Details: London Kaye sweater (thrifted), H&M pants (thrifted), BR belt (thrifted), Michigan Rag Co. coat (thrifted); Dooney bag (Poshmark)
Thoughts: My Jessica Fletcher inspired outfit, and it’s all about that fun vintage windbreaker. I loved wearing this. As a semi-related aside, I would love to visit Maine some day. Actually, getting to see a coast, any coast, again soon would be lovely. I miss the salty air and walks on the beach.
Details: Equipment blouse (thrifted), Second Female cardigan (thrifted), Vero Moda pants (thrifted), Indigenous earrings by Mikisikahtak Creations (gift from my BFF)
Thoughts: I love a blue-green palette, and enjoy finding new ways to create outfits around it. This is a mix of different shades and tones so actually more colourful than usual, but it all works still. My favourite part was the earrings, of course.
Details: COS sweater (thrifted), Maeve skirt (thrifted), Tignanello bag (Poshmark)
Thoughts: This was a bit of a wildcard pairing, but the blue in the sweater matches the one in the skirt so I thought it was worth the try. I think the patterns work together. The yellow was an extra shot of colour – it always pops against blue.
Details: Zara duster (thrifted), BR jumpsuit (secondhand), Zara shoes (consignment)
Thoughts: A duster can be an easy way to dress up a simple outfit, and make lounging at home feel decadent. Especially when it comes with a dramatic fringe like this one. I do worry about catching and ripping said fringe, which is a minor annoyance, but the aesthetic is worth it. It’s basically a glorified house robe, but make it fashion.
Details: J. Crew sweater (thrifted), Zara blazer (thrifted), Tulip skirt (thrifted), Fossil bag (thrifted)
Thoughts: I like 80% of this outfit, and the 20% I don’t like represents the concessions I had to make to the weather — the black tights and the black turtleneck under my sweater. Black doesn’t work here, it really throws off the colour palette and overall vibe. Which is too bad because there is some wonderful subtle pattern mixing happening. Overall, it wasn’t an outfit I was really “feeling” but it’s a formula I might revisit and try to improve upon.
Details: Marimekko x Uniqlo top (thrifted), Wilfred cardigan (thrifted), Maeve skirt (thrifted), Lena Bernard necklace (thrifted), J. Crew shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: I loved this pattern mix, but I wish the skirt was longer. I don’t enjoy wearing knee-length pencil skirts, and haven’t for a couple of years; I am not sure if the pendulum will ever swing that way again. I have tried to avoiding buying new ones (and slowly culling my old ones) but I couldn’t resist the fun pattern of this Maeve skirt. I’m torn, though. This outfit, as much as I enjoy the colour story, doesn’t really fit my current aesthetic preferences. But letting go of good outfits isn’t easy, either. I have to keep reminding myself that I only have so much time, and I should spend it wearing the things that make me feel like myself.
Details: Twik top (thrifted), Sarah Pacini shrug (thrifted and gifted), Antipast skirt (thrifted), Fluevog shoes (thrifted).
Thoughts: Every now and then, I feel the need for a witchy outfit as a palette cleanser, so to speak. It never goes out of style, as far as I’m concerned. Here, my favourite part were all the accessories:
I love those earrings so much
I got them from a special someone 😉
“I only have so much time, and I should spend it wearing the things that make me feel like myself.” Well said! And how true. Words to think on.
Thanks, Laura! It’s something I keep reminding myself about every time I visit the thrift store and get tempted by pretty things.