Sunday, November 20, 2011

Gray in November

I'm partnering up with Forever 21 right now for their When It Comes To Giving, The Sky's The Limit! Charity Contest! They are supporting 8 amazing charities and I couldn't be more excited to be a part of it. I chose to support Big Brothers Big Sisters but I'm encouraging you to go over and vote for your favorite charity. As a style blogger, I support Big Brothers Big Sisters because their programs build self-esteem, just like fashion can! I feel like bloggers can use their influence to be amazing role models to kids looking to go after their dreams.

In light of the contest, I thought it would be fun to put together an entire outfit from Forever 21. Some pieces are really old and some are really new. I just bought this jacket (that I love and wear constantly) and the boot wedges are from when I first started blogging! Brett and I headed downtown to snap these shots. With all of the art happening in Michigan right now, it's fun to spot a wall painted you've never seen before!

It's been getting more and more gray as Michigan gears up for winter! The temperatures haven't been bad, but I'm already missing summer and the warm days of autumn. I mostly miss the light though. It's so dark all the time! I'm hoping to take a photography class this upcoming semester, so maybe I can learn to shoot some nighttime photos. That'd be super fun.

Outfit details:
Forever 21 jacket
Forever 21 top
Forever 21 skirt
Forever 21 scarf
Forever 21 wedges

58 comments:

Julie said...

While the weather is getting grey, your outfits are nothing but grey. I love the colours you put into your outfits! :)

Sophie Loloi said...

love the fall colors!

xx

http://theparallelmagazine.blogspot.com/

Shannon said...

Love your outfit. I didn't realized Forever 21 had such cute stuff. :) And what a wonderful charity you're supporting. Best of luck.

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

KatieDidItt said...

What an amazing opportunity for you! You look adorable ad I am for sure going to go vote!

xo!

Katie

Katiediditt.blogspot.com

Irene Wibowo said...

love the skirt.. :) irene wibowo

snsnsnsibility said...

love your wedges! and props to forever 21!

Amelia said...

adorable! it's pretty hard to believe this whole outfit is from f21, looks much more expensive. love it all :)

Lizzie said...

What a great cause to be apart of!
You look adorable...and I love how F21 actually has some really legit pieces when put together right, look great!

Gahhhh I totally feel you on the lack of light right now....total bummer haha All I wanna do when I get home from work is nap :)

xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

The Daily Fashionista said...

How awesome!!! I'm glad you found an awesome charity to support and I hope you have so much fun with Big Brother Big Sister.

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

what a great cause - and love the outfit! the stripes and boots, i'm totally digging. :)

Ashley said...

Those boots are amazing - love them! And way to go with supporting Big Brother Big Sister! I think it is such an awesome charity that truly makes a difference in those who are in need for a big sibling and those who volunteer. Great outfit!

Ashley
www.validatemenow.blogspot.com

Sidewalk Ready said...

i love this skirt, tieka! and i'm with you on the dark winters here in michigan. the early sunset makes taking blog photos really difficult!

Hope said...

What a great cause! I voted for the ASPCA, because I am animal obsessed. :) Gotta love F21...a lot of my wardrobe staples are from there. I love the way you mixed textures in this outfit!!

-Hope
www.aflatteringtale.com

Virginie's Cinema said...

Yay to you and F21 for your good actions!!

This outfit is super cute and I adore the location. I'm trying to get into night time pictures too, I'm SO challenged with the light right now and inside pictures just aren't the same...

I hope you have a really good week Tieka (and Brett too!).

Virginie ♥

eat.sleep.wear. said...

I can always be sure to smile looking at your photos girl! Its like your sweetness just JUMPS off the page!!! GREAT stripe skirt. Obsessed. MISS YOU! xo, Kim www.eatsleepwear.com

Kristin said...

Such a cute outfit!! I may just have to recreate it :) http://buttonspockets.blogspot.com/

Jenn said...

It's very admirable of you to support Big Brothers/Big Sisters. I'm a teacher and I can totally relate to why you chose that charity. I love the skirt BTW!

elanor, said...

this is a precious outfit! i love the colors and the skirt is darling. and it's so great that you're supporting big brothers/big sisters!!
xx

Vintage Funk and Junk said...

Loving your fun layered outfit! Knitted skirts are the best in the winter.

We just voted and shared the link on our Facebook page! We definitely feel that bloggers such as your self are influential and inspire others to express themselves through positive outlets! Keep up the good work.

xoxo,
VintageFunkandJunk.com

Chandler C said...

this outfit is so perfectly seasonal! I'm loving the scarf.

Nicole said...

Congratulations for this opportunity, you look beautiful like always. I hope you had lots of fun this weekend.

Xo
Nicole
The Owl Girl

Ruzu said...

