 Speaking of obsessions, if there’s one thing I’ll always love, it’s huge soft men’s cashmere sweaters. I may have finally grown past my Bébé Rose phase (my faceless, creepy cloth doll that I carried everywhere with me for years), but now I tote these huge sweaters with me everywhere, almost like a more expensive and grown-up security blanky.
To make them work in public, I try to throw them over top of my more femme or bright pieces, like this high-low royal blue dress from Forever 21. Layer a cropped little sweater on top and add a more delicate bag and proportionally, voilà…proportionally, it works!
So I stillll have no idea what to be for Halloween…I mean, what’s wrong with me?! I can whip out a 600-word story in minutes but I can’t come up with a minimally creative costume idea? Pathetic. Have you fully committed to an idea yet?

Photos by Alicia

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43 Comments

  1. 10.26.12

    I love this big cashmere sweater over the highlow dress, such a great balance of masculine and feminine. It looks sooo cozy too!! I can't get enough of big cozy sweaters.
    Haha, good luck with your halloween costume! It's hard to come up with ideas last minute I find.
    xJennaD

  2. 10.26.12
    Hattitude said:

    Hattitude Style Blog

    i love layering big sweaters over skirts and dresses for the fall. it's the best! alex you look so gorgeous with blue on.

    as for halloween me and my boy are going as Sam and Suzie from Moonrise kingdom! ha
    just have to find the fish hook earrings 🙂

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Style Blog

  3. 10.26.12
    Asher said:

    You look so cozy & feminine!

  4. 10.26.12

    Wow, you look amazing! I love the classic blazer+sweater combo with the delicate skirt. Happy Friday! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

  5. 10.26.12
    Cee said:

    Ha ha, no costume for me this year, so I'm afraid I won't be much help in the idea department – although it's been about three years since I've dressed up, even when I was living in Canada. Yep, I'm definitely the least festive person you know 🙂 I always love your layered looks, pally, especially the ones involving oversized sweaters. You pull them off so well! Miss you, girl!
    xox,
    Cee

  6. 10.26.12
    Heather said:

    Love your layered look! I'm a fan of comfy men sweaters too. I don't know when it comes to sweaters I like chunky and I like knits and softer feeling sweaters.

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

  7. 10.26.12

    I could see you being a Greek goddess or fairy or something ethereal like that. But I think it would also be fun to see you as an evil Disney witch character. Like Maleficent!

    Follow me back?

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  8. 10.26.12
    Kimberly said:

    Really love this outfit – it gives me some great ideas for how to transition my hi/low summery dresses and skirts into fall. Great layering as always!

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

  9. 10.26.12

    in love with your blue skirt! looking fab as always 🙂

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

  10. 10.26.12
    Wren KW said:

    Your makeup is stunning today! I love it.

    I might go as Rachel Green from Friends but I don't even know where I'm going.

  11. 10.26.12
    Marsa said:

    thank you 🙂
    and you seriously always have the cutest scarves! i'm jealous
    oh and following you now 🙂
    love your blog

    happyleeliving.blogspot.com

  12. 10.26.12

    aww i love this layered look <3

    http://WWW.FASHIONGEEKSCLOSET.COM

  13. 10.26.12
    Mounette said:

    Beautifull dress, blue! I love it!
    I think it was a skirt 😉
    Kiss
    Aurélie
    http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

  14. 10.26.12
    Jen said:

    This dress, tights & booties combo makes your legs look a mile long! And cobalt is definitely a great colour for you! Looking lovely as usual 🙂 looking forward to getting creative w you today (can't help but hope the rain lets up a little, though)!

    Xox
    Jen

  15. 10.26.12
    Gabriele said:

    Nice scarf and love the pop of blue!

    xo

  16. 10.26.12

    your layers are perfect. such a great look!!!

    oliviamoone.blogspot.com

  17. 10.26.12
    Cathy said:

    Fabulous layering! Love how you transitioned this sheer high-low skirt into fall! Happy weekend 🙂

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

  18. 10.26.12
    Lovingiit said:

    Love the sweater over the dress!

