While it’s obvious from previously blogged outfits, I’m a big fan of feminine styles and basic pieces. Examples are easy to find on this blog. Too lazy to look? Good. Check out these posts : Casual & Girly, Navy & White For Spring, Vintage Inspired Graphic Prints, Mixed Patterns and Textures, Classic & Feminine, and Featuring the Charlotte Ronson Bow Cardigan. However, one side of my fashion and style personality that I haven’t delved into here is my deep adoration for Geek Chic style. Sweater vests, cardigans, boating shoes and loafers, and anything argyle or plaid are items that I would love to fill my closet with. In fact, the outfit above is basically what I have already planned to wear today. The only differences are black Converse Chuck Taylors and straight leg dark denim by Abercrombie & Fitch. And that’s simply because True Religions are out of my current budget and I’m waiting to find boating shoes in a store front.

The key item in this outfit is the Abercrombie & Fitch Lisa Cardigan in Navy & Gray Stripe. I bought it today and am seriously obsessed with it. Cardigans are a staple in my wardrobe, and something that I believe you really can never own too many of. Not only is this cardigan a cute cut, but it has stripes and, best of all, pockets. I cannot begin to explain why a cardigan with pockets is amazing to me, so I won’t even try. Underneath it, I would layer the Hollister Co. Malibu Tank in White underneath the Hollister Co. Malibu Tank in Light Pink. A pair of dark wash straight leg or skinny jeans, such as the True Religion Johnny Stretch in Dark Baja are perfect for this outfit. They are comfy and classic.

As I mentioned, I love boating shoes. A lot of people hate them but I think that they are incredibly cute. They aren’t quite as casual as Chuck’s are, but aren’t as dressy as flats either. In this look, I used the Vans Abby Boat Shoe in White & Navy. I like to keep accessories simple when it’s an outfit with a bold print like these big stripes. A statement piece, like the Urban Outfitters Destination Charm Necklace in Paris, is perfect. Finish with a pair of horn rimmed glasses like these Forever 21 Glasses in Black. They aren’t too Buddy Holly, and aren’t too Rivers Coumo either. Think more along the lines of Chris Brown if you like. I would keep makeup simple. Just the basics being sure to add blush, and a cat eye look with black liner.

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