Vintage cape w/faux fur hood, Zara turtleneck & belt, Old Navy skirt, tights from Marshall's, Matisse booties
I have been on what feels like an eternal search for the perfect red cape. A few weeks ago I went into a vintage shop and I swear the 1st thing that caught my eye was this cape. I quickly made a beeline for it and nearly jumped up and down when I realized it had a hood and it was trimmed in faux fur. And the wool is thin enough where it's not cumbersome. Score.
It's hard to tell in the photos, but my tights are houndstooth. Grey & black. I'll take better pics of them next time.
And it's still raining in LA - albeit here and there. But now we have wild winds. I managed to take these photos in the 5 min. we had some sun peak through. I'm jonesing for some dry, sunny weather.
Weekend roundup:
- Rainy weekend = movie nights
- Watched Braveheart - Last time I watched it was about 10 years ago...forgotten how good it is.
- Watched Love In The Time Of Cholera - God awful movie. Book was a lot better.
- Watched Rachel Getting Married - I can't decided whether this is a good film or not. I will tell you that I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat during several scenes. But Anne Hathaway delivered a great performance.
- Watched Factory Girl - I gotta admit I was a wee bit disappointed. I wish it wasn't so syrupy and fantasized. Edie Sedgwick's story, unfortunately, was a lot grittier than what they portrayed in the movie. And Sienna...well, I think she did an alright job playing Edie. I dunno if she was as gee-golly as Sienna played her to be, but she wasn't bad.
- Read Mr. Darcy's Diary - This has become one of my favorite books and I've already read it several times over. It's Mr. Darcy's take on the events in Pride & Prejudice and the author did a very convincing job telling his side of the story. I recommend this for all Pride & Prejudice fans.
xx Nina
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Well, further up the coast in Vancouver we've been getting all of LA's sunshine, but it's still chilly out!!
"Spring, where art thou!!"
I liked Factory Girl, but something about Sienna just wasn't working for me. I'm glad you mentioned Rachel Getting Married, I've been wanting to see that for a while. :)
The cape is truly spectacular. And holy cats, I've GOT to get my hands on a copy of Mr. Darcy's Diary! I'm a huge P&P fan and have never even heard of this book ...
that cape looks lovely on you! it will turn out really different if i would wear that..=p ps; http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/phuongs/femmerationale110109.png ^^
that cape is perfect. the red is so bright and i love it. and i love your kind of fold over skirt. that's really cute. and i've always wanted to see factory girl. maybe i'll rent it.
Love the cape!
yes that cap are amazing on you
Look out for big, bad wolves!
what a stylish little red riding hood. wendy is right, watch out for big bad wolf.
Score with that cape. You look like a modern day sexy Ms Red riding hood ^_^
As for the age, I'm 20 but feel 8 most of the time lol so being described as baby face just made my prematurely awakened morning ;)
I told the Mother nature to be kind to the folks in LA. Hope my bribery worke ;)
Luv xoxoxo Eeli
Aww, you are soo cute!! :)
Love your blog so much!!!! Haha. :)
cute cute! i still can't believe your skirt is from old navy! ps - we loves jane austin too, so yay on mr. darcy's diary recommend. xo, v
oh my goodness, what a small little world! where did you live before you moved out to LA?
PS, i love the skirt & belt!!!
i love red.
it's my wedding color. hihi.
the black and gray ensemble is so cute.
can i ask you something? how tall are you?
btw, braveheart one f my fave too. in fact i still have a copy of it in VHS. it's covered in mold already. hihi
gorgeous outfit doll!
sorry your weekend wasn't too
fun :(
watched braveheart this weekend too (on the tv). love that movie even though mel gibson's about as crazy as people get haha
All those movies on one weekend? How long was it raining? I was disappointed with Factory Girl as well. Too bubbly..old casting.
I adore the cape on you, the second photo is amazing. And I agree about Factory Girl- it was romanticized, in my opinion. I really liked Rachel Getting Married, however, but in retrospect more than at the time.
Wow Little red riding hood got a lot prettier/sexier...lol. You could Pull of anything!! I've always wanted that simple old navy skirt, so jalous of yours.
