Riviera Dreams
Someone on IG commented that this was very “Riviera chic” which was very kind of them. It did get me thinking about how nice a change of scenery would be right about now — Riviera adjacent or otherwise — but alas, we have to console ourselves with cute outfits instead. At least the weather is nice. Also nice? These Birkenstocks. I thrifted them at the beginning of the year and little did I know how much I’d come to rely on them. Not the most attractive shoe option but so dang comfy (once I broke them in, they were basically new) and perfect from shlumping around the neighbourhood. Lest you think I’ve completely given up on style, though, fear not. I did throw on a rather extravagant pair of earrings (handmade!):
Back in Black
I haven’t been wearing a lot of black lately and I do miss it. I miss my architectural, structured clothes. I miss them but I can’t convince myself to wear them while I work from home. So they are waiting patiently in my closet for better days. This outfit was a compromise – it’s black and has some interesting angles, but it’s not structured. Baby steps.
Circus Tent But Make It Fashion
This was another baby step — wearing a proper dress. It looks fancy but the reality is that it’s a glorious sack. My love of potato sack dresses goes back YEARS, but this may be the fanciest iteration I’ve ever had. Comfy like all potato sacks, but with an attitude. That a bold geometric print, all right. I adore it. And it’s a great backdrop for all sorts of funky jewelry, like this handmade Art Deco-inspired necklace.
Love the circus tent dress!