Skirt of the Moment
You guys know how much I love Dries Van Noten, so you will understand how freaking excited I was when my friend A generously offered this DVN skirt to me as a gift. I was SO excited! Because it’s as fabulous a skirt as you would expect from the master of prints. I’m still figuring out how to showcase its coolness, so my first attempt was pretty safe … or classic, depending on how you look at it. I did add some blue suede shoes for a little extra kick. Even though this is a simple/plain outfit, the skirt makes it special – and made me feel special too.
Notes: Dries Van Noten skirt (gifted); no name blouse (thrifted,$*); Rag & Bone blazer (thrifted, $**); J. Crew shoes (thrifted, $10).
Floral Noir
This Ted Baker coat-cape converts to a scarf, which is quite handy for the commute. The mornings have been cool again, so I’ve gone back to my leather jackets; this cape would be hard to fit under one, but no need. Scarf on the way to work, cape at the office. Win, win. It also billows quite dramatically as I walk, which I quite enjoy. It lends a little bit of (good) drama to my day. Here, I paired the cape with 2 of my other new fave things: this linen maxi dress (it works with everything!) and these lace-up flats (ditto).
Notes: linen dress (thrifted, $13); Ted Baker cape (consignment, $50); Napoleoni shoes (thrifted, $**).
Low Effort
Low effort or no effort? Either way, this outfit was easy, breezy and perfect for a very low key Saturday. I’m not 100% sold on the style of this dress, but I love the print. I think I’d be happier if it were a maxi. Oh well, thrifters can’t be choosers. Are the red sandals too matchy? Maybe, but they’re also very cute, and they pop against the muted teal of the bag. Something about this poppy shade has been attracting me lately – I seem to keep finding and buying things of this colour. It’s cheerful, that’s for sure, and I guess I could use more of that.
Notes: Maeve dress (thrifted, $8.50); Madewell shoes (thrifted, $8.50); Fossil bag (thrifted, $10).
Love the skirt. Missoni also has modern silk prints, I have really enjoyed a scarf from them that doesn’t have that riding to hounds look of so many scarf prints.