When it comes to clothes, I don’t have many regrets — and I’ve lived through some really questionable moments in fashion. Probably my biggest regret is selling my purple YSL Besace satchel a few years ago. It taught me an important lesson: when it comes to special pieces, don’t rush to purge — even if you think you’re sure you won’t come to love it or use it again. After I sold my Besace, I started to fall back in love with its aesthetic. (To add insult to injury, I got hosed selling it on Kijiji, which is another lesson entirely.) I have been stalking eBay for over a year now, waiting to find another Besace within my price range. The purple has eluded me, but I was finally able to snag a great deal on this lovely grey version.
The other special piece I was recently “reunited” with, thanks to eBay, is this mustard yellow Tabitha wool jacket. Years and years ago, I fell in love with it in the Anthropologie store, but it was too expensive for my then-budget; I waited and waited for it to go on sale, and was, unfortunately, only ever able to find the grey version in my size. I bought it, somewhat reluctantly, but never truly got into it until last year — thank goodness I never managed to sell it in the interim as I had planned. Seeing how versatile and lovely the grey version turned out to be, it got me thinking about the yellow again. Yup, I now have two identical jackets — save for the colour — and I couldn’t be happier about it.
The rest of the outfit … well, it’s there. You can’t go wrong with stripes, and I’m glad I finally found a striped top that satisfies my finicky specifications. This one was a cheapie from J. Crew Factory. My flared jeans are thrifted Paige, and I have to say that the cut is growing on me, although I wish the rise was a little bit higher. Still, no major complaints — this was definitely an easy-peasy casual Friday outfit that made me happy.
I’ve been a bit lax and have 12 of your blog posts to catch up on. TWELVE. Oof.
Anyway I remember this Antho jacket, I think my sister might have snagged a grey one in store at a knock down price. It’s cute and that mustard colour looks great with your hair and the stripes.
Hey, I don’t blame you — your French vacay looked way more fun than any amount of blog content 😉
I like the grey a lot too — it’s surprisingly versatile a colour. But I am partial to this sunny mustard yellow so I’m glad I get to have both now. Hoarder alert!
I remember seeing this jacket at Anthro. LOVE it on you – super flattering cut 🙂
Thank you! It is a pretty memorable jacket, isn’t it? Never saw another one like it. Anthro used to knock it out of the ballpark …
LOVE this jacket. The yellow looks great on you! Might look nice with a cropped pant and kitten heels too – but I’m liking the flare leg! Super cute. Also I’ve said it before but this hair cut is very flattering.
Thanks! I have LOTS of plans for this jacket … although it’s probably going to have to wait a while till we get some cooler weather. One reason to look forward to fall, I suppose 😉
I adore this jacket on you! Mustard yellow is one of my favorite colors (well, really any shade of yellow). I also like your hair. Looks very Mad Men. 🙂
Thanks! I like the haircut, though I’m still getting used to styling the shorter length. Still trying to decide whether to keep it this length for a while, or start growing it out.
You look very chic. Glad the flares are growing on you. I think I mentioned it on here, I think they’re hourglass figures’ best friends. I really cannot get enough of flares 🙂
Haha, yes. But even better, I just thrifted a pair of slim bootcut jeans — I think they might be my new favourite …