Friday, October 14, 2011

Skippy Says: No Good At Being Bad (OOTD)

I'm that girl that used to ask for a hall pass during math class so I could leave and go cry in the bathroom if I did not understand something the teacher was explaining. Truth is, I don't do too well with being bad at things. And I'm bad at math. Well, 95% of the time anyway. The other 5% something clicks, everything suddenly makes perfect sense, and I'm convinced I want to "be a calculist when I grow up." And for those of you who don't know what a "calculist" is, it's a person that does calculus stuff. DUH.

When I was in law school, I studied pretty much every second I wasn't sleeping. What? I didn't want to be bad at it. It made for a fabulous first year of marriage, just aks Ryan. After turning in a particularly long and painfully boring brief, I rewarded myself with a quick stop by Urban Outfitters on the way home. What I really needed was a hug, but Ryan was at work, so this cozy flannel shirt was the next best thing I could get.






Shop:
- Urban Outfitters shirt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Vintage skirt (scored from SF vintage expo for $12!)
- Anthropologie belt (circa 2008? No longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Hue diamond grid tights in brown (Buy here)
- Yellow cashmere ruffle socks (gift from my mother-in-law)
- Anthropologie booties (bought on sale circa 2010, no longer available)

follow me: fb tw bl ct rss

Posted by skippysays at 1:55 AM
Labels: , , , , ,

105 comments:

  1. Kate L.October 14, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Love red skirt! Thanks for stopping by my blog:)

    Fashion Cat
    www.myfashioncat.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. CindyOctober 14, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    woah, I wish I was as disciplined as you in studying and wanting to learn more/understand. I'm actually meant to be studying for a test on monday right now...sigh
    your boots are really cute!

    ReplyDelete
  3. kiOctober 14, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I wish I could study as hard! But I sort of manage at the last minute :D I love your shirt - it really does look super cosy :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. cecylia.comOctober 14, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    you look so cute- great colour combination!! Love your red skirt!
    Come follow my blog hun!

    ReplyDelete
  5. H&K Style JourneyOctober 14, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Isn't it funny how certain clothes remind you of a time in your life? I have so many clothes that have memories attached to them. Plaid and red is so fun together! Heather

    ReplyDelete
  6. Mom Fashion WorldOctober 14, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I'm a sucker for plaid, so I love that shirt!

    Thanks! I'm now following you too; #81st follower!
    See you around.


    http://www.momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  7. Cara CitygirlOctober 14, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I love the way you introduce your outfits! That cozy flannel shirt IS about the next best thing to a hug :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. dawn suitcase VignettesOctober 14, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Yellow cashmere socks sound so wonderful for your feet. I love your curly hair. So darn pretty. How is the nanny job going. Would love to hear some funny stuff about that. Great outfit. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

    ReplyDelete
  9. creativefashiongleeOctober 14, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Such a gorgeous flannel shirt and I love how it did contrast with the skirt. I have one in green. :)

    Oh, and my field is Math. I did Analytic Calculus for only 2 weeks. I lost weight.

    ReplyDelete
  10. TeresaOctober 14, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    i'm sooo bad at math as well, that's why i studied communications hahaha

    your are shoes are always so unique and different, those booties are gorgeous!!

    xx
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. jaclyn.vernaceOctober 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    You always have the best boots!!! And I love the color of your skirt :)
    Have a great weekend.

    http://raviolisandwaterworks.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. PvdhOctober 14, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I love wearing those shirts with a pair of broken down jeans and ballerinas! they add so much style dont they?


    PvdH

    www.ThePvdHJournal.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. MelisaOctober 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    You look fashionably amazing for a law student !

    www.coffeecreamandthecaffeine.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. HeatherOctober 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Great outfit! I'm also not very good at accepting being bad at something.

    ReplyDelete
  15. lauraOctober 14, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Inna, I have no idea why the hell I have never read your About Me section. Holy Moly malonkers. It's decided. You and I are now BFF. I freaking suck at math, which is so stupid because everyone thinks Asians are great in math. I made it up to Calc 2 and then decided that things were getting silly, and I didn't need to cry myself to sleep every night because of my horrid math scores. Things were much better after this realization. and cosy. as cosy as that flannel shirt.

