Friday, August 27, 2010

Bend of the road

It's been so lovely outside lately. It's been a fun time to dress because it's not blaring hot, yet it's not full blown autumn yet so I can mix a few summer pieces in with a few fall trends! I had a reader ask what my fall wardrobe looked like and I said that I wanted to put away all of my pinks and really girly items and bring out more grunge and earth tone colors, so I figured I better get a few girly pieces in before fall really starts up!

(be my friend forever floral shorts - c/o shop ruche | top - forever 21 | cardigan - urban outfitters
heels - dsw warehouse | pencey prep thigh highs in dark charcoal - modcloth | bobby pins - c/o obodo originals)

I received these so pretty bobby pins from Obodo Originals! I usually don't do much with my hair besides just wear it down, or in a side braid, or up in a bun, so it's fun to do something simple, yet have such a pretty element with these bobby pins! The flowers are made of beads and she puts together the prettiest colors. I really love this Sweet Pea flower trio set as well! Be sure to head over to her shop and check out her other designs!

There's not much happening with me this weekend! Brett and I are camping in our tent on the roof tonight. I'm sitting in front of the computer and he's sitting in front of the television calling it our bon fire. We keep trying to make camping plans and they haven't worked out - ever! So we decided to just go for it tonight on the roof! I'm going to force myself to do an autumn camping trip - somewhere with hay rides and pretty autumn colors. Ah! Alright, good night all! Sorry if I'm spamming all of you on my twitter with NYFW plans! It's just two weeks away and I'm so excited!

47 comments:

maggeygrace said...

I love EVERYTHING about this!! This is perfect to me! I'm so excited to see you dressing with layers these days because I adore how you use them and mix them!! I love your dresses to death, of course, but you are so creative in mixing pieces! I loveee it. The sock trend is so cute on you too :) I'm glad you hopped on board!

I texted my boyfriend and said, "Can we be Teika and Brett someday?And camp on the roof?"

And he said, "Absolutely."

:)

libys11 said...

the shorts and top and so perfect for each other!! :D

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gee said...

oh those bobby pins are precious.
i love this outfit especially the socks. i never have the guts to wear socks styled like that..you wear them so well.
have a happy weekend. xoox

VintageVirgin said...

awwww don't you look lovely!! so jealous of that michigan weather!! u love how the sunlight balances perfect with your outfit!

kisses,
Virgin

Jasmine said...

you should wear your hair like that more often!!! you are gorgeous and i have loved your girly looks this summer and i can't wait for the tougher tieka this fall :D

Anonymous said...

This is totally adorable! I LOVE your cardigan and your socks with pumps. I've been meaning to try something like that for a while and you just gave me the needed inspiration!

joninel said...

i like your hairpins :) gorgeous girl

Becca Jane said...

there is such a sweet feeling to this outfit. I love love the floral shorts - so cute

eleanor said...

Oh my goodness, I LOVE everything about this outfit! I think I might have to emulate this look now! Well not now, because I'm only on my lunch break and its far too cold to have bare legs here at the moment, but very, VERY soon. :) I love that your summer/autumn transition looks can inpsire my winter/spring transition looks!

And your hair is looking so gorgeous at the moment, those pins are lovely too!

X

Caitlyn, Bees with Feathers said...

Oh how I love the colors in this! So pretty! and your little bobby pins are lovely. I need more cute hair accessories!

snnypspsr said...

The pins are really pretty!

(:

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sweetdisposition said...

this is so sweet & feminine. the light seems to fit the mood of the outfit perfectly too. love the portrait-isque photo of you, you look beautiful.

& those hair pins are so great!

MONKEYFACE said...

Killer ensemble - but you're making me nervous jogging 'round the bend in those heels!

Shelby said...

you can definitely tell that this is a transition outfit. it is just plain adorable!

amberly said...

You are adorable! Hope you and Brett have fun on the roof! Don't sneak inside when it gets too cold!! ;)

I got so excited when I saw how much you had going on here! The shorts, the shirt, the bobbypins, the socks! Loving all of it!! You can def pull off those socks girl! (With oxfords come fall?)

An absolute perfect transition outfit! Loving it! And I'm missing those Jeffrey Campbell boots of yours...

