Details: Babaton turtleneck, LizSport vest, Denim & Supply dress (all secondhand)
Thoughts: Ok, technically this is something I wore at the end of last year but since I didn’t post it on IG until now … let’s count it for January. I loved this look; mixed plaids are one of my weaknesses. I ended up thrifting this vintage LizSport vest, even though it’s very similar to the vintage Gap one I bought on Poshmark, for that very reason. And also because it fits me a little better than the Gap one. Of course, I can’t part with the latter *face palm* even though my closet is in dire need of editing *more face palm* Here’s hoping this January comes in strong with the “decluttering” vibe so I can make some headway. But I have too many pieces I love-but-don’t-wear-enough, and this is making my task harder than usual. Sigh.
Details: Kaliyanna top, Ralph Lauren turtleneck, Tommy Hilfiger jeans (all thrifted), Zara boots (retail)
Thoughts: I spent most of my holiday break in sweatpants or PJs so when it came time to easing back to “normal” clothes, I was worried. But I needn’t have been! Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that. I am finding myself a bit more inspired, in terms of outfit planning, than I had been in the run-up to the holidays. This outfit was what I would call “elevated basic” and it was perfect for that back-to-work transition.
Details: Ralph Lauren sweater, no label skirt, BR belt, Fluevog shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: Paisley on paisley – what’s not to love. I think the belt is key here; it ties the outfit together, literally and figuratively. I tried it without, and it looked much less … finished, for lack of a better word. This, as you may have spotted, is the belt I reach for the most; it just goes with almost anything.
Details: Artizia top, Jones NY blazer, Suncoo pants, Poppy Barley shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: I had been looking for a velvet-collar blazer for a while, and finally found one that checked most of the boxes for me. I only wish it were a little bit longer. Still, I’m pretty happy with it and considering it’s vintage, I think it looks surprisingly modern. To bring it fully into the current era, I decided it was time for some graphic (tee) action and some (p)leather. Very happy with how this one turned out.
Details: Massimo Dutti sweater, Vince dress, Free People shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: My newly ignited love of brown continues to burn brightly. Mixing prints is de rigueur, naturally. I’ve also been loving the look of platforms lately — they’re still very trendy — so these burgundy pair (which I rescued from my “sell pile”) seemed like the perfect finishing touch (and colour bookend to the sweater).
What is your Instagram handle? I’d love to follow there & I don’t see it here on the site.
It’s @bcrladinaj
It’s terrible (what was I thinking?) but I’m too lazy to try to change it.
The blazer look is awesome!