    ReplyDelete
  16. KileenOctober 14, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    this red skirt is so pretty! and hate feeling like i'm bad at something... it just makes me work twice as hard until i'm good at it. :)

    cute & little

    ReplyDelete
  17. ThestylefluxOctober 14, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Nice! those plaid looks great!

    Kaye
    Fashion Blogger
    http://thestyleflux.blgospot.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks Kate!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Lol, thanks CIndy! And with me I don't think it's discipline, more like a disorder :) Good luck on your test!

    ReplyDelete
  20. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks, it is! And hey, if you can get by studying at the last minute, that's awesome. If it works, it works :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks Cecylia!

    ReplyDelete
  22. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks Heather! I absolutely have a really strong memory attached to almost every piece of clothing I own. And you know what's odd? Now that Ryan and I have been together for over 8 years, I bought almost every piece of clothing I own while we were dating/married, so I also have a memory attached about how he reacted to each piece when I showed it to him :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks! I have one too many a plaid shirt :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks Cara :) It really is!

    ReplyDelete
  25. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks Dawn! The socks are definitely wonderful-- along with the coat it was a cozy kinda day :) I'm only nannying part time so I haven't watched the baby since Wednesday, but I'll absolutely keep you posted!

    ReplyDelete
  26. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    LOL- bet you did! I lost weight the first 2 weeks of law school too- couldn't eat anything. But then it quickly came back :)

    Thanks so much for your kind words!

    ReplyDelete
  27. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Thank you so much Teresa! Lol @ the communications major because you were bad at math :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks Jaclyn! These are by far my favorite pair of little booties. I've been ont he hunt for ones just as cute in either a black/gray or a bright color, and no luck so far :(

    ReplyDelete
  29. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    They really do! I've never tried that styling, but will definitely try it now :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Lol, thanks! But I'm not in law school anymore- did not return after my first year...

    ReplyDelete
  31. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks Heather! Glad to know I'm not alone :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    LOL Laura- I'll tell my current BFF she's been replaced :) I (sadly) totally know what you mean about crying yourself to sleep when you don't understand something (ugh- contracts). So glad you stopped doing what was wrong for you and are much cosier and happier now :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Thanks Kileen! That's exactly what I do- keep working until I get it, but I often end up driving myself crazy in the process :)

    ReplyDelete
  34. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks Kaye!!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Audrey AllureOctober 14, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Loving the flannel shirt!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Ly ZhangOctober 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love your bright red skirt!

    I hate that I wasn't super great at math either. I ask myself all the time why can't I be like all the other asian kids...hahahaha..

    -Ly
    http://www.lyzhang.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. AccordingtolaraOctober 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    A flannel shirt like this is on my wish list! We want to do a road trip (next summer? I'm not exactly sure when) to Montana and visit a ranch, so I NEED a shirt like this! You look adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  38. AccordingtolaraOctober 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I think making it to Calc 2 is pretty impressive! That's how bad *I* am at math (but I'm only half Asian so was only held to half the standards...LOL).

    ReplyDelete
  39. RachelOctober 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I love the dressed up flannel. I'm bad at math too. And I mean awful. I admire people like you who just try harder when they are bad at something. I give up.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Kim A.October 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I'm horrible at math too! HAHA Your flannel shirt is awesome. I love the colors of the plaid and how you paired it with a great color skirt. Those booties are wicked! Wooot Have a great weekend Skippy! ((HUG))
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  41. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  42. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks Lara!! $20 at Urban Outfitters :) Give them a try.

    ReplyDelete
  43. AmyOctober 14, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I was just like you when I was at school too :) And I hate maths so much!

    I love your outfit here, it's so gorgeous. The colours in the shirt are perfect for autumn! Sorry you had a tough day. I always treat myself after a day like that! xxx

    ReplyDelete
  44. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks Rachel. I wish I could give up sometimes, but the OCD in me won't let me :)

    ReplyDelete
  45. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks Kim! You too!!!