Rio said...

I love camping at home almost as much as 'real' camping! Something about it make me feel like a little kid! ;)
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Gizelle Faye | Vanilla Ice Cream said...

i love how you readied the outfit for fall by wearing socks and a cardie..love the shorts on you! and the sun at your back gave the photos amazing lighting...

♥ vanilla ice cream ♥ 

apple skin said...

Love the hairpins. So pretty!

crazy pig said...

Interesting outfit, I like it! And great photos ♥ But It's true that It's too pink for me, I'm looking forward to see your grunge outfits :)

Bub said...

Saw this on chictopia and fell in love!! Love the vintage vibe I'm getting off! Cuteeee
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Kate Maggie said...

These shorts are so great, I love the color - and pink looks so good on you! I need to start buying pink stuff..summer is just starting here in Australia, so I am doing the opposite of you! :) I love your socks too - ah, this is such a perfect outfit Tieka! I cant believe you and Brett are camping on the roof. You two are toooo cute. Cant wait till you go to NY! I wish I could go..so much fun. x

Elli said...

I love that outfit- the shorts and the socks are so cute :]

Venn said...

casual n chicc,,, :)) loving ur floral short :)

xoxo

cherie said...

interesting outfit, like it! :)
and those bobby pins are the cutest!

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Half Dressed said...

I love this outfit, the shorts are so gorgeous and the bobbypins are so pretty :)

L x
Half Dressed

genevieve, sandbox romance said...

A little bit different from the Teika I've come to expect (read: skirts and dresses).... And I LOVE it. Those shorts are so much fun, and have the most darling little pattern on them. You look so comfy cozy; the perfect transition into fall, and a great way to use up your girly pieces!

ShoesForDessert said...

Camping on the roof sounds like such a fun idea! And practical - there's a clean bathroom within reach aha that's my biggest peeve about camping. I absolutely love that pink shirt and those floral shorts. Really cute!

Sidewalk Chalk said...

Camping on the roof sounds way cool -- do you have a flat roof or is it angled? I would be afraid of rolling off in the middle of the night and landing in the yard, but perhaps you both have some techniques so you don't fall off. I hope you take pictures because it sounds ridiculously fun!

JEN said...

this outfit is so cute, i love it! camping on the roof sounds so fun:)

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projectvee said...

i'm loving the weather as well - in between summer and fall is probably my favourite! hehe cute outfit as usual -- and i'm really loving those bobby pins!

Jo said...

You look so girly Tieka, I seriously adore those shorts. Sounds like a perfect evening!

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Britty said...

have fun in NYFW fall haha

wow i love your shorts their cute! very cool bobbypins

Estefany said...

I like this outfit a lot! It's a different look, but change is good! The hair pins are just adorable!

<3

Hen said...

I am IN LOVE with this outfit!
The top is gorgeous, I've always loved floral shorts and the cardigan and ankle socks look adorable!

Hen
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Stephanie said...

I love your shorts! They´re super-cute!

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Chloe, Butterfly Cupcakes said...

I like the shorts, they are adorable.

Pretty Shiny Sparkly said...

I love this outfit--it's so you!

Lilpixie said...

Love those shorts!

Quiet Eyes said...

I love this outfit!

Bella Luna said...

loooooooooooove your blog!!
Clothes = <3

Mara said...

so pretty!! Love those bobby pins in your hair!

likeaskeletonkey said...

Lovely T! I'm a friend of Earth vs Kate (I featured you on a spotlight on her blog I did a few months back, not sure if you remember!) and I absolutely adore your blog and cute quaint life:) Anyway I noticed you mentioning some sort of bloggers event in New York? is it open to anyone? as I happen to be in NYC next week (my first time in America!) and it'd be absolutely amazing to meet some like minded lovely blogging ladies from over the pond! I know this is really short notice and you might not want a random English chick gatecrashing;) x

Starr Crow said...

i adore everything about this look, Teika! Love those chunky socks.

Blue Iris Rivera said...

i want those shorts!

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jade said...

those shorts are gorgeeeeous! i love them paired with socks!

i do the same when winter comes - out comes the darker colours.. but it gets really cold here in the UK that you just dont want to put something light on in fear that it wont keep you warm!

jade