I got to thinking about my school days a lot while I was designing my collection, and one of the things I kept coming back to was my school uniform. Though I largely respected the uniform, I got really excited by finding little ways to individualize it. One of my favourite ways was to make my socks a little more interesting. We were supposed to wear short socks, so instead I would trim them with lace or wear knee highs or something along those lines. Sure it may seem like a childish thing to do, but it made me feel cuter and a little more individual. No matter how much my style changes, I still have a real thing for cute socks.
So yesterday I played dress ups with what I’d be wearing if it were already spring… and relived that girlhood love for lacy socks and lace up shoes! I can’t help it I still find that look adorable, and I’m pretty sure it’s going to feature in my spring wardrobe quite significantly! I can already think of a bunch of different outfits I want to wear them with… obsession alert!
So if you’d also like to celebrate all things cute and pretty, and feel like a giggly school girl, then pop over to my store and grab yourself a pair of Schoolgirl socks. They’re just too cute!
Dress: Rie dress from Megan Nielsen SS2010
Socks: Schoolgirl socks from Megan Nielsen SS2010
Cardigan:Vintage from my MIL
Shoes: Relativity from Younkers
Definitely adorable. I used to wear socks like that when I was a little girl. I LOVED wearing them. I wore them and had to wash them so much, my lace would separate :( Sad day.
your socks are adorable! I used to wear them when I went to grade school too.
I was wondering, do you still have your tutorial on how to make those gift baggies? I want to make some for Valentines Day :)
Hey Justine, I’m sorry you couldn’t find the tutorial – here’s the link! http://megannielsen.com/2009/12/last-minute-christmas-gift-bags-from-left-over-wrapping-paper.html
Very adorable!
Ah, I really love these socks and I kind of love how they’ve become your signature for your looks!
Seriously, I wish we could trade hair!!
i had a same pair of socks!!!:-) Lovely!
You look great! I can’t believe you’re 9 months pregnant!
Love
Chris
oooh I just love the little socks with the shoes! You are lookin’ pretty fabulous for being due so soon!!
Where did you get those shoes?? I am DROOLING! I must know! :) Very cute stuff, love your blog.
Aw thanks! I’m bit addicted to them too! I actually got them at Younkers (midwest dept store) on sale last year (I think they were $6?!)
I love these sock there sooo cute, I still wear a lot of these and even in public,
I wear them with 3/4 leggings as it shows them off better :) I’m 24 lol and still wearing frillys :), I have many white ones and pink and yellow ones that my b/f dyed for me :) they come out really well :)
Younkers – I live in the midwest! Ahh too bad I’ll never find them :P So adorable :)