Yellow By Any Other Name
I have the hardest time describing the colour of this Aritzia sweater, or capturing its true shade in photos. It’s not quite mustard, not quite burnt orange. It has brown and greenish undertones to it. The product description was “tamarind”, which may or may not speak to you. Since I don’t cook adventurously, and certainly not with tamarind, it only conjures up a vague idea of a colour.
Regardless, it’s lovely. And it’s almost a perfect match for the background colour in the skirt print (except the latter is a bit more golden and less green-brown) which is why this outfit practically jumped out of my closet begging to be worn. I happily obliged. The blue shoes were a nice finishing touch and a bit of a call back to Adina of Years Past.
Notes: Suno skirt (thrifted, $9); Aritzia sweater (retail, $140); J. Crew shoes (thrifted, $15).
Cozy Chic
This outfit is probably not everyone’s cup of tea but I really enjoyed it. It’s, somehow, peaceful. I guess I find taupe a very soothing colour, hah! Conventional wisdom suggests that long layers should be paired with shorter ones, but I went the opposite way – long over long over longer still. The result might not be conventionally *flattering* (no waist definition, gasp!) but I like the proportions just fine and, frankly, I don’t care about presenting my body in that way. Or, at least, I like having the option to forego that objective when the mood strikes.
Notes: by Malene Birger tunic (thrifted, $9); Ovate dress (thrifted, $8.50); Elizabeth & James vest (thrifted, $18); Poppy Barley shoes (thrifted, $25).
Crayola Chic
This Gap sweater continues to be a wardrobe MVP, which goes to show that you can’t wholly write off brands even if they’re not your usual speed. I love the bold, graphic design – almost minimalist in a way, despite all the colours. I paired it here with a new-to-me Okakie dress in a vibrant blue. Okakie is sold at Workhall, an Edmonton-based design boutique; think a mix of Aritzia and Oak & Fort vibes. This dress is a lot more body-con than I normally prefer, but I decided to go for it anyway. Worst case scenario, I’ll resell it. So far, so good.
With the temps dropping ever lower, it’s time to bring out the boots again and I couldn’t be happier. This Tory Burch pair is one of my faves, although the fact it’s mostly suede makes it suitable only for early fall. Not to worry though, I have approximately a bazillion more black ankle boots to see me through the season … and I’m sure I will talk myself into a few new pairs at the thrifts this year.
Notes: Okakie dress (thrifted, $8.50); Gap sweater (thrifted, $5); Tory Burch shoes (thrifted, $20); MbMJ bag (thrifted, $20).
Love all the outfits! Your pose like a model! Must be nice! In Mexico, we eat tamarind candy. The color is close.