    ReplyDelete
  46. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks Amy!! It's ok, it was months ago, I've moved on :)

    ReplyDelete
  47. AlexandraOctober 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I love that red skirt! what a great find... only $12! you lucky girl! its the perfect color and length! Great post!!

    xoxox
    Alexandra
    www.fashion-feast.com

    ReplyDelete
  48. Julie LanOctober 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    love the combination of the plaid and the skirt! it's very pretty :D

    ReplyDelete
  49. Isi W. AzaharOctober 14, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    The skirt is too lovely for words ;)

    ReplyDelete
  50. Absolutely Mrs. KOctober 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    i want your blouse, i completely want your blouse! the colors are amazing

    ReplyDelete
  51. MientrasmevistoOctober 14, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    so beautifull!!

    ReplyDelete
  52. chill air & perfumeOctober 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    That skirt is gorgeous! Love the color.

    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. Mademoiselle PoirotOctober 14, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Going to Urban Outfitters because hubby wasn't available made me smile :-) Great outfit you got out of it thoug ;-) Thanks for your comment on my blog, I really appreciate it. Love from London xo

    ReplyDelete
  54. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks Alexandra! I got some great find at the SF vintage expo- can't wait to go again!

    ReplyDelete
  55. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Thank you so much Julie!

    ReplyDelete
  56. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Aw, well thank you so much!

    ReplyDelete
  57. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Thank you!!

    ReplyDelete
  58. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks so much!! Have a great weekend :)

    ReplyDelete
  59. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks! Silver lining in everything :)

    ReplyDelete
  60. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Thanks! I'm sorry :( They might still have it? But I doubt it since it was at least 4 or 5 months ago :(

    ReplyDelete
  61. ValeOctober 14, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Your plaid shirt is lovely and the whole outfit rocks, I like it so much ! Great style, I'd love it if we followed each other, if you like my blog too that is ! Kisses

    Fashion and Cookies
    My Twitter

    ReplyDelete
  62. SamanthaOctober 14, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    LOVE that cozy flannel!! Um, somehow, you managed to make a flannel look chic!! Now, that's a feat!

    (And it IS hard to be bad at something! Very frustrating!)

    ReplyDelete
  63. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Thanks Vale!!

    ReplyDelete
  64. SkippySaysOctober 14, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Lol, making flannel look chic might be one of the best compliments I have ever gotten :) Thanks Samantha! Have a great weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  65. CourtneyOctober 14, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I love how clothes have stories... :)
    They're just like mini-memories sometimes.
    Shopping therapy is dangerous...
    but has left me with some of my favorite pieces, haha!
    So I can't complain!
    You look sooo cute! I love this red skirt and can't wait to see how you remix it!

    Courtney
    I Can Be Many Things

    ReplyDelete
  66. AnnaOctober 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    While I'm not one for flannel I always like it when others do creative things with it! The show stealer is the skirt though - it's SO PRETTY!

    ReplyDelete
  67. soanthroOctober 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    So cute!! Love all of those colors and great for fall!!

    ReplyDelete
  68. ThaiThu VienOctober 14, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Such a unique outfit. I love the belt and the vibrant color of the skirt. I can't believe we are fellow law students. I am finishing up my 4th year as an evening student...May can't come soon enough! Have a great weekend.

    http://justtututiny.blogspot.com/

    Thu

    ReplyDelete
  69. M.rolezOctober 15, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Im in love with your hair ! is perfect !
    xoxo from spain love
    www.mrolez.com

    ReplyDelete
  70. jessieirwantoOctober 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    love a good check shirt!
    you look great honey
    jessie x
    the weekend project.

    ReplyDelete
  71. Bravoe RunwayOctober 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    You look so adorable in this outfit! I love the plaid blouse and the skirt and just like you I treat myself..bought a lot of stuff during my MBA program! Alright Miss Inna, I wrote a post today on a topic that boggles your mind.....finding the best stuff at F21!

    ReplyDelete
  72. Flaviana BoniOctober 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    nice shirt!

    Check out my new outfit post!
    MY BLOG: Dress up for armageddon

    ReplyDelete
  73. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks Courtney! I've already worn it once before on the blog (see the "Classy Lady" post if you're interest). And I'm with you- all of my clothes have some sort of memory attached to them and it really influences when I want or don't want to wear certain pieces

    ReplyDelete
  74. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Thanks so much Anna! I thought it was a pretty kickass find :)

    ReplyDelete
  75. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Thanks!!

    ReplyDelete
  76. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thanks Thu! And congrats on almost finishing up! I'm actually not in law school anymore (I decided not to return after my first year see my "about me" section) but I may go back someday...

