Casual Friday Best
This is one of my best casual Friday outfits in recent memory, and I wore it to see Michelle Obama speak at Rexall Centre. Living my best life, hashtag.
As far as the outfit goes, I am obsessed with this shade of green – I’m calling it “sage” – which has replaced jasper (dark/forest green) as my favourite green. My other favourite thing about this outfit is the bag; the cognac is a less expected choice than black, but it works really well as part of the colour story here. (Does “colour story” sound unbearably pretentious?) This is the second small MbMJ crossbody I thrifted in the last few months, and I am ever so thankful for it. It’s the perfect size for weekends and other occasions when I’m “traveling light” and don’t want to bother with a big bag. The style is so simple and so classic that it goes with anything. Really, these are great bags and you can sometimes find them on eBay for great prices so I guess what I’m saying is that you need to look into this, right now.
Starry Starry Shirt
It’s a shirt … with stars on it. Your mind has been blown, I’m sure. It’s actually more complicated than that, because the shirt also has very detailed cut-outs. Just Anthro, throwing everything at the wall (creatively speaking) to see what sticks. I feel like I would like the shirt more if it just had the stars, but oh well. It will probably end up in the ThriftRats store at some point. Paired with this old Zara skirt, the result is cute – a little more “girly” than I would like, but cute. Next time, to switch things up, I think I will pair this skirt with something more voluminous on top – not cropped, not tucked in. If the result is more Shapeless Blob than Unexpected But Interesting Silhouette, the skirt might be on the chopping block as well. I am ruthless, I tell you.
Edited to add: The shirt, oy vey. The quality turned out to be hot garbage. The sleeve cut-outs got caught on things and started unraveling on the first wear. The material is super cheap poly, and the cut-out are not reinforced in any way so you can imagine that disaster waiting to happen. What the hell, Anthro? Not cool. Needless to say, don’t buy this (on eBay or whatever).
Obi Chic
This is an old outfit EXCEPT … new belt. It goes really well with this top, doesn’t it? I like the easy adjustability of an obi-style belt because, let’s face it, my waistline after lunch is not the same as before. Comfort above all, my friends.
Unapologetic Mom Jeans
Gosh, I love this so much, I don’t know where to begin. The jacket is a perfect embodiment of my style essence – butterflies on a leather jacket. It was thrifted in brand new condition by my friend Jenn (Life Preloved in IG), and you better believe that I snapped it up from her as soon as she posted it for sale. No regrets. Jenn also runs a consignment biz, which is how I ended up with these amazing Holding Horses mom jeans. Y’all know I have a thing for patched denim. Also, that lightweight wash is great. I knew these two pieces would be great together, and while this might not be “the” (I.e. only) perfect outfit in my books, it’s a perfect outfit for sure.
I commented on your IG when you posted it, but I have to say it again… I just love the second outfit so much. It sucks that the shirt is already coming apart. It may not be ‘peak Adina’ but it is surely ‘peak Joules’ 😉
Love these outfits. My favorite it the first one. In theory it is just a blazer and sweater but the high neck of the sweater and the menswear inspired blazer look refreshing!
Oh, and I am here to beg for a bag collection.
I have that skirt. It has two speeds, suburban housewife and Romantic. For the latter try poet blouse and tall boots.
I love that obi belt! I have been looking for a similar one, but ideally in a color.
Also, I feel like the outfits of the crowd to see Michelle Obama are probably above average – I know I would mull over it a lot.
Looks great! And I particularly like your jackets in your third and fourth pictures.