What I am wearing / Trousers

I have been searching all over the place for simple high-waisted trousers. From vintage shops to charity shops, in all the high street shops, online and offline... Nothing. Till this weekend when I caught a glimpse of these trousers in the window of H&M of all places. They definitely weren't in store last time I checked. To cut a long and boring story short, they are perfect. Exactly what the doctor ordered. The only problem is that since they are a linen and cotton mix they crease very easily and I don't like ironing.

Trousers

I haven't worn proper trousers for ages. I used to wear men's trousers in the 90's and remember liking them quite a lot. My figure isn't what it was in the 90's though, so men's trousers are a no-no nowadays.

I have been wearing jeans, but I am so sick of them, as they make me feel like a teenager. I don't really know how to do a "relaxed" look. To me, casual means pyjamas in my bed. If I go out, I need to feel non casual. Not dressed up either, but somewhere in the middle. These trousers do just that.
They also happen to be the perfect excuse to start reviving the annual nautical summer look & wear my loafers.

Flower

Shoes
Trousers - H&M
Top - Given to me by Loulou
Flower - Urban Outfitters 4 years ago
Belt & scarf - Vintage

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36 comments:

  1. I really like them, I like how the waistband is wider than you typically see on pants. Very very cute =)

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  2. I love a nautical look. It's always light and easy.

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  3. Ooh, so glad you got these! I've been looking at them for ages but they don't look good on me:( but they are perfect on you and with that top, well done 10/10 xxxx

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  4. Love how the top and socks match. You hair looks really cool like that too.

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  5. Yes, they look so cute. I slightly fear pale trousers (they remind me so much of chinos) but these create such a great day look

    And I agree with Fritha - the hair is perfect! x

    enchantedhunters.blogspot.com

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  6. I have that same pin! I got it sooo long ago and wondered how you got it so recently, but then I saw it said "4 years ago".

    I can never pull of khaki this chic.

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  7. You are so cute! TOO CUTE. I almost can't stand it!

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  8. You look so cute and 1940s!! I'm going to cross my fingers that those pants come to our local H&M . . . I never wear pants either but those are just too good to be true!

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  9. oh my goodness, can you get anymore cuter? I love the nautical striped tee. and the FLOWER?! eeee, so cute!!! I love your little moccasins with your cute striped socks (that's my favorite) along with your head scarf over your ears. I love doing that with my hair too since I have straight bangs. you look just so adorable, I just have to create an outfit just like yours. you're such an inspiration!! :'D

    love, dayna

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  10. love that flower, so cute!

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  11. I am all about the nautical look for summer,and you nailed it! Also love the idea of a styled portrait session. Hmmm...

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  12. Anonymous9.4.09

    get over yourself

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  13. Oh hi Anonymous, long time no see.
    I have a suggestion for you: if you don't like what you are getting here, I am sure there are more suitable places for you to go on the internet.

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  14. love this look! xx

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  15. kylie10.4.09

    you're horribly overdone. and what is with the announcement? how self indulged do you have to be to purchase retouched photographs of yourself...i guess your worshipers lap that egomaniacal crap up. i'm a different anonymous by the way...but i agree with the get over yourself sentiment.

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  16. Kylie -

    First, I would like to point out to you that a comment stops being anonymous as soon as you use a name to sign it. However, I do appreciate the fact you took the time to sign, it shows some sort of courage.
    I like to know the name of people who try to insult me.

    I would also like to have you know that I really don't mind all the negative comments, on the contrary, I find them extremely entertaining. So when you are not too busy trying to save the world or writing philosophy essays or whatever other deeply intellectual activities you like to engage in, do pop by and give me shit.

    The whole point of this blog is to be shallow. So yes, as you said in your other comment, it is vapid, and probably useless, I totally agree with you. Fashion was never intended to be something deep and meaningful, and as for me, if I wanted to share some important thoughts, I wouldn't do it in a blog. So I strongly advise you to chill the fuck out about life, you are going to give yourself an ulcer, lady.

    One last thing: if you do not approve of my blog and its content, or if you do not like my personal style, it is cool. My intention is not to try and please everyone. But I don't remember holding a gun to your head and forcing you to read my superficial ramblings.
    If you don't like what you see, click away, it is as simple as that.
    If you want to write spiteful comments, do it, I will keep publishing them, I have nothing to hide. Even the ugly things.

    x

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  17. *applauds*

    People who troll the internet for the sole purpose of raining on our shallow little parade obviously don't have lives.

    See, the smart people wouldn't make asinine and rude comments, they'd just go on their way, but commenters who do obviously need some sort of validation from someone.

    That said, tu est trop jolie!

