the bare necessities are equal to songs about pee

Saturday's outfit. Yeesh, we're behind.


My bloomers are becoming my only solution for the cold weather. I have been wearing skirts and dresses way more than pants, simply because I like them better and I seriously own about 2 pairs of pants that qualify as actual pants and not shiny leggings, but my bloomers I thrifted in St. Marks are such a good way to keep me warm when the only thing covering my legs are tights. And they give volume, always a positive thing.
Also, I beat everyone in the history of ever in run-on sentences.

Saturday Caroline came over and we went to the Salvation Army. The first time I've been thrifting since the first week of September, methinks? Yeesh! I do declare my money was well-spent, though. Lace cardigan, pastel striped button-down, gray beaded sweater, crazy sequined dress, and a lace shirt.
A couple of these are for my blogger buddies (you know who you are *hug*) but I juuuuust miiiiiiight have to wear them myself first. Totally NOT SELFISH AT ALL, I'm just doing it to, you know, test them out...make sure they're good quality and warm and worthy of you and everything...you should THANK ME, really. I am being TOTEZ selfless and considerate here.

childhood closet top and velvet dress. gifted sweater and guitar strap (worn as belt). thrifted bloomers, pastel striped dress, and floral dr. martens. h&m tights. target brooch.

43 comments:

Anonymous said...

thanks for teaching me a new word today - bloomers :)
i also have black bloomers and i wear them way too often under dresses... "volume, always a positive thing".
:)

sam said...

aww, i've always wanted bloomers! ughhh

ijustwanttodeletethis said...

Volume is not always a positive thing. Especially if you have hips made for child bearing and no other form of fat displacement upon your body. Then, volume would be quite unfortunate.

Anonymous said...

sheesh, i'm so jealous that you can pull off literally anything! you could wear a plastic bag and still look cool

& i love that lace shirt
& the bloomers

Ana said...

I want to buy the horse you're standing on.

dlittlegarden said...

Oh my god, those are some great finds! Esp. the black celestial sequined number in the lower lefthand corner...!

BTW, I tagged you on the "6 Random Things" meme over on my blog....

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Anonymous said...

Those bloomers are indeed so adorable! I gave up my own search when summer ended, but your post has reignited it. :)

sammi-lise ^_^ said...

fantastic outfit. love the bloomers. in fact, i love them so much, i am inspired to make my own
keep up the great work
and have a wonderful week.

*PS: looks like you had a lot of snow there. we got a dusting, barely....but that is all. :(

toodles

Katie said...

bloomers = yay :)

Isabel said...

Wow, I'm loving the bloomers look. Its really daring but you totally pull it off!

P.S.: Blogger buddies, eh? ;)

Katy said...

Ooooh, I love the gray beaded sweater you scored! I also like your outfit, as per usual.

Amelia said...

I love the first picture--so funny.

That beaded sweater looks super-cool and sort of 50s.

mallorymike said...

I've been waiting for effin' ever for bloomers to come back into style! Every other trend has come back (including Victorian-style corsets, yay!), so why not bloomers? I may have to break down, and attempt to sew a pair of my own.

Love the blog! Ciao!

style-magnet said...

I'm going to be in a production of "The Secret Garden" and I TOTALLY hope I get to wear bloomers as part of my costume. Omgz yum.

The Stylish Wanderer said...

I absolutely heart your bloomers.

gosh your blogger friends are luckyyyy. it always seems so fun to recieve and give in the blogosphere.

keira antoia rose said...

I love the blue fishy shirt with the cardigan, belt, and pin!! That's a really good picture.

xoxo Isabella Clarisse xoxo
www.tasteoffashionkar.blogspot.com

margomay said...

I love your new layout at the top of your blog, such a blustttttery whimsical photo:) keep it up dawrrrlinggg

dana said...

the doc martens are killer
lurv it

Miss D the Teacher said...
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Miss D the Teacher said...

I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
It's so cheeky
http://midnightravel.blogspot.com/

The Stylish Wanderer said...

LAYDAY I LOVE YOUR NEW FREAKIN AWESOME BANNER. I WANNA MAKE ONE MYSELF

Kylie said...

The layering is awesome in this outfit, love the buckle belt!
Really good thrifting finds, my fave's the pastel stripey number.
Ah yes, and about the CDG coat you got. I hate you. Jelous doesn't begin to describe what I am feeling right now, although the rap was wicked and deserved a nice reward!
<3<3<3

cavaan said...

i love it how your making the most of snow lately with the photos.

Aysha's Rabbit Hole said...

bloomers.. I tought I was the only one that had them in my closet, though I dont know exactly where they are now a days.. I guess I'll do some scavenger hunting and join u with bloomers!

Nice change of banner..
beso!
xoxo

J.Yo said...

LOVE the bloomers! so old fashioned and just different!

Emy Augustus said...

Really like the new header! The blur effect on the words is cool.

Cate said...

I've been wearing a lot of skirts and dresses lately too... But I must say you're the first one around here I see in bloomers! Well done :)

Anonymous said...

i love the new pic up top! such fun colors

Anonymous said...

wow. you're an wonderful writer and the outfits are really amazing..

i cant figure out how to follow ur blog. can you explain how please?

xxx

Tavi said...

Thanks guys! Anon-I'm guilty of not knowing how to do it with google or RSS, but I think a simpler way to follow is with Bloglovin:
http://www.bloglovin.com/blogg/21502/style-rookie

Trains and Sewing Machines said...

I haven't seen bloomers in SO LONG! Maybe in a play or something. Good work

Emlyn said...

The bloomers are a cute and practical touch, speaks volumes. (ohhoho, bad pun)
I think short denim bloomers would be cute for summer-I must make some.
I read your blog all the time, hope you don't mind if I link you.

peacelovestars said...

oooh, love the bloomers. they look REALLY adorable; i dont think ive ever seen anyone every TRY and pull them off, but you do so flawlessly. im also in LOVE that that ubercute pin; i might try and create one myself someday... hmm.

Anonymous said...

looooooooove the first picture to death.

Anonymous said...

Oooooooohhhh....I love anything lace. That top you scored (bottom right) is SO right up my alley.
If only my SA had such things...

Thu said...

Oh my lord, I've wanted a pair of bloomers ever since The Sartorialist photographed some girl in them years ago, and I still haven't been able to get a pair.

Caroline said...
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Caroline said...

i like your title:) and also the outfit's really cute..and the lace stuff, haha your obsession. i wanna see you wear the lace shirt!!! i miss you:( and i love you!!

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