Your skirt looks great with those colors :D nice choice.

out of order said...

love those wedges!!! you look adorable, the outfit looks great against that wall :)

<3Meghan

GIRL AND CLOSET said...

Aw, yay Tieka! I swear, each week you absolutely blow me away with your outfit posts!! I'm smitten with how you've put this beauty of an outfit together, and I can see why you're wearing that jacket all the time -it's amazing!!

Can't wait to hear more about the photography class (so fun!), I’m loving the sound of nighttime photos! Also, how fab that you're supporting such a fabulous cause, off to check it out! xo V

Agnes Deer said...

Well done you for being part of this! And yes, lack of light is the worst part of winter, even worse than the cold!

http://fromheretofashion.blogspot.com

LetterL_FLN said...

The weather is very grey and depressing at the moment! I really like that skirt :) and of course the amazing street art behind you - a great place to shoot outfit shots.
L x

Jul said...

Supporting a charity like that is such a noble cause :)
You look gorgeous (as always!), and I love how you combined all these pretty finds from Forever 21!
Life is a romantic poem

BlondeMuse said...

I'm really into stripes this season so I'm totally love with that skirt! xo

Sasha said...

Cutie-pieeee! Aww! Love the outfit, and especially your scarf! :)

Kimberly said...

I can't believe this whole outfit is from Forever21 - love it...you look great!

chillairandperfume said...

Ooh, I can see why you've been wearing that jacket constantly. I love it too!! This outfit is great. You look so cute & cozy!

www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

Annie said...

Love your outfit...looks super comfy but SO cute :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Nathalie said...

Love this outfit!

Ms. Megan said...

I love your outfit + F21's awesome charity program!!

Dorien said...

Absolutely love the colours in this outfit, they make these photos feel so warm! Love it!
http://doriengoodtimesneverseemedsogood.blogspot.com/

Shannon said...

Love this! So cute. The color of the scarf looks spectacular on you!

MintJulep said...

I sooooooooooo love the booties, I am now craving a pair!!

♡Shayla♡ said...

aren't you the cutest <3

Sweet Harvest Moon said...

Lovely outfit! Love the red scarf!

andrea k (blonde bedhead) said...

You look so good! I love that skirt paired with the pretty fall colors you're wearing! So pretty! That second to last photo is my fave. I'm kinda liking the gloomy grey right now. I'm sure I'll be fucking sick of it in two weeks though. can't wait to see you tomorrow!

SomeoneLikeYou said...

Eeeps, I just LOVE this outfit Tieka! All of your pieces go together so well, and I must say you put together the most stylish outfits that are still WARM! Something I definitely need to work on :)

...And go you for being apart of such a wonderful organization/collaboration! xx

Leah said...

Wow, Forever21 is treating you well. Love this look.
Winter is coming, might as well look this cute.
xo L.

Danielle Celeste Couture said...

i like this outfit

Love from Oregon USA,
Danielle
xoxoxoxo

danielle celeste

Sorcha said...

I agree, I miss sunlight so much. I'm sure my vitamin D intake is down, down, down.

You look absolutely darling as always. I can hardly believe how cute and classy you've made an all F21 outfit look!

Sorcha x
Bonfire Brunette

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

yay i love your forever 21 outfit!! cute colors!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons

Sharisa said...

Love this look! Wish I could mix more browns and black in my outfits. You always look so darn cute. I'm inspired!

Shelby said...

you are so cute! i love your photos, they're always so fun and you always look so happy!! that skirt is awesome, and i love how you styled it with the camel jacket and bright red scarf <3shelby

www.makemesparkly.com

Gail and Rhoda said...

Loving this outfit with the stripes and leather jacket! ~ Rhoda

eleanor said...

I absolutely love this outfit! That skirt is adorable and all these items look great together. What a fun painted wall and I wish my hair looked that fabulous when it was all wind blown. ;)

hellolyndsey said...

You are just so effortlessly gorgeous, Tieka! I adore this outfit so much and I love the artwork!
xoxo
lyndsey of hellolyndsey

Nicole said...

This look is rocking! Love the hint of red. And the wind was a perfect compliment to your energy :)

Nicole

Ivalina said...

Absolutely awesome outfit and photos!!! Your style is amazing and I totally love what the wind does to your hair :)

Katie said...

What a lovely outfit! <3

WebHauteJas said...

love this skirt teekah! "Winter-y" & cute!

Meanz Chan (Koi Story) said...

I miss having more light during the day too, I live in the Midwest, so I totally know how you feel! Also, I absolutely adore that brown jacket, that pretty read scarf and lovely striped dress! Looking adorable Tieka!

jana said...

freakin love this entire outfit. i love how you layer.
:)

jana

Veni Vidi Vici said...

Found you through Kendi Everyday. Love, love, love your "about" section, and I adore this outfit.

Elyse said...

I love this! I think the skirt is very versatile!