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  18. Well said!
    MR: 10
    Anon and Kylie: -1000000000000

    Love your style and so-called "self indulgence."

    I would just like the nasties to show themselves...

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  19. jellybean10.4.09

    yeah kylie, get a life!

    and don't come here if you just want to give her shit.

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  20. Personally, I applaud anyone who takes the time to create and maintain a blog. I realize the time and effort that goes into just keeping a twitter page, nevermind a whole blog. With that being said, blogs are just like any other form of online medium which allow you to "turn the page" if you don't agree. That's it. If you see something you don't like, just leave. For someone to actually go through the process of leaving a comment just to put the writer down, is plain cruel. Good for you "anonymous" and "Kylie" for being perfectly put together, stylish and better than the rest of us. It's fabulous that you are not "overdone". We will take your advice and all "get over ourselves". But while we take the necessary steps in order to meet your standards...please refrain from your hurtful commenting and mindless bullying. It's just not what classy women do.

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  21. You look awesome. I'm sorry that folks think the comment section of your blog is a forum in which to spew their boring negativity.

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  22. kylie11.4.09

    Well i think you're probably aware that my comment was originally going to be anonymous. But pick up on that minute error and run with it if you wish...I'm obviously an imbecile.

    I've no idea what that last tirade from Sara is meant to be about. A detractor does not a bully make...and I never claimed to be perfectly turned out and better than anyone. I just felt compelled to comment on the superficial and sycophantic nature of this blog...it makes me feel a little queasy with disgust.

    It's not really the actual fashion element or the sometimes interesting interviews...it's the whole "so and so came round to my house and we tried on a gazillion dresses and then took photo's of me from every angle...enjoy!" **barf**

    I won't return and comment again because that seems to be akin to insulting everybody's Mother, but I think I'm perfectly entitled to throw in my two cents.

    As for me saving the world or whatever the asinine comment was...I actually work voluntarily and have a disabled sister. I'm not perfect...in my spare time I 'bully' bloggers and eat babies.

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  23. I also work voluntarily and have a disabled brother. And I also love the superficiality of fashion. I'm not bitter though.
    xx-LJ from SOS!

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  24. wow, kylie! working voluntarily AND having a disabled sister! well, i volunter and my father died of cancer and i think you are a jealous ....
    who asked for your opinion again?? i don't think the "disabled sister card" allows rudeness and no manners. well done you for being such a hypocrit!

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  25. kylie11.4.09

    I wasn't pulling out any card. I was just responding to idiotic comments about me saving the world. I work voluntarily probably because of my personal experience...if I didn't know disability firsthand then I probably wouldn't even bother my ass.

    FWIW, I'm sorry to hear that you lost someone to cancer. As rude and ill-mannered as I apparently am I wouldn't wish that on anybody.

    Anyway, I'll let the tedious love-in continue because obviously these types of blogs have a mob mentality about them. I'll stick to places where talkback - both positive and negative - is welcomed.

    ...and nobody asked for my opinion. Shame on me for assuming that I was entitled to such a privilege.

    Anyway, it's been fun y'all.

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  26. Kylie -
    The mere fact that I am publishing your comments should be proof enough that I am happy for both positive and negative comments to be posted on this blog.
    Now please stop the victim act.

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  27. kylie11.4.09

    I commend you for publishing the negative comments...you blog about a facet of your life and automatically open yourself up to some sort of loose judgement as far as I'm concerned.

    Everybody else thinks you're the bees knees and I don't. I do find it insane that the bitter, jealous and sad accusations come flooding out like candy from a pinata the moment a single less-than-congratulatory post appears.

    This REALLY is my final post here. I'm not claiming to be a victim, it's just not working out is it?

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  28. I never understood the negative comment thing. Some People really have no life.

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  29. Hilarious! I have to wonder if kylie's ever seen a blog before, the vast majority are about the people who write them. Like I said to you on Twitter MR, to me, if a total random can muster up such vitriol, it just means you must be doing something right. I'd rather be admired AND disliked than a dull old nobody.

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  30. Hilarious! I have to wonder if kylie's ever seen a blog before, the vast majority are about the people who write them. Like I said to you on Twitter MR, to me, if a total random can muster up such vitriol, it just means you must be doing something right. I'd rather be admired AND disliked than a dull old nobody.

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  31. this is hilarious, i love it! xx

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  32. All of this silly tirade over a very adorable and harmless picture.... please, if you have spare time, PASS IT ONTO ME....

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  33. beryl16.4.09

    Cute pants. There aren't enough photos of them. You're going to need at least 360 to get them in every angle. Cuz that's how we roll.

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