    ReplyDelete
  77. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Thanks :)

    ReplyDelete
  78. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    You're so sweet- thank you so much!

    ReplyDelete
  79. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks Jessie!!

    ReplyDelete
  80. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks Bessie! Heading over to read it now- can't wait to learn your secrets :)

    ReplyDelete
  81. SkippySaysOctober 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  82. Catherine SummersOctober 16, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    The blue check looks great with red, and the socks are so cute poking out the top of your boots - love them! Am following you now :)

    Thank you for the lovely comments on my blog btw, I'm having a Sandy Mitchell bracelet giveaway I think would look fabulous on you! Click: Not Dressed As Lamb BRACELET GIVEAWAY Catherine x

    ReplyDelete
  83. mirjamOctober 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    i like your skirt babe:) looks amazing

    New outfitpost - My heart is black
    www.mirfashion.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  84. DeniseOctober 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This is such a great outfit! Love your flannel shirt!

    I also was terrible at math in high school as well! I used to hate going to math class..!

    Good luck in law school!

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments! I'm following you!

    xoxo - Denise

    http://allthingsnew-denise.blogspot.com/

    PS: Don't forget to enter my Vintage Jewelry/Antique giveaway!!!

    ReplyDelete
  85. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Thanks so much Catherine!! I'll definitely check it out :)

    ReplyDelete
  86. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks Mirjam!

    ReplyDelete
  87. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks Denise!! I'm actually not in law school anymore (see my about me section) but maybe I'll go back one day...who knows. I'll definitely check out your giveaway :)

    ReplyDelete
  88. CougarvintageOctober 16, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! i would call a western bohemian look! I love the plaids right now! That's a great inspiration...
    htt://www.cougarvintage.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  89. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
  90. chocolatecookiesandcandiesOctober 16, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I love that you tell a story behind your outfits. LOL. You never fail to make me chuckle at your comments. As for math, I'm not the greatest but thankfully, not the worst. Thankfully, I never had to do calculus. My worst subject was accountancy. My high school teacher said that I was his first student to ever achieved a perfect 0 in his entire 30 teaching career :P I couldn't answer a single question right. hahaha...

    ReplyDelete
  91. OlgaOctober 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    LOVE it!
    And the skirt is a real steal!!!

    xoxo Olga
    http://hotpinkcouture.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  92. SarahOctober 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I'm digging the red skirt and would love to own those booties!

    ReplyDelete
  93. Chic 'n Cheap LivingOctober 16, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Ahh I (and even more my husband) am like that too - keep on trucking and studying until something sticks! That skirt is too cute on you!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

    ReplyDelete
  94. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Thank you so much :) What a great story about your accountancy class- you must have been very impressed with yourself :)

    ReplyDelete
  95. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Thanks Olga!!

    ReplyDelete
  96. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks Sarah! I;m sorry- I bought them many months ago (maybe close to a year now?) and they're not available at the store anymore. Maybe you can give it a shot on Ebay? If I see them anywhere, I'll definitely let you know!

    ReplyDelete
  97. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks so much! I guess it could be worse- giving up easily wouldn't be too good :)

    ReplyDelete
  98. j mOctober 16, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Aww how cute! That shirt does look awfully cozy. I'm currently in law school now, so I know what you mean!

    Hope you had a lovely weekend! :)

    -j
    sorelle in style

    ReplyDelete
  99. SkippySaysOctober 16, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Aw, thank you! Good luck with law school!!

    ReplyDelete
  100. TheSuburbExperimentOctober 16, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I'm like that too. Even if I hate what I'm doing I will be the best or it drives me nuts. Are you a first born too? That's what everyone in my life blames it on. :)

    Jenn

    ReplyDelete
  101. Hong Nhung TaOctober 17, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I like your blog!

    Take a look at mine and maybe follow me :))

    h-eart.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  102. DailyGlamourOctober 17, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    go green

    ReplyDelete
  103. SkippySaysOctober 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I'm actually the baby- I blame it on my OCD :)

    ReplyDelete
  104. SkippySaysOctober 17, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thank you

    ReplyDelete
  105. SkippySaysOctober 17, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand. As in, recycle?

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...