Tuesday, November 23, 2010

"Its a nice day to start again..."





 Vintage sweater, Target beanie, F21 ring, Gap jeans

I've had my eye on this sweater for years, and its a sweater my dad wore "back in the day".  I'm not even sure I should consider 80s vintage, but after seeing neutral chunky knits everywhere, I decided it was time to sneak it out of my dad's closet and show this baby the new decade!

I love the colors in this, it made my Monday a little brighter--despite the few stares I recieved on campus. I can't believe my dad actually wore this, but then again he was also a fan of  Culture Club & Guns N' Roses, while mom loved Madonna & Cyndi Lauper. Instead of listening to Disney songs that most people my age adored, I was jamming to 80s hair bands and I'm so thankful for that. 

So word of advice to all you clothing lovers out there: Save those funky pieces to pass down to your kids! 

Just wanted to share some of my all time favorite tunes of the 80s: 
1. "Sweet Child O' Mine"- Guns N' Roses 
2. "Pour Some Sugar on Me"- Def Leppard
3. "Fight For Your Right"-Beastie Boys
4. "Take On Me"- A-Ha
5. "Tainted Love"- Soft Cell
6. "Love Shack"- B-52s
7. "Whip It"-Devo
8. "Dancing with Myself"-Billy Idol/Generation X
9. "Karma Chameleon"-Culture Club
10. "White Wedding"-Billy Idol

....Oh I could go on but I'm getting carried away!


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43 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    this is such a gorgeous ring! what a perfect sweater <3 so vintage, love it!

    xoxo

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  2. KaylynNovember 23, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Your sweater is so cute!!
    Love & Labels

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  3. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Haha that's a nice sweater. I love borrowing things from my parents' closets. Hmmm while every kid watched Disney movies, I watched scary movies. Let's just say I was informed on who Freddy Krueger was before I was able to write. xoxo Kennyy

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  4. bravegrrlNovember 23, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    love the colors of your sweater... but the best part has to be that it is your dads :)

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  5. Bee.November 23, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    That jumper is so cool. You're so lucky to get hand me downs like that! I love how you've styled it with that hat - it looks so cute. The colours are lovely. I'm a massive fan of '80s music so I loved this post (: Nice song choices sweet. Have a lovely week.

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  6. sallyannie☆November 23, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    The pattern of your sweater totally reminds me of arcade games, for some reason! Cool :)

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  7. AnnushkaNovember 23, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    I love this post, you very beautiful!!!)))

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  8. LoriNovember 23, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    You have an authentic Cosby sweater :)
    That's so cool that it belonged to your dad.

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  9. Bee.November 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM

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  10. the ineffable soulNovember 23, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    love the ring and the sweater looks amazing as well as so cosy! x

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  11. lindsayNovember 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    love this sweater and so happy that you took it out of your dads closet :) it needed to see this new and lovely decade. not to mention you wear it so well ♥

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  12. Amy AcornNovember 23, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    love your ring so much, just discovered your blog and you have such great style! x

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  13. Chelsea FinnNovember 23, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    I LOVE this outfit! You rock it so well. Haha. That sweater is amazing, I owuldve taken it to you. Your ring and hat are both really cute as well. :)
    I've never heard any of those songs! I will definently have to check them out though. :)

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  14. Megan BlairNovember 23, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    love the b-52s :)
    and your outfit is great

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  15. paisleaNovember 23, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    i am in love with your ring!!! so cute!!

    ♥ allister bee fashion blog

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  16. Serena P.November 23, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Thank so much for your comment!! I follow you back!!!
    S.

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  17. paisleaNovember 23, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    ps love. thanks for following!!

    ♥ allister bee fashion blog

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  18. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    your ring is awesome, and i love 'Sweet Child O' Mine' (:
    now follwing your blog! its so cool :)
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  19. IzzyNovember 23, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Wow fab pics! Love your blog even more now! New post this thur!
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  20. Molly PageNovember 23, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Sweet Child O'Mine is probably my favorite '80s song too! That sweater is "rad". ;)

    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  21. KileenNovember 23, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    i love old "vintage" clothing pieces and this sweater is great! i love the beautiful colors and it pairs beautifully with your hat! and that ring is so chic!

    cuteandlittle.com

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  22. UnknownNovember 24, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    love your ring!!!
    it's so awsome to recive comments from you! can't wait for a new one! have you seen k come karolina on bloglovin, facebook and twitter?

    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

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  23. Hope Adela PasztorNovember 24, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    sweet ring! your sweater and hat are amazing! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  24. STNovember 24, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    ah amzing sweater! and i love ur ring!

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  25. joanaNovember 24, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    LOOOVE the sweater so pretty!!!! Take a look on my blog and feel free to follow me, I'm following you. I would love if we could follow each other, ohh and if you have twitter you can add me too or facebook . I would be so glad. ♥, Jo

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  26. joanaNovember 24, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    thank you for your comment, you're so pretty

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  27. RaquelNovember 24, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    these colours really suit you!
    and I love your ring.

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  28. Flashes of StyleNovember 24, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Ooo yay the first photo is so gorgeous! Love the sweater too :)

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  29. PaolaNovember 25, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    love the ring!!!great!
    www.paolinasspace.blogspot.com

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  30. SilviaNovember 25, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    CUTE BLOG DEAR!!! Will you check out mine? i'd love to have you as a follower and know your opinion, hope to hear from you soon!!

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  31. Louder Than SilenceNovember 25, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Gorgeous - love the ring!

    Sally x

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  32. MissariadneNovember 25, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Nice pics!
    Lovely ring!

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  33. em.me.maNovember 25, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    love the ring; f21 has so many attach rings it seems; gotta get one.

    and warm knits:) lovely

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  34. AndreeaNovember 25, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    What a cute look! I love your hat and sweater<3

    ♥ kisses ♥

    http://thrilloftheheel.blogspot.com/

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  35. AnnaNovember 25, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Oh my, you are such a beau ♥ Somehow you kind of remind me of a friend of mine, I like that because she lives so far away in the US :)
    xoxo

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  36. CharlestonNovember 25, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    thats a psychadelic print!

    www.pinstripeprince.blogspot.com

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  37. UnknownNovember 26, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    This is awesome! I can picture my dad owning a sweater like this too, I'm definitely raiding his closet next time I see him!

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  38. AnnaNovember 26, 2010 at 4:55 AM

    Oh my, thank you for following sweetie :) That's so nice, I will definitely check out your blog from time to time because your outfits are so amazing and inspiring :)
    xoxo

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  39. 0November 26, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Nice ring and I love your sweater!
    Came to my blog dear!

    KISS

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  40. The Feather FactoryNovember 26, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    I love the sweater and the 80's! And what a beautiful ring! Great song selection, too.

    http://gypsygdesigns.blogspot.com

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  41. PharaNovember 28, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Love yr sweater, it's so gorgeous!
    X

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  42. nikkiDecember 3, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    your posts are so awesome. pretty pretty sweater from your dad's closet and HELL YES to your playlist :)

    xx

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  43. It-BlogirlsDecember 9, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    The ring is AWESOME

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