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stepping outside your comfort zone
stepping outside your comfort zone

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NovaSoma
NovaSoma on December 30
anabel :)
littleMISSpink818
littleMISSpink818 on September 15
CHIC THUMBS UP
Bex99
Bex99 on May 24
love the colours!
sincerely_cyn
sincerely_cyn on March 09
adore!
modedamour
modedamour on November 14
love it!
Ohlala
Ohlala on October 06
love this outfit, it reminds me of this outfit miss pandora wore a while ago : http://bp2.blogger.com/_5Rk6R3zCUZI/SGsSPQlESDI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/qIaCu5Uyhow/s1600-h/louise1.jpg
itsumo
itsumo on October 06
Love it! You totally rock the red :) Just wondering, but did Linda die or something? She's been MIA for the longest time ..
_ANITA
_ANITA on October 05
such pretty colours, it breaks my heart (u) and i am thoroughly anticipating the next post!
heartofpearl
heartofpearl on October 05
loves it! x
tofumama
tofumama on October 05
i love your colored tights :):)
happiness
happiness on October 04
i can't wait for the leggings as pants debate! something ive been wondering about..
geenie
geenie on October 04
cuteee cutee outfit annabel :) i like gradual :)
lydia
lydia on October 04
I definitely bought some red tights at H&M last week. Your post gave me ideas on how to wear them, since that's what's been puzzling me...Thanks =D
Snowshoe
Snowshoe on October 04
want. scarf! and i'm scared of colored tights too... maybe some day i'll get over that and my fear of purple in general.
laurelcanyongirl
laurelcanyongirl on October 04
that silhouette is just amazing, and the two pops of color are right on. I love it!
ageofconsent
ageofconsent on October 04
I love everything! especially your sunnies and the hair<3
Noir
Noir on October 04
I LOVE IT!!! I really like so much this outfit. I've used colours tights since some years ago and I love it!. I like your mix of colours, I think the most important is to mix the colours well and to play down the importance of them, like in your outfit, is so casual so cool.
elbeso
elbeso on October 04
Looooove your style!
plume_rousse
plume_rousse on October 04
WAHOU!!! i love yours style ^_^
scara
scara on October 04
i really love the color-combination.
wingheart87
wingheart87 on October 04
i luurve how to tights adds colour to the whole outfit! and it matches ur lipstick!
only_cheapclothes
only_cheapclothes on October 04
love the pics!
Tali
Tali on October 04
this is cute and I love ur red lipstick! I just found the perfect shade after a long time of searching(red lips), it makes me feel like super girly. Oh and im excited bout that debate..i really need to post pix..because idk if it works for us ladies with big butts..and mine..well u'll see haha(intheppix)
B_4
B_4 on October 04
ohh really nice outfit :)
tikawawaw
tikawawaw on October 04
Oh i love this outfit :D
HelenZ
HelenZ (@helenzhu) on October 04
good to have you back! hope you are feeling better!
CoedUgly
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updated on Oct 04, 2008

Confession time: I’ve never really liked colored tights. Or rather, I never gave them a chance. I know they were all the rage last year and still continue to be to some extent but for some reason I just couldn’t bring myself to give in to the trend. I’ve been in somewhat of a fashion slump lately so I thought to myself, “why not?” and gave them a try. I had purchased these new-in-package vintage Christian Dior tights via Thrift Town a while ago but never gave them a chance up until now. Believe it or not, I’m so weirded out by colored tights that I consider this adventurous. ::cue gasp::

When you step outside of your comfort zone the trick is to make it as little apparent as possible that you’re trying something new. Do you guys realize how weird it was to see myself with red legs? No one other than me would probably realize this, and that’s how it should be. I actually ended up getting used to it and really liked the look in the end! It gave my outfit that necessary zest it needed that probably wouldn’t have been there had I worn my preferred black tights.

Also, if it doesn’t work with the wardrobe you have now, don’t force it. The biggest problem I’ve faced with reinventing myself and my style every so often is how drastic the change should be. I find that when I buy articles of clothing that are radically different from what I usually wear they end up being exciting at first but later I’m left confused about how to incorporate them into my outfits. My number one rule at the moment is to avoid trying to force it! It’s ridiculous to buy one thing and end up having to buy an entire outfit based on it because your existing wardrobe doesn’t match with it.

In the end, it’s all up to you guys how much you want to change things up. If you’re the type of person who can pull off radically different styles then go ahead! However, if you’re like me, gradual change always seems to be the better solution. Baby steps, baby steps! In any case, be open to trying new things because you never know if you’ll like something unless you try. I, for one, have been swayed by the allure of colored tights and will continue to incorporate them into my outfits.

xoxo,
annabel

ps. Sorry guys, I’ve neglected you. I’ll return to posting regularly this week! It’s just hard to keep up with the internet when I’m sleeping 12 to 14 hours a week! I’m getting better though, I think. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s next on Coed Ugly: the leggings as pants debate.

J Brand jeans - black H&M shoes - Zara
white f21 necklace - black Chloe shoes - white Urban Outfitters sunglasses
black Urban Outfitters top - H&M skirt - black Jeffrey Campbell shoes
black United Colors of Bennetton coat
black wedges Jeffrey Campbell shoes - H&M Sweater dress
beige ankle boots Jeffrey Campbell shoes
gold striped vintage shorts - brown thrifted boots - blue denim thrifted jacket
blue cut off Levis shorts - orange Shnaghai shoes - gray bra DIY intimate
beige thrifted blazer - black Dolce Vita shoes - black vintage thrifted shorts
gold cat eye ComingSoonToMyShop glasses - black boots Aldo shoes
black round Chanel sunglasses - brown cow heels Deena & Ozzy shoes
red worn as top Forever 21 dress - black dany Jessica Simpson shoes
H&M top - hat - H&M skirt - vagabond shoes
effekt shirt - Dont Ask Amanda skirt - Urban Soul shoes - SES scarf
vintage from Search & Destroy - vintage - forever 21 - poetic licence
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