Details: Marimekko dress (thrifted), vintage granny square coat (thrifted and upcycled), Zara shoes (consignment)
Thoughts: This is pattern overload, I know, but I love mashing two really bold graphic prints like this. It works for me. I also like how the shape of the dress plays against the coat.
Details: Club Monaco turtleneck (retail); Minkha cardigan, Pilcro pants (both thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: This outfit happened by chance. I was pulling out a bunch of pieces from my closet which I wanted to use; these two sort of fell in proximity to each other on the bed, and I thought “huh, that kinda works”. I wouldn’t normally think to pair 2 floral patterns. I think there is something about the beige that pulls it together.
Details: J. Crew shirt and vest, Comme des Garcons cardigan, Everlane pants, Ferragamo shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: I love finding new ways to do a “three piece suit” outfit without the traditional suit part. Cardigan + vest is a combo I am loving these days. It feels more contemporary but also more laidback – perfect for WFH. This is a bit of a dandy look, more masculine than the outfits I’ve been putting together lately but I enjoyed it a lot.
Details: Marni top (Poshmark), Maeve skirt, Pilgrim necklace (both thrifted)
Thoughts: It was the yellow/beige background of the patterns in both these pieces that made me think to pair them. Also, because the blouse is already a pattern bomb, adding another print in the mix felt intentional and surprisingly cohesive. It’s just extending that Marni vibe, head to toe.
Details: Marimekko x Uniqlo top (thrifted), Club Monaco turtleneck (retail); Pilcro pants (gift); Stuart Weitzman shoes (thrifted).
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Last week was a very heavy week. Like you, I have spent a lot of time glued to news updates since last Thursday, hoping for good news from Ukraine. I cannot imagine the toll on the people in Ukraine, Russia, and surrounding countries, who have no say in and want no part of this war. To find the world on the brink of global conflict, after 2 years of a global pandemic, feels overwhelming. I am going to try to continue posting my usual content here, focusing only on the usual frivolous topics, because that has always been the intent of this space; however, I understand if you feel you need to turn to other content at this time. Stay safe and well till next time!
Please keep sharing your “frivolous” content if you can! It is a nice distraction from the world. Plus, we all still need to get dressed.
It’s nice to have a fun distraction in difficult times, though I realize there is a lot of privilege in being able to say that. Having a community to share with is also meaningful, so thanks for being here.
Thank you for being here.
Same here!