Obligatory “I can’t believe it’s already July” introduction … but, honestly, the last few months have been such a daze, I can barely keep track of the days of the week. All I know is that there are 5 weeks left until my vacation (2 whole weeks, woot woot!), and I know that because I counted this morning. I may or may not be counting that every morning.
Another reason why I feel like I’m living Groundhog Day is the weather. One day it’s warm and sunny; another day it’s cold and rainy. It might have been June, or it might have been April all over again. If you ever find yourself wondering “does Adina not know how to dress appropriately for summer?”, the answer is that I do, but I am also living in the land that summer maybe forgot. Sartorially, this is not a great loss to me – hello, I love layers! – but it does make the months blend together, and I do miss the mental state of being associated with summer. Oh well.
On to the clothes:
This is actually a much more cohesive line-up than I was expecting. I think cutting my hair has made me feel re-inspired, somehow. This haircut works better with my overall aesthetic, which makes me appreciate the said aesthetic more. As it happens, thrifting has been very boring/uneventful lately, which means that I have been focusing on my existing pieces and finding ways to make them feel fresh again. Accessories have played a huge part in that, and I am having a lot of fun with them again. I’m currently really into simple outfits with interesting, architectural (dare I say, brutalist) lines and one big statement piece of jewelry. You’ll be seeing more of that in July. I have also been doing a radical closet purge in anticipation of the next Wardrobe Exchange secondhand clothes pop-up market in September. My goal with that is to let go of designer pieces that I love in principle, but which don’t really fit my style. I find that difficult – it’s hard to let go of the mentality of “it’s a quality silk blouse, of course I’ll find some use for it at some point” – but I am getting better at it.
Wow you look great. My favorites are the bottom three right outfits, but I also love the top third from the left.
Thank you, Amy!
I really like the outfits with the bold print + colorful shoe combo! They feel playful and summery even though the silhouettes are still F/W.
I feel your struggle with the closet purge. It’s so much harder to let go of things now that I’ve mostly gotten rid of my poor quality items. I recently donated a perfectly nice black merino cardigan that I never wore after waffling about it for months and it was so hard. Looking forward to hearing more about the wardrobe exchange!
The Wardrobe Exchange is a local organization/collective that puts on sustainable fashion events locally. They had a pop-up market this past spring where I rented a booth to sell some of my old clothes. They’re doing the same event again this fall, and I’m planning to attend again. I’ve been super editing my closet, and the stuff I’m purging now is all high end. Trying to refine my style and cut down on clutter. Have also slowed down my purchases, so that helps too 🙂
SO loving your new aesthetic!!!
Here’s where MY obsessive mind goes: the wrap & tie up flats of yours are getting so much wear–what will you DO Adina, if they wear out?!?
I have literally prevented myself from wearing a thrifted item I LOVE if I am not confident it can be replaced :p
I need to live in the here and NOW, don’t I!!
Teresa 💟
I do worry about that with some things, but I try not to let that stop me from actually using the things I love. I will either find a replacement (similar or something I like even better) at the thrift store in the future, or I can try hunting down an exact replacement online.