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Photo Love {Inspiration}: You can never be too overdressed via Vanity Fair December 2012

July 29, 2013

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”

Oscar Wilde

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Vanity Fair December 2012

I’m a nerd.

I blame that on my parents who always valued academics and ensured that I studied hard – to them, a good education could secure a good future. I preferred a nice stack of books as much as a cuddly teddy bear when I was growing up (yay for Scholastic Book Club!)  I also always hit the books dutifully so I could attend a good university as well as graduate school.  It was all just part of the nerdy life plan.

This nerd has now also expanded her interests to fashion and design as well now, as evidenced by this blog.  I happily wear a sheath with a jeweled neckline to the office if my laundry is piled high and don’t mind throwing on a long silk skirt to a casual food festival.  I love my dresses, so why not wear them right?

My education and my style are intrinsically part of my identity – the choices I’ve made represent who I am and I display it proudly.  As Mr. Wilde said above, one can never be overdressed or overeducated.  Rock on with your own style (nerdy or not!)

Have a lovely week!

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  • zhing July 29, 2013 at 03:09

    what gorgeous images! and agree with you 100 % on that quote! xx

  • KizzyDoll July 29, 2013 at 04:38

    These are perfect!! Love them all & wouldn’t mind having them all, haha. I agree with the quote as well, life is too short to dress boring or not just go and have fun like it’s a party :))) Have a wonderful week my dear xx

  • Sam July 29, 2013 at 07:02

    My parents were the same about education, it came before anything else material. And I am glad for this, love the quote and completely agree, how cute is the Chanel pom pom dress!

  • Heather July 29, 2013 at 10:36

    I love that quote, and these photos are absolutely gorgeous!

  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog July 29, 2013 at 10:56

    HAHAHA! I love this! Do what you feel! You’re being YOU! I feel the exact same way. Love this spread.

  • Krysten July 29, 2013 at 16:19

    Amen to that quote!

    P.S. I’m giving away a $50 gift card to Albion Fit. Come enter!

  • Akaleistar July 29, 2013 at 18:04

    Gorgeous photos and amazing quote!

  • Punctuation Mark July 29, 2013 at 18:18

    lovely post… it’s so true… style and education are always a great thing!

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 29, 2013 at 21:40

      Eli, I completely agree and love rocking my style and education!

  • Oh to Be a Muse July 29, 2013 at 18:31

    I’ve never seen her look so glam–I love it. Rock on, style nerd…rock on!

    Oh to Be a Muse
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    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 29, 2013 at 21:39

      Thanks doll, I’m proud of being a style nerd! Amanda does look amazing right?

  • Lyddiegal July 29, 2013 at 19:20

    I totally agree – and I am often one to be overdressed!
    Love these photos, especially the last one with the dog!

  • Tanisha Shulamit July 29, 2013 at 20:30

    She looks stunning… great post

  • elle sees July 29, 2013 at 22:02

    gorgeous editorial!

  • mosamuse July 29, 2013 at 22:21

    amanda is so cute!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

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  • Rowena July 29, 2013 at 23:01

    Oscar Wilde had some great quotes and this one is totally spot on. And nerds are totally in nowadays 🙂

    Rowena @ rolala loves

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 29, 2013 at 23:49

      Nerd on friend!

  • Mary Jo July 30, 2013 at 00:19

    Gorgeous! I would love to be overdressed in any of these outfits. I used to be self-conscious because I was often overdressed, but now when I see other women overdressed I just think how good they look, so there’s nothing wrong with it at all!
    xo Mary Jo

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