Count of Monte Cristo

I have the worst habit of going outside to take outfit photos in the worst weather. Today is rainy and windy and I was running the risk of ruining this beautiful felt hat I just found with a fluffy feather on top, but I was so excited to show off my new high waisted skinny jeans! I looked high and low for a pair and was willing to pay any price. I found these at Gap on sale, and let me tell you! So comfortable, AND I don't have to worry about my butt crack hanging out! I've had this poncho from Forever 21 for awhile now, but have been using it mainly as a blanket to keep me warm. I had no idea how to style it until now! I have so many pieces of my wardrobe like that. I buy them on a whim because I like them, but then find myself clueless on how to style them for everyday life. Eventually though, it all works out.

Outfit details: Hat...vintage, Poncho & tee... Forever 21, Jeans...Gap, Satchel...vintage coach

Since my hat evoked in me a feeling of Edmund Dantes from Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo, I google searched some quotes and found this one, which I think appropriately defines a stormy day like today.

"Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout as you did in Rome. Do your worst, for I will do mine!"