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Stephanie
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wow, hotness! that red just looks amazing on you! I also love the skirt with the booties and tights. Fabulous :-)
Tagged you by the way!
i gotta get mr. darcy's diary...i never knew austen wrote a book from his perspective...that's probably where the twilight series got that from :)
nice outfit...love the whole ensemble!
you look so chic!!!
your cape looks really good on you!
What a vibrant red cape! Adorable and those booties are cooool!
Have a great day: Janet
I have been on the hunt for a cape for a long time, but gave up. I can't believe how perfect that red one you scored is! You look amazing!
BUT you're really ready to cross the rainy LA days on such a BeWITCHing way !!! Just like a contemporary "Petit Chaperon Rouge" . . .
à Bientôt, Antoine
You are ravishing in red, darling Nina!
Sounds like a super movie marathon weekend, too. And I will def. check out Mr. Darcy - thanks!
xoxox,
CC
Wow what a cape. And I love the look without the cape aswell.
Stay chic!
Gorgeous cape, especially with the patterned tights and booties.
Woooah, that cape looks fantastic!!! And I adore Pride and Prejudice, such a wonderful book :)
AMAZING
Houndstooth tights?! So so cool.
Plus I love your skirt,, and the way you're wearing it.
Thank you for your lovely comment (:
I L.O.V.E your cape. It's fantastic!
great outfit!!!
i absolutely that last photo. everything about the outfit is perfect!!
xoxo,
La C.
Omg its VERY red riding hood, you look amazing as usual. Love the petal/tulip skirt.
I so wish I could borrow your cape for Valentines Day. A warm and fashionable Cupid- I'd be! You look lovely, as always :)
P.S. This SoCal weather has me on my toes as well.
I am so jealous you've gota great cape! The color is just so fab on you
gorgeous cape! it looks fantastic!
xx
OMG! the red go so well with outfit and you! You look gorgeous!
BTW, nice weather too! :) (even u said it has been raining here and there!)
Nina, you made me sooo happy with this red cape. First of all, red = the best colour ever! Second, capes (and yours, with the hood!) = the.best.thing.ever.
Therefore, I love your cape and if I lived in the States, would probably hunt you down to steal it from you ;)
Haha, have a great day
Gorgeous cape! And I love pride & Prejudice so I guess I must read Mr. Darcy.
you look stunning. I love the cape, and the color complements your skin.
Beautiful.
x
http://gracioulyzoe.blogspot.com/
darling that red cape is fabulous honey! love it on you.good job finding the perfect red cape honey.love that its hooded even more. will look for the Mr darcy diary book as im a fan of Pride & Prejudice.
muah x
marian
CAPE SO COOL. and i adore that old navy skirt.. is it new?
oooh and kamsamnida for the birthday greetings :) i'm headed to seoul end of march.. so i'm practicing what random korean i've learned from watching kdramas.. lol
i love how your top and skirt looks like a dress. and i definitely want to check out Mr. Darcy's Diary.
give meeh ur shoes woman!
u look fab. seriously, who could rock a cape like u do?
i probably would look like a strawberry in that
Love the red cape, it's such a statement piece!
Feeling you on Rachel Getting Married. Left me with mixed emotions. Still don't know if I liked it:)
love the cape! what a find! and houndstooth tights? i want!
WOAH I LOVE THAT CAPE
hi, love the cape, the skirt and the tights..looks great on you! love your house too..
btw, thanks for your comment on the blog of mine..you're the first :)
xx imelda
okay so WOW. that red colour POPS so bad. love it on you!
great look - love the red on you!
Can I borrow your glorious cape??
=]
such a great outfit babes!
hey i have a question, can you tell me what the sizing at forever21 is like? im confuseddd and wanna place an online order.x
stunning looks and splendid outfit it seems you waiting for me!!
Damn you look gorgeous ! The dark fence background and your beautiful red cape it's a great contrast !
oh the red cape is fabulous! also seriously loving your boots & dress! :)
The second photo looks a little frightful to be honest but it's because I have such a deranged mind. =p Love the dress!
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