  19. 10.26.12
    Minnie said:

    That outfit looks really good. I totally like your purse 🙂

    xoxo Minnie

    colourofthewinds.blogspot.co.at

  20. 10.26.12
    Mansini said:

    Ale Ty ładna jesteś:))

  21. 10.26.12

    You look so lovely, darling! 🙂
    All the best,

    Jana & Vanessa from charming Berlin ♥

  22. 10.27.12
    Manda said:

    Ahhh!! Scarf! 🙂
    It's wonderful.
    Eat Cake

  23. 10.27.12

    I have a skirt like that and I didn't even think about taking it into fall/winter! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Lindsey
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

  24. 10.27.12
    t said:

    that's a nice blue! I like the hemline too!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

  25. 10.27.12

    wow gorgeous photos!

    x

    ♥ Ellen
    SHOPSTYLECONQUER.COM

  26. 10.27.12
    Well... said:

    Oooh, gorgeous hi-low skirt, although the main stunner here is that scarf! So bold and cozy-looking 🙂

    Trendy Teal

  27. 10.27.12
    Meera said:

    That bag is absolutely stunning! I love the color combinations in this outfit.

    xoxo, Meera
    http://www.momentswithmeera.com

  28. 10.27.12

    Wow Alexandra you look seriously stunning! Love the layering in this look and love the bright blue skirt <3

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com

  29. 10.27.12

    I stole my boyfriends sweater today. It's way to big, but oh so comfy! ^^ and warm, not to mention 🙂 I love how you styled this mens piece and managed to still look feminine 🙂 I'd look like a cube or maybe a potato sack, haha. x

  30. 10.27.12

    Lovely bag & scarf!

  31. 10.27.12
    Stefani said:

    I really love all of your outfits! You always look perfect 🙂 I love huge sweaters too,this one is great! And that blue skirt is beautiful!
    xx

  32. 10.28.12

    You look amazing!

  33. 10.28.12

    I love this look! The scarf and half mitts are amazing pieces!

  34. 10.28.12
    Rebecca said:

    You are certainly the best at layering your outfits….not a single outfit out of place!!!

    REBECCA
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  35. 10.28.12
    Janna said:

    Thanks for your lovely comment! This outfit is awesome, I especially like the gloves 😀 Would you like to follow each other? x

  36. 10.28.12
    Ramona said:

    I love layering and a especially different textures. You look is so effortlessly chic. Your tights are gorgeous too.
    Hope you had wonderful weekend!

    xoxo Ra

  37. 10.29.12
    Marie-Eve said:

    I absolutely adore every part of that outfit ! It's just perfect layering and the colors are amazing together. Looove !!! (also pinned on pinterest for future inspiration !!!) You killed it !

    My Blog – A Pretty Nest

  38. 10.29.12

    What a cute skirt! I love the color and the high-low hem! And don't worry, in the winter time I'm definitely wearing my men-like sweaters more than I should, only I don't look as cute in it as you do!
    Sapir
    thesapphirequeen.blogspot.com

  39. 10.29.12

    Loving that skirt and that striped scarf! You look like you walked right out of a magazine

    Xo, Rachel
    Glitzy Blues

  40. 10.29.12

    oh Alex, i love watching to see how your look is evolving. each time you post something new i get totally inspired by your classic, right on trend (without being trendy…a total talent!), color coordinated package!! i love this layered ensemble a bunch, the blue skirt is an unexpected touch that really pops. plus you can never go wrong with a smile like yours 🙂 beauty!

    love me a huge-ish, warm cashmere sweater too. oh halloween, we kinda bailed this year. i got a bit of a cold so didn't get up to much over the weekend unfortch. hope you find the perfect costume lades, good lucks! xo ♥

  41. 10.30.12
    Annie said:

    I love love love all your layers Alex! Such a gorgeous outfit, and that scarf is my favorite 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  42. 10.30.12
    Faith said:

    i love everything about this outfit!

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