Madewell chambray shirt, American Apparel sweater, A.P.C. parka, A.P.C. shorts, Rachel Comey boots, vintage Coach bag
Finally got these photos from my friend's SD card. The first set was taken a week ago while the second one was taken two months ago, eeesh. Not having an SLR camera is tough, guys. I've been using my Instagram to take outfit photos every now and then but I still haven't been able to get into the swing of blogging again since it's even more of a hassle right now. I'm still going through a bit of a transition in my life right now so until things settle down I can't blog regularly but thank you to everyone who is still around!
Anyway, I'll try my best to post with what little I have. I've been living in this A.P.C. parka since I got it two months ago and figured I'd include these two outfits in one post since they're so similar and it's kind of neat to see the changes in my appearance. For starters I dyed my hair black since I wasn't feeling the light hair anymore. I've been wearing variations of these outfits on a daily basis: collared shirt, pullover sweater, jeans, boots/flats, and a parka or trench. Not very exciting but oh well, it works for me!
I'm trying to figure out a short term solution for getting content on the blog but I may just have to start posting my Instagram photos here regularly since I'm a lot more active there anyway. It's kind of funny how much my outlook on blogging has changed, I think I'm more of a fan of "blogging on the go" with apps like Instagram and Twitter. What do you guys think? I know most of you might not even have Instagram so it would work out but the quality of photos wouldn't be the same as what you're used to seeing on here. Until I figure out whether or not I'm getting a new camera (suggestions, anyone?) that's my only solution.
chambray shirt from Painted Bird, American Apparel sweater, A.P.C. parka, Hudson Nico jeans, Bass loafers, Fjallraven backpack, Casio watch, Bonlook glasses
Yeahhh, my November was a lot like this outfit... sloppy. I think we took these on my birthday? I almost didn't post these but eh, at least it's something. I was super stressed out at the time and mostly unhappy. Well, I'm past that now. Time to leave the old and look forward to the new!
"Wuthering Heights" - Kate Bush
110 comments:
Aw, your eyes really look sad in the last pic. So happy you're better now and great to see you blogging again (:
I love your lipstick shade! It looks great on you. I'm still not ballsy enough to do a red/orange lip.
Your fringe is the cutest, and your pout is total eye candy. I would live in that parka, too. x
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Hey, Annabel! I've been following you since Chictopia and you've inspired me over the years to simplify my style and dress better. I enjoy your posts in any form! And for a camera rec., I use a Canon T2i and I love it. I have a 50mm f/1.4 lens on it almost always, but it's magnified to 85mm, so I'd recommend a 35mm or so. The T3i recently came out but there aren't huge differences, so you can get the T2i for cheaper now.
Thanks for updating this blog despite difficulties. I wish you well!
i used in to be in a long-distance relationship with someone who lived in the east bay. i recognize where you are in both of these pictures, and it's kind of a weird feeling, as i used to associate that city/those experiences with my ex-boyfriend (which made me incredibly sad). i know that you said you've been going through a hard time, but thank you for blogging and for giving me a different perspective of the city; it actually helps a lot. hope you're doing well!
Oh this is such a great jacket. And your lips look great in the last set!
im totally stuck between the instagram and real camera blogging..its so tough to choose. anyways, hope you get a new camera soon/able to borrow! :)
so, I love your style, and as much as I love quality photos, I would hate to miss out on your style because you didn't feel you could post your outfits without a certain quality...
that being said, i do work at a camera shop in salt lake city and get to play with cameras all day! i would love to help you pick out your next slr! If you are a nikon shooter, I would suggest the d5100, it not only shoots quality stills, but full hd video too! If you're looking at Canon, I would suggest the T3i, or maybe even the 60D... it all depends on what you want from your camera.
love both of these looks!!!
I love the last pictures of you with you and your red lipstick and hair tied back, oh so cute!
simply yours
oh my your photos are amazing. they're all so fun and quirky in a way i cant really put my finger on. :)
i love your last outfit even though you thought it was sloppy! i especially like your loafers.
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love the green jacket and black liner on your eyes! you look cute!
♥
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you look very cute! i love your parka :)
xx maggie
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omg both of these outfits are amazing! I love the sweater and denim look! Also that fishman sweater is too cute
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how cute!! xx
the jacket is incredible. i don't have instagram so i will still read your stuff here.
I've been seeing a lot of the sweater over the shirt trend and I really like it. I want to try it for myself! :)
You have such a cute and easygoing style. Nice jacket.
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great outfit! I love the casual look of the parka, wonderful.
Instead of not blogging, I'd definitely post your intagram photos - better than nothing. I'm quite new on your blog, so I don't know what happened to your old camera, but I can recommend you buying one "second hand" - there are a lot of buy used camera site in the internet.
xxx Anita
I always love to read and watch your pictures in the blog...you have the best simple style :).
good luck for everything and I hope to see some new posts soon since I love your blog!!
Kisses,
Erika
Love the layering effect- you look beautiful :)
XX Kathryn
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I love both of your outfits! And okay, it's true that you don't post that often but that makes it even more exciting when you do. Then I go like "Yeeeej, Blushing Ambition has a new post!" :). Ant Instagram photos are fun too, as long as you post them here to because I don't have an iPhone :).
my vote is that you continue blogging, however it may be. I've always loved your style and blurbs, but I dont have instagram so i say hey! why not throw some of 'em on the ol' blog. Keep on keepin' on, lady :)
It looks fantastic on you! XO Rebecca
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Wow 2 months! Must have been strange realising you had photos of that ages ago.
I think you look gorgeous with the bold red lipstick.
Great outfits! Loving the parka!
Have a fab week xoxo
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wow thank you for this post i love the photos
maybe you can bring an SD card reader (if you have an iphone, it's $30 at the apple store) with you so you can immediately upload photos from your friends cameras. that might be troublesome for a bit but i'm sure it's understanding.
I would appreciate it if you kept the quality of your work :)
also, maybe you can bring your camera to a shop to repair? have you tried?
That's sad to here that you won't be posting more outfit posts through a dslr, but instagram is fun and the pictures come out vintage like. I love how you grew so much in 2 months and your style is causal chic, I absolutely love it. If you get a chance do check out my blog, I have interesting fashion posts you might love to read.
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I love this style evolution post!
your blog is my absolute fave!! Keep on postin' girl ;)
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Glad to hear your not feeling so blue anymore. I absolutely love the new hair color! I'm thinking about cutting mine soon, and I think I may go darker in the process too, something about this new year demands change! Check out my haircut inspiration if you want:
http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-time-really-maybe.html
Love the recent outfit, so casual, so effortless, but still so cute!
Both looks are lovely! That parka is amazing!
I follow you on Instagram but I really like your posts over here too..
you look so pretty!!love your lipstick!
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Love the layering <3 X
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I love the jacket and the shorts are cute! <3
you look gorgeous!
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i love blogging on the go and real blogging, both works i guess! i love instagram so i think those pics would definitely be fine until you get a new camera! slr's are so expensive, if mine broke i'd be screwed! x
love the hair change!
Bises,
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Good to have you back, sailor!
I especially like the 'in the rain' variation of this outfit that you posted on instagr.am. Would love it if you continued posting here though (in whichever form you're comfortable with).
p.s I have a Kanken too, but in Graphite.
Stay cool x
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Hey Annabel! So glad to see that you're posting again. I follow you on instagram too but I think it'd be nice to see one theme focused posts as well! But obviously, it's all up to you. I hope that you're doing okay through this transition time--I'm definitely experiencing some myself now and want to put everything on hold. Glad to see you back! Keep your spirits up!
xx Hannah
You look great no matter what! Your too cute! I'm glad your in for the new and happier!
:3
xoxo, Jjanga
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amazing!! i love you!!! xx
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cute look!
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Very geek chic (in a good way)
that parka is just amazing, i love it! & the orangey red lippy looks gorgeous on you!
chin up, things will get better! in the more recent photos you look really happy too, it made me smile :)
Katie x
wow, what a difference!
loving the lipstick in the last set
You always look great to me! I think the chambray shirt/sweater/parka combo is such a great everyday look.
lovely!!
xoxo
awww you're so cute and have such a beautiful smile =)
Lovely to hear from you again! I love this combo, and especially that you close with 'Wuthering Heights.' I have had this in my head for literally months! xXx
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Beautiful look.kiss
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Your "now" pics are a total 180 from the 2 months ago pics - you look totally OVER IT & much happier in the now. Definitely cheers to that.
Instagram is an awesome app n makes for great blog content in my humble opinion. DSLR is like fine dining while instagram is the fast food alternative. But there ain't nothing wrong with a little bit of that fast, cheap &easy sometimes.
girl, you're so cute. love your outfits here~
xx,
graceinajar
The thing is... that I really like to read ur point of view of things, instagram and stuff isn't as personal. But I guess life changes and sometimes things start to look less appealing, don't blame u for not wanting to blog that often anymore, even if ur blog is so nice.
you look great I always love your outfit posts so i keep following. no worries!
the trench coat is really your thing, like it a lot. suits you well. cheers!
ah, sorry, PARKA
Well you look lovely and it's good to have you back. I do hope you are OK and that things get better.
Big hug from NYC.
The sweater-shirt look works so well on you, am totally loving it!!! :)
good to see you're finally back! Love your cold weather layering, absolutely perfect.
I always get excited to see your posts! Please don't stop blogging. You're outfits are the only ones that are wearable for average, normal girls like me!
I just love your outfits! you never fail to look amazing!
xx, Marella
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You look very different in the last pictures just by the fact that you use lipstick, it looks good (:
& on the first pictures, I LOOOOVE how looks your hair, sooo black. LOVE IT.
Well. See ya(:
yay! welcome back! love that parka and your simple but yet awesome style!!! <3
do what makes u happy...but that last outfit...i wish I looked that good when I thought I looked sloppy..SHEESH!
i vote keep blogging :) your style touches so many, myself included :)
<3 steffy
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awesome images.. and I adore both looks!
xx Aarti
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i love those sweaters. so qt. the new hair color looks good too!
your blogs are always good for fashion ideas~
Missed your posts Annabel! Love both the outfits. You really suit both hair colours :)
I love your style!
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Casual and attractive and happening looks...love the styles displayed here,a layered and interesting dressing always makes much sense.
Please stick with this hair color for always. The black looks so good.
you loook amazing...
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I think you look adorable!
xoxo
Lo
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You look awesome! That jacket looks great on you :)
Both look so lovely! x
adorkable! <3
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love both of these outfits!
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j'adore your parka
Sorry to hear about your camera! I hope that you'll continue to post because your blog is definitely one of my favorites. I've been following it for about a year now. I was also really excited to hear that you are originally from SGV as well! Have a great weekend :)
--Genevieve
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omg i've just found your blog and fell in love with your pretty face! what a perfect hair cut with that face style!
i'm your new follower please follow me back! :)
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Hi! Glad you're back, missed your posts! I have a question about your vintage Coach bag-- is it the Willis or Station? Did you get it on eBay?
Thanks and have a good one x
You look lovely! Love!
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super cute, great layering!
xo louie
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I love your look and your blog. You are adorable.
I created a blog recently and I liked that you were seeing it.
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I hope you like,
Sweet Cherry.
you are just too cute for words!
xxx
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absolutely adore these outfits! i just post a sweater+shirt combination outfit myself. not as good as yours though!
peace and love
evie
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They may be similar but they are still both equally as cute. Hope you're doing well!
xo Jennifer
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Love the layering you've done here, I've recently been really into pairing different sweaters with my chambray shirt too- it's chic, but it keeps you warm at the same time :)
-Liv
These photos are very beautiful i love the parka and how you've styled very inspiring.
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I love both outfits! Looks effortless but so great!
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Beautiful pictures. I love your hair here!
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WOAAAAAWWWW VERY GOOD OUTFIT! I LOVE YOUR STYLE;) VERY SUCCESFULL!!!
love the outfit.
following you, hope you'll do the same.
xo
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I bet this will now be said for the 1000th time, but I love your outfit :)
x
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Nice look!
xx Alexandra
you're such a doll! :)
xo
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Beautiful outfits. Love the jacket! You look great!
you are so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet
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love your style... where have you been all my blogging life?? x
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Love the first outfit! Looks like something I'd wear very often too. :]
Love the dark hair!! You look amazing! xo
You are soo pretty!! :)
Sooooo lovely ! xx
U have beautiful smile! and i really like your coat:)
If you want we can follow each other:)
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Love your blog. Congrats! Like your style.
My blog is new and still in its introductory phase, but I would be more than happy to invite you to follow